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Late football fan’s family to accept UEFA Euro 2012 award on behalf of Irish supporters (IrishCentral)

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 08:15:48 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

The family of tragic Irish football fan James Nolan are to accept a special award on behalf of the Ireland supporters who illuminated the European Championships.

Euro 2012 - What approach should Giovanni Trapattoni take with Ireland now? (IrishCentral)

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 07:30:24 PDT

Statistically, and in every other possible way on the pitch, Ireland matched the worst performance ever at the European Championships when they finished last in a group comprised of Croatia, Spain and ItalyNot since Yugoslavia in 1984 have a team finished with zero points and a -9 goal difference To worsen that fact, Yugoslavia scored twice the number of goals Ireland did, twoYes Ireland had a tough group, but the 28 years between 1984 and 2012 teams have faced tougher READ MORE

Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have scored the best goal of Euro 2012: VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 04:00:23 PDT

The group stages of Euro 2012 finished tonight, as England 'beat' the Ukraine 1-0 (we all saw that ball cross the line, FIFA and UEFA better stick their heads in the sand again!) and Sweden stunned France 2-0 In the relatively meaningless latter game (Sweden were out no matter what), Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have scored the goal of the tournamentJudge for yourself, but his beautiful, crisp volley, executed at speed with the clinical precision of an assassin, might be hard to topWhatever about the goal itself, the marvelous commentary is worth hearing on its own READ MORE

Ireland's Mindset - Looking Objectively at Roy Keane's Comments at Euro 2012 (IrishCentral)

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 10:30:24 PDT

Since the Republic of Ireland were outclassed by Spain at Euro 2012, comprehensively beaten by four goals, the always contentious Roy Keane has been openly speaking his mind about the Irish attitudeKeane, as part of ITV's coverage of the tournament, initially said "I think the players, and even the supporters, they all need to change their mentality It's just nonsense from players speaking after the games about how great the supporters are The supporters want to see the team doing a lot better and not giving daft goals away like that READ MORE

Irish fans sing The Fields of Athenry, Spain v Ireland Euro 2012: VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 04:45:14 PDT

So tonight Ireland's Euro 2012 effectively came to an end Sure we still have to play Italy, and who would bet against the Irish playing out of their skins and causing a huge upset, this team has a lot of pride and will want to go out on a high, not just for themselves but for their loyal fans too Tonight however they ran up against possibly the greatest team in the world in the Spanish, and the result was a predictable 0-4 trashingBizarrely, what most will remember from the match will be the absolutely incredible display of support the magnificent travelling Irish fans showed, as the clock ticked down first to 90 minutes and then through the last three minutes of added time READ MORE

UEFA Euro 2012: Despite fan support, Ireland overmatched by Croatia (IrishCentral)

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 06:37:42 PDT

By: BRIAN DONOVAN

Sports are a fickle, unpredictable, and wholly frustrating thing. Walking into a stadium, surrounded by the enthusiasm and warmth of anticipation brought on by the collective desires of those around you can breed an uncanny attachment to whatever match you are about to see. Here in Poznan, Poland, Irish fans ran the gamut of emotions before and after Ireland’s opening match of Euro 2012 against Croatia.

Roy Keane urges Ireland to take their big Euro 2012 chance against Croatia (IrishCentral)

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 07:57:20 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Irish legend Roy Keane has urged the Boys in Green to make the perfect start to the European Championships and beat Croatia on Sunday.

UEFA Euro 2012: Deputy Mick Wallace escapes to Poland after admitting he cheated the Irish taxman (IrishCentral)

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 04:49:09 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

A politician who owes the taxman over $2.6million has skipped the country – to cheer on Ireland at the European Championships.

UEFA Euro 2012: Robbie Keane adamant that Ireland can do a Greece on it and win Euro 2012 (IrishCentral)

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 04:46:07 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Ireland captain Robbie Keane wants his team to draw inspiration from the Greeks and take Europe by storm on Sunday.

ESPN's Tommy Smyth’s take on UEFA Euro 2012 preview (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 07:44:22 PDT

By: BRIAN DONOVAN

Originally from Co. Louth, Tommy Smyth has been with ESPN for twenty years offering coverage on almost all soccer events. He contributes extensively to ESPNSoccernet’s Press Pass, provides commentary for Italian Serie A matches, and will be featured throughout ESPN’s upcoming Euro 2012 coverage. He can be found on Twitter at @TommySmythESPN

Welcome to the IrishCentral coverage of UEFA Euro 2012 (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 07:36:23 PDT

By: BRIAN DONOVAN

Few things are able to capture the hearts and minds of people all around the world like soccer tournaments. While the World Cup is the pinnacle of footballing achievement, becoming champions of Europe can often be the first step towards reaching that goal. On June 8th, as the eyes of the world descend on Poland and Ukraine, the finest in the game will be out in droves to prove that they have what it takes to be considered the true class of European football.

UEFA Euro 2012: Republic of Ireland soccer team preview (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 07:32:24 PDT

By: CIAN O'CONNELL

FIFA Ranking: 18

UEFA Euro 2012: Can Ireland contain the beautiful game? (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 06:59:00 PDT

By: CIAN O'CONNELL

Croatia

UEFA Euro 2012: England - team preview (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 06:55:13 PDT

By: NATE JACOBSON

FIFA Ranking: 7

Euro History: The tournament hasn’t been kind to the Three Lions. They made the semifinals in 1968 and 1996. The 1996 Euro was heartbreaking because England was the host and they lost in penalty kicks to Germany at Wembley. England failed to qualify for Euro 2008.

UEFA Euro 2012: Stars collide in group of death - Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Portugal (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 06:51:15 PDT

UEFA Euro 2012: Weak group presents chance of a lifetime - Poland, Greece, Russia and Czech Republic (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 06:46:08 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writer

Poland

Giovanni Trapattoni praises Spain and Croatia ahead of final Euro 2012 warm-up game (IrishCentral)

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 05:40:37 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Shay Given will prove his fitness for the Euros in Hungary on Monday night – as manager Giovanni Trapattoni prepares for a Croatian test against a team he admits is dangerous.

Death threats and vile sectarian abuse force Euro 2012 bound James McClean to take action (IrishCentral)

Wed, 09 May 2012 04:53:18 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

European Championship bound soccer star James McClean has closed his Twitter account after a series of death threats were issued by angry Northern Ireland fans.

James McClean on verge of sensational Euro 2012 call-up (IrishCentral)

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:31:56 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Sunderland winger James McClean is on the brink of a sensational appearance at the European Championship finals.

Dunphy labels Roy Keane ‘a bit of an ass’ but wants to work with him at Euro 2012 (IrishCentral)

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:26:17 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Controversial TV pundit Eamon Dunphy has branded Roy Keane a ‘bit of an ass’ – just years after writing Keane’s best selling biography.