Before the formal start of Euro 2012, as Hyundai Motor ambassadors, Iker Casillas Fernández, Lukas Podolski, Daniel Sturridge, Giuseppe Rossi, Karim Benzema and many famous players make their commitments to fans…

Coached by Dick Advocaat who has profound coaching skill, add up with their high-profile players, Russia is definitely a strong one in this season.

Before Euro 2000, no one knew Nuno Gomes; Before the opening of Euro 2004, who cares Theodoros Zagorakis; Euro 2008 sent Arda Turan to the fast lane of fame ……For the Euro 2012，who are the potential candidates likely to achieve his milestone in football career ?

Lionel Andres Messi is one of the 100 most influential people in the world selected by TIME

HIGHLIGHTS: Philadelphia Union vs Toronto FC

Columbus Crew 2 - 1 Toronto FC USA Major League Soccer Columbus Crew's goals were scored by Gaven (4') and Higuaín (58') and Toronto FC's goalscorer was Silva (71'). Columbus Crew's starting line-up was Gruenebaum, Mendes, Marshall, Williams, Miranda, Mirosevic, Birchall, Gaven, Renteria, Obando Arrieta and Higuaín while Toronto FC lined up with Hall, O'Dea, Williams, Morgan, Eckersley, Wiedeman, Dunfield, Johnson, Frings, Silva and Hassli.

Houston Dynamo and Toronto FC drew 1-1 in their Major League Soccer match at the BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas. Houston Dynamo's goal was scored by Bruin (21') and Toronto FC's goalscorer was Dunfield (85'). Houston Dynamo's starting line-up was Hall, Taylor, Boswell, Ashe, Hainault, Clark, Davis, Boniek García, Kandji, Bruin and Carr while Toronto FC lined up with Hall, Emory, O'Dea, Hall, Eckersley, Wiedeman, Dunfield, Johnson, Maund, Amarikwa and Silva.

Portugal 0-0 Spain (aet, Spain win 4-2 on pens) Both sides left few chances for each other. The atmosphere on the field was so tense that only penalty shoot-out can determine the winner and loser. It was Cesc Fàbregas that scored a winning penalty kick helping Spain reaching the Euro final on Sunday.

Japan beat United States during last World Cup, the two old rivals will meet again in the Olympic final this time.