# Euro2012

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In pictures: Irish fans head for Poland by plane, trains and automobile

Irish football supporters are making their way across the continent today ahead of the Group C clash with Croatia in Poznan on Sunday.

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Jun 8th 2012, 4:37 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Poland v Greece, Euro 2012

What’s this? Euro 2012? Oh go on, then. We’re live for the first match of the tournament as Poland meet Greece in Warsaw…

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Jun 8th 2012, 4:16 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

LIVEBLOG: Euro 2012, day 1

We whiled away the hours before kick-off collecting tweets, following stories and giggling excitedly. Review the day’s action here.

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Jun 8th 2012, 4:00 PM

# Euro 2012

Poland boss: Lewandowski will join Manchester United after Euros

The Borussia Dortmund is striker is looking for a new club after talks with the German giants broke down.

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Jun 8th 2012, 2:22 PM

# Euro2012

Happy ending: Irish fan’s forgotten tickets will make it to Poland after all

Damian Coughlan left his tickets behind in Dublin Airport earlier – but a friend heading for Poland tonight has saved the day.

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Jun 8th 2012, 2:19 PM

# Euro 2012

Trap says "never say never... after six games maybe the dream comes true"

“I think, without the surprise or the injury, sure I’ve called back the same XI,” the manager said today.

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Jun 8th 2012, 1:26 PM

# Euro2012

Croatia's Corluka targets quarter-final spot

Croatia provide Giovanni Trapattoni with yet another article he can pin to the dressing room wall.

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Jun 8th 2012, 12:10 PM

# Euro 2012

UEFA aware of racist incidents, no Dutch complaint

“We all heard the monkey chants,” Dutch skipper Mark van Bommel said. “We can’t accept that. We reacted well and the situation was sorted.”

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Jun 8th 2012, 12:03 PM

# the loew-down

Euro 2012: Meet the gaffers

We’ll have a wide array of characters on sideline display over the next month. Do you know who they remind us of?

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Jun 8th 2012, 12:00 PM

# Euro 2012

Preview: Russia look to mount strong defence against Czechs

Dick Advocaat is cautiously optimistic that his Russian side can start well against the Czechs tonight.

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Jun 8th 2012, 10:58 AM

# Euro2012

Maradona: Ireland will need 'luck' to emerge from Euro 2012 group

El Diego also believes Germany are favourites to win because of Spain’s injury concerns.

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Jun 8th 2012, 10:55 AM

# Euro 2012

Flying the flag: 12 Irish banners we hope to see in Poland this summer

Nothing says game-time like defacing your national flag by scrawling the name of your local pub onto it.

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Jun 8th 2012, 10:26 AM

# Euro 2012

On a wing and a prayer: what each team hopes, expects and faces in Poland and Ukraine

Miguel Delaney breaks down what fans throughout the continent can hope for this month at the Euros.

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Jun 8th 2012, 10:19 AM

# Satire

The Magnificent Seven: Aprés Match skits

With the popular RTÉ clip show returning for the Euros, we thought we’d revisit some of our favourite clips.

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Jun 8th 2012, 10:00 AM

# Euro 2012

Dutch squad subjected to racial abuse at training session

Coach Van Marwijk said his squad will now be perfectly aware of what they may come across during the course of the tournament.

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Jun 8th 2012, 9:47 AM

# COYBIG

Our 'sounder temperament' can take us past Croatia, says Dunphy

The RTE analyst is upbeat about Ireland’s prospects in Poznan on Sunday.

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Jun 8th 2012, 8:57 AM

# Euro 2012

Keane ready to take backward step to aid Irish cause

The skipper is happy to do whatever manager Giovanni Trapattoni believes will get three points against Croatia on Sunday night.

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Jun 8th 2012, 6:44 AM

# Protest

UK ministers to shun Euro 2012 group matches

Meanwhile, the UK government say they “fully support” England’s participation in the tournament.

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Jun 7th 2012, 9:39 PM

# Euro 2012

VIDEO: Keane hopeful of emulating past glories

The Ireland captain has fond childhood memories of Euro ’88 and Italia ’90.

