Jeremy Menez leads triumph

Two goals in the second half gave France the win over Ukraine in Group D.

The players of Ukraine is the first thunderstorm, and then by the French smart football flooded wet.
French victory in a major competition was delayed for nearly an hour of game, a huge downpour, thunder and lightning to beat Ukraine 2-0 on Friday to end a six-year drought.
Jeremy Menez and Cabaye Yohan scored early in the second half of this year France to help first victory in a major competition since the 2006 World Cup semi-final.
"I hope the next victory will not, because I will be long and then fired another six years, the French coach Laurent Blanc said." "We start shooting targets and have control over the game."
Zidane head butt, and brought to a close at the 2006 World Cup final red card to France's golden generation - and France failed to win the European Cup in 2008 and 2010 World Cup.

Blanc hope that Friday's victory is a sign that France finally able to once again become a strong competitor.
"We scored twice and more," said Blanc. "We have great potential."
Friday game in the Donbas Arena has lasted only five minutes, the players on the field under harsh conditions forced to close, until the rain let.
In the first match in a 1-1 draw, with Britain, France, four points in Group D, England and Ukraine compared to many of the same. French also expanded their 23 games unbeaten.
, "Blanc said:" I congratulate my players and Ukraine's. "This is a good game both teams are trying to attack."
The two team's fate will be decided Tuesday, France played Sweden and Ukraine facing England. Was eliminated last Friday, the British lost the Swedes.
For French fans, finally in the 2010 World Cup and European Cup in 2008 after the group stage was eliminated cheering things.
"France may be one of the favorites, Ukraine coach Blokhin said:" through an interpreter. "Some players believe that we have in the quarterfinals, we will have a serious conversation with them .... won the first game, and play so that the second, which is impossible."
France's goal is to one-touch passing and movement was once the team logo products.
Franck Ribery is gathered at the left of the ball, sprinted forward, and then set near the restricted area of Benzema. Real Madrid touch mene, cutting and drilling inside the near post left foot low ball.
Reasonable goal Brandeis Kemei decision to replace the veteran midfielder Florent Malouda, the former Paris St Germain winger two opportunities, the legs of goalkeeper Andriy Shevchenko of Ukraine Pyatov denied.
"Menes is a need for confidence in the players," Blanc said. "He is a quick player, this is a game he was very encouraging."
France's second objective is another example of the superb team, Franck Ribery and Nasri combining find Benzema. He hopes that the weighted pass to allow Cabaye running on the same angle of the film was finished.
Cabaye increased by almost through the third half-way half-volley hit the right post the middle of the second half of France's confidence peaked.
Frustrated home fans angry whistles louder and louder, The Nasri time forced a night with curling free kick save from Pyatov, the home fans had already left.
"If we can not win, I whistle, instead of the team," Blokhin said.
Moments before kick-off, the rain intensified, about 49,000 soaked in Ukraine, a clap of thunder interrupted the national anthem "La Marseillaise" in France handed over after burning.
When the lightning lit up the sky crack, the referee Bjorn Kuibo Si to make rapid decisions in the fifth minute, the safety of the players and wet areas can not continue.

Croatia, a fine of $ 32K for fans behavior

UEFA fine the Croatian Football Association of the European Football Championship game against the behavior of the fans of Ireland 31,500 dollars.
UEFA said that sanctions be imposed "to set up and throwing fireworks and missiles, and supporters into the venue."
Croatian fans was overcome, trying to reach coach Slaven Bilic 3-1 win in Poznan, Poland, by the housekeeper.
Croatia, led by 2-1 after Ireland in the Group C match of the kick-off has been delayed with the Croatian fans packed the stadium at one end, and from the fireworks smoke cleared

