Can the Spanish win three consecutive international titles? Or will the Azzurri put the memory of their disastrous 2010 World Cup behind them tonight in Kiev? asks Tom Morris.
Italy vs Germany is one of football’s most enduring rivalries, and tonight they meet again in the EURO 2012 Semi Finals, writes Shane Palmer
Tonight’s all-Iberian semi final is shaping up to be a classic, writes Tom Morris.
Can the Spanish win three consecutive international titles? Or will the Azzurri put the memory of their disastrous 2010 World Cup behind them tonight in Kiev? asks Tom Morris.
Italy vs Germany is one of football’s most enduring rivalries, and tonight they meet again in the EURO 2012 Semi Finals, writes Shane Palmer
Tonight’s all-Iberian semi final is shaping up to be a classic, writes Tom Morris.
Fears of racial violence during EURO 2012 may finally force Poland and Ukraine to tackle a worsening problem, says Emil Jeyaratnam.
The 2012 UEFA European Nations Championship kicks off tonight. upstart’s Shane Palmer went around La Trobe University to soak up the pre-tournament fever.
We did it during the 2010 FIFA World Cup (just), and now will try again: upstart’s regular updates and coverage of EURO 2012 starts today.
Two students from La Trobe University will be editing upstart over the next two months.
England is like football’s soap opera – passionate, doomed to fail, but unmissable. Will EURO 2012 see a change in its fortunes? asks Shane Palmer
In the wake of the disastrous 2010 FIFA World Cup, will EURO 2012 see a re-birth of Les Bleus under new manager Laurent Blanc? Daniel Baricevic takes a look at the French side.
Sweden has a tough task ahead against England, France and host Ukraine if they are to progress through the group stage, writes Shane Palmer.
As co-hosts with Poland, Ukraine will draw upon their partisan support for success at EURO 2012, writes Dane Jaremczuk.
Croatia failed to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and squeezed into EURO 2012 via a playoff win over Turkey. Can they progress through the ‘Group of Debt’? Writes Daniel Baricevic
EURO 2012 is the first international tournament Ireland has qualified for since the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Can the luck of Irish carry it through the ‘Group of Debt’? Jonathon Demos previews the team’s chances.
After winning the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Italy has struggled in international football, with disapointing exits from EURO 2008 and the 2010 World Cup. Will EURO 2012 be the time for the Azzuri to shine? Writes Ben Rowles
Spain broke their 44 year trophy drought when they won EURO 2008. Two years later saw La Furia Roja lift the World Cup in Johannesburg. Can they continue to be the world’s best at EURO 2012? Writes Daniel Baricevic
After scrapping its way to the finals via a playoff win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, Portugal was handed a tough group. Can Cristiano Ronaldo replicate his amazing Madrid form for his country? Jake D’Amato looks at the team’s chances.
After coming so close to glory at EURO 2008 and the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the time is right for Die Mannschaft to lift the Henri Delunay trophy, writes Shane Palmer.
Denmark achieved unlikely glory at EURO 1992, but can the Danes achieve success 20 years on? Shane Palmer looks at the team’s chances as upstart counts down to EURO 2012.
After narrowly losing the final of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Netherlands will hope to go one step further at EURO 2012, and emulate the class of ’88, writes Jerry Rush.
The Czech Republic has failed to truly compete internationally since EURO ’96. Can the re-invigorated form of Petr Cech and Tomáš Rosický guide them to glory? Shane Palmer previews the team’s chances.
After failing to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Russia will be favourites to win Group A and challenge for the championship, writes Shane Palmer.
Greece was the surprise champions of EURO 2004, largely thanks to the strength of its defensive phalanx. But can it work again eight years later, asks Alex Pavlidis
The 2012 UEFA European Football Championship is just around the corner. upstart kicks off its team previews today with a look at co-hosts Poland, who Shane Palmer says is desperate to succeed.
