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EURO daily review: 19 June

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Milan Baroš ponders the Czech Republic's quarter-final and Germany coach Joachim Löw predicts a tough game against a stubborn Greece team. UEFA.com wraps up the action.

EURO daily review: 19 June
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Quarter-final picture complete
Live 19/06/2012

Quarter-final picture complete

Holders Spain are among six former European champions still in the frame at UEFA EURO 2012 as the focus turns to the quarter-finals, starting with Czech Republic-Portugal on Thursday.
Sweden end on high, France progress
Live 19/06/2012

Sweden end on high, France progress

Sweden 2-0 FranceA brilliant acrobatic goal by Zlatan Ibrahimović and Sebastian Larsson's late strike ended France's long unbeaten run and left them to face Spain.
Czechs ready to run Ronaldo gauntlet
Live 19/06/2012

Czechs ready to run Ronaldo gauntlet

Rooney to the rescue as Ukraine fall short
Live 19/06/2012

Rooney to the rescue as Ukraine fall short

England 1-0 UkraineWayne Rooney headed the winner on 48 minutes to end the co-hosts' involvement, but Oleh Blokhin's side did not go down without a fight.
Trapattoni resolved to rebuild Ireland
Live 19/06/2012

Trapattoni resolved to rebuild Ireland

Following the Republic of Ireland's exit from UEFA EURO 2012, manager Giovanni Trapattoni has promised a change of players and formation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup campaign.
Badstuber: Defence is roadmap to success
Live 19/06/2012

Badstuber: Defence is roadmap to success

Germany's array of attacking talent has been well documented, yet centre-back Holger Badstuber believes the Nationalmannschaft's defenders hold the key to the team's success.
Kadlec dreaming of quarter-final repeat
Live 19/06/2012

Kadlec dreaming of quarter-final repeat

Miroslav Kadlec was in the Czech Republic team that beat Portugal in the EURO '96 quarter-finals and his son, Michal, told UEFA.com the same result on Thursday would be "a dream".
EURO brings fine legacy to Poznan table
Live 19/06/2012

EURO brings fine legacy to Poznan table

A game of table football was the unlikely setting for UEFA.com to interview the mayor of Poznan, Ryszard Grobelny, who says UEFA EURO 2012 is just the start for his city.
Del Bosque takes on Spain's detractors
Live 19/06/2012

Del Bosque takes on Spain's detractors

Vicente del Bosque said "the fact Croatia had one good chance doesn't mean that they were on top" as he looked to dispel a "climate of pessimism" in the Spanish media.
Samaras out to bring joy back to Greece
Live 19/06/2012

Samaras out to bring joy back to Greece

Giorgos Samaras hopes to give people back in Greece a reason to "get out in the streets to celebrate" against Germany, who Kyriakos Papadopoulos thinks might be "a little bit scared".
Mermaids come to Warsaw fans' aid
Live 19/06/2012

Mermaids come to Warsaw fans' aid

The Warsaw Mermaid has been guarding the Polish capital for centuries, and for the duration of UEFA EURO 2012, her 16 new sisters are helping out visiting fans.
Smuda to relinquish Poland reins
Live 19/06/2012

Smuda to relinquish Poland reins

Grzegorz Lato, president of Polish Football Federation, has confirmed that coach Franciszek Smuda "will not continue his work with Poland" following their EURO elimination.
Czech coach wants post-Portugal party
Live 19/06/2012

Czech coach wants post-Portugal party

The Czech Republic players chanted Michal Bílek's name after reaching the quarter-finals, and he told UEFA.com he is hoping for a repeat following Thursday's tie with Portugal.
Greek football mourns Panagoulias
Live 19/06/2012

Greek football mourns Panagoulias

Alketas Panagoulias, who led Greece to their first major tournament at the 1980 UEFA European Championship and maiden FIFA World Cup 14 years later, has died aged 78.