Welcome to Goal.com's dedicated Euro 2012 site

Our coverage of next summer's tournament starts today as we look forward to what is sure to be a memorable few weeks in Poland and Ukraine, culminating in the final on July 1

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Excited about Euro 2012?

Wanting to know all about the teams and players involved in next summer's showpiece tournament?

Going to Poland & Ukraine and keen to find out more about what to expect?

Look no further - Goal.com's Euro 2012 microsite is here!

The world's largest football website will be bringing you closer to the action in eastern Europe than ever before, beginning today and building up towards Friday's draw in Kiev and beyond, right through to the tournament itself, which kicks off in Warsaw on June 8 and concludes with the final at Kiev's Olympic Stadium on July 1.

As well as all the news, views, debate and live coverage you have come to expect from Goal.com, we aim to give you everything you need to know about the tournament itself, from the great matches and players of the past, to every victory, defeat and squad tantrum of Euro 2012.

That begins in earnest today with the launch of our Euro 2012 microsite, where you will find:
  • Analysis of all 16 teams competing in the finals, including comment on their path through qualifying, their manager, captain, star player and emerging talent set to take the tournament by storm in the summer
  • Photo guides of all eight stadiums hosting matches at Euro 2012
  • An offbeat guide to all eight host cities for the tournament, from Gdansk in the north of Poland to Donetsk in the south-west of Ukraine - more than 1,100 miles apart!
  • Video of key qualifiers and interviews with managers and players who have played their part in reaching Euro 2012
And as the countdown continues towards the tournament draw in Kiev on Friday December 2, we will bring you even more news and interviews, with Goal.com UK chief correspondent Wayne Veysey reporting from the Ukrainian capital throughout the gala event.

But don't forget that you can influence our coverage by letting us know your views on what is going on via our Facebook and Twitter pages - and you can get direct answers from our European experts throughout, especially during our LIVE Q&As.

Goal.com and Euro 2012 - it's your perfect match.

Visit our Euro 2012 microsite for all you need to know ahead of Friday's draw and beyond - team profiles, stadium guides, even which hotels are best to stay in!


 
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EURO 2012 Live Update

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21:50 BST -  And here are some quotes from today's goalscorer, Danny Welbeck: "It's still the same, me and Ashley [Young] playing together.

"We know each other's games and obviously we're training with each other day in and day out.

"So, it was really good to start up top with him."

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