Saturday 21 November 2009

Spain

The Observers predicted a Spanish triumph

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When answering a questionnaire before the competition, the Observers predicted Spain would win the Euro 2008. Read more...

The best of Euro 2008

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The Euro 2008 in 10 pictures. From England's absence to Spain's first victory since 1964, Franck Ribery's injury and France's disqualification, this championship had its moments. Here's our pick of the best. Read more...

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Spain crowned European champion

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Spain has won the Euro 2008 championship in Vienna, beating three-time champions Germany 1-0 in the final with a Fernando Torres goal. Read more...
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Scintillating Spain set for final showdown

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Spain qualified for the finals of the 2008 European Championship for the first time in 24 years after beating Russia 3-0. Read more...
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Return of the Spaniards

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Sunday's victory against Italy marks the return of the Spanish in the semi finals and lifts a 24-year-old curse that weighed heavily on an entire nation. Read more...
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Spain set to test Azzurri defence

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Spain faces world champions Italy in the tournament's last quarter-final showdown with its dangerous duo of David Villa and Fernando Torres. Read more...
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Spain snatch last-gasp win over Sweden

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Spanish striker David Villa's injury-time goal saw Spain beat Sweden 2-1 in Innsbruck to top Group D with six points. Read more
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Swedes brace for Spanish onslaught

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Spain faces Sweden in a crucial Group D match on Saturday. The winner will seal a spot in the quarter-finals. Read More
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Villa scores 3 as Spain thrash Russia

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Spain thrashed Russia 4-1 thanks to a triple goal feat by David Villa (20th, 44th and 75th minute. Our Observer, the Russian coach Valeriy Nepomnyaschiy, says that though the game was lost, Russia hasn’t lost its hopes. Read More

'Even a draw against Spain would be great'

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It’s hard to predict the result of this evening’s match between Spain and Russia. The Spaniards, among the favorites, have always failed to play convincingly in the final stages of the tournament. On the Russian side, the team isn’t used to playing at an international level but has an impressive line-up under Gus Hiddick. Read more