After dire warnings that Ukraine's hosting of the Euro 2012 would be marred by racism and organisational chaos, the country is basking in the success of an event that has transformed its image -- for now. Predictions had swirled in the run up to the football extravaganza co-hosted with Poland that fans risked attack by neo-Nazi fanatics, having nowhere to sleep amid a hotel shortage and dicing with death on pot-holed roads.
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Agence France-Presse: Ukraine basks in Euro 2012 success…for now
Spanish supporters are pictured at the end of the Euro 2012 football championships final match Spain vs Italy on July 1, 2012 at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev. Spain won 4-0 to win the trophy. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS
