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Spain finally ended their 44-year wait for a trophy when Fernando Torres's exquisite first-half goal gave them a deserved 1-0 victory over Germany in a fast and furious Euro 2008 final on Sunday.
Spain, appearing in their first final since 1984 and seeking only their second trophy following their 1964 Euro success on home soil, were worthy winners as their crisp passing, wonderful technique and defensive discipline left Germany flailing.
Torres's goal after 33 minutes was also fit for a final as he showed all the speed, determination and quality of finish that summed up his team's whole campaign.
Spain finally ended their 44-year wait for a trophy when Fernando Torres's... more
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Spain beat Italy 4-2 on penalties to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2008 after a goalless draw in Vienna.
Marcos Senna came closest in normal time when Italy keeper Gianluigi Buffon fumbled his shot on to a post.
Spain keeper Iker Casillas was the hero in the shoot-out, saving from Daniele de Rossi and Antonio di Natale.
Fabregas, on as substitute, was left to settle the affair and calmly beat Buffon to spark wild Spanish celebrations. Spain beat Italy 4-2 on penalties to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2008 after a... more
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The European Cup is in full swing, the whole month of June.
Todays highlight was Holland vs. Italy.
The Game ended in 3-0 for Holland. With Ruud van Nistelrooy scoring the first one, Wesley Sneijder the second, and Van Bronckhorst sealing the deal.
The reigning world champions (Italy) have never lost with more than 2-0 in its entire world cup history.
Great Victory for Holland, Epic game...
The European Cup is in full swing, the whole month of June.
Todays highlight was... more
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Football's European Championship will kick off in Switzerland on Saturday. For the 13th time Europe's finest will battle it out for the right to lift the competition's Henri Delaunay trophy.
But it was unlucky for some, with no representatives from Britain qualifying for the tournament, which is being co-hosted by Switzerland and Austria.
The Swiss will get the competition off and running when they meet Czech Republic in the opening game in Basel at 1700 BST on Saturday.
Over the next 23 days the tournament will cram in 31 games at eight different stadiums across the two countries.
Until 1980 only four teams competed in the European Championship finals, but since then it has grown into the third largest sporting event in the world after the World Cup and Olympic Games.Football's European Championship will kick off in Switzerland on Saturday. For... more
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Picture album of Zenit Saint-Petersburg's victorious UEFA Cup 2008. Photographs include memorable moments on the field, typical hooliganism destruction and arrests in Manchester, celebrations in Saint-Petersburg, and of course team shots. Link sent from my Vasya (kiss u!)Picture album of Zenit Saint-Petersburg's victorious UEFA Cup 2008. Photographs... more
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