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No reason to wait on the debate: Wayne Rooney, perhaps, England’s top player, has served his two-match suspension and is available again. Do you make the switch?
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Okay, so it wasn’t Landon Donovan and it wasn’t the new uniforms, but I spotted a Donovan jersey on the street near the Fan Zone earlier today.
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Host’s expectations, collecting howlers, and Poland-Czech Republic: Saturday’s Euro 2012 B-Side
Jun 16, 2012, 5:03 AM EDT
The co-hosts need a win over the Czech Republic on Saturday to advance, while the Czech may face their elimination game without their captain.
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Road Trip Kiev: The Swedes dominate the English in the stands but not on the field
Jun 16, 2012, 4:39 AM EDT
The Three Lions lost the battle but won the war. Or something along those lines.
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Attacker conservation, soup preparation, and Russia-Greece: Saturday’s Euro 2012 A-Side
Jun 16, 2012, 3:38 AM EDT
Russia’s clearly been the best team in Group A. Greece? It’s worst, but if the former champions pull an upset on Saturday, they will advance, potentially at the expense of the Russians.
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Shipped from Abroad, Euro 2012: Looking forward from Group D after Day 8
Jun 16, 2012, 12:22 AM EDT
France made their claim as the best team in Group D, but in dispatching Sweden on Friday, England asserted themselves as quarterfinal material.
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England gave up the lead then came back to post a rare victory over Sweden, keeping them on course to advance out of Group D.
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France scored two goals early in the second half against Ukraine as a weather-delay early match ended with Les Bleus claiming full points.
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The world is ending in Ukraine. Say goodbye to your loved ones.
Jun 15, 2012, 1:56 PM EDT
The end of the world starts at the Donbass Arena. Make peace with your cubicle neighbor, because she’s the last person you’ll ever see.
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Denmark’s Nicklas Bendtner kicks up latest underpants kerfuffle
Jun 15, 2012, 11:45 AM EDT
We’ve just added to the short-but-sexy list of soccer-related underwear incidents and issues:
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As it happened: England comes back against Sweden; France downs co-hosts
Jun 15, 2012, 11:02 AM EDT
Group D concludes the second round of round robin play at Euro 2012 when Ukraine hosts France ahead of England meeting with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Sweden.
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The young forward’s starting days for Italy at Euro 2012 are over, but it’s not what you think:
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Worn cores, solo flights, and England-Sweden: Friday’s Euro 2012 B-Side
Jun 15, 2012, 3:01 AM EDT
On Monday, England had to stop France’s multi-faceted attack to claim their first point. On Friday, Zlatan is that multi-faceted attack.
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Prolonging legend, walking with wings, and Ukraine-France: Friday’s Euro 2012 A-Side
Jun 15, 2012, 1:56 AM EDT
Ukraine was picked to disappoint in Group B, but if thinks break right on Friday, the co-hosts could have Group D locked up after two rounds.
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Shipped from Abroad, Euro 2012: Looking forward from Group C after Day 7
Jun 14, 2012, 10:32 PM EDT
Spain made their case to be considered tournament favorites, a case that rests on the shoulders of Fernando Torres.
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Shipped from Abroad, Euro 2012: Group C’s second round memories, team of the day, and lessons
Jun 14, 2012, 8:08 PM EDT
The tournament’s most lopsided matchup played out as expected while Italy’s second draw leaves them needing in third place after two rounds.
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Fernando Torres responded to being inserted in the starting XI with two goals as Spain delivered Euro 2012′s most-lopsided result.
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A game of two halves ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving Croatia on top of Group C and temporarily taking the Italians’ destiny out of their own hands.
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Starting lineup are just out for Ireland-Spain, and there’s Robbie Keane’s name, as usual. What Keane has to say about his part in Ireland’s opening game loss.
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As it happened: Spain eliminate Ireland; Italy pushed to third
Jun 14, 2012, 11:27 AM EDT
Italy and Croatia play Group C’s pivot game while defending champions Spain take on underdog Ireland in Thursday’s Euro 2012 action.
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SI’s Grant Wahl got a few minutes with Ukrainian superhero Andriy Shevchenko, stirring the Sheva-to-MLS pot just a little more.
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How about that Bastian Schweinsteiger? All this…and good dude, too?
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Road Trip Kiev: This is what it looks like when Germany beats the Netherlands
Jun 14, 2012, 7:17 AM EDT
KHARKOV, Ukraine — We were lucky enough to attend the Germany-Netherlands match last night (and it only took two, eight-plus hour train rides to get there). We were sitting in the German section and were not wearing and German schwag. We were, however, happy – and only a little creeped out — to hold up…
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Championship hubris, stubborn males, and Spain-Ireland: Thursday’s Euro 2012 B-Side
Jun 14, 2012, 4:27 AM EDT
Spain’s flaws were again highlighted in their draw with Italy. Don’t expect any of those problems to affect their match with Ireland.
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Bonnie and Clyde, tactical Comic Con, and Italy-Croatia: Thursday’s Euro 2012 A-Side
Jun 14, 2012, 2:23 AM EDT
Italy has never defeated Croatia, but given the break the new Azzurri has made with its history, the past means even less than usual.
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Video: Highlights: Union outlast Fire
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Video: Sir Alex says goodbye
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Video: Morgan committed to growth of new women's league
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Video: Boy with cancer, 8, scores against major league soccer team
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Video: Red Bulls pull off win on the road
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Video: Highlights: Montreal extinguish Chicago
