After being cast as a scapegoat for France's dismal showing at Euro 2008 and missing out on a place at the 2010 World Cup, Samir Nasri has told AFP that he is determined to leave his mark on Euro 2012.
Turkey goalkeeper Volkan Demirel was banned for two matches on Wednesday after being sent off against the Czech Republic last week at the Euro 2008.
Defending champions Greece on Saturday were knocked out of Euro 2008 after being beaten 1-0 by Russia in a Group D match played in Salzburg.
Croatia stunned Germany 2-1 on Thursday and took control of Group B at the European Championship by getting goals in each half from Srna and Olic.
A European football championship, still glories in the memory of its Wunderteam and the 1978 win in Cordoba over archrival Germany.