Press review | 03/07/2012

 

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The legacy of Euro 2012 in Eastern Europe

The legacy of Euro 2012 in Eastern Europe

Two million fans came to Ukraine for Euro 2012, almost twice as many as expected. (© dapd)

 

Euro 2012 ended on Sunday with Spain's victory over Italy in the final. The Championship leaves an important legacy in its co-host countries Poland and Ukraine, said Uefa President Michel Platini. Commentators criticise Uefa's all-powerful role, lamenting that despite all the enthusiasm the tournament failed to strengthen the bonds between the host countries.

With articles from the following publications:
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung - Germany, Neue Zürcher Zeitung - Switzerland, Rzeczpospolita - Poland, lrytas.lt - Lithuania

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