Hugo Lloris, Captain for France
in Euro Cup Poland Ukraine 2012

Olympique Lyonnais goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris, will be the captain of the France team at Euro cup Poland Ukraine 2012. He will begin to be a captain in friendly match against Germany on Thursday (29/02/2012) evening.

France team coach, Laurenc Blanc, said, Lloris chosen as a innovator among the players, before other prospects, namely the AC Milan defender, Philippe Mexes, and eventually left Spain's capital opponent Eric Abidal. With the consultation, Lloris

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Coach Vicente Del Bosque Cross Out Torres from Spain Squad at the friendship match against Venezuela. Coach Vicente Del Bosque admitted that this is a hard choice for him but he must realize that Torres no longer has a great performance in Barclays Primer League. Torres only scored 4 goals in this season in all competition he follows.

Spain Coach announced that Torres
will not be in Spain Squad  against Venezuela

Spain still has so many good strikers that can take Torres's position. Fernando Llorente, Iker Muniain, Alvaro Negredo, Roberto Soldado, dan Juan Mata are the names who can replace Torres in Spain squad. Even though Chelsea supports Torres to be a player of Spain in Euro Cup Poland Ukraine 2012 but Vincente Del Bosque must choose the best one of them.

"He is a player that we value and I am very sad to strike his name from the Spanish national team, but I want to behave fairly. Appearance (Torres) was recently very inconsistent," said Del Bosque as reported by ESPN Star.

"It becomes a problem when the attacker does not return to the form of the game, it makes it difficult for them. We see that there is a problem terhadapa him, but there are a lot of time and opportunity for Torres to find his game before Euro 2012 started," he said later.

Del Bosque hopes that Torres can get his great performance back with Chlesea if He want to be part of Spain squad. Torres was bought by Chelsea from Liverpool, but his performance is down. He is no more a killer striker. This former of Atletico Madrid player actually has so many opportunity given by Andre Villas Boas in Chelsea but he cannot show his best. Even AVB prefer makes Torres as a starter to Didier Drogba. Therefore Torres still cannot find his best like at he past time when he was in Atletico Madrid and when he is in Spain team.

Spain in the most favorite team in the next Poland Ukraine 2012. After winning 2010 world cup, Spain even be the best team in FIFA table. Base on this, of course Spain public hope that Spain squad must show the great performance in Poland Ukraine 2012.

Even though Spain is the most favorite but there are so many other teams that may shock the football lovers. England with their big ambition. Greece also ready to take back their Cup. France also wants to show that they are the team that must be honored. Czech and Germany also has a great history in Euro cup. Another Country like Denmark also wants to take this chance.

Final round in Euro Poland Ukraine 2012 will be held in next 3 months. Football lovers hope to watch a great show in every stadium. We will see!

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Czech has a Champion Mentality

Initially, the Czech people got angry. Therefore, the Czech threatened to fail to qualify for the 2012 European Cup final. If that happens, then this is the first time thet did not feel the Czech highlights Euro after their independence in 1993.

However, despite failing to win in the qualifying group, Czechs are still appearing in the play-offs. And in Montenegro, Czech able to get rid of the play-off to perform at the 2012 European Cup finals in Poland and Ukraine.

As a football team, did not sementereng Czech German, English, Spanish, French, or Italian. However, at the stage of European Cup, they have a winning mentality and great history. That's what makes them very tough, although no such golden generation in 1996.

For your info, when I was joined by Slovakia in the Czechoslovak state, Czech ever European Cup champion in 1976. History of gold was always inspired them to do it again, even though the country was split in two.

So independent and separate from Slovakia, Czech apparently still have a good team. In fact, they are directly qualified for the 1996 European Cup finals. It's even considered a golden generation of Czech. Pavel Nedved, Karel Poborsky, Pavel Srnicek, et al fascinating look up until the final. Unfortunately, they fail to repeat the success in 1976, losing to Germany because of Oliver Bierhoff scored. This is a golden goal in extra time to kill the Czech struggle. It was still no system in case of golden goal extra time. That is, so there is a goal then the match is completed.

Now, the Czech Republic does not have a golden generation as in the era of Pavel Nedved. However, they can talk a lot in the finals, did not even rule out even a surprise.

They have a strong goalkeeper, Petr Cech. While in midfield there is Tomas Rosicky are beginning to find his best game. In the future, but there is Milan Baros, Czech had a young striker Vaclav Kadlec yourself. The new 18-year player is starting to show sharpness. Played only once, he contributed one goal in qualifying. There is still the name of Michal Kadlec, Jan Rezek, Jaroslav Plasil, and others.

