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Today at EURO: 8 June

Friday, June 8, 2012

As UEFA EURO 2012 kicked off, Andriy Shevchenko vowed to give his all for Ukraine and Vicente del Bosque said Spain would respect all their opponents. UEFA.com offers a recap.

Today at EURO: 8 June
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Jelavić yearns to make striking impact
Live 08/06/2012

Jelavić yearns to make striking impact

Croatia forward Nikica Jelavić is hoping to carry his domestic form over into UEFA EURO 2012 after an excellent six months with Everton FC, explaining: "I was in good form and I feel good."
Arbeloa ready for another shot at glory
Live 08/06/2012

Arbeloa ready for another shot at glory

Álvaro Arbeloa tells UEFA.com about Spain's chances of a third major trophy in a row, the challenge of first-up rivals Italy and how they will cope without a couple of injured stalwarts.
Relieved O'Shea finally on the big stage
Live 08/06/2012

Relieved O'Shea finally on the big stage

The most capped Irish international never to have played in a major finals, John O'Shea should change that on Sunday. "Without a doubt, I thought the chance had gone," he said.
Shearer drops in to answer your tweets
Live 08/06/2012

Shearer drops in to answer your tweets

Hundreds of users sent in their Twitter questions for Alan Shearer and the former England captain fondly recalled EURO '96 and eyed up the strikers taking centre stage this summer.
Nedvěd opens Czech House in Wroclaw
Live 08/06/2012

Nedvěd opens Czech House in Wroclaw

Famous names from the Czech Republic's sporting past gathered in Wroclaw to open the Czech House football embassy and were keen to give their predictions on UEFA EURO 2012.
Andersen keen to shine in Sørensen absence
Live 08/06/2012

Andersen keen to shine in Sørensen absence

"I’ve always tried to take the chances I get, and I'm very happy to be here," Stephan Andersen told UEFA.com as he pondered replacing Thomas Sørensen as Denmark's No1 at the finals.
Tournament blog: 8 June
Live 08/06/2012

Tournament blog: 8 June

UEFA.com's live tournament blog has the latest from this evening's opening matches and news and views from our reporters assigned to the other teams in Poland and Ukraine.
Germany pick sides for Lahm
Live 08/06/2012

Germany pick sides for Lahm

Left or right? That is the big question that hung over full-back Philipp Lahm as Germany's game against Portugal looms, but the answer has only led to another mystery.
Valdés vaunts Spain's easy virtue
Live 08/06/2012

Valdés vaunts Spain's easy virtue

Goalkeeper Víctor Valdés feels tournaments can be won with the aid of pool tables and ping-pong as he tells UEFA.com how the right atmosphere enables Spain to win games.
Name your team: Germany
Live 08/06/2012

Name your team: Germany

Former Germany No1 Jens Lehmann praises his successor in the latest in our series asking retired greats from each UEFA EURO 2012 team who they would pick in their own XIs.
Italy's Chiellini confident of Spain upset
Live 08/06/2012

Italy's Chiellini confident of Spain upset

A fit-again Giorgio Chiellini knows Italy's opening game will be an arduous assignment but insists his side are ready. "We can cause Spain problems," he told UEFA.com. "We believe we can win."
'Magic moment at our fingertips'
Live 08/06/2012

'Magic moment at our fingertips'

The Royal Castle in Warsaw provided a perfect setting for the European football family to join its guests in celebration of UEFA EURO 2012 – and to thank Poland and Ukraine for their work.
Injury concerns for Croatia coach Bilić
Live 07/06/2012

Injury concerns for Croatia coach Bilić

Croatia coach Slaven Bilić has lost a second player from his original squad to injury after Šime Vrsaljko replaced Ivo Iličević, while Vedran Ćorluka faces hospital tests on Friday.