 Spain basks in glory despite ailing economy
A sea of red and yellow filled the streets of Madrid late on Sunday as many Spaniards, draped in the colours of the national flag, celebrated their team's Uefa Euro 2012™ triumph. Read full article |
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 Prandelli 'continuing Azzurri adventure'
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli said he would continue in charge of the Azzurri despite the setback of Sunday's 4-0 defeat to Spain in the final of Uefa Euro 2012™. Read full article |
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 Italian fans stunned by 'humiliating' rout
Glum Italian fans filed away from the ancient Circus Maximus in Rome well before four giant television screens recorded the end of an emphatic 4-0 defeat to Spain on Sunday Read full article |
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 Spain ready to accept 'greatest' mantle
'The Greatest' Muhammad Ali once said he "floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee" and now he seems to have found a worthy successor, although not in the ring. Read full article |
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 Marauding Alba joins Spanish title club
Jordi Alba came into the European Championship as the only player in Spain's 23-man squad without a single trophy to his name but now the marauding left-back has surely won the first of many. Read full article |
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 Spain rout Italy to retain title in style
Majestic Spain took their place among the game's greats by thrashing Italy 4-0 to retain their European title on Sunday, the biggest victory margin in a World Cup or Euro final. Read full article |
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 Spain wave the flag at home for victory
Spain's national flag streamed from motoribikes and cars, as fans poured into Madrid banking on a Uefa Euro 2012™ victory Sunday to briefly clear the clouds of economic crisis. Read full article |
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 Spain v Italy - teams
Cesc Fabregas is back in Spain's starting lineup for Sunday's Uefa Euro 2012™ final against Italy as coach Vicente del Bosque reverts to playing without a recognised striker. Read full article |
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 Fabregas starts for Spain against Italy
Spain team for Sunday's Euro 2012 final against Italy at the Olympic Stadium. Read full article |
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 Platini plays host to dignitaries for final
Football's two most powerful men, Uefa president Michel Platini and his Fifa counterpart Sepp Blatter, will be among heads of state, royalty and sports stars to watch Sunday's Uefa Euro 2012™ final. Read full article |
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 Kiev prepares for grand finale
Swarming with foreign soccer fans, Kiev prepared on Sunday to host the European championship final between holders Spain and Italy and bring an end to the biggest sports event in Eastern Europe. Read full article |
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 Spain uncomfortable with favourites tag
Despite their status as reigning world and European champions, Spain coach Vicente del Bosque does not think his side will go into Sunday's Uefa Euro 2012™ final with Italy as overwhelming favourites. Read full article |
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 'Prandelli has got best out of Balotelli'
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon believes Azzurri coach Cesare Prandelli has succeeded where others have failed in getting the very best out of the unpredictable Mario Balotelli. Read full article |
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 Spain still hungry for success - Xavi
Xavi says that Spain have not been jaded by four years of success and remain as hungry as ever ahead of Sunday's meeting with Italy in the final of Uefa Euro 2012™. Read full article |
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 'Special mentality pushes Italy beyond'
Italy have a special ability to achieve beyond their means in times of difficulty, according to captain and goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. Read full article |
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 Spain ponder tactical system v Italy
Sunday's Uefa Euro 2012™ decider with Italy might give coach Vicente Del Bosque a few moustache-stroking moments Read full article |
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 Italy have quality to test Spain - Prandelli
Italy have the quality in central midfield to take on Spain and challenge their usual domination of possession in Sunday's Uefa Euro 2012™ final, coach Cesare Prandelli said. Read full article |
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 Eyes on future ahead of Spain-Italy final
Michel Platini ignited a debate over the future of the European Championship on Saturday as Italy and Spain prepared to do battle in the keenly awaited final of the current edition on Sunday. Read full article |
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 Pirlo driving Italy into title contention
Being voted man of the match in a Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinal when a teammate has scored two superb goals in a 2-1 victory is some indication of the all-powerful influence Andrea Pirlo has on Italy. Read full article |
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 Iniesta the epitome of Spanish style
Andres Iniesta's uncanny ability to unsettle defences was perfectly captured by a photograph taken during Spain's opening match at Uefa Euro 2012™. Read full article |
