Euro Cup 2012: Star Players That You Must Watch During Epic Tournament

The 2012 UEFA European Football Championship, or Euro 2012 as many of us know it, will begin on June 8 and run through July 1st.

With 16 teams competing to bring glory to their home nation on the pitch, there will be plenty of time for the greatest players in the game to showcase their stuff.

Let’s take a look at the best of the best and why you should watch them during the Euro Championship this year.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal

The Portugal side lost its first two qualifying games for this tournament without Ronaldo and then ripped off five straight wins upon his return from an ankle injury.

He has been an absolute star at Real Madrid and is the heart and soul of the national team. If Portugal is going to go anywhere in Euro, it will be because Ronaldo is making things happen.

Arjen Robben, Netherlands

While most of his teammates on Holland’s national team have already begun training, Robben is getting ready to star in the Champions League final this coming Saturday with Bayern Munich.

Robben is one of the fastest players with the ball and can create beautiful shots with a powerful left foot. He’s a major asset to the Netherlands national team.

Joe Hart, England

Goalkeeping has historically been one of the biggest problems for the English side. The 6’5”, 25-year-old star is attempting to end that run of crummy net minding and lead England back to greatness.

Hart’s team has never found success in Euro, but things could change now that they finally have a promising young talent in front of the net.