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Thu,23 May 2013

Italian press says 'thanks anyway'

Italy's press Sunday recognised Spain's historic achievement of winning back-to-back European titles but saluted their players for reaching the final.

Crisis? What crisis? Spain rejoices in Euro win

In an explosion of red-and-yellow joy, Spanish fans burst into chants of "Champions, Champions!" on Sunday to greet a thumping Euro 2012 win that briefly dispersed the clouds of economic crisis.

Laurent Blanc: The one-term ‘President’ of French football

Laurent Blanc was known as "Le President" for his elegance and assurance under pressure as a player but they proved to be not enough in the tortuous post of France coach a role he decided he had had enough of on Saturday after just two years.

Ukrainian capital prepares for grand finale

Swarming with foreign soccer fans, Kiev prepared today to host the European championship final between holders Spain and Italy and bring an end to the biggest sports event in Eastern Europe since the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

Spain, Italy set for Euro 2012 final today

Most football fans would agree that Spain is the favorite for Sunday night's European Championship final against Italy. The Spanish won the Euro 2008 title four years ago in Vienna.

Kiev prepares to host Euro 2012 final

The Ukrainian capital Kiev was today preparing to host the Euro 2012 final, with a number of heads of state and prime ministers expected, despite a political boycott announced by several European countries.

Poland, Ukraine hail image boost as Euro 2012 ends

Euro 2012 draws to a close today, when Spain defend their title against Italy, with the final ending football's first major foray behind the former Iron Curtain that has given a welcome image boost to the co-hosts.

Magical Iniesta, Spain's main man

Amid all the surprising criticism that they have attracted during Euro 2012, finalists Spain can at least reflect happily on the universal admiration shown for Andres Iniesta.

Del Bosque eyes unique treble

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque cuts to many people's eyes a lugubrious presence on the touchline but former Spanish and Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes says that there is much more to him than that.

Red Heat

The Italians deserve respect but Spain still remain overwhelming favourites to defend their Euro crown, Franz Beckenbauer writes. Match box

Key matchups for Euro 2012 Spain-Italy final

Sunday's European Championship final between defending champion Spain and Italy features two teams who have dominated possession through slick passing and disciplined defending at the tournament. Here's a quick look at the most intriguing matchups that could decide who emerges victorious at the Olympic Stadium: