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The first round of Euro 2012 matches have come to an end, with some unexpected results setting up an exciting second lot of games over the next few days.

Few managers at this summer's Euro 2012 tournament had as little time to prepare as Roy Hodgson did with England but it is already clear, after two friendly games and an opening draw against France, that his side are going to be difficult to break down and even harder to beat.

The top four reported targets for Manchester United have had a great start to their Euro tournament.

It is time for the ninth fixture of the competition where 2004 Euros champions Greece take on the Czech Republic.

Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke has rubbished claims that Manchester United are set to sign striker Robert Lewandowski this summer.

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After a big night celebrating and lamenting the Group of Death results, Holland made the solemn trip back to Krakow for training on Sunday, and it was obvious in their body language just how badly they wanted to make up for what had happened on Saturday night.

John Terry will have millions of eager eyes firmly on him as the Chelsea captain takes to the pitch tonight for England in their first group stage match against France.

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Tesco said its UK business is struggling in a tough economic environment as recession takes hold, but sales growth elsewhere was solid.

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As England jetted off to Donestk today to prepare for the first of their three group stage matches, it would have been with a heavy heart as the team said goodbye to their base at quaint Krakow for now at least.

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks has spoken at the launch for anti-racism group FARE's Euro 2012 project, saying that he believes players should walk off the pitch if they can't cope with racial abuse.

Major Euro 2012 sponsor Carlsberg are in support of UEFA bringing the tournament to Poland and the Ukraine, with marketing senior vice president Khalil Younes insisting that the encouragement of debate around racial problems helps bring the issues to light.

The Republic of Ireland and Croatia come face to face in their first 2012 Euro game on 10 June at the Stadion Miejski (Poland). This is a match where both teams will be trying to get an upper hand considering the fact that they have been placed in a group alongside defending champions Spain and 2006 World Cup winners Italy.

Manchester United Winger Ashley Young says he experienced racial abuse on a football field when he was only 11 years old. Still, instead of crying, reacting violently or walking off field, he went on and scored two goals in that game.

After a hectic first day in Warsaw and a chance to see the action and reaction to the first games, Saturday saw an early start with the train to Krakow leaving at the unfriendly hour of 8am.

After months of serious build up around the continent, the 2012 Euros finally began last night, and there was no better place to be than in the middle of the action as Warsaw's flagship football stadium opened its tunnels for Poland v Greece.

Arriving in Warsaw at around 11pm on Thursday night, a big day was following for me, and a lot of issues were bound to come to light.

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Although United have signed Japanese playmaker Shinji Kagawa from Borussia Dortmund and are pushing ahead with a move for Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric, Ferguson knows there is a need to recruit a defensive midfielder

With reports of Croatian playmaker Luka Modric making a possible move to Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur have made it clear that they will not give up their star player for a fee less than £40 million, according to the Independent.

Robin van Persie's father has played down talks of the Arsenal captain moving to Manchester City and indicated that the striker would remain in north London.

After the successful signing of Lille's Eden Hazard, Chelsea have beaten the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal to land Anderlecht's (Belgian club) highly-rated 15 year old Charly Musondal, according to a Daily Mail report.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand feels that his international career has ended after he was left out from the England squad for the 2012 Euros.

CSKA Moscow midfielder Alan Dzagoev will have done his transfer value no end of good, after a brace in Russia's 4-1 opening game win against the Czech Republic

After the popularity of psychic powers of Paul the Octopus, who was widely known for predicting the results during the 2010 World Cup - many animals have lined up to predict the winners of Euro 2012 soccer championships.

Group A favourites Russia face the unpredictable Czech Republic when the 2012 European championships kick off on Friday.

Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski will join Manchester United this summer, according to Poland manager Franciszek Smuda.

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen believes England's wingers must provide Andy Carroll with a good supply of crosses if the striker is to thrive at the European Championships.