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CARDIFF, Wales - The next Europian championship in 2012 will be co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine.
The decision was taken by 12 members of UEFA's executive committee meeting in Cardiff.
UEFA overlooked favourites Italy, and a joint bid from Croatia and Hungary. Italy's bid was overshadowed by last season's referee corruption scandal and their on-going problems with football hooliganism.
Poland & Ukraine 8 votes
Italy 4 votes
Croatia & Hungary 0 votes
| Group A | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|
 Portugal |
3 | 6 |
 Turkey |
3 | 6 |
 Czech Republic |
3 | 3 |
 Switzerland |
3 | 3 |
| Group B | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|
 Croatia |
3 | 9 |
 Germany |
3 | 6 |
 Austria |
3 | 1 |
 Poland |
3 | 1 |
| Group C | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|
 Netherlands |
3 | 9 |
 Italy |
3 | 4 |
 Romania |
3 | 2 |
 France |
3 | 1 |
| Group D | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|
 Spain |
3 | 9 |
 Russia |
3 | 6 |
 Sweden |
3 | 3 |
 Greece |
3 | 0 |