As it Happened: Germany 1-2 Italy
A first-half brace from Mario Balotelli was enough send the Italians through to the Euro 2012 final at the expense of Germany. Read how it all unfolded here.
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Ronaldo curses luck after Euro exit
Cristiano Ronaldo insisted he was going home with his head held high after Portugal were knocked out of Euro 2012 by Spain on penalties.
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Loew: We must dictate against Italy
Germany boss Joachim Low is counting on his side to secure a place in the Euro 2012 final.
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Fabregas claims penalty 'premonition'
For a perpetual substitute Cesc Fabregas has a habit of making match-winning contributions when it counts most for Spain.
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Spain reach Euro 2012 final on penalties
Cesc Fabregas converted the decisive spot-kick as Spain reached the final of Euro 2012 after a nail-biting penalty shoot-out victory over Portugal in Donetsk.
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As It Happened - Portugal 0-0 Spain (2-4 on pens)
The Iberian peninsula went to battle in Ukraine tonight, but it was the mighty Spain who progress to the Euro 2012 final after a penalty shoot-out.
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Van Marwijk resigns after Euro 2012 flop
Bert van Marwijk has stepped down as Holland coach, the Dutch FA (KNVB) announced tonight.
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Iniesta unconcerned with Spain critics
Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta is not letting criticism of his side's style of play get under his skin, while Hugo Almeida will lead Portugal's attack for their Euro 2012 semi-final this evening.
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Bastian Schweinsteiger confirms he is '100% fit'
Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has confirmed he will be fit to face Italy in tomorrow's Euro 2012 semi-final.
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Balotelli is depicted as King Kong
Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport have issued an apology after they published a cartoon depicting Mario Balotelli as King Kong.
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Corluka joins compatriot Bilic at Locomotiv Moscow
Croatia defender Vedran Corluka has joined Lokomotiv Moscow from Tottenham Hotspur after signing a three-year contract with the Russian Premier League club.
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UEFA deny rejecting Spanish request for tribute
UEFA have described media reports that they rejected an appeal for a minute's silence to be held ahead of tonight's Euro 2012 semi-final in memory of Spanish footballer Miki Roque as "unfounded".
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Mario Mandzukic completes move to Bayern Munich
The transfer of Mario Mandzukic from Wolfsburg to Bayern Munich is official, according to the player's agent Ivan Cvjetkovic.
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Schweinsteiger fully fit for clash with Italy
Germany coach Joachim Loew has revealed Bastian Schweinsteiger is fully fit and ready to start Thursday's Euro 2012 semi-final against Italy.
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Ronaldo banking on superior 'mental' strength
Cristiano Ronaldo insists Portugal's mental strength can give them the edge when they come up against reigning world and European champions Spain at the Donbass Arena in Donetsk tomorrow.
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Kiev to witness Real reunion as Madrid stars clash
Seven Real Madrid players are likely to be on opposing sides when Portugal face Spain in their Euro 2012 semi-final tomorrow with one particular battle capturing most attention.
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Croatia and Portugal fined over behaviour of fans
UEFA have fined the Croatian and Portuguese football federations for the improper conduct of their supporters during Euro 2012 matches.
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Eusebio to leave hospital this week
Former Portugal and Benfica striker Eusebio is set to be released from a Polish hospital later this week after falling ill a few days ago.
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Taylor critical of Hodgson tactics
Former England manager Graham Taylor believes current boss Roy Hodgson got his tactics wrong and that a shoot-out victory would not have been enough to paper over the cracks in their performance.
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Italian press left cold by conservative England
England's defensive approach to the Euro 2012 quarter-final against Italy was criticised by Italian sports newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport this morning.
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