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A World Cup finals without the defending champions would be a severely diminished competition however that is becoming an increasing possibility after Spain were stunned at home by Finland. Teemu Pukki’s late equalizer cancelling out a Sergio Ramos strike has put the defending and two-time European champions in a decidedly awkward situation. They now trail…
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Shipped from Abroad, Euro 2012: Reflecting on the quarterfinals
Jun 26, 2012, 4:00 PM EDT
Somewhere between group stage and the quarterfinals, we decided to take a stand against Spain, which served as a distraction from Euro 2012′s downturn in quality.
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A late penalty kick helped Spain avoid another knockout round 1-0, downing France on their way to Euro 2012′s semifinals.
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Andres Iniesta, Franck Ribery, and Spain-France: Saturday’s Euro 2012 playlist
Jun 22, 2012, 7:34 PM EDT
Spain’s question for a second consecutive European title restarts on Saturday, with a young French team asked to make a big turnaround after Monday’s loss to Sweden.
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Shipped from Abroad, Euro 2012: Looking forward from Group D after Day 12
Jun 19, 2012, 8:56 PM EDT
England has exceeded all expectations, while France finds itself in need of reflection as Group D’s final day closes the book on group play.
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Shipped from Abroad, Euro 2012: Team of the day, memories from Group D’s closing round
Jun 19, 2012, 8:06 PM EDT
England is through as group winners, giving us all a lesson about hatching French chickens. Now, Euro 2012 pushes on to its quarterfinals … without both of its co-hosts.
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Cruising downhill, absent youth, and France-Sweden: Tuesday’s Euro 2012 A-Side
Jun 18, 2012, 10:13 PM EDT
France looks to clinch first place in Group D while Sweden tried to find some pride to play for as Euro 2012′s group stage comes to a close.
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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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Shipped from Abroad, Euro 2012: Group D’s second round memories, team of the day, and lessons
Jun 15, 2012, 11:18 PM EDT
France and England sit top of Group D on a day when the weather in Donetsk took center stage, temporary calling a halt to Euro 2012.
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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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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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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 D, after Day 4
Jun 11, 2012, 9:30 PM EDT
Group D showed itself to be Euro 2012′s most competitive group, making it difficult to tournament favorites and the competition’s best players to distinguish themselves.
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Shipping from Abroad, Euro 2012: Taking inventory of Group D’s opening day
Jun 11, 2012, 8:20 PM EDT
A Ukrainian legend got his team’s tournament off to a perfect start, with England got their sought-after draw against Group D’s favorites.
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England took an early lead, ultimately holding on for the draw they targeted coming into the match. Whether their approach is viable for the rest of the tournament will be the talking point going forward.
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As it happened, Euro 2012: England holds France, Shevchenko lifts Ukraine
Jun 11, 2012, 11:29 AM EDT
England starts their Euro 2012 against France, while The Zlatan arrives in Kiev to take on co-hosts Ukraine. It’s Group D’s first day, and we’ve got your updates:
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Les Bleus Lindi, Hodgsonian Conservatism, and France-England: Monday’s Euro 2012 A-Side
Jun 11, 2012, 12:48 AM EDT
The first match is finally here for England, who endured a chaotic pre-tournament built up. Their first opponent, France, knows a thing or two about chaos.
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Their disaster in South Africa was only two years ago, but thanks to the work of Laurent Blanc, World Cup 2010 is ancient history for the French national team.
