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Spain 2-0 France

Reaction from the RTÉ panel

Cricket • 24 Jun 12

Spain 2-0 France: Reaction

Darragh Maloney and the RTÉ panel react to Spain's 2-0 victory over France

Soccer • 23 Jun 12

In Pictures: Spain 2-0 France

View a selection of images from Spain's victory

Paris 2024 • 24 Jun 12

Alonso double sends Spain through

Spain moved a step closer to an unprecedented treble of consecutive major international honours by beating France 2-0 in Donetsk to reach the Euro 2012 semi-finals.

Soccer • 24 Jun 12

The reigning world and European Champions line up

In Pictures: Spain 2-0 France

A selection of images from Spain's 2-0 victory

Paris 2024 • 24 Jun 12

Xabi Alonso heads home the opener for Spain

As it Happened: France 0-2 Spain

Two of European football's aristocrats went head to head, and while it wasn't the classic that many of us hoped for, Spain still managed to score twice and progress to the semi-finals. Relive the action here.

Soccer • 23 Jun 12

Portugal winger Ricardo Quaresma was involved in a training ground incident with team-mate Miguel Lopes

Quaresma and Lopes in training ground bust-up

Portugal winger Ricardo Quaresma and defender Miguel Lopes had a training ground bust-up just days ahead of their semi-final appearance, according to reports.

Soccer • 26 Jun 12

France defeated Spain at the last 16 stage of the 2006 World Cup

Spain look to reverse losing trend

France coach Laurent Blanc has hailed the impact of Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye, while Spain are hoping for their first ever competitive win against Les Blues ahead of their Euro 2012 quarter-final in Donetsk.

Soccer • 23 Jun 12

Alkin's Final View Of Poland

Stephen's work in Poland is done

Paris 2024 • 23 Jun 12

Après Match

The Après Match team caricature several stars of the beautiful game

Soccer • 23 Jun 12

Alkin's final view from Poland

Stephen Alkin's work in Poland is done, and he leaves very impressed by the country and its people.

Soccer • 23 Jun 12

In Pictures: Germany 4-2 Greece

A selection of images from Germany's convincing win

Paris 2024 • 22 Jun 12

Marco Reus celebrates with Jerome Boateng after scoring Germany's fourth

In Pictures: Germany 4-2 Greece

View a selection of images from Germany's victory against Greece

Paris 2024 • 22 Jun 12

Miroslave Klose heads home Germany's third goal

Germany crush Greece to reach semi-final

Germany crushed Greece 4-2 to reach the Euro 2012 semi-finals, surviving a scare against the surprise quarter-finalists before putting them to the sword.

Soccer • 22 Jun 12

The Scottish fans would have brought a lot of 'atmosphere'

UEFA official defends expansion of Euros

A UEFA official has claimed expanding the European Championship to 24 teams will not spoil the tournament or dilute its quality but it will allow more major soccer nations to take part.

Soccer • 22 Jun 12

Classic Après: Vote for your favourite

Watch nine of the best Après Match sketches ever and vote for your favourite!

Soccer • 22 Jun 12

Sami Khedira puts Germany in front after Greece had equalised

As it happened: Germany 4-2 Greece

They're called it the bailout battle, but it was a game as as one sided as Greece's austerity package. Relive Germany's convincing 4-2 victory over Greece here.

Soccer • 22 Jun 12

Postiga to miss Euro 2012 semi-final

Portugal striker Helder Postiga has been ruled out of next week's Euro 2012 semi-final through injury, the Portuguese football federation have confirmed.

Soccer • 22 Jun 12