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Russia 0-3 Spain
Spain produced a wonderful second-half display to defeat Russia 3-0 and earn a place in the final of Euro 2008.
After a goalless first half, Spain struck through Xavi, Danny Guiza and David Silva to overwhelm a Russian side who struggled to compete with the fluid movement and slick passing of Luis Aragones' side.
Villa to miss Euro 2008 final
Spain's David Villa will miss Sunday's Euro 2008 final against Germany after picking up a thigh injury in the semi-final win over Russia.
The 26-year-old striker came off after 34 minutes of Spain's 3-0 victory after injuring himself taking a free-kick.
Spain, Germany trying to overcome important losses
Sunday's European Championship final between Spain and Germany could be decided by which team copes best with an injured star player.
Spain already knew it would be without David Villa at Ernst Happel Stadium after the tournament's leading scorer ruptured a right leg muscle in the semifinals, but now it looks like Germany captain Michael Ballack could also be on the sidelines because of a calf strain.
Donadoni fired by Italy
Roberto Donadoni has been fired as coach of Italy following their quarter-final exit defeat to Spain at Euro 2008.
Donadoni has been in charge for just under two years, succeeding Marcello Lippi as national team boss in the wake of Italy's 2006 World Cup triumph.
Euro-Schedule at 0001 GMT on Sunday June 29 (Reuters)
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MLS Soccer Headlines
Beckham Scores First MLS Goal in Galaxy's Victory
David Beckham scores his first MLS goal and assists on another to help the Galaxy win their home opener, 2-0 over the expansion San Jose Earthquakes.
United's Emilio Is MVP of MLS
Luciano Emilio's rookie season yields MLS' most valuable player trophy, the second year in a row a United star has won the award.
United's Emilio Named Newcomer Of Year, All-Star
Luciano Emilio of D.C. United adds another award to his trophy case after being named MLS newcomer of the year and selected to the Best XI all-star team.
MLS Capsules (AP)
Steve Ralston scored once in each half to lead the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday night. Ralston banged in a rebound off Adam Cristman's header in the 12th minute. He followed up Kheli Dube's drive off the Toronto crossbar in the 59th minute. The Eastern Conference-leading Revolution improved to 9-4-3.
Klein scores winner in 2-1 Galaxy victory over FC Dallas
Chris Klein sends a 19-yard drive into the upper-right corner of the net to give Los Angeles (5-13-6) only its second MLS victory since Aug. 5.
Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary
Dumb footballers: Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand
Ronaldo Wants Out Of Manchester
So Cristiano Ronaldo has told the Brazilian press that he wants to leave Manchester United and would happily move to Real Madrid if the club meet United's asking price. Prepare...
What's more fun than Oliver Kahn and a big stein of beer?
Hiddink Magic Strikes Again
What special talent does Russian coach Guus Hiddink have when it comes to international coaching at the world's biggest tournaments that so many of his contemporaries seem to be lacking?...
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