Bet on Benzema to break barren spell for Les Bleus
A few weeks ago, I wrote that Sweden coach Erik Hamren would be hoping that not too much would rest on his side needing to secure victory against France in their final Euro 2012 group game. Well, he...
View ArticleRooney ready for rampant return in Donetsk
Euro 2012 Group D reaches a dramatic conclusion this evening, with England set to recall Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney for their crunch clash with co-hosts Ukraine. The Three Lions will book...
View ArticleGermany new outright Euro 2012 betting favourites as Spain fail to impress
Spain might have qualified for the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 as winners of Group C, but it would appear their performances in the tournament to date have not been enough to support their status as...
View ArticleEngland still underdogs for semi final spot despite avoiding Spain
England might have avoided a quarter-final with Spain, but they still go into their last eight tie as underdogs to reach the semi-finals in bwin’s 3Way football betting market. The Three Lions defied...
View ArticleWhy Portugal will bounce the Czechs out of Euro 2012
Following the conclusion of the ‘Group of Death’ at Euro 2012, all of the media hype has been focused on Holland’s demise after they failed to record a point from their three fixtures. As bad as they...
View ArticleExpect Ronaldo to rule again against Czech Republic
Cristiano Ronaldo shook off the ring-rust by netting his 64th and 65th goals of a remarkable season in his side’s 2-1 victory over Holland last Sunday and there is good reason to suggest that he will...
View ArticleGermans set for comfortable passage to semis
Never mind the Group of Death, what we have in the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 is the battle of debt as Germany face surprise qualifiers Greece for a place in the last four of what is turning out to be...
View ArticleEngland cause pain to Ukraine and bring joy to Roy
This punter asked before the final Euro 2012 group games whether Wayne Rooney could inspire England to win Group D and avoid a quarter-final against world and European champions Spain – and the answer...
View ArticleLiverpool star 20/1 to be Euro 2012 player of the tournament
In what is becoming an increasingly thrilling Euro 2012, one player above all others has carried the fight for England as the brave new dawn under Roy Hodgson gathers pace. I’m talking, of course,...
View ArticleBack Ozil to open the scoring against Greece
With favourites Germany playing 2004 winners Greece in the second Euro 2012 quarter-final on Friday, it would be far too easy to make a number of eurozone-based jokes. Instead, we will take a look at...
View ArticleWill France be banished by the Spanish?
As winners of Group C, it was predicted pre-tournament that Spain would occupy this particular quarter-final berth but almost two weeks into Euro 2012, what new conclusions can we make about the...
View ArticleCan the spirit of ‘97 inspire England’s Euro 2012 vintage?
The year is 1997, the game is Italy v England, the manager is Glenn Hoddle and a young(er) Roy Hodgson is his interpreter as the Three Lions prepared to face the Azzurri in their final qualifier for...
View ArticleMan City star Silva can strike gold for Spain against fractious France
A lacklustre performance from France on Tuesday evening brought to an abrupt end their 23-match unbeaten run as they went down 2-0 to Sweden, who had already been eliminated from Euro 2012 having lost...
View ArticleEngland v Italy: Three reasons to be cheerful
It is an ironic twist of fate that an injury-plagued England will be seen as the defensive side in Sunday’s Euro 2012 quarter-final clash against ideological opposites Italy in Kiev. For a country...
View ArticleEngland v Italy: Get ready for a long night in Kiev
So remind me again, why was everybody so worried about England’s prospects at Euro 2012? Taking seven points from nine to top Group D was a fine achievement that few seemed to expect, least of all the...
View ArticleAre Wazza and Mario really worth a flutter?
England take on Italy in Kiev on Sunday for a place in the Euro 2012 semi-finals and while many are predicting a tight, low-scoring affair, both sides possess a wide array of players capable of finding...
View ArticleWhy Germany will see off the Azzurri’s Euro 2012 challenge
England fans might not thank me for saying so, but Germany v Italy in the semi final of a major tournament just has a great ring to it, doesn’t it? The Three Lions will be looking on with a familiar...
View ArticleA case of same old Spain, always winning?
We already know that if Spain go on to win Euro 2012 they’ll be the first international team to win a hat-trick of consecutive major titles and up until a fortnight ago, they were being recognised as...
View ArticleStick with Ronaldo in the all-Iberian matchup
Neighbouring rivals Spain and Portugal will come to blows as they meet in Euro 2012’s first semi-final this evening in Donetsk. Much of the build-up has been focused on Cristiano Ronaldo, who will be...
View ArticleWho will win the battle of the Super Marios?
Following their dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over England, Cesare Prandelli’s Italy have the dubious honour of taking on Germany in the semi-finals of Euro 2012 on Thursday. As the typical...
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