 Portugal's press proud despite penalty miss
Portuguese dreams of winning Uefa Euro 2012™ were "stopped dead by a crossbar", the country's press said virtually in unison on Thursday, hailing the side's efforts to get so close to the final. Read full article |
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 ‘Spain success an oasis amid economic crisis’
Spain's run to the Uefa Euro 2012™ final has been an "oasis" for people back home who are suffering because of the financial crisis, according to captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas. Read full article |
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 Pride and positivity as Portugal bow out
Having pushed reigning world and European champions Spain for 120 minutes in their Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinal, Portugal can reflect on a successful showing in Poland and Ukraine. Read full article |
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 Italy look to extend German pain
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli will be looking for his side to extend their proud record of never losing to Germany in a major finals when they meet in Thursday's Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinal in Warsaw. Read full article |
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 'No regrets' for Bento as Portugal fall to Spain
Portugal coach Paulo Bento said he had no regrets after seeing his side lose 4-2 on penalties to defending champions Spain in the Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinals. Read full article |
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 Miserly Spain yet to hit peak form
Spain have not been at their scintillating best but ominously for their opponents in Sunday's final some rock solid defending means they will face Italy or Germany having conceded just one goal. Read full article |
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 We rode our luck - Del Bosque
Spain rode their luck to reach their third major final in a row and Portugal were the better team for long periods, coach Vicente del Bosque said after a 4-2 win on penalties. Read full article |
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 Portugal should be proud - Ronaldo, Nani
Portugal should be proud of their performance at Uefa Euro 2012™, forwards Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani insisted. Read full article |
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 Joy in Madrid, Portuguese distraught
Thousands of Spain fans on Wednesday gathered in Madrid to watch their side's Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinal against Portugal on giant screens, erupting in joy after the 4-2 win on penalties. Read full article |
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 Ronaldo 'would have taken fifth penalty'
Portugal had planned for Cristiano Ronaldo to take the fifth penalty that never was, coach Paulo Bento said after his team's 4-2 shootout defeat by Spain in Wednesday's Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinal. Read full article |
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 Cool Fabregas makes difference again
For a perpetual substitute Cesc Fabregas has a habit of making match-winning contributions when it counts most for Spain. Read full article |
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 Spain win on penalties to reach final
Cesc Fabregas struck the winning spot kick as holders Spain beat Portugal 4-2 on penalties after their Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinal ended goalless after extra time on Wednesday. Read full article |
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 No going back to Italy of old - Prandelli
Italy will not sacrifice "two years' work" by reverting to a more defensive approach honed by Italian sides of old when they face Germany in their Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinal on Thursday. Read full article |
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 Italy 'won't change style for Germany'
Daniele De Rossi says Italy will put their faith in their own style of play when they tackle the favoured Germans at the National Stadium on Thursday in their Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinal. Read full article |
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 Ronaldo, Casillas speak before semifinal
Team captains Iker Casillas and Cristiano Ronaldo made speeches supporting a Uefa anti-discrimination campaign before Spain and Portugal kicked off their European Championship semifinal match. Read full article |
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 Italy will be next barrier to fall - Schweini
Germany will snap a barren tournament run against Italy in their Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinal on Thursday, proving they are capable of beating the best in the world, midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger said. Read full article |
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 Loew hints at high-tempo plan for Italy
Germany coach Joachim Loew has hinted he will instruct his team to raise their second-half tempo in Thursday's Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinal against Italy in an attempt to tire out the Azzurri. Read full article |
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 Spain, Portugal ready for showdown
Holders Spain and rivals Portugal added the last touches to preparations for their Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinal on Wednesday (1845 GMT) as the tournament headed towards its climax. Read full article |
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 Spain to honour Roque in semifinal
Spain will don black armbands for Wednesday's Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinal against Portugal to honour Miquel Roque, a Real Betis defender who died of cancer at the weekend aged 23. Read full article |
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 Portugal v Spain - teams
Teams for Wednesday's Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinal between Portugal and Spain at the Donbass Arena Read full article |
