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Sports fans in shock after a week of upsets
Whilst England crashing out at the quarter finals of Euro 2012 may not have been the shock of the century, there have been plenty of genuine sporting upsets in the week that followed.
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Arrivederci England as Italy win on penalties
England exit the Euro 2012 football championship at the quarterfinals stage, losing out to Italy 4-2 on penalties in Kiev after a goalless 120 minutes of open play.
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England following Italian model for tournament success
England are gathering momentum ahead of the Euro 2012 quarter-final clash with Italy in Kiev, John Anderson, Channel 4 News’s man inside the team camp reports.
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England survive for a draw against France
England make an encouraging start to Euro 2012 as Roy Hodgson’s young team earn a draw against the much-fancied France in their first group game of the tournament.
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Is it time to ban far-right extremists?
As David Beckham voices concerns about racism at Euro 2012 and far-right parties gain political ground in Europe, some countries are considering banning extremists. But will it do more harm than good?
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England v Italy: five reasons to be cheerful
As England’s footballers lick their wounds following their 2-1 defeat to Italy in their first World Cup match, football commentator John Anderson gives us five reasons not to be too downbeat.
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World Cup: could England’s Sterling be the man for Manaus?
After 48 years of hurt, few England fans believe their team have a chance of winning the World Cup. But there is plenty to look forward to in Brazil – great football, samba music and the caxirola.
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Hodgson’s Three Lions squad – a predictable blend
Manager Roy Hodgson wants a balance between youth and experience in England’s 2014 World Cup squad. But John Anderson says his selection is hardly a blueprint for world football domination.
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Ukraine: far-right extremists at core of ‘democracy’ protest
As violent scenes play out on the streets of Kiev, we look at the major role extremist right-wing movements have played in Ukraine’s “pro-democracy” movement.
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Portugal football legend Eusebio dies at 71
One of the world’s all-time football greats, the Portugal and Benfica forward Eusebio, dies at the age of 71.
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World Cup: reasons to be miserable, parts 1-10
It might not be the so-called “group of death”, but England’s draw for the World Cup is hardly a cheery prospect, writes John Anderson.
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England take on Moldova ahead of vital Kiev clash
Even without Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge, England should still overcome Moldova. But it is the test against the Ukraine that really matters, writes football commentator John Anderson.
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Sport and politics: 10 reasons to keep them apart
It’s been a busy week for Britain’s politicians – watching the tennis and cricket in the sunshine. But mixing politics with sport isn’t always a winner. Channel 4 News takes to the pitch.
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England and Hodgson stumble along the road to Rio
England’s 2014 World Cup qualification campaign has been dubbed “the road to Rio”, but the phrase has taken on a new meaning, says writer and commentator John Anderson.
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Viva Espana or the best of British?
Ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash, we compare the merits of living in Spain and the UK. Our economy is in better shape, but Spain have the World Cup. And don’t mention the weather…