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The former Arsenal man is not a centre-forward by trade but he is being deployed up front by Spain.

The Azzurri only booked their place in the last four on Sunday, defeating England on penalties.

The Germany midfielder may miss the match because of a lingering ankle injury.

Postiga was taken off the pitch on a stretcher in the first half of Portugal's quarter-final clash.

Czech striker Milan Baros, one of the top scorers at Euro 2004, has retired from international football.

Germany coach Joachim Loew and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer believe composure will be the key to success against Greece.

Ukraine was denied a clear goal as Devic's effort was hooked away by defender but not before TV replays showed the ball had crossed the line.

France will now play defending champions Spain in the Euro 2012 quarter-finals.

UEFA has fined Croatia's football association €80,000 ($101,000) after fans racially abused Italy forward Mario Balotelli.

The defending champions topped Group C with the 1-0 win as Croatia went out.

The Netherlands crashed out of Euro 2012 after their third successive defeat in Group B.

Smuda stated that his team had made progress during his three years at the helm.

Petr Jiracek scored a second-half winner to give the Czech Republic a 1-0 victory over Poland.

The last time the two nations met in a major tournament, at the 2002 World Cup, Spain only managed to prevail on penalties.

The 42-year-old coach acknowledged that Portugal are in a must-win situation and stressed that his side and their opponents both have the qualities to win.

Even with Ivica Olic out injured, Croatia got off to a striking start at the European Championship.