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44 year drought ends for spain

Spain became European champions for the second time after Fernando Torres's first-half goal in Vienna proved enough to defeat Germany in the final of UEFA EURO 2008™.

History an inspiration
Spain had won their only previous piece of silverware in this competition in 1964 and had not been beyond the quarter-finals of any tournament in 24 years, yet Luis Aragonés's men chose to use that history as an inspiration rather than a burden. After a strong start from Germany, seeking a fourth title themselves, Spain were the more dangerous side throughout an entertaining final at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion although it…

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Euro 2008 News Headlines

» Germans Recharge For Finals

» Germans book a date in the final 8

» Greece: Euro 2008's Epic Fail

» Holland ease into last eight

» Italy survive Romania scare

» Unbelie-villa-ble - Villa turns the trick

» France, Romania Start Slow, Very slow.

» Podolski Double Gets Germany Going

» Fàbregas spells out winning formula

» Positive vibes the key for Jansen

» Scolari's men too strong for Turkey

» Czech Republic defeat hosts Switzerland

» Switzerland ready to rise to big occasion

» McClaren sacked as England coach

» England crash out of euros

» Toshack fumes at pampered players

» McClaren dismisses pitch concerns

» Injured Bellamy gets Wales call

» Uefa hands Scolari four-match ban

» Uefa investigates Scolari scuffle

» Awesome England thrill McClaren

» Abramovich Euro cash story denied

» England may defy Reds on Gerrard

» England rocked by Beckham injury

» Sweden given win after ref attack

» England return delights Beckham

» Confident Owen determined to fire

» Poland and Ukraine host Euro 2012

» Sanchez "to stay with Northern Ireland"

» Scolari considers Brazil

» Stoichkov throws in the towel

» Becks eyes England recall

» McClaren will not walk away

» Group A round-up

» Group B round-up: Win puts Italy back on course

» Group C round-up

» Group D review - Ireland hold on for victory

» Group F round-up - Northern Ireland on top

» Group G round-up

» McClaren Walks Out of Press Conference

» Gerrard Brace Spares England's Blushes

» Lampard joins in England training

» Bellamy knock is troubling Wales

» Franz: We're Europe's best

» McClaren: "no Roon rift"

» Rooney in England bust-up

» Robinson dismisses injury worries

» Keane criticises Republic players

» Hargreaves backs England progress

» England warned on Israel failure

» Katan to miss England clash

» Barry called up to England squad

» Keogh comes in for injured Folan

» Gerrard fit but Bent is a doubt

» McClaren may face squad rethink

» Keane blasts Staunton selections

» McClaren plays it safe with squad

» Sweden door open for Larsson

» Koller to quit international football

» McLeish set to recall Beattie

» Bari To Stage Scots Clash

» Scotland qualifier could be moved

» Long ready to make Republic debut

» Sanchez aims for place in top 40

» Wales confident on Giggs " Bale

» O'Connor set to offer SFA apology

» O'Shea ready for outfield action

» Defensive injuries worry Toshack

» Scots want Euro finals increase

» Espanyol to host Andorra-England

» Van Nistelrooy in Dutch decision

» Sweden "bid to lure back Larsson"

» UEFA May Expand European Championships

» McClaren checks on Owen fitness

» Agent hopes for O'Connor reprieve

» Venables Hits Out At Rift Claims

» Republic trio back for qualifier

» Mcclaren is also upset by criticism of paul robinson

» Giggs keen to add to 60-cap haul

» Ronaldo shrugs off Ferguson fears

» Van Persie out of Holland squad

» Jenas ruled out of England match

» FA to contest Uefa's fans charge

» McClaren to reveal England squad

» Downing upset by England omission

» McClaren quizzes squad over slump

» Del Piero angry at omission

» Terry: Croatia Loss Worst Ever

» Robinson upset after England flak

» Scotland Battered In Kiev

» Bilic Finds England Failings

» Angry Petrov Quits Bulgaria International Team

» Croatia 2 - 0 England

» Carragher and Parker set to start

» Aragones sticking with Spain

» England U-21 vs Germany U-21 Preview

» Smith dismisses loss of O'Conner

» McClaren Loses King

» Neilson poised for Scotand debut

» Mclaren demands England passion

» Smith: Tough games ahead

» England Stutter At Home Against Macedonia

» Scotland Earn Famous Victory Over France

» Slovakia Slay Dragons

» Anelka handed call-up by France

» Wenger Wary Of Scots

» Spain suffer Reyes loss

» Carr fitness worry for Republic

» Bellamy captains weakened Wales

» Wales call on Wrexham star

» Jansen blow for Low

» Grosso gripe for Azzurri

» Wales without Giggs and Collins

» Makelele Picked to face Scotland

» El Tel Hints At Owen Options

» Ruud left out again

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