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Jun 7th 2012, 9:05 PM

# Euro 2012

'An 80% Shay Given is still better than most'

Ireland international goalkeeper Emma Byrne on how having the regular No1 between the sticks breathes confidence through a team.

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Jun 7th 2012, 8:00 PM

# belief

England can win the Euros, says Rooney

The striker believes his country have got “the players and the quality”.

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Jun 7th 2012, 6:39 PM

# Third Man Out

Do any Croatians want to face Richard Dunne? Another blow as Ilicevic ruled out

Dinamo Zagreb’s Sime Vrsaljko is set to join the squad as a replacement for the Hamburg winger.

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Jun 7th 2012, 5:25 PM

# beer me

Drinking the Euros: Our guide to the continent's best beer

16 teams, 16 beers. One winner.

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Jun 7th 2012, 4:43 PM

# Reel deal

Who'd play who in Euro 2012: The Movie?

Check out the footballers who we believe deserve a shot at silver-screen glory.

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Jun 7th 2012, 4:00 PM

# Euro 2012

Dark horses: Four outsiders who could be worth taking a punt on

Looking beyond Spain, Germany and Holland, where is a winner likely to come from?

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Jun 7th 2012, 3:04 PM

# code breakers

VIDEO: Robbie Keane and Glenn Whelan play Gaelic football in Poland...

This is one way to counteract the Spaniards’ tiki-taka.

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Jun 7th 2012, 2:37 PM

# Euro 2012

Relaxed skipper Robbie Keane ready to get going at last

“We had a spa day yesterday, massages and stuff like that. It was a good relaxing day and you could see that. It was back again to sharpness on the pitch today.”

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Jun 7th 2012, 2:22 PM

# heads!

Caption time: what was going on in Gdynia earlier?

Ireland defender Paul McShane seemed to keep his head as all about him lost theirs.

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Jun 7th 2012, 2:21 PM

# Euro2012

Top, top television: here's how they'll line out in the studios this summer

Stuck at home and torn between the “expert analysis” of RTÉ, BBC and ITV? Let us help you to decide.

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Jun 7th 2012, 2:10 PM

# Euro 2012

Spotting the trends — these are the team most likely to…

Who’ll pull a Milan Baros, a Greece or a in Poland this month? Well seeing as you asked nicely, it’s this lot.

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Jun 7th 2012, 2:00 PM

# Euro 2012

Given will be fine for Croatia showdown, insists Tardelli again

“Today, he rested but I think he is ready to play. Yes, he is 100% fit. Everything is good,” the Italian said today.

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Jun 7th 2012, 12:43 PM

# Euro 2012

In the shop window: here’s the best case scenarios for Ireland’s Euro squad…

A transfer to a big club? A goal to cement a reputation? A few minutes on the pitch? Here’s what’s on offer.

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Jun 7th 2012, 12:33 PM

# Psychic powers?

Move over, Paul: Polish victory trumpeted by Citta the elephant

The Krakow-based mammal has predicted a home win in the opening game of Euro 2012.

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Jun 7th 2012, 11:23 AM

# Stars

Legends of yore: here's our European Championships Best XI

We’ve picked what we consider to be the greatest eleven players to ever grace the tournament. Do you agree?

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Jun 7th 2012, 11:02 AM

# RIP

Defoe leaves England squad following father's death

The Spurs striker will rejoin the team “in due course”, according to the FA.

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Jun 7th 2012, 10:53 AM

# Woof

Testicle-biting dogs 'for England hooligans', warn Polish media

Krakow is ready for any trouble ‘like a bag full of anvils’ they say.

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Jun 7th 2012, 10:02 AM

# Quite continental

And if you know your history… these are greatest European championships teams of all time

We’ve crunched the numbers so you don’t have to.

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Jun 7th 2012, 9:39 AM

# COYBIG

Irish fans, Paul’s your man in Poznań

Ireland’s cultural representative in the Polish city, Paul McKeown, has been tasked with aiding supporters with travel arrangements, accommodation, and other activities.

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Jun 7th 2012, 8:32 AM