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Euro 2012 Gear

Euro 2012 – the 14th European Championship for teams sanctioned by the UEFA – is scheduled to be played between 8th June and 1st July 2012 in Poland and Ukraine. Spain are the current holders of the cup – they defeated Germany in the final in Austria / Switzerland version of the tournament in 2008….

Euro 2012 – Team-by-Team Preview and Schedule

With the 16 teams competing in Euro 2012 now selected and the qualifying process complete, all eyes look to Poland and Ukraine as time ticks down.

Three Key Matches In Final Round Of Euro 2012 Qualifying

After more than a year of matches, the group stage of UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying is down to its final two matchdays. Co-hosts Poland and Ukraine, reigning European and world champions Spain, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands are all set for next summer’s tournament, but by Tuesday evening, we’ll know who the other six automatic…

World Cup News: Fabio Capello Isn’t Crazy!

Good morning everybody and welcome once more to the daily World Cup column on Soccerlens. England take on Group C leaders Slovenia (that just doesn’t sound right does it?) later today and need to pull a convincing win out of the bag in order to, at least momentarily, silence their growing phalanx of doubters. Could…

Argentina’s persistence pays off to defeat Otto Rehhagel’s Greece

Argentina’s persistence over a dogged and vintage Greek side finally paid off after they ensured their 100% record in the competition remains intact with a two-nil victory at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. Greece are notorious for their lack of adventure going forward as they sought nothing more than a draw with the hope of cashing…

Greece 0-2 Argentina – Video Highlights

Greece 0-2 Argentina 2010 FIFA World Cup 22 June 2010 Argentina would remain undefeated in the 2010 FIFA World Cup with two late goals to defeated Greece 2-0. The win eliminated Greece from the knockout stage while clinched first place in Group B for Argentina. Greece were able to play solid defense and keep the…

World Cup News: Allez Les Bleurgh!

Bienvenue and welcome to the daily World Cup column on Soccerlens. The big story from yesterday was France‘s abject performance against Mexico, that saw El Tri post their first ever victory over Les Bleus in international football – not that the French looked remotely bothered. As expected, the French media have had a field day…

Greece 2 Nigeria 1 – All still to play for in Group B

In a sentence Kaita’s moment of idiocy triggers a Greeks comeback, leading to a comfortable victory. Blame the keeper or the ball? Fresh from denying Messi, Enyeama came up with more heroics before his blunder led to the winner. This incident is going to be analysed again and again by those seeking to make a…

Greece 2-1 Nigeria – Video Highlights

Greece 2-1 Nigeria 2010 FIFA World Cup 17 June 2010 The Greeks would score their first goals in a World Cup along with the country’s first result thanks to a red card against Nigeria. Nigeria were the first to strike as Kalu Uche scored in the 16th minute but the lead wouldn’t last. The momentum…

South Korea 2-0 Greece – Video Highlights – 12 June 2010

South Korea 2-0 Greece 2010 FIFA World Cup Group Stage 12 June 2010 The South Koreans would start off strong once again in a World Cup with a 2-0 win over Greece on Saturday afternoon in South Africa. It was a quick start for the Koreans who took a 1-0 lead with a 7th minute…