Doctors cleared Peyton Manning, in order to allow the 300-pound man punched him

Sources confirmed last Friday, the Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has been doctors cleared to resume his career being chased, rod, often by the man of 300 pounds with 300 pounds of manabove him, on the floor."Colts nerves outside  Feuer said," So far, I can tell you, Payton has no reason to concern to return to the most intense game, Manning, in our culture in his spine fusionbones together, in order to protect, provide basic motor function in all his limbs, his nerves. "After a thorough medical evaluation, we can safely say that Manning was cleared to participate in an activity, can be very effective cause it to be pulled to one of the world's strongest physical specimens behind his head, and then subsequently attacked a cold, unyielding surface. "when a reporter asked whether he has a hazard for any trepidations in the Hall of Fame worthy career has been Hall's evening a few games of his future with his family, Manning said he was" just trying to focus on return to football. "

UEFA reviewing racism reports

UEFA is investigating reports that the Croatian fans throw a banana in the field and racial abuse in the 2012 European Cup competitions, the Italian striker Mario Balotelli.

UEFA said it is seeking more information alleged in the game (Thursday) in Poznan, Poland, fan behavior.
UEFA appointed anti-discrimination group, it has the "absolute" eyewitness report shows that nearly 300 people directed at Balotelli, who is black monkey chants.
Against racism in European football, piara Powar told the Associated Press of chants than boos, or may be misunderstood. "
Balotelli has been suspected in the 2012 European Cup match in Italy, the target of abuse.

Ireland eliminated in Group C

Torres scored in each half of the target, to Spain for more than a 4-0 victory over Ireland and the elimination of Ireland from the European Championships.
David Silva and substitute Cesc Fabregas has also made a goal in the second half to four points in Group C, the defending champion, the joint leadership of Croatia.
Spain mainly through its rapid combination of rhythm and scoring opportunities, 26, of course, in the quarterfinals on the team site.
Euro 2008 final goal, Fernando Torres, Spain in advance as early as in the restricted area go past Dunn and sent goalkeeper Shay Given before the camera angles in the fourth minute scurry past Stephen Ward.

"We hope to win in order to create a better impression than Italy," said Torres, who became Spain's third-leading scorer, played 95 and 30 target. "The team performance was really good. This is great."
World Cup champion, sent a traditional striker, was attacked after 6 against, Italian midfielder, Torres began Fabregas.
Our goal is to Spain began an attack against Ireland, Simon Cox also forced the Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas, only the second minute a difficult save.
"Unfortunately, the goal three minutes after the second out of the window, your tactical plan, said:" Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni, his team also recognized early in the 3-1 loss to Croatia.
Spain, through the better, to leave Ireland in the chasing. Spain midfielder Xavi Alonso and the use of precise passes through the middle of spoiled by poor finishing, blocks or save every a crack.
"For the vast majority of the time, chasing shadows", the Irish midfielder Keith Andrews said.
Silva is in the penalty area, and finally converted the continuing threat early in the second half. Manchester City striker gathered around two defenders left foot shot inside the 49 before the ball rolling, and Dunn's legs and given the scope of showing some patience.
In view of the still made clutch stop pushing the Spain goal from Iniesta, Xavi and Fernando Alonso, Arbeloa and Alba guard looking at the camera.
"I have opposed and likely to play out the best side, I will always be against the best," Ireland defender Sean St. Ledger said.
Ireland Lanka Sealy Elias extended to save in the 75th shooting Robbie Keane, enjoying a brief spell in the second half of the opportunities, which is Torres, that he will continue at Chelsea in the form of a late season in Euro 2012 alternately. Torres ran a pass from Silva, and held the pressure of the Dunn shooting around in the 70th.
"This is why we have him to do what his goals today," Spain coach Del Bosque said. "This is an exemplary game in many senses, we played a very complete game."
The goal against Italy, when playing in an unlikely offensive role, received Fabregas, Silva's corner kick sent in the near side of the far post from the inside of the film was finished 83 rout.
Ireland will be the last game against Italy, of which there are two points need a win to qualify for the quarterfinals. Spain can advance draw against Croatia on Monday.
"To go out looking for a draw, it will be very dangerous," Bosque said.

Roger Goodell Asks Football Fans How Much They Are Willing To Pay To Make Pro Bowl Go Away

Fans do not like the Pro Bowl, "prefer to completely get rid of the All-Star Game, the NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters Saturday, said the audience of how much money are willing to provide, the Alliance is an open hearing completely make the pro bowl to removeoccur. "The fans have become embarrassing movement, and we hope they know that we listen to, so this is a seat at the negotiating table, waiting for them," Goodell said, pointing to his team of accountants and lawyers. Seen as the Players Association last year, we will consider all good faith, but we will not only give you everything you want, and a sum of money left on the table. Name, we will see how serious you do not want this Union sources said they do not want a very big deal and fans, as the NFL has more than 95 percent of Americans disposable income needs

Poland's fast-track trials in progress

Hooligans going to court

The past two years, more than a dozen rogue fast track trial for their role, Poland and Russia faces a passionate European Football Championship game earlier this week, violent clashes have been convicted, the court officials said Thursday.
Tuesday the riots test is to show that Poland is serious violent policy of zero tolerance, co-hosted the 2012 European Championship of Ukraine.
Poland was not only to fast track trials. They have become a common practice, such as the World Cup and other major events. In preparation for Euro 2012, Poland has changed it's part of the Penal Code, so as soon as possible trial.
Seven Poles on Wednesday convicted 16 people on Thursday, the Warsaw District Court officials said. 23 is part of the assaulting Police "unlawful assembly." Street, the assembly is considered to be illegal participant joins an obvious intent of violence, they do not seek any official authorization.
From 3-12 months of imprisonment, but many of them are suspended or appeal. Three men, two, three, five-month sentence, Wojciech Malik, spokesman for the Warsaw District Court.
Warsaw District Court officially the Malsin Lochowski said a man assaulted a police officer was fined $ 870.
Joanna Mucha, Sports Minister, said the punishment should be severe, but the Government has no impact on justice system.
Expected in the coming days to further fast track the dozens of trials. Police detained 184 people in the conflict as part of. Before the outbreak of the game, thousands of Russian fans march to the National Stadium, waving the Russian flag, and shouting "Russia, Russia."
In the quality of Warsaw, the capital of Russian patriotism is provocative Poles, they are still deeply resent during the Cold War, Moscow communism imposed on the expression. Some of the battle is who attacked Russian Polish football hooligans caused.
In addition, a group of young Poles have also attacked the police in the game of bottles and stones, prompting the officers used rubber bullets and tear gas response. Three dozen people injured in the violence - 19 civilians and 17 police officers.
Police detained 156 Poles, 25 Russia, Spain, Hungary and Algeria around the end of a 1-1 tie game between Poland and Russia fighting.
Wednesday, Poland's Interior Minister said that Russia will face intended to expel them from the state and the lifting of a five-year pilot of their EU visa.
There is no violence in the stadium or in the District of downtown fans.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday night, and said he believes that "the mood of the bad stadium should not affect the excellent relations between the two countries and their citizens," Tusk website said in a statement.
It added that the two leaders agreed to, the rogue should be prosecuted, irrespective of their nationality.

Nicklas Bendtner faces discipline

UEFA rules enforcement

UEFA has been accused of misconduct, to reveal the names of his underwear on an unofficial sponsors, celebrate a goal in the Champions Danish striker Nicklas Bendtner.
UEFA said the Turner broke football "doubt the players' uniforms and equipment. European Football Association, said the disciplinary committee will deal with in the case Monday.
Turner lifted his shirt, and slightly lowered his shorts, exposing through his underpants on the gaming company's name, after scoring on Wednesday's second goal in Portugal's 3-2 loss.
Euro 2012 UEFA competition rules also prohibit advertising sponsor a player's uniform.
Last Friday, the Turner in practice, flashed his new Regulation friendly black short top.
Bendtner rebuke from the Danish Football Association, an opponent of gambling company official relations.