Euro 2012 - The Final (Spain v. Italy)

After almost a month of exhilarating football we have reached the final of Euro 2012. Spain and Italy, two deserving finalists, will battle for the premier crown in European international football. Similar to Euro 2004, where Greece and Portugal had a rematch of their opening group match in the final match, Spain and Italy meet for the second time to decide the title.

Euro 2012 - Semifinal #2 (Germany v. Italy)

It is a bittersweet time in the tournament for many footballing fans. See, after today's semifinal there is only one match left in the entire competition. However, we really shouldn't get ourselves too down. Sporting events come and go thus allowing for our emotions to continuously be part of a never-ending roller coaster. This is why we watch sports, the best reality programming in television. Let's jump right into the Germany - Italy semifinal.

Euro 2012 - Semifinal #1 (Portugal - Spain)

Running around downtown today for meetings, so can't get a full preview in, however something will be up for Germany v. Italy.

Euro 2012 - Quarterfinal #4 (England v. Italy)

Barely recovering from last night's birthday festivities and we manage to squeeze in a fearless prediction for today's quarterfinal between England and Italy.

Euro 2012 - Quarterfinal #3 (Spain v. France)

It's my birthday, so I am keeping it short and simple.

Euro 2012 - Quarterfinal #2 (Germany v. Greece)

What do you prefer? The Austerity Cup or the Bailout Bowl? I have heard them all and I am sure over the course of the next couple of hours, I will hear plenty more. And to be honest, what a complete waste of time. This is not a referendum on economic policy, but rather a match between two football teams trying to advance to the semi-final of Euro 2012. So let's get on with it.

Euro 2012 - The Philosopher Battle (Germany v. Greece)

It is truly marvelous what you discover on the internet when you are doing research for a football match. Below is a video of the classic Monty Python skit showcasing a football match between German and Greek philosophers. Enjoy.

Euro 2012 - Quarterfinal #1 (Czech Republic v. Portugal)

Ahhhhh, a day off for all of us to catch our breath, recharge the batteries, maybe catch up on work and just flat out relax from the stress of cheering for your team. But that is all we get, one solitary day, as the quarterfinals kick-off on Thursday. So let's look at the first game between the Czech Republic and Portgual.

Euro 2012 - Greek Celebrations

So you play three games, win one of them and qualify for the knock-out stage . . . might as well be time for a party. Below is a fantastic video of the Greek team arriving back at their hotel after defeating Russia 1-0 and qualifying for the final 8 of Euro 2012.

Euro 2012 Fearless Predictions - Day 12

After almost two weeks of Euro 2012 excitement we have reached the final round of games in the group stage. Group D takes center stage as France, England and Ukraine battle for the final two remaining spots in the knock-out round. Sweden, by virtue of their two defeats, have already been eliminated. Well let's get to it with our fearless predictions.

Euro 2012 Fearless Predictions - Day 11

Travel day for Posts By Panos . . . but have no fear tomorrow's fearless predictions will be packed with a complete preview of the final round of match for Group D.

Euro 2012 Fearless Predictions - Day 10

After one of the most dramatic days in the tournament, we turn our attention to Group B where every team has a chance to advance to the knock-out stage. Since I am on my way to Toronto after a fantastic wedding weekend on the eastern shore of Maryland, the fearless predictions will unfortunately be short yet again.

Euro 2012 Fearless Predictions - Day 9

Still on the coast of Maryland, enjoying crab, crawfish, beers and good friends, so we have to keep this fearless prediction fairly short, but you know I will be watching my beloved Greeks battle the Russians. And really did you think I wouldn't back my boys to beat Russia and get to the last 8.

Euro 2012 Fearless Predictions - Days 6-8

You could argue I have been lazy, but I would rather say I have been pre-occupied. See, I have traveled down south to the coast of Maryland for the lovely wedding of two good friends from business school. Unable to post any fearless predictions, has clearly left my readers in a loop, but here is recap of what I would have predicted.

Euro 2012 Fearless Predictions - Day 5

With the first round of games in the books, the second game for each team is probably the most vital as the groups begin to see some separation between the haves and havenots. Group A takes center stage today as the hosts Poland renew hostilities against Russia while Greece takes on the Czech Republic.

Euro 2012 Fearless Predictions - Day 4

Mondays are typically bad and when you compound them with being at the office while the Euro is ongoing, it really does not make for a fun start to the week. Regardless, this is my situation, what is yours? Skipping work, taking a 'sick' day or enjoying the life of being a graduate student and waking up just in time for kick-off? Anyways, here are today's fearless predictions.

Euro 2012 Fearless Predictions - Day 3

Two days into Euro 2012 and we have our first major upset of the tournament with the Danes taking down the Dutch with a dogged determined defensive effort. I hope everyone likes that little alliteration, I do it for the kids. Let's get to Day 3 with another set of fearless predictions.

Euro 2012 Fearless Predictions - Day 2

Whoa, I think I barely survived Day 1 at the Euro. This is the beauty of this tournament, you honestly have no idea what to expect. So let's just jump right into Day 2.

Euro 2012 Fearless Predictions - Day 1

As always with any major international tournament, there needs to be an opportunity to complete embarrass yourself by incorrectly prognosticating the results of all the matches. Thus was born PBP's 'Fearless Predictions.' Fearless in a sense that they are usually based on emotion, a limited lack of footballing knowledge and pure dumb luck. Let's begin with Day 1.

Euro 2012 - Group D Preview

Before I jump into the Posts By Panos preview on Group D at Euro 2012, we should all take a step back and respect the spectacle for what it is, the best 16 teams in Europe battling for a continental championship. See in four years in France for Euro 2016, the tournament expands to 24 teams thus diluting the product and ruining what is probably the best month in sports. Regardless, let's get into Group D.