Spain and Portugal Ready for Euro 2012 Semi-final Battle
Fitzgerald Cecilio
DONETSK, Ukraine (AFP)
Spain is bidding to become the first team in history to claim three consecutive major international titles as they take on Portugal in their Euro 2012 semi-final in Donetsk. The Portuguese, meanwhile, are hoping to put stop to their plans vowing to stay patient and not let their opponents dominate.
Spain and Portugal ready for semi-final clash
Portugal coach Paulo Bento says his side will stick to their own way of playing when they face current world and European champions Spain in their Euro 2012 semi-final on Wednesday. Bento acknowledged his players faced strong opponents but said he had every confidence in their ability
Portugal hopes for second major final in their history
Spain is bidding to become the first football team in history to claim three consecutive major international titles, having triumphed at Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup
Iniesta rejects Spain's 'boring' tag
Slideshow of Euro 2012 on June 26, 2012 in Ukraine and Poland, including press conferences of members of German, Portugal and Spain teams, and training sessions of Italy, Portugal and Spain teams.
Euro 2012 in pictures - June 26
Slideshow of Euro 2012 on June 25, 2012 in Poland and Ukraine including a press conference of members of England's national team after their defeat, training sessions of German and Portuguese teams, a press conference of Spanish players, combination pictures of next semifinal matches and a feature in Germany about Nelly the elephant.
Euro 2012 in pictures - June 25
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