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Euro 2012 Qualifying

Darijo Srna of Croatia in action during the International friendly match between France and Croatia at Stade de France in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Croatia Vs. Turkey, Euro 2012 Qualifying, Playoffs: I Guess They're Still Playing This For Funsies

Croatia and Turkey are still playing the second leg of their Euro 2012 Qualifying playoff tie. I guess that's a rule or something. That you have to play both legs.
The Czech Republic players applaud their traveling fans after the UEFA EURO 2012 Group I Qualifying match between Scotland and Czech Republic at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Montenegro Vs. Czech Republic, Euro 2012 Qualifying, Playoffs: Home Side Needs A Miracle

Montenegro are in a deep hole against the Czech Republic, trailing 2-0 heading into the second leg of their tie.
Cristiano Ronaldo crosses the ball against Mozambique during their game at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Euro 2012 Qualifying Playoffs, Second Legs: Portugal Defeats Bosnia 6-2

Croatia, Ireland and the Czech Republic take seemingly insurmountable leads into the second legs of their Euro 2012 qualifying playoff ties. Portugal and Bosnia-Herzegovina remains, and is anything but settled.
Croatia Manager Slaven Bilic (l) looks on as the Croatian National Anthem is played prior to the International Friendly between the Republic of Ireland and Croatia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Turkey Vs. Croatia, Euro 2012 Qualifying, Playoffs: No Nuri Sahin? Uh Oh

Turkey might be the home side for the first leg of this Euro 2012 playoff clash, but without Nuri Sahin they could well find themselves swamped in a midfield which Tottenham Hotspur star Luka Modric will almost certainly dominate.
Czech Republic players celebrate the draw at the end of the UEFA EURO 2012 Group I Qualifying match between Scotland and Czech Republic at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Czech Republic Vs. Montenegro, Euro 2012 Qualifying, Playoffs: The Teams We Know Nothing About

Montenegro and the Czech Republic are involved in perhaps the Euro 2012 playoffs tie with the least star power. However, the relative unknown nature of each side's ability makes this tie intriguing.
TALLINN, ESTONIA - NOVEMBER 11:  Andrei Stepanov of Estonia is sent off for the tackle on Robbie Keane of Republic of Ireland during the Estonia and Republic of Ireland, EURO 2012 qualifier, play off first leg at the A Le Coq Arena on November 11, 2011 in Tallinn, Estonia.  (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

Euro 2012 Qualifying Playoffs: Croatia, Czech Republic And Ireland Grab Big Wins

Portugal and Bosnia-Herzegovina face off in a rematch of a World Cup 2010 qualifying playoff, Ireland look to take the sting out of the handball incident from the same tournament, and Luka Modric leads Croatia against Turkey.

Bosnia-Herzegovina Vs. Portugal, Euro 2012 Qualifying, Playoffs: Rematch Of 2010 World Cup Qualifying Playoff

Bosnia-Herzegovina looks to avenge their World Cup 2010 qualifying loss to Portugal as they face off against A Selecção for a place in Euro 2012.
ALICANTE, SPAIN - OCTOBER 11: Goalkeeper Allan McGregor of Scotland reacts after conceding his side's third goal as Spain players celebrate in the background during the UEFA EURO 2012 Group I Qualifier between Spain and Scotland at the Rico Perez stadium on October 11, 2011 in Alicante, Spain.  (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland: How To Look Back At Failure

After the Home Nations who aren't England met their traditionally disappointing ends, what does the nature of their failures tell us about their futures?
Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the international friendly match between Portugal and Mozambique. Portugal has drawn Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Euro 2012 qualifying playoffs.

UEFA Euro 2012 Qualifying, Playoff Draw: Portugal Takes On Bosnia-Herzegovina, Ireland Gets Easiest Road

The Euro 2012 qualifying playoffs will pit Portugal vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia vs. Turkey and Ireland vs. Estonia.
Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the international friendly match between Portugal and Mozambique. Portugal has drawn Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Euro 2012 qualifying playoffs.

UEFA Euro 2012 Qualifying, Playoff Draw: Portugal Takes On Bosnia-Herzegovina, Ireland Gets Easiest Road

The playoff draw for UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying has been made, with a rematch between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Portugal highlighting the fixtures.