Sunday, June 3, 2012

EURO 2012: GERMANY profile

Since taking over the baton from Juergen Klinsmann, Joachim Low led his team with a record of success to a new level, although until now there is no dedicated champion trophy. Low German squad gathering in different ways. Squad was formed as a fast team with an attractive attacking capabilities, relying on determination and unyielding spirit of the German style. No more the impression of a car ala Panzer late summer, the earlier the iconic German national team. Of the 75 games under Low, the German squad recorded 52 wins. Low even has the best winning percentage in the history of the German national team coach.
Getting the German national team captain is not easy for Philipp Lahm. How not, not a few from outside the squad who are against it, especially Michael Ballack, the previous owner. Bayer Leverkusen midfielder was desperately against Lahm is not the right man to captain Germany. But Lahm budge. He did not have to talk to rebut that presumption, but only by showing a remarkable performance and an example to other players in the field by his attitude. Currently, Lahm was able to answer that Low's decision to ban the German national team captain was true to him.
Since its entry into the main squad Low in 2009, Ozil immediately become an important part of the German team. The quality of his performance was steady at the top. European Cup qualifier in 2012, Ozil appeared in nine games and scored or give feedback on goal the creation of Germany more than 35 percent. Ozil demonstrate creativity in the play, which was never seen in the German national team in recent years. But the important thing is consistency.
Ozil position in the German squad is not under threat, but the emergence of Mario Gotze own can be an alternative to escort the German midfield. Gotze also be guaranteed the existence of its own in the German midfield in the future. Gotze called Lionel Messi its Germany, because of technical ability, speed and quality of the bait. Gotze also has the ability to complete as a midfielder, wing, like any good right-left.

EURO 2012: SPANYOL profile

Del Bosque has become the most successful coach in the history of the national team debut. When he won his first 13 games. He also has brought his country to record a new record, 15 consecutive wins, and coupled with the Brazilian ever to maintain the longest unbeaten in 33 matches. Brazil's record of never inscribed in the period 1993-1996. In 18 combined qualifiers of the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012, Del Bosque has won everything. While the defeats of the official competition occurred in 2009 Confederations Cup against the United States and surrender of Switzerland in their opening game of the 2010 World Cup. Then, from his first 50 games as Spain coach Del Bosque has taken in 42 victories. Other, two draws and six defeats. Goals that had recorded as many as 123 goals and conceded only 40 times.
Casillas has been inherited from the Spanish captain Raul who is still retained. He also became the first goalkeeper to ever lift the European Cup trophy as captain in 2008. The next two years in South Africa, he became one of three goalkeepers who captained a team that never won the World Cup. In addition, the Real Madrid goalkeeper has held the honor as a player with most appearances for his country. He has surpassed the longest appearance of Andoni Zubizarreta as much as 126 times the performance. Then, Casillas also still made ​​it through another record for a goalkeeper Zubizarreta la Furia Roja are able to keep a clean sheet the longest record in the Spanish national team.
Barcelona midfielder was the inspiration of Spain. Extraordinary vision of play that is supported by the accuracy of the bait, ball control, and the ability to open a gap to rip your opponent's defense tight. This was previously only playmaker hailed as a phenomenal player at club level only. But everything changed when he brought his country at Euro 2008 championship. The record was becoming equipped with the election of Xavi as the Player of the tournament. Since then, his name became one of the most consistent player on the gridiron. The achievement of continued maintenance until now. Evidence has pointed to the three times he entered the list of Ballon d'Or. In 2008, he was perched in fifth place, then take the two rank in 2009 and maintain the same position in 2010.
Barcelona youth player has pocketed his first cap with the senior national team in August 2011. It's debut just two months after helping Spain grabbed his U-21 European Championship. He also managed menasbihkan himself as a man of the match in the final match against Switzerland, it also established itself as the Player of the tournament. Thiago plays a style similar to his mentor in Barcelona, Xavi. Euro 2012 will be an opportunity to show his talents in the eyes of the world football enthusiast. In addition, the Euro 2012 will be her first appearance in an international tournament together with the senior team.

EURO 2012: ITALY profile

Cesare Prandelli knew when he received the opportunity to replace Marcello Lippi as Italy coach after the 2010 World Cup, his face the mammoth task. Italian football when it slumped to its lowest result was thrown from the first round of the 2010 World Cup South Africa. After the defeat of the Ivory Coast in the first game, Prandelli started to rejuvenate. He includes a number of young players, while trying to maintain some wise pahlahwan World Cup 2006 Germany. Prandelli has a favorite player, but made ​​the form as a determining factor in selection. He decided to call back Cassano, who proved to be the key to the restoration of confidence in the players and fans.
Gianluigi Buffon has everything to become a captain; brave, strong, reliable, and its inspiration. When Italy needed, veteran goalkeeper was always ready to take on the task. In the 2006 World Cup he made to withstand the incredible rescue Zinedine Zidane's header, before the French star was sent off. Two years later, at Euro 2008, Buffon hold Adrian Mutu penalty. He passed Italy to the knockout stage. Buffon was the first choice replacement for Fabio Cannavaro, the captain of Italy after World Cup 2010. Had raised concerns that often plagued Buffon injury becomes a problem for Italy. However, concerns vanished after Buffon appeared nine times in Serie A with Juvetnus Italy.
Max Allegri made ​​some mistakes since taking over as coach of AC Milan, but let Andrea Pirlo leaving the San Siro with a status of free transfer at the end of the season starts to look like the most bizarre transfer in history. Pirlo rediscover his best performance at Juventus, and a key component renewal projects under the Bianconeri coach Antonio Conte. Pirlo midfield position in Italy was in danger, after the disastrous 2010 World Cup. However, after a successful Euro 2012 qualifying, the 34-year-old playmaker was one of the core team name on Prandelli. Prandelli said: "No players are able to create space and time as Pirlo.
Mario Balotelli perhaps the most controversial players at this time. As a result, people become easily forget the extraordinary talent. Suddenly, Balotelli is very important for Italy, following the catastrophic injuries suffered by Giuseppe Rossi and Antonio Cassano. Stocky, Balotelli is an explosive striker, clever, and full of finesse, as shown in the derby against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Masi he was 21, and is believed to be a major player in the future. Euro 2012 may be the beginning of the tournament that justifies a lot of opinions about it.

EURO 2012: the cities and stadiums in Poland and Ukraine




EURO2012
HOST CITIES



POLAND



Population: 455,830
Stadium Capacity: 40,000
Major Clubs: Lechia Gdansk









Population: 556,022
Stadium Capacity: 45,000
Major Clubs: Lech Poznan








Population: 1,716,855 
Stadium: National Stadium
Stadium Capacity: 58,145









Population: 632,996
Stadium Capacity: 42,771
Major Clubs: Slask Wroclaw







UKRAINE




Population: 975,959
Stadium: Donbass Arena 
Stadium Capacity: 51,504








Population: 1,449,000
Stadium: Metalist Stadium
Stadium Capacity: 41,000








Population: 2,797,553
Stadium: Olympic Stadium
Stadium Capacity: 69,004








Population: 760,000
Stadium: Arena Lviv
Stadium Capacity: 34,000
Major Clubs: Kaparty Lviv