Di Canio said that 'Selfish Balotelli deserves a lot of slaps'

Paolo Di Canio has labelled Mario Balotelli an "egoist" and believes Italy coach Cesare Prandelli should be punishing the forward rather than patting him on the back.

Paolo Di Canio criticizes Ballotelli

Balotelli double Sets up ITALY VS SPAIN clash in Final of Euro 2012

A brilliant performance from Mario Balotelli has driven Italy into the Euro 2012 final, after a 2-1 win over Germany at the National Stadium in Warsaw on Thursday.

Mario Balotelli 2 goals vs Italy

Samir Nasri could face a two-year ban from international duty

Samir Nasri could face a two-year ban from international duty, as the French Football Federation (FFF) prepare to discuss the midfielder's behaviour at Euro 2012,L'Equipe reports.

Samir Nasri could face a two-year ban from international duty

Modric flattered by Barcelona links: 'I love to hear things like that'

Croatia midfielder Luka Modric has admitted that he "loves" to hear links with Barcelona surfacing in the press, speaking ahead of his country's crunch Euro 2012 encounter with Spain in Group C.

Luka Modric croatia

Sneijder apologises to Netherlands fans after Germany defeat

Wesley Sneijder has issued an apology to Netherlands fans after his side slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Germany in their second Euro 2012 game.

Wesley Sneijder netherlands

Police arrest 14 as fans clash ahead of Croatia v Ireland

Violent clashes in the build-up to Croatia and Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 Group C clash in Poznan led to 14 supporters arrested in the latest of a series of incidents that have marred the opening days of the tournament.

Police arrest 14 as fans clash ahead of Croatia v Ireland

Uefa open disciplinary proceedings against Russia over fan conduct

Uefa has confirmed tonight that they have begun disciplinary proceedings against the Football Union of Russia after a number of disturbances in their opening Euro 2012 fixture against Czech Republic.

Euro 2012 Riot

Poland, Greece seek opening win as Euro 2012 kicks off today

Poland were on Thursday preparing to kick off Euro 2012 on home soil, with opponents Greece seeking a morale-boosting win to lift a beleaguered nation hit by political turmoil and crippling financial woes. Both teams were due at the National Stadium in Warsaw for training, a day ahead of the curtain-raiser for the 16-team showpiece, as excitement builds across the country – and in neighbouring co-hosts Ukraine – for the start of the tournament. 

Poland, Greece seek opening win as Euro 2012 kicks off today

Hodgson & FA 'disgraceful' for snubbing Rio Ferdinand

A representative for Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand has blasted Roy Hodgson and the FA for snubbing the defender after Gary Cahill's withdrawal from the England squad for Euro 2012, as Liverpool's Martin Kelly was called up instead.

Rio Ferdinand unhappy with Roy Hodgeson

Euro 2012 Ukraine's festering football racism

Victim of abuse says Sol Campbell is right – black fans should stay at home.In a crumbling corridor in a university in Ukraine, a Nigerian student nods in agreement as he listens to Sol Campbell's comments that black football fans should stay at home rather than join the crowds at Euro 2012 matches in the eastern European country.

Euro 2012 Ukraine's festering football racism

I'd kill someone if they racially abused me on the street

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has threatened to walk out of Euro 2012 should he be singled out for racist abuse and claims that he would "kill" someone if they threw a banana at him in the street.

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli 

Chelsea captain Terry banned for three European matches

Chelsea captain John Terry has been suspended for two European fixtures following his red card against Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final.

Chelsea captain Terry banned for three European matches

Euro 2012 turning into PR disaster for Ukraine as racism fears scare off fans

Over the past two years, Ukraine has built two stadiums, opened four airports, and unveiled a fleet of high-speed trains. It has spent $14.5bn (£9.3bn) on preparations for the Euro 2012 football championships, a whopping sum for a small GDP country. Workmen have been tidying up outside Kiev's impressive web-roofed Olympic stadium, the venue for the 1 July final.

Euro 2012

John Ruddy ruled out of Euros after breaking finger

Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy has been ruled out of this summer's European Championship after breaking a finger.

John Ruddy Norwich goalkeeper

Loew is ready to unleash Germany's 'Messi'

Mario Goetze a Teenage rising star has been dubbed Germany’s Lionel Messi and despite an injury-hit 2012, coach Joachim Loew has said he plans to give him a key role at Euro 2012.

Mario Goetze Germany’s Lionel Messi

Wayne Rooney chasing redemption at Euro 2012

Wayne Rooney will set off on his latest bid for redemption at Euro 2012 uncomfortable in the knowledge that his campaign could be dead in the water before he has even kicked a ball.

Wayne Rooney England

David Villa could play at Euro 2012 but Puyol is ruled out, says Barcelona doctor

Barcelona doctor Ricard Pruna has declared that David Villa could play for Spain at Euro 2012.The Catalan club's medic believes that the striker will be able to recover in time for the tournament, but stated that the Blaugrana captain will miss the competition.

David Villa spain

Spain to forget WCup and Euro wins;Vicente Del Bosque

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque says that former glories will count for little when they go to the European Championships in Poland and Ukraine in June.

Vicente Del Bosque

Balotelli receives Prandelli's Euro 2012 backing

Mario Balotelli will be an integral part of Italy's European Championship squad in Poland and Ukraine in June, national team coach Cesare Prandelli said on Saturday.

Mario Balotelli