The Football - Spain vs Italy: Finalising the results of series 1-1 on June 10 then

The Football - 2012 European Cup final brings together two teams that have jajal in the group stage. After the match ended June 10 was equally strong, this time will any of them better.

Spain and Italy to pursue more or less the same way in Poland-Ukraine. After the duel 1-1 in their opening match, both teams then arrived at the same point: final, on July 1 tomorrow in Kiev.

The defending champions have a little more classy move, because it always wins in the next four parties. They threw the Republic of Ireland, Croatia, France, and Portugal in the semi-finals on penalties.

As for Italy, after the series is also in the second game against Croatia, they were then successively beat Ireland, England (on penalties), and the favorites Germany in the last four.

In the last three meetings the Spanish-Italian, their scores are still a draw. Before 10 June, Italy won 2-1 in a friendly match in Bari on August 10, 2011. Four years ago, at the Euro 2008 quarter-finals, Spain defeated his rival on penalties.

In previous European Cup, the drama-tos tosan to do after they drew 0-0 for 120 minutes. Of the five executioners Spain, only to fail Daniel Guiza. From the Italian camp, only Fabio Grosso and Mauro Camoranesi could beat Iker Casillas. Daniele de Rossi failed, so did the executioners of their fourth, Antonio Di Natale. The final score 4-2. But Di Natale "pay" the failure by goalkeeper Casillas in Gdansk 20 days ago in 61 minutes, before Cesc Fabregas returned three minutes later.

Overall, the duel "Matador" versus Gli Azzurri are tight. They have met 26 times: Italy won eight times, Spain seven times. The rest, 11 times, ending just as strong.

Lodging in a big tournament, Italy is still ahead by a score of 3-1 in six matches at the World Cup and European Cup.

World Cup quarterfinal in 1934, after playing 1-1, Italy won 1-0 in the replay at Florence on June 1.

They had met again in the European Cup group stage in 1980, on June 12 in Milan. The final score 0-0. Spain to be the caretaker in his group, Italy's fourth finish.

Eight years later, at EURO 1988, the two big teams again met in the group phase. Italy won 1-0 via a single goal Gianluca Vialli in Frankfurt, Germany, on June 14. Once again, the group stopped in Spain, Italy through the semi-finals before the Soviet Union halted.

In the 1994 World Cup Dino Baggio and Roberto Baggio scored the winner Italy to Spain in the quarterfinal in Boston on July 9. Spain only reply one time with a goal by Jose Luis Caminero. Italy in the tournament runner-up after losing to Brazil on penalties in the final.

Spain could only beat Italy in a major tournament in the quarterfinals of Euro 2008 - and then they drew 1-1 in the group stage of Euro 2012.

Who will win this time and win Henri Delaunay trophy?

Record attendance at major tournaments:

May 31, 1934, World Cup, Italy 1 Spain 1, Florence
June 1, 1934, World Cup, Italy 1 Spain 0, Florence
June 12, 1980, European Cup, Italy 0 Spain 0, Milan
June 14, 1988, European Cup, Italy 1 Spain 0, Frankfurt
July 9, 1994, World Cup, Italy 2 Spain 1, Boston
June 22, 2008, European Cup, Spain 0 Italy 0 (Spain win 4-2 on penalties), Vienna

The Football - Casillas, Buffon Adu Toughness Again

The Football - Iker Casillas is probably the best goalkeeper in the European Cup this time. However, the Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon for him that would be against Spain in the final later on remains to be respected due to his prowess.

Casillas passed five new party conceded one goal, namely in the inaugural match against Italy which ended 1-1. Afterwards goalkeeper Iker Santo is always clean and the appearance of a goal under the crossbar to the other Spanish players quieter.

Throughout keikusertaannya in the European Cup Casillas was recorded eight times a clean sheet or argue one party of Edwin van der Sar, who still holds the record for not conceding the most.

Notes can be enhanced by Casillas in the Olympic Stadium Kiev assume without conceding goal at a time to bring La Furia Roja triumphed. With a squad of quality Spanish-owned, it is not mushatil to do.

But Italy is also a tough goalie behind their defense, he was Buffon. Who do not have to be explained again that Buffon because everyone knows the ability of first-class goalkeeper who owned it 34 years.

Then later will be the final game of betting two goalkeepers that was mentioned was the best in the world, between Casillas and Buffon. Incidentally they are also the captain of each team.

Although in recent years Casillas more stable performance, but Real Madrid goalkeeper was not reluctant to praise the greatness of Buffon is judged as the key to a hit rate of the Polish-Ukrainian Azzurri, although it was Juventus goalkeeper conceded three goals.

"I am very menggagumi and respect for Buffon," said Casillas told Onda Madrid.

