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Fabregas Wary Of Pirlo, Balotelli

Fabregas Wary Of Pirlo, Balotelli

Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas says his team will need to pay special attention to Andrea Pirlo in Sunday's Euro 2012 final against Italy. 30 Jun 2012
Ramos Wants To Avoid Spot Kicks

Ramos Wants To Avoid Spot Kicks

Spain defender Sergio Ramos hopes the Euro 2012 final against Italy is not decided by a penalty shoot-out. 30 Jun 2012
Euros Special Podcast

Euros Special Podcast

THE boys debate how Del Bosque has Spain playing like a load of old bullfighters, why Italy have mastered the dark art of Catenaccio v2.0 and Pirlo gets a player of the tournament award. 29 Jun 2012
Oliveira Proud Of Portugal Effort

Oliveira Proud Of Portugal Effort

Nelson Oliveira feels Portugal were equal to Spain in Wednesday's Euro 2012 semi-final defeat, and said his country can hold their heads high. 29 Jun 2012
Postiga: We Gave Our All

Postiga: We Gave Our All

Helder Postiga believes his Portugal colleagues can return home with pride, despite their heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Spain at Euro 2012. 29 Jun 2012
Alonso: My Team-Mates Fixed It

Alonso: My Team-Mates Fixed It

Spain's Xabi Alonso has spoken of his relief after his side beat Portugal on penalties to progress to the Euro 2012 final. 29 Jun 2012
Spain Won Ugly, Says Negredo

Spain Won Ugly, Says Negredo

Alvaro Negredo has admitted that Spain's Euro 2012 semi-final win over Portugal was 'an ugly match'. 29 Jun 2012
Fabregas Stepped Up For Penalty

Fabregas Stepped Up For Penalty

Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas said he wanted to take the final penalty against Portugal to send his side through to Sunday's Euro 2012 final. 29 Jun 2012
Ramos Happy With 'Crazy' Penalty

Ramos Happy With 'Crazy' Penalty

Spain's Sergio Ramos says his chipped penalty in the semi-final shoot-out against Portugal was planned, and part of his 'crazy personality'. 29 Jun 2012
Casillas Intent On More Finals' Glory

Casillas Intent On More Finals' Glory

Captain Iker Casillas said Spain are unique in the way they have dominated international football in recent years. 28 Jun 2012
Del Bosque Praises Spain Defence

Del Bosque Praises Spain Defence

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque praised his players after they reached the final of Euro 2012. 28 Jun 2012
Bento Positive Despite Semi Defeat

Bento Positive Despite Semi Defeat

Portugal manager Paulo Bento remained positive despite his side’s 4-2 penalty shoot-out defeat to Spain in their Euro 2012 semi-final. 28 Jun 2012
Ronaldo: I Was Next Penalty Taker

Ronaldo: I Was Next Penalty Taker

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo said he was the next in line in the penalty shoot-out in the Euro 2012 semi-final defeat to Spain. 28 Jun 2012
Spain v Portugal Action

Spain v Portugal Action

All the match action from the epic semi final between Spain and Portugal. Pics by Getty Images. 28 Jun 2012
Spain Get Past Portugal On Penalties

Spain Get Past Portugal On Penalties

Spain scraped through to their third consecutive major final with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Portugal in Wednesday's Euro 2012 semi-final. 28 Jun 2012
Nasri Sorry For Euro Outburst

Nasri Sorry For Euro Outburst

Samir Nasri has apologised for his behaviour in the aftermath of France's Euro 2012 quarter-final loss against Spain on Saturday. 28 Jun 2012