June 27, 2008
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June 27, 2008
Criticism inspired Spain – Aragones
Luis Aragones says Spain have been inspired by their desire to confound the critics at Euro 2008. The Spaniards easily beat Russia 3-0 on Thursday to reach their first Sunday's final, where they will face…
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June 27, 2008
Villa to miss Euro 2008 final
Spain's David Villa will miss Sunday's Euro 2008 final against Germany after picking up a thigh injury in the semi-final win over Russia. The 26-year-old striker came off after 34 minutes of Spain's 3-0 victory…
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June 27, 2008
Italy re-appoint Lippi
Italy have re-appointed Marcello Lippi, the man who led them to World Cup success in 2006, as their new coach. Lippi replaces Roberto Donadoni, whose contract was not renewed following Italy's exit from Euro 2008…
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June 26, 2008
Gavin Hamilton watches Spain make history
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June 26, 2008
Russia 0-3 Spain
Spain produced a wonderful second-half display to defeat Russia 3-0 and earn a place in the final of Euro 2008. After a goalless first half, Spain struck through Xavi, Danny Guiza and David Silva to…
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June 26, 2008
Donadoni fired by Italy
Roberto Donadoni has been fired as coach of Italy following their quarter-final exit defeat to Spain at Euro 2008. Donadoni has been in charge for just under two years, succeeding Marcello Lippi as national team…
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June 26, 2008
Thuram to join PSG
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June 26, 2008
Barcelona make Arshavin approach
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June 26, 2008
Rustu confirms international retirement
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June 26, 2008
Euro 2008 match preview – Russia v Spain
Just 17 days after meeting in Innsbruck in the opening game of Group D, Russia and Spain go head-to-head once again for the chance to meet Turkey’s conquerors Germany in Sunday’s final. A hat-trick from…
