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[http://www.expatua.com/openx/www/delivery/ck.php?n=8ac2110] Home Forum News Sections Shopping Jobs Ukraine Map Articles Weather EURO 2012 Contact Us Home » EURO 2012 EURO 2012 News EURO 2012 Official EURO 2012 Latest News and Events UEFA.com - UEFA EURO 2012™ - News Olsen signs up for more with Norway Egil Olsen said "this will be my last contract as a coach" after the 69-year-old extended his deal with Norway until after the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, adding: "I felt I was still motivated." UEFA EURO 2012 media rights deals in Portugal RTP, SIC and TVI have been awarded free-to-air media rights for UEFA EURO 2012 in Portugal and as UEFA content partners will enhance the coverage of the tournament in that country. Rebrov among Ukraine's new Friends of EURO An astronaut, a fashion designer and former striker Serhiy Rebrov, the Ukrainian Premier League's all-time top scorer, have been unveiled as the latest Friends of EURO. Lechia give lift-off to Municipal Stadium Gdansk UEFA EURO 2012 felt a little closer in Gdansk as KS Lechia Gdańsk hosted the first competitive match at the city's new Municipal Stadium, drawing 1-1 with MKS Cracovia Kraków. France put paid to plucky Portugal This 1984 UEFA European Championship semi-final had everything: a team leading for most of the match, a late equaliser, three goals in extra time and Michel Platini's 119th-minute winner. Progress report: 300 days to go With half a million people in Ukraine alone working on UEFA EURO 2012 projects there is no time to mark 300 days to go. UEFA.com gets the latest from Poland and Ukraine. Healy salutes Northern Ireland's star McCourt Pat McCourt may have lit up Windsor Park with two goals in Northern Ireland's crucial 4-0 defeat of the Faroe Islands, but David Healy said the Celtic FC player has "always been a star". Germany aim for the stars after downing Brazil Germany were left with a pervading sense of "euphoria" after teenage playmaker Mario Götze, making a memorable first start, helped end an 18-year wait for victory over Brazil. Captain Cassano justifies Italy honour Antonio Cassano was given the honour of captaining Italy in his home town of Bari and after inspiring a 2-1 defeat of Spain said: "Once again I proved I'm not finished." Finals in sight for Spain, Germany and Netherlands Reigning champions Spain and the teams they beat in the last two major finals, Germany and the Netherlands, are yet to drop a point as UEFA.com assesses the qualifying standings. International friendlies round-up Germany ran out 3-2 winners against Brazil while Italy defeated Spain on a night when numerous teams continued their UEFA EURO 2012 preparations. UEFA.com rounds up the action. Hysén condemns Ukraine to Kharkiv defeat Ukraine 0-1 Sweden Tobias Hysén scored the winner in the second minute of added time in a friendly played in the UEFA EURO 2012 host city of Kharkiv. Chile hit back to hold France France 1-1 Chile The hosts are now unbeaten in 11 games but were held by an enterprising Chile side following Nicolás Córdova's second-half equaliser. Aquilani earns Italy victory against Spain Italy 2-1 Spain Alberto Aquilani struck six minutes from time to earn Cesare Prandelli's side victory against the world and European champions in Bari. Germany down Brazil in Stuttgart goalfest Germany 3-2 Brazil Germany beat the five-time world champions through Bastian Schweinsteiger, Mario Götze and André Schürrle's second-half goals. McCourt shines as Northern Ireland sink the Faroes Northern Ireland 4-0 Faroe Islands Aaron Hughes's first international goal and two second-half strikes by Pat McCourt helped the hosts to a comprehensive Group C win in Belfast. Błaszczykowski edges Poland past Georgia Poland 1-0 Georgia Jakub Błaszczykowski scored the only goal to ensure a successful latest friendly outing for the UEFA EURO 2012 co-hosts. Emerging talents share EURO aim UEFA EURO 2012 looms closer into view with the first friendlies of the season on Wednesday and UEFA.com looks at several young talents making their case for potential finals places. Century just reward for Liechtenstein's Frick Liechtenstein's record cap holder and goalscorer, Mario Frick will make his 100th international appearance on Wednesday and said he can look back with great pride on his career. 1984 team of the tournament Four nations were represented in the 1984 select XI, with the French trio of Jean Tigana, Alain Giresse and nine-goal Michel Platini justifiably earning their place in posterity. Worthington readies Northern Ireland for Faroes Manager Nigel Worthington kept it simple as he looked ahead to Northern Ireland's Group C qualifier against the Faroe Islands, noting: "We have to go and try and win the game." Nations look to sharpen up ahead of EURO return Europe's big hitters are in friendly action on Wednesday in preparation for the return of UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying next month, with Italy against Spain one of the eye-catching games. Toshack takes over as FYROM coach Former Wales manager John Toshack says he is determined "to turn things around" for the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia after agreeing to lead the country's national side. Slovakia coach Weiss takes charge at Slovan Vladimír Weiss has been installed as coach of ŠK Slovan Bratislava following Karel Jarolím's departure, a post he will combine with his job of trying to lead Slovakia to UEFA EURO 2012. V is for victory for competition winners A cloud, human chain and cartwheel all feature among the winners of a UEFA EURO 2012 photography competition to Find the V (for volunteer), which were revealed on Friday. © 2011 Expat Ukraine Ltd Terms and Conditions | Privacy · Disclaimer | RSS Forum Feed | Contact | The Expat Ukraine - International Community Portal in Ukraine is powered by - MOD x Content Management System