"He is a superb goalkeeper and remains one of the best at that age was 34 years. For a goalkeeper that is easier, he (Buffon) can be used as a role model, he spurred us and makes us want to like him. We had a good relationship and every time we met it was a great honor, "he continued.

Casillas further warned his team not to underestimate the Italians who have performed well in the tournament this time. Moreover they can get to the final after removing the main favorite German.

"In the end we met a team that we face in the opening match. Opponent who is not a problem for me because the Germans like Italy also performed very well, with their own style. Italy is a dangerous opponent who can be against us," he concluded.

The Football - Problem Penalty Portugal, Ronaldo, Nani Blame

The Football - Nani said Ronaldo linked lying position as the fifth penalty taker in the game contra Spain. Manchester United winger was also called CR7 selfish for running for the glory for yourself.

Portugal gave up a notch 2-4 on penalties in the face of Spain in the semifinals of Euro 2012. Exclusion of Portugal remains the big question because in the shoot-tos tosan Ronaldo instead placed as the last kicker.

By Joao Moutinho and Bruno Alves failed to complete its work, Ronaldo did not even get the chance to execute the ball because of the number of goals La Furia Roja could no longer be chased away. In a statement to reporters after the game, Real Madrid star is called if the placement itself as the last kicker is the coach's decision.

Nani is now irrefutable statement that said that CR7 was the one who asked to be the kicker last. The reason, Ronaldo wants to pursue glory in his own name as if to be the winner then he shall be deemed to be a hero.

"Cristiano Ronaldo last request into the kicker penalty. I told coach that I accept all the orders (coach Paulo Bento)," said Nani at DailyMail.

"It's not a problem for me (placed as a kicker to how), because the penalties are a matter of luck and we did not deserve to lose like that," said Nani.

Ronaldo himself later admitted that he himself was the one who volunteered to become the fifth kicker, with the approval of the coach.

Under existing rules, each team was asked to name five players to be the executioner penalties. The order of names submitted to the match officials and the order of names is not required as a penalty taker. That means that Ronaldo could be the kicker to be any, unless the coach set differently.

The Football - Ronaldo: I'll win the Ballon d'Or

The Football - Portugal's failure to qualify for Euro 2012 final did not eliminate the conviction will kansnya Cristiano Ronaldo won the Ballon d'Or. Armed with performances in Poland, Ukraine, CR7 can be optimistic that the second degree.

Ronaldo performed brilliantly with Real Madrid last season. In addition to escort El Real back to being a champion, he's great with the achievements chalked record 60 goals in 55 matches in all competitions.

With such achievement, Ronaldo is the favorite going back to being the world's best player and took home the Ballon d'Or trophy. Considered to be more wide open chances if he could take Portugal to win Euro 2012.

But Portugal was just step up to the semi-finals as they lost on penalties to Spain. Despite failing to give the best, CR7 remained convinced that he had a great chance of reaching the status of the world's best players.

"Golden Ball? I'm always confident. Every year I try to be there. It will all depend on the people who will choose, but I'm sure I'll win it," Ronaldo said in the Telegraph.

Ronaldo doing a slow start in the European Cup of 2012. He failed to score in two matches at the inaugural Portugal over Germany and lost 0-1 3-2 win over Denmark. New in game contra Netherlands and the Czech Republic he could show a major contribution to the total scored three goals.

Ronaldo also consistently threatened the Spanish goal in the semifinal match, although eventually lost on penalties.

"I'm happy with how I performed this season at club and national team level."

"I expect a little more in the semifinals, considering how we've played. But I am proud of the work I have done, proud of how my team is playing and proud of the coaches running this team," he bluntly.

Ronaldo became the best player in the world in 2008, but for the three subsequent editions he always lost to Lionel Messi. Barcelona's Argentine player was believed to be still going to be a strong candidate in this year, with Andrea Pirlo who appear neat at Juventus and Italian national team.

The Football - Beckham Not Go to Great Britain Olympic Squad

The Football - David Beckham had to bury his desire to defend Great Britain competed in the 2012 Olympics. His name was not on the list released by coach Stuart Pearce.

After deciding to retire from the England national team, Olympic Games 2012 will be Beckham's last chance to defend his country. Several times the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and AC Milan's expressed a desire to strengthen the UK football team.

Poor him, coach Stuart Pearce chose to enter the name of defender Micah Richards in the squad as one of three senior players are allowed to participate. Two other senior players are Ryan Giggs and Craig Bellamy.

Beckham had previously been in the list of 35 players while the Great Britain squad. But in the final list is then released, 36 years old midfielder's name is no longer listed. Thus quoted from DailyMail.

"Everyone knows how much it meant I could play for his country. So I was honored to be part of the Great Britain team is unique," said Beckham.

"Naturally I was disappointed, but I'll be the biggest supporter for the team. And like others, I will help them win a gold medal," said Beckham.