May 29, 2012

Euro 2012 Group D Home Shirts

Whoops, we forgot to get these out there on Friday, but here (better late than never) are the final set of shirts for Euro 2012, which is just 10 days away now. Much like the color blocking happening in Group A, every home and away shirt in this group is either yellow, blue, or white.

We’re only showing off the home shirts, so if you want to see the rest of the shirts and more gear for Euro 2012, check them out at Subside Sports as it looks like they have most of their Euro 2012 gear in at the moment.

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Filed under: England France Ukraine Sweden Euro 2012 
May 23, 2012

Euro 2012 Group B Home Shirts

As we told you yesterday, we’re taking this week to show off the Euro 2012 shirts ahead of it’s June 8th kickoff. Today we bring you Group B, which at least some people will be calling the Group of Death with The Netherlands, Germany, and Portugal all being capable of getting far in the tournament, and don’t count out Denmark, as they surely won’t go down fighting.

We’re only showing off the home shirts, so if you want to see the rest of the shirts and more gear for Euro 2012, check them out at Subside Sports as it looks like they have most of their Euro 2012 gear in at the moment.

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Filed under: Denmark Netherlands Germany Portugal Euro 2012 
May 22, 2012

Euro 2012 Group A Home Shirts

In just over two weeks, Euro 2012 will start in Poland and Ukraine. We figured we’d give you a look at all of the shirts these teams will be wearing so you can be in the know about each team’s shirts.

We’ll only be showing off the home shirts, so if you want to see the rest of the shirts and more gear for Euro 2012, check them out at Subside Sports as it looks like they have most of their Euro 2012 gear in at the moment.

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Filed under: Russia Greece Poland Czech Republic Euro 2012 
May 19, 2012

We start the day of the Champions League Final with this new video from Nike, designed to promote their brand’s stars in the upcoming Euro 2012 tournament. 

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Filed under: NIKE soccer football Euro 2012 
May 16, 2012
The England squad for Euro ‘12 was named today. Here is the list.  Thoughts?

The England squad for Euro ‘12 was named today. Here is the list. 

Thoughts?

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April 29, 2012
English FA to approach Roy Hodgson

Bernstein approached West Brom on Saturday and was immediately given permission to speak to Hodgson, who is likely to be appointed within days in a long-term role.

It is expected any contract will cover the three tournaments up to and including Euro 2016, at which point he will be two months short of his 69th birthday.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp had been heavily linked with the job ever since Capello left the post in February, but the FA has decided to discuss the position with Hodgson, who has previous international experience from his time in charge of Switzerland, United Arab Emirates and Finland.

This is obviously a bit of a shocking development, considering that the booking houses stopped posting odds on Harry Redknapp getting the job. Now it’s Roy Hodgson who will be leading the Three Lions into Euro ‘12, World Cup 2014, and perhaps beyond. We ask you as always for your thoughts. ?

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February 10, 2012

afootballreport:

Why does Germany wear green? The Ireland myth and the truth.

After dropping a few hints over the past few months, Adidas released the new Germany away kit that will be used throughout EURO 2012. It’s green. Really, really green. Like you, we’ve seen a German flag before and could not find a trace of green on it. So where does this green come from? Well, there’s a popular myth and then there’s the truth.

The myth is that the roots of green lie in post-World War II Germany. Many believe Ireland were the first team willing to play against Germany after the war ended, and so the Germans remembered the gesture by donning Ireland’s traditional green kits.

The truth is, however, that the green does not have anything to do with Ireland. Actually, the first team to play Germany after the war was Switzerland. As for the green and white combo? Well, it wasn’t purely motivated by aesthetics. The colors are derived from the DFB (German football federation) logo, which was designed using green and white, the colors that make up a football pitch. So Ireland, you’re still great, but you’re not responsible for the creation of these awesome green kits.

that is a good look.

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December 2, 2011
Of course, that means Group B of Euro 2012 is your Group of Death. My own personal guesses as to who advances (subject to change, of course) from each group in boldface. Group A: Poland, Czech Republic, Greece, Russia (and this will be some of the ugliest tournament football you’ve seen in some time; how many petrobucks did the Russian federation slip on the down low to get this one?) Group B: Netherlands, Denmark, Portugal, Germany (the Danes got screwed beyond belief and Portugal can’t like their chances either as they’ve played largely like Ronaldo and 10 men — never mind how the Oranje and die Mannschaft have to feel about being completely dominant in qualifying yet wind up in this hellmouth of a group) Group C: Spain, Ireland, Croatia, Italy (go ahead and think me crazy but there’s always one defensively-minded team that pulls a complete out-of-sighter, and everyone expects the Greeks to do it; I think Cesare Prandelli’s going to field a good Azzurri squad but something wonky will happen) Group D: Ukraine, France, Sweden, England (Sweden is Ibra and 10 others who play better when he’s not in the side, somehow — England will have to find new and creative ways to screw the pooch to not advance)

Of course, that means Group B of Euro 2012 is your Group of Death. My own personal guesses as to who advances (subject to change, of course) from each group in boldface.

Group A: Poland, Czech Republic, Greece, Russia (and this will be some of the ugliest tournament football you’ve seen in some time; how many petrobucks did the Russian federation slip on the down low to get this one?)

Group B: Netherlands, Denmark, Portugal, Germany (the Danes got screwed beyond belief and Portugal can’t like their chances either as they’ve played largely like Ronaldo and 10 men — never mind how the Oranje and die Mannschaft have to feel about being completely dominant in qualifying yet wind up in this hellmouth of a group)

Group C: Spain, Ireland, Croatia, Italy (go ahead and think me crazy but there’s always one defensively-minded team that pulls a complete out-of-sighter, and everyone expects the Greeks to do it; I think Cesare Prandelli’s going to field a good Azzurri squad but something wonky will happen)

Group D: Ukraine, France, Sweden, England (Sweden is Ibra and 10 others who play better when he’s not in the side, somehow — England will have to find new and creative ways to screw the pooch to not advance)

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October 13, 2011
Wayne Rooney banned for group stage matches in Euro '12

An FA statement read: ‘Further to UEFA’s decision to impose a three-match suspension on Wayne Rooney following his sending off against Montenegro, the FA await the full reasons from the disciplinary committee, and will give full consideration to the decision internally, before deciding on any response to UEFA or making any further public comment.’

A statement on the UEFA website read: ‘The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body has today handed down a three-match suspension to England forward Wayne Rooney following his dismissal during the UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier in Montenegro last Friday, 7 October.

‘Today’s decision was taken in relation to the red card shown to Rooney for assault after 74 minutes of England’s final Group G game, the 2-2 draw with Montenegro in Podgorica.

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Filed under: wayne rooney england three lions euro 2012 soccer football