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upstart takes on the EURO: Day Nineteen

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.

upstart takes on the EURO: Day Sixteen

The fourth Quarter Final kicks off tonight, and it seems that the roles have been reversed, with an energetic and attacking Italy taking on the organised and defensive England, writes Shane Palmer

upstart takes on the EURO: Day Nineteen

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.

upstart takes on the EURO: Day Sixteen

The fourth Quarter Final kicks off tonight, and it seems that the roles have been reversed, with an energetic and attacking Italy taking on the organised and defensive England, writes Shane Palmer

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EURO 2012 team preview: France

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.

EURO 2012 team preview: Sweden

Sweden has a tough task ahead against England, France and host Ukraine if they are to progress through the group stage, writes Shane Palmer.

EURO 2012 team preview: Ukraine

As co-hosts with Poland, Ukraine will draw upon their partisan support for success at EURO 2012, writes Dane Jaremczuk.

EURO 2012 team preview: Croatia

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 team preview: Republic of Ireland

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.

EURO 2012 team preview: Italy

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

EURO 2012 team preview: Spain

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

EURO 2012 team preview: Portugal

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.

EURO 2012 team preview: Germany

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.

EURO 2012 team preview: Denmark

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.

EURO 2012 team preview: Netherlands

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.

EURO 2012 team preview: Czech Republic

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.

EURO 2012 team preview: Russia

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.

EURO 2012 preview: Greece

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

EURO 2012 team preview: Poland

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.

upstart gets a man tan

upstart’s Shane Palmer looks at the safe and easy ways that the modern man can get a tan.

EPL preview: May 11

As the Premier League reaches its close, Jake and Shane preview the last round. Which side of Manchester will lift the championship? Who will finish in the top four?

EPL preview: May 4

In this week’s installment of upstart Football Weekly, Jake and Shane preview the second last weekend of matches in the English Premier League.

EPL Preview April 27

upstart Football Weekly returns, with Ben Rowles joining Shane Palmer, in Jake’s absence. As the Premier League nears its conclusion, upstart previews the weekend to come – including the blockbuster Manchester Derby.

Bruton’s time to shine

The New Zealand Breakers’ CJ Bruton has no reason to fear Tuesday’s game three grand final match against the in-form Perth Wildcats; the Breakers finals hero thrives on the big stage with his cool head, clever play and tenacity.