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HindustanTimes Fri,24 May 2013

Spain vs Italy: previous encounters

Spain confirmed their status as one of the greatest national teams in football history by overwhelming Italy 4-0 in Sunday's Euro 2012 final in Kiev to retain their European crown.

Del Bosque on verge of coaching history

If Spain retain the European Championship title in Kiev on Sunday by beating Italy, then Vicente Del Bosque will make history as the only coach ever to lift the Euro, the World Cup and the Champions League.

It's Italy versus Spain in Euro 2012 finals

A Mario Balotelli brace took Italy into the Euro 2012 final to face holders Spain in Kiev, as the Azzurri maintained their unbeaten record against Germany in major championships. Full coverage: Euro 2012 |  Italy beat Germany 

Balotelli double downs Germany as Italy march on

Striker Mario Balotelli struck twice to seal Italy's 2-1 semi-final win over Germany on Thursday to leave the Germans' Euro 2012 ambitions in tatters while the Azzurri march on to the final.

Spain and Russia fined over fan racism

The Spanish and Russian football associations have been fined 20,000 and 30,000 euros ($24,900 and $37,300) respectively after racist incidents among their fans at Euro 2012 matches, UEFA said in a statement on Thursday.

An oasis amid the financial crisis

Spain’s run to the Euro 2012 final has been an “oasis” for people back home who are suffering because of the financial crisis, according to captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

Cesc and the city: Life comes a full circle for defending champs

Two Cesc Fabregas penalties, four years apart, tell the story of Spain’s recent history in the European Championship.

Fifth element: Ronaldo’s big moment never arrives

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will have to wait another two years to see if he will grace a major final for only the second time after Spain edged his side 4-2 on penalties in their Euro 2012 semi-final here on Wednesday.

Portuguese squad return to heroes' welcome

Cristiano Ronaldo and his beaten Portuguese teammates received a tumultuous welcome home when they touched down at Lisbon airport on Thursday after flying back from Ukraine.

Donetsk and dusted

Spain made it to A third straight final at a major tournament at the expense of Portugal. This is how the game was won.

'Jogi' bear nears crowning glory

Joachim Loew heads to Warsaw for Thursday's Euro 2012 semi-final against Italy edging ever closer to the elusive title which would underline his status as one of Germany's top coaches.

The epic battle of Warsaw

Considering the two nations have such notable tournament records, the fact that Germany have never beaten Italy at the finals of a World Cup or Euro comes as a surprise, Paul Wilson writes. Match box

UK police probe Twitter abuse of England players

London police have launched an investigation into the alleged online racist abuse of two England players after they missed penalty kicks in the quarterfinal loss to Italy at the European Championship.

'Panenka' penalty was premeditated, admits Ramos

Sergio Ramos admitted that the chipped penalty that gave Spain the initiative in their 4-2 penalty shoot-out win over Portugal in the Euro 2012 semi-finals had been planned in advance.

Forget history, demands Loew ahead of Italy clash

Coach Joachim Loew has told his team to forget past disappointments and just focus on beating Italy in tomorrow's Euro 2012 semi-final as Germany hunt a first tournament win over the Azzurri.
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