Footy Highlights

Manchester United 0-0 Portsmouth (3-1 after penalties) - Community Shield

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Manchester United needed a penalty shoot-out to capture the Community Shield despite producing a dominant display against Portsmouth at Wembley. Pompey failed to score three of their four spot-kicks to hand victory to Sir Alex Ferguson’s side. United had completely controlled the game but wasted a series of chances. Darren Fletcher somehow failed to turn in Nani’s cross and had a lob turned on to the bar by David James, who also denied Carlos Tevez with a superb stop.

Spain 1-0 Germany - Euro 2008 - Final

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Spain claimed their first major title for 44 years after winning Euro 2008 with a deserved victory over Germany. Liverpool striker Fernando Torres was Spain’s goal hero, striking after 33 minutes when he cleverly lifted Xavi’s pass over Germany keeper Jens Lehmann. Spain dominated the final throughout, with Torres heading against the post and Marcos Senna almost adding a second from close range after 80 minutes. Michael Ballack came close for Germany, shooting narrowly wide after the break. Spain have long had a reputation as under-achievers on the big occasions, but this was a richly-merited victory for veteran coach Luis Aragones and a team that played outstanding football throughout the tournament.

Spain 3-0 Russia - Euro 2008 - Semi Final

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Spain produced a superb display to cruise past Russia and set up a Euro 2008 final against Germany on Sunday. Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas was the driving force behind the win after coming on as substitute for injured David Villa. Xavi turned home Andres Iniesta’s cross after 50 minutes and substitute Daniel Guiza converted a superb pass from Fabregas with 17 minutes left. Fabregas played in David Silva for a simple third after 82 minutes as a disappointing Russia ended well beaten. The only cloud on Spain’s horizon was the first-half injury to Villa, who will now miss the final clash with Germany in Vienna.

Germany 3-2 Turkey - Euro 2008 - Semi Final

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Philipp Lahm’s last-minute winner sent Germany into the Euro 2008 final and sank a desperately unlucky Turkey. Lahm stole in on Thomas Hitzlsperger’s pass to beat Rustu Recber and give the Germans victory after a thriller in which Turkey were the better side. Ugur Boral scrambled Turkey ahead after 22 minutes, but Bastian Schweinsteiger equalised quickly from close range. Miroslav Klose headed Germany in front after 79 minutes, but Semih Senturk levelled before Lahm’s late strike. Germany barely deserved the victory, but once again they have reached a major final despite being unconvincing, where they will face either Russia or Spain in Vienna on Sunday.

Manchester United Boardroom Reaction to Ronaldo’s Departure

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Italy 0-0 Spain (Spain win 4-2 on penalties) - Euro 2008 - Quarter Final

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Spain beat Italy 4-2 on penalties to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2008 after a dour goalless draw in Vienna. Marcos Senna came closest in normal time when Italy keeper Gianluigi Buffon fumbled his shot on to a post. Spain keeper Iker Casillas was the hero in the shoot-out, saving from Daniele de Rossi and Antonio di Natale. Daniel Guiza saw his spot-kick saved by Buffon, but Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas slid home the crucial penalty to set up a last four clash with Russia.