As before the 1996 European Cup, many of the players who do not know Czech. However, their names are difficult to spell, then so familiar and so performed brilliantly in the final. Not impossible, Czech this time also will surprise and forced the public sphere memorized the names of the players.

Czech coach, Michal Bilek, confident in the ability of his team. Although the final round to go through the play-offs, but the Czech Republic continues to grow.

"We continue to come under pressure since the defeat at home against Lithuania. However, the pressure that just made us more mature," said Bilek.

Are in Group A, Czech will play host Poland, Russia, and Greece. This composition includes open and all teams have equal chances to the quarter-finals. So, Bilek was optimistic his team can do much in Euro 2012.

"I strongly believe in the ability of the players. They always look up to," she says.

Team captain, Tomas Rosicky, was also optimistic. He said, "We played better. The plume, we have a huge passion play."

Czech has a great optimism. History and experience to support them as well. Although not favorite, Czech could surprise.

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Germany, The Aggressive Panzer

Germany, The Aggressive Panzer

Germany is not what it used to. The team is nicknamed "Der Panzer" further implement this attacking football style. Style changes that have occurred since dealt with Juergen Klinsmann and Joachim Loew then passed, did not bring a trophy. However, Germany still has more promise and potential champions.

Germany forces invade the game look more perfect and sharp. Evidently, they reached the 100 percent during qualifying.

Germany productivity was amazing. They were able to score 34 goals and conceded only 7 goals in 10 games. That is, the average per match Germany scored a 3.4 goals.

Naturally, if they are determined to win the European Cup in 2012. Painful failure in the European Cup earlier to Joachim Loew pelecut forces to perform better in this show.

They have a burning passion since the last qualification round. "Der Panzer" appeared to achieve perfect results in ten matches. Not only strong, Germany is also increasing sharply in breaking into the opposing goal. Throughout qualifying, Germany capable scored 34 goals and conceded only seven goals alone.

This amazing fact be a good capital for Philip Lahm et al to be able to repeat their success at the 1996 European Cup, where they become champion. A quality squad blend of experienced players and talented players, Germany became one of the favorites to win.

However, their struggle will not be easily predicted. Drawn in Group B, Germany had to meet heavy opponents. Netherlands and Portugal have the potential step scuttle the 2010 World Cup finalists. Do not forget also that Denmark is ready to be a dark horse. Just a little careless, Germany could have been toppled from the beginning.

Germany coach Joachim Loew said instead, Group B, the most severe. "But here's the European Cup. You will not see a weak team like Ecuador or Costa Rica in World Cup. All the teams are very strong. But, we are ready for it," said Loew.

Germany public hopes, cold hands Loew in concocting a strategy to bring Germany back to look stunning as they showed at the 2010 World Cup South Africa. If the 2010 World Cup they just settle for being at number three, this time they expect a staunch supporter of "The Panzer" could be the best.

If able to reach the European Cup title in 2012, Germany is consolidating itself as the best team in the European sphere. Because the title will be his fourth European Cup in Germany throughout the show. At present, Germany has collected three titles (1972, 1980, 1996).

Germany Will add to his title, or just their cup notch equaled by Spain and France, which currently collects two titles?

Previous failures provide valuable lessons for Germany. They are now more mature, including attacking style of play. Thus, the opportunity "Der Panzer" to win is enormous.

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Greece Is Inspired by Surprises in 2004

Greece Is Inspired by Surprises in 2004

When Greece won the European Championship (Euro) 2004, is considered to be a big surprise. Because, they had never previously favored and not the star-studded. However, in the hands of coach Otto Rehhagel, Greece is also a favorite beat hosts Portugal 1-0 in the finals at the Dragao Stadium, Porto, Friday (02/07/2004), and emerged as winners.

Attackers Greece, Angelos Charisteas, then immediately said, "Unbelievable. I am really happy. This is the best moment in Greek football history. "

Greek success at Euro 2004 was indeed a great history and have a greater significance. Success is always inspired Greece to repeat it again.

Failed in the 2008 European Cup, they want to repeat in 2012. Ambition is still considered too excessive. In fact, some say, the fortunes of Greece in 2004 will not recur, but they do have a formidable team.

However, Greece did not care about all the scorn. The country is thick with the mythology of the gods that still have great confidence. If in 2004 they could win, why not with 2012.

Greek team at this time is not too special. Old stars are called. However, Greece has quite encouraging regeneration as a new goalkeeper Stefanos Kapino 17 years, Kostas Mitroglou (23 years), Sokratis Papastathopoulos (23), and several other young players. In fact, Greece is now dominated by younger players.

While the older players who still retained the striker Angelos Charisteas, midfielder Giorgios Fotakis, and goalkeeper Kostas Chalkias.

Greece coach, Fernando Santos, seems to want to build a new team with new hope. The existence of Charisteas is expected to pump up the spirit and inspiration, but his ability as a striker is still unreliable.

The team under coach from Portugal is indeed satisfactory. In Euro 2012 qualifying Group F, Greece emerged as group winners. In fact, they are unbeaten in 10 matches. Won seven and drawn three times.

Defender Greece, Giorgios Donis, said, "We have a good team. Not because we are unbeaten in qualifying, but we know how to react in a game. That's a sign the team is starting to mature and confident."

Santos agreed. However, he admitted his team still needs much improvement. "Towards 2012, we entered a new phase. It is time to try a few things to improve the team," said Santos, who replace Otto Rehhagel in June 2010.

Greece may not be the favorites such as English, Italian, German, Dutch, Spanish, or French. However, they still keep the danger.

They do not like the gods in Greek mythology. But, they can change things and make a surprise.

In Group A along with hosts Poland, Russia and the Czech Republic, Greece drew more easily classified. Because, they do not meet strong teams like Netherlands, Germany, Britain, and Italy. However, coach Fernando Santos said, it's not a guarantee.

"It's a good draw, but an open group. All teams have the same opportunities to qualify for the next round. You may remember the European Cup in 2004. At the beginning of the group, we meet hosts Portugal and the last against Russia. Now as repeated in here, "he said.

If repeated also that Greece finally won, it's very fun Santos and his team. However, Santos warned that history does not repeat itself easily for granted. "Most importantly, we must make the best possible preparation. We believe the players are able to make great achievements," said Santos.

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Italy Wants to Stop the waiting in Figures 44

Italy Wants to Stop the waiting in Figures 44

It has been 44 years old Italy felt no European Cup title. And, they want to stop waiting on the figure. Twin figures diarapkan able to bring happiness and pride of the Italian public by winning the European Cup in 2012.
Italy has always been a favorite in every European Cup, not least in the European Cup of 2012. However, this fact does not necessarily make them able to freely control the highest competition between countries of Europe. Of the seven-time participation, the new one-time Italian champions, namely in 1968.
The title did not come easily. They must undergo a long struggle to get their first European Cup. Even in the final, Italy must do twice before to make sure the game itself as the best.
In 2000, Italy had almost claimed their second title. Appear in the final, Italy had a 1-0 lead until minute 94. Italian public was ready to party. Damn, ahead of the game is over, goalkeeper Francesco Toldo collapse by Sylvian Wiltord. The game had to end with the extra period. Italy to bite the fingers after France emerged as the champion thanks to a golden goal scored by David Trezeguet at minute 103. Italy had dashed hopes of bringing the European Cup back to the realm of "State Pizza".
Italy back to bite the bullet at Euro 2004 after they failed to qualify from group stage. Four years later, Italy again failed. This time the "Gli Azzurri" are only able to penetrate the quarter-finals (losing on penalties from Spain).
This year, Italy did not want to fail again. Their talented young coach, Cesare Prandelli, champion targets burdened by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC). Targets that might be achieved if you see the composition of the current squad.
"Cold Hands" Prandelli experienced players are expected to integrate with a talented young Italian players. Players such as Gianluigi Buffon, Daniele De Rossi, Andrea Pirlo and can provide knowledge to Claudio Marchisio, Mario Balotelli, Andrea Ranocchia, and many other young players.
To realize this ambition, Italy must pass their first steep road, the group stage. Understandably, in Group B, Italy had to compete with Spain, the Republic of Ireland, and Croatia.
Spain is definitely facing a difficult opponent. However, underestimating the Republic of Ireland and Croatia could be a boomerang for Alberto Aquilani et al. One little step, the history of Euro 2004 could be repeated.
Prandelli himself said, "It's a tough group. We do not want to meet Trapattoni (coach of Irish origin Italy) for many reasons. Moreover, we have to meet world champion (Spain). We have to prepare well. Because the tournament will be hard for us . "
Unfortunately, the preparation of Italian disturbed. Two of their mainstay striker, Giuseppe Rossi and Antonio Cassano. Cassano out shortly after heart surgery. While Rossi was badly hurt. If recovered in June, not necessarily the best game they've found.
However, Italy did not want to give up under any circumstances.They've been too long out European Cup champion. Wait 44 years is a long time and they wanted to end the waiting.

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