'No regrets' for Bento as Portugal fall to Spain

Portugal coach Paulo Bento said he had no regrets after seeing his side lose 4-2 on penalties to defending champions Spain in the Euro 2012 semi-finalsRead More[category Sport]

Rangers fans stage takeover protest

More than 1000 Rangers fans have staged a protest over the takeover of the club by Charles Greens consortiumRead More[category Sport]

In A Syrian Souk, Support For The Regime Falters

The Muslim merchants of the country's most famous bazaar, Hamidiyah, have traditionally backed President Bashar Assad. But the government's brutal response to the uprising, coupled with crippling economic sanctions, is eroding that support.Read More[category World]

Crushed Portugal should be proud - Ronaldo, Nani

Portugal should be proud of their performance at Euro 2012 even if their campaign ended in Wednesdays crushing defeat in a penalty shootout in the semi-finals to holders Spain forwards Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani insistedRead More[category Sport]

'Panenka' penalty was premeditated, admits Ramos

Sergio Ramos admitted that the chipped penalty that gave Spain the initiative in their 4-2 penalty shoot-out win over Portugal in the Euro 2012 semi-finals had been planned in advanceRead More[category Sport]

Van Marwijk resigns

Bert van Marwijk has stepped down as Holland coach the Dutch FA KNVB have announcedRead More[category Sport]

Amid Fierce Debate, Japan To Restart Nuclear Plants

Since a massive earthquake and tsunami led to the meltdown of the Fukushima nuclear reactors just over a year ago, Japan has closed all of its nuclear power plants. Despite public opposition, Japan has announced it will restart two of them by the end of July, ahead of summer's increased power demand.Read More[category World]

Low: We must dictate against Italy

Germany boss Joachim Low is counting on his cheeky boys to secure a place in the Euro 2012 finalRead More[category Sport]

Baggies still chasing Foster

West Brom are stepping up their bid to sign Birmingham keeper Ben Foster on a permanent basis Press Association Sport understandsRead More[category Sport]

Fabregas revels in Spanish miracle

Midfielder Cesc Fabregas hailed Spains penalty shootout win over Portugal as a miracle while coach Vicente Del Bosque called for one last mighty effort as they look to claim their third consecutive major titleRead More[category Sport]

Come in number nine as Spain look for the gloss

Spain star Andres Iniesta insisted ahead of his countrys Euro 2012 semi-final penalties nerve-shredding win over Portugal that high-tempo tiki-taka football which did after all secure Euro 2008 and 2010 World Cup triumphs was not boringRead More[category Sport]

Shootout success written in stars for Cesc

There may have been nothing to choose between the two for 120 minutes but Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas insisted after his countrys Euro 2012 semi-final penalty shootout win over Portugal that the triumph was written in the starsRead More[category Sport]

Ronaldo all washed up as penalties pass him by

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will have to wait another two years to see if he will grace a major final for only the second time after Spain edged his side 4-2 on penalties in their Euro 2012 semi-final here on WednesdayRead More[category Sport]

Spain triumph on penalties

Cesc Fabregas converted the decisive spot-kick as Spain reached the final of Euro 2012 with a nail-biting 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory over Portugal after a goalless semi-final in DonetskRead More[category Sport]

Sampdoria end interest in Benitez

Sampdorias bid to appoint Rafael Benitez as manager has failed after negotiations broke downRead More[category Sport]

Memorable day as