The morning after the Euro 2012 final, one question was on the lips of football fans, journalists and professionals: Can this …
Euro 2012
Scoring the Goals That Sank Germany, Balotelli Says it Loud: He’s Black, Italian and Proud
As the first black player to represent Italy at a major tournament, ‘Super Mario’ can’t avoid a confrontation with his country’s racial prejudices
Euro 2012: Why Spain Wins, But Fails to Thrill
Spain’s opponents struggle to score because they don’t see much of the ball – not even to retrieve it from the back of their own net
Euro 2012 Superfan Dies from Sleep Deprivation
Jiang Xiaoshan went 11 nights without sleep to watch the tourney
10 Things We’ve Learned About Soccer from Euro 2012
Some things are apparently worse than racism; the haunting of Cristiano Ronaldo; why England’s team is like Stoke City; and more
Half-time Reflections on Euro 2012: Germany Looks Great, Portugal Is Purring and England Expects
The festival of football has mostly been a joy to watch thus far.
Euro 2012: England-France Clash Reprises an International Soccer Paradox
England’s pro league is far stronger than France’s, yet its national team is far weaker
Road to Euro 2012 Glory Runs Through a Polish Zoo
Could Russia Spring a Surprise at Euro 2012?
Captain Andrei Arshavin leads a dynamic Russian squad.
Eight Players to Watch at Euro 2012
The European Championships have always been known for making new stars.
Euro 2012: Soccer Gets its War On, But Players Can’t Take the Patriotism Seriously
How international tournaments remain an opportunity for nostalgic but usually harmless pantomime jingoism.
“Footballing Reasons”: The Sordid Backstory to Rio Ferdinand’s Euro 2012 Omission
Why is one of England’s most famous players not on the roster?
Soccer Scandal: Why You Can Bet on Italy
Another match-fixing scandal rocks Italian soccer