Ireland's disastrous Euro 2012 campaign has cost them in the FIFA rankings

The French Football Federation (FFF) have opened disciplinary proceedings against four members of France’s Euro 2012 squad.

The French Football Federation have opened disciplinary proceedings against four members of France’s Euro 2012 squad.

The French Football Federation will hope to make progress today in their search for a successor to former Les Bleus coach Laurent Blanc.

Cesc Fabregas insists there is no chance of Spain easing off now they are record breakers.

At the very least, Euro 2012 will properly go down in history.

Hundreds of thousands of people packed central Madrid tonight to give a hero’s welcome to “La Roja” – the national soccer team that erased the country’s gloomy mood by winning the Euro 2012 Championship.

Fernando Torres believes team-work enabled him to become the leading goalscorer at Euro 2012 as he became the first player to score in two European Championship finals as Spain beat Italy 4-0 last night.

Marco van Basten insists he has no interest in returning to manage Holland after the departure of Bert van Marwijk following the team’s woeful performance at the European Championship.

Mario Balotelli should accept Italy were beaten by a better side in last night’s Euro 2012 final according to the striker’s coach Cesare Prandelli.

Cesc Fabregas is not going to let jibes about ’boring’ Spain spoil the best day of his life.

There has been an understandably euphoric reaction from the Spanish media after the national side became the first side to win three major international tournaments in a row last night.

All of the arguments, all of the debates, all of the questions around Spain are now irrelevant – except one.

Spanish boss Vicente Del Bosque was his typical modest self after his side had steamrolled Italy 4-0 to win Euro 2012 in Kiev last night.

Ireland may not have won any points at Euro 2012 but they won plenty of friends in Poland, a fact Uefa acknowledged at the weekend by announcing supporters of the Boys in Green will be given an award for their excellent behaviour at the finals.

Uefa president Michel Platini has caused a minor sensation by revealing that Euro 2020 could be held in up to 32 cities across Europe.

Spain 4 Italy 0

Spain will attempt to win their second successive European Championship final tonight.

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson would have selected David Beckham for the Olympic squad after he was overlooked by Team GB coach Stuart Pearce.

Captain Stephen Gerrard believes it is unfair to blame Wayne Rooney for England’s Euro 2012 exit.

Italy skipper Gianluigi Buffon has praised controversial striker Mario Balotelli for his willingness to work for the Italian cause at Euro 2012.

Brilliant Spain playmaker Xavi has dismissed the allegation Spain have become a boring team.

UEFA president Michel Platini has caused a minor sensation by revealing a solution to who will host Euro 2020 could be for up to 32 cities across Europe to do the job.

Laurent Blanc is to step down as coach of France, the French Football Federation have announced.

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has praised Mario Balotelli’s attitude ahead of tomorrow’s Euro 2012 final with Spain.

Irish football fans are to be given a UEFA prize, after impressing during Euro 2012.

UEFA president Michel Platini has revealed the concept of one or two countries staging major tournaments may be abandoned for Euro 2020.

A female riot cop who was serenaded by Irish fans at Euro 2012 has thanked them for turning her into an internet sensation.

Italy have already held off the future. Tomorrow, they must stop the march of history.

Midfielder Keith Andrews will be suspended for the Republic of Ireland’s opening World Cup qualifier following his sending-off at Euro 2012.

Defender Sergio Ramos believes Spain can be proud of their Euro 2012 campaign even if they lose Sunday’s final against Italy.

Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta has hailed Andrea Pirlo as his best ever signing after watching the midfielder light up Euro 2012 for Italy.

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has no regrets over passing up the chance to eliminate Italy from Euro 2012 ahead of his side’s meeting with Cesare Prandelli’s men in Sunday’s final.

The Italian press is unanimous in its praise of Mario Balotelli after last night’s 2-1 victory over Germany that clinched a place in the final of the Euro 2012.

Franz Beckenbauer blamed a “lifeless” first half for Germany’s Euro 2012 semi-final exit to Italy last night.

Mario Balotelli insists Sunday’s Euro 2012 final will feature the best two teams in the competition.

William Gallas has re-ignited his rivalry with Samir Nasri and insisted that the Manchester City midfielder’s poor behaviour at Euro 2012 proves he was not the bad guy during their long-running dispute.

Not for the first time, Italy have upset the order.

Mario Balotelli’s brace last night did more than secure Italy a place in the final: it put him on course to win the coveted Golden Boot award.

Spain captain Iker Casillas insists the team are united in their desire to reach as many finals as possible.

Germany 1 Italy 2

Captain Hugo Lloris has leapt to the defence of his France team-mates, saying they should not be judged on reports of infighting during Euro 2012.

Germany boss Joachim Low is counting on his cheeky boys to secure a place in the Euro 2012 final.

Come back England, all is forgiven.