Euro 2012: New stars set to twinkle

The EURO 2012, which begins on Friday, comes as a relief for football fans all over the world, who would have waited till the later part of the year for the resumption of the big leagues in Europe. For over three weeks, fansare definitely going to be held spell-bound with the best of European football on display. The big names like CristianoRonaldo, Xavi, Wayne Rooney, Arjen Robben MarioGomez are going to be in Ukraine and Poland for the competition. But of course, several stars will also be hoping to use the big stage to launch themselves at theinternational level. ’TANA AIYEJINA brings to you some of the players setto ignite Europe’s foremost football showpiece after memorable displays in the continent’s various leagues The EURO 2012, which begins on Friday, comes as a relief for football fans all over the world, who would have waited till the later part of the year for the resumption of the big leagues in Europe. For over three weeks, fansare definitely going to be held spell-bound Everybody already knows about Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi and Wayne Rooney. We thought we would give you a list of new superstars who look set to make a name for themselves in Poland/Ukraine. CROATIA Nikica Jelavic Jelavic looks ready to further prove that he is a player to reckon with at international level in Polandand Ukraine after his superb performances for Everton after a £5 million move from Glasgow Rangersexceeded expectations. Now after proving himself inone of Europe’s top club competitions, Jelavic will now lead the line for his country at Euro 2012 in a tough group that features Spain, Italy and Republic of Ireland. So often pegged as the dark horse going into a tournament, Jelavic could help Croatia spring a surprise against the two fancied teams in the group.

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