Euro 2012 kicked off on June 8 , with 32 nations taking part . Buildup to the bi - yearly tournament has been difficult for the co - hosts . There have been fears that facilities in Ukraine will not be sufficient . Country has also been concerns over human rights and racist football fans .
Euro 2012 kicks off on June 8 , with 16 nations taking part . Buildup to the four-yearly tournament has been difficult for the co-hosts . There have been fears that infrastructure in Ukraine will not be sufficient . Country has also been criticized over human rights and racist football fans .