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Cesc Fabregas scored the winning penalty to send Spain through to a record third major tournament final after defeating Portugal on penalties in Donetsk.

On Wednesday 27 June 2012, French President François Hollande met German Chancellor Angela Merkel for preliminary talks prior to Thursday's, yet another "crucial", European Union meeting to try to further resolve the crisis in the Eurozone. The political leaders of France and Germany, so recently partners in agreement on the best way forward for the single currency are, effectively, now poles apart in their approach to the crisis and its solution.

Athletic Bilbao president Josu Urrutia insists that the club will not allow Javi Martinez to leave for anything less than the €40mn (£32mn) fee in his release clause.

Spain are looking to add another title to their trophy cabinet, while Portugal are depending on yet another impressive performance from Cristiano Ronaldo.

Chelsea's David Luiz has been called up to represent Brazil at the London Olympics as one of the three players in the squad over the age of 23.

Roy Hodgson says that despite the disappointing exit, England can leave the Euros with pride as he thinks that the team had performed well.

Germany beat Greece 4-2 in the quarter final of the 2012 European Championships, to set up a semi final date with either England or Italy

Tournament favourites Germany take on underdogs Greece in the second quarter final of the European championships in Gdansk on Friday.

Portugal have registered a place in the final four of the 2012 European Championships, after registering a 1-0 win over the Czech Republic in Warsaw, Poland

Arsenal midfielder Theo Walcott says that England have a very good chance of doing well in the 2012 Euros as he is confident that the Three Lions can "beat anyone."

Czech Republic skipper Thomas Rosicky feels that Portugal counterpart Christiano Ronaldo does not do justice to his defensive duties in spite of being a very good attacking player.

Portugal and Czech Republic come face to face in the first quarter-final clash of the 2012 Euros taking place at the Warsaw National Stadium, Poland. Although many consider Portugal as the clear favourites in this match, the Czechs will be eager to prove them wrong.

Sweden midfielder Anders Svensson has revealed that he is backing England to reach the semifinals of Euro 2012.

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott is waiting to see if club captain Robin van Persie signs a new contract with the Gunners before deciding on his own future at north London.

Germany boss Joachim Löw says that he wants to keep politics completely out of his side's 2012 Euros quarter final match against Greece on Friday at the PGE Arena in Poland.

Of all the fans I've met during Euro 2012 tournament, irish fans would have to be the best

Manchester United are set to replace Portuguese winger Nani with FC Porto attacker James Rodriguez, according to the Daily Mirror.

England manager Roy Hodgson hopes the impact of the returning Wayne Rooney at the European Championship could mirror the big stage temperament shown by Brazilian legend Pele.

The Danish striker Nicklas Bendtner fined and banned for flashing sponsored Paddy Power boxer shorts while celebrating his goal against Portugal.

Germany progress as Group B winners, with Lukas Podolski marking his 100th cap by scoring the opener against Denmark

If Germany lose to Denmark and Portugal beat Holland in the other fixture, three teams will be tied on six points and goal difference will come into play

Portugal can qualify even if they lose by a one-goal margin to Holland, if Denmark are beaten by the Germans.

A goal by captain Giorgos Karagounis - one of the stars of their Euro 2004 triumph - gave Greece the victory over Russia

Schalke general manager Horst Heldt has confirmed that striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has a release clause in his contract in the region of £16.25mn.

Greece coach Fernando Santos knows he needs a minor miracle if his side are to beat Russia in a Group A game at the 2012 European Championships

Former England manager Kevin Keegan is confident Gary Neville can play a key role as part of Roy Hodgson's backroom team at the European Championship.

Fulham manager Martin Jol believes Arjen Robben can provide the spark to turn the Netherlands' faltering Euro 2012 campaign around in their final Group B game against Portugal on Sunday.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes Spain's goal scoring capability is manager Vicente Del Bosque's biggest concern at Euro 2012.

Holland's hopes of advancing to the Euro 2012 knockout stages have suffered a potentially fatal blow, after a 2-1 loss to Germany.