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Top 10 Euro 2008 Facts

The essential things you need to know about watching Euro 2008!

1. Choosing a European team to back is crucial...since no UK teams qualified.
2. Switzerland and Austria are jointly hosting Euro 2008.
3. There will be a total of 25 matches taking place between the 16 participating national teams.
4. Brush up on dates -the final takes place at Austria's Ernst Happel stadium on June 29.
5. Before the tournament began, Germany, France and Italy were the favourites to win... We'll just have to wait and see who ends up in the final!
6. Keep your eye on the best-looking players, like Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Spain's Cesc Fabregas -let's face it, it's not called 'the beautiful game' for nothing!
7. The trophy has been remade for this year's tournament. It's sterling silver, weighs 17lb and is engraved with the names of all the winners since the contest began in 1960.
8. Look to the future and impress the blokes with your knowledge that Euro 2012 will take place in Poland and the Ukraine!
9. The best kit, in the opinion of 888ladies at least, is the Netherlands' sky blue shirt.
10. Wearing a football shirt and drinking lager while watching a game is not compulsory - whatever your man might tell you!