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Who won Euro 2012 Golden Boot?
Fernando Torres
Fernando Torres has won the Euro 2012 Golden Boot award after scoring his third goal against Italy in the final. Spain, who ran out 4-0 winners, chose to start without a striker in the showpiece event in Kiev, with Cesc Fabregas playing in the ‘false nine’ position.
Who won 2012 Golden Boot?
Fernando Torres wins the Euro 2012 Golden Boot award despite starting just once for Spain. Fernando Torres has won the Euro 2012 Golden Boot award after scoring his third goal against Italy in the final.
Is Tymoshchuk the best footballer in Ukraine?
On 20 December 2011, Tymoshchuk was named the best footballer in the history of Ukraine; he finished first in a nationwide poll to determine the key individuals in the Ukrainian game since the nation’s independence in 1991. After Shevchenko’s retirement in 2012, Tymoshchuk inherited the captaincy of the team.
When did Tymoshchuk join Bayern Munich?
However, on 18 February, Bayern announced Tymoshchuk would join the club in July 2009 in order to allow Tymoshchuk to play for Zenit until the summer. He played his last match with Zenit on 14 June 2009. Tymoshchuk officially joined Bayern on 1 July 2009 with a contract set to expire 30 June 2012.
Who was ruled out of the Euro 2012 squad?
^ “Guidetti ruled out of Hamrén’s Sweden squad”. UEFA.com. 14 May 2012. ^ “Hodgson names Euro 2012 squad”. TheFA.com. The Football Association. 16 May 2012. Archived from the original on 24 July 2012. ^ “John Ruddy ruled out of England Euro 2012 squad with injury”. BBC Sport.
How many players are in the Ireland squad for the Euro 2012?
The Ireland team was the only squad at the tournament to consist entirely of players from foreign leagues. On 10 May 2012, a provisional list of 27 players was announced. On 29 May, the final 23-man squad was announced. On 4 June 2012, Ivica Olić was ruled out with an injury and was replaced by Nikola Kalinić.