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The Donbass Arena in Donetsk prepares to host the Portugal v Spain encounter

In Pictures: Portugal 0-0 Spain (2-4 on penalties)

View a selection of images from the Euro 2012 semi-final.

Paris 2024 • 27 Jun 12

Spain's David Silva battles for possession with two Portuguese players

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.

Soccer • 27 Jun 12

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.

Soccer • 28 Jun 12

Bastian Schweinsteiger has been struggling with an ankle injury

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.

Soccer • 27 Jun 12

Miki Roque in action for Liverpool during the FA Youth Cup Final 1st Leg against Manchester City in 2006

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".

Soccer • 27 Jun 12

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.

Soccer • 27 Jun 12

Mario Balotelli has reportedly been subjected to racist chants at Euro 2012

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.

Soccer • 27 Jun 12

Andres Iniesta (L) and Pedro Rodriguez at the end of a training session yesterday

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.

Soccer • 27 Jun 12

Alvaro Arbeloa and Cristiano Ronaldo will be on opposing sides tomorrow night

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.

Soccer • 26 Jun 12

Bastian Schweinsteiger (l) and Joachim Loew deep in discussion during training in Gdansk yesterday

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.

Soccer • 26 Jun 12

Ronaldo has scored three crucial goals so far in Euro 2012

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.

Soccer • 26 Jun 12

Croatia fans set off a flare during their game with Spain in Gdansk

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.

Soccer • 26 Jun 12

Eusebio in action against Hungary during the 1966 World Cup in England

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.

Soccer • 26 Jun 12

Euro 2012: England Exit

Brian Kerr looks back on England's exit from Euro 2012

Soccer • 25 Jun 12

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.

Soccer • 25 Jun 12

Joe Hart dives to his right as Andrea Pirlo clips the ball down the middle

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.

Soccer • 25 Jun 12

Après Match

Don't make Roy Keane angry. Ever.

Soccer • 24 Jun 12

Gallery: England v Italy

Images from England's loss to Italy

Paris 2024 • 24 Jun 12

Italy through to semis after shoot-out

Alessandro Diamanti scored the decisive spot kick as Italy beat England 4-2 on penalties.

Soccer • 24 Jun 12

Gianluigi Buffon pulled off a magnificent early save from Glen Johnson

In Pictures: England 0-0 Italy (2-4 pens)

A selection of images from England v Italy

Paris 2024 • 25 Jun 12

It looks pretty from here but went miles over

As it happened: England 0-0 Italy (AET)

It took 120 minutes to get there, but Italy have booked their place in the semi-final of Euro 2012. England were awful and Italy wasteful, but the Azzuri held their nerve to win 4-2 on penalties.

Soccer • 24 Jun 12

Spain 2-0 France

Highlights from Spain's win over France

Soccer • 24 Jun 12

Philipp Lahm believes there is a mole in the Germany camp

Lahm furious with Germany mole

Germany captain Philipp Lahm has branded the mole who has been leaking team line-ups to the media as a "disgrace" and admits the spy could be damaging their chances of winning Euro 2012.

Soccer • 24 Jun 12

Portugal greats Eusebio and Luis Figo at the Portugal v Czech Republic match

Eusebio stable following health scare

Former Portugal and Benfica great Eusebio is in a stable condition after doctors conducted a coronarography to examine the condition of his heart after he was taken to hospital in the Polish city of Poznan on Saturday.

Soccer • 24 Jun 12

(L to R) Cesare Prandelli, Andrea Barzagli and Mario Balotelli talk to the press ahead of tonight's quarter-final

Balotelli 'could be Peter Pan'

England skipper Steven Gerrard believes Joe Hart will become "the best keeper in the world", while Mario Balotelli discusses claims that he is Peter Pan ahead of the Euro 2012 quarter-final between Italy and England in the Olympic Stadium.

Soccer • 24 Jun 12

euro 2012

In Pictures: Portugal 0-0 Spain (2-4 on penalties)

As It Happened - Portugal 0-0 Spain (2-4 on pens)

Corluka joins compatriot Bilic at Locomotiv Moscow

Bastian Schweinsteiger confirms he is '100% fit'

UEFA deny rejecting Spanish request for tribute

Mario Mandzukic completes move to Bayern Munich

Balotelli is depicted as King Kong

Iniesta unconcerned with Spain critics

Kiev to witness Real reunion as Madrid stars clash

Schweinsteiger fully fit for clash with Italy

Ronaldo banking on superior 'mental' strength

Croatia and Portugal fined over behaviour of fans

Eusebio to leave hospital this week

Euro 2012: England Exit

Italian press left cold by conservative England

Taylor critical of Hodgson tactics

Après Match

Gallery: England v Italy

Italy through to semis after shoot-out

In Pictures: England 0-0 Italy (2-4 pens)

As it happened: England 0-0 Italy (AET)

Spain 2-0 France

Lahm furious with Germany mole

Eusebio stable following health scare

Balotelli 'could be Peter Pan'