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Money, it’s gotta be the hair!

When it comes to Shea, here's the full Brek: Dinamo Kyiv did in fact make an offer to FC Dallas a couple of months ago. It may even have been before I found out they'd been monitoring him closely back around the time of the France friendly.Long story s...

Euro 2012: Ukraine rule out appealing if Wayne Rooney’s ban is reduced

• Ukraine FA will not object if Uefa cut striker's three-match ban• England play co-hosts in their final Euro 2012 group matchGrigory Surkis, the president of the Ukraine Football Federation, has ruled out making a complaint to Uefa should Wayne Ro...

England will expect to ease their way into Euro 2012 knockout stage | Kevin McCarra

France, unbeaten in 17 games, will pose the biggest threat but Fabio Capello's side will hope to beat Ukraine and SwedenThe days are gone when hopes for England soared at international tournaments but Euro 2012 offers at least a measure of reassurance ...

Euro 2012 draw: England breathe sigh of relief at dodging big guns

• Fabio Capello's men to face France, Sweden and Ukraine• England to travel 4,000 miles for three Group D gamesFabio Capello could not disguise his sense of relief after England avoided being thrust into a group that included Portugal and Holland a...

Euro 2012: England will be happy with draw to face hosts Ukraine

• Teams won at home, meeting in 2010 World Cup qualifying• Wayne Rooney might be available for final Pool D gameWayne Rooney could make his return to the England side against Ukraine, the co-hosts, if his appeal against a three match Uefa ban next ...

Euro 2012 draw: England to meet France, Sweden and Ukraine in group

• Republic of Ireland face Spain, Italy and Croatia• England's opening game against France on 11 June• Full interactive guide to the groups, fixtures and teams England have been handed France, Sweden and the co-hosts Ukraine as group opponents af...

Giants drawn together in Euro 2012

The wait is over and the four groups have been unveiled for this coming summer’s Euro 2012 event in Poland and Ukraine. Friday’s draw, hosted by the latter nation, saw Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal placed together with joint-favorites Germany and Netherlands in Group B, which has emerged as the clear ‘group of death’. Denmark wraps up...

Ukrainian women’s rights activists stage topless protest against Uefa

• Femen group stages demonstration ahead of Euro 2012 draw• They claim Uefa wants prostitution legalised during tournamentUkrainian women's rights activists have staged a topless demonstration at Kiev's Olympic Stadium to protest what they say are ...

It’s that time again… already. (updated)

Sheesh. A couple more years and my silly season work will precede Christmas music at the mall. In any event, I am here to drop a couple of quick tidbits, just to offer some needed clarity...First off, allow me to clarify that the F-Word interest recent...

Ukraine to stop killing stray dogs before Euro 2012 football

Environment ministry tells mayors to build animal shelters after bowing to pressure from Naturewatch in UKUkraine has bowed to pressure from western animal protection groups and called for an end to the killing of stray dogs in advance of the Euro 2012...

Poland and Ukraine lose momentum with issues over shirts and injuries

Kit controversies and player availability aside, the co-hosts at Euro 2012 both hope to make an impactA nation's preparations for a major tournament can be derailed by many things: player unrest, poor results, political upheaval, to name the most likel...

Mario Balotelli on target as Italy win 2-0 in Poland

• Italy's new strikeforce on song to boost Euro 2012 hopes• France win but Germany struggle to draw with UkraineMario Balotelli and Giampaolo Pazzini struck either side of half-time to give Italy a 2-0 friendly win over Poland on Friday in the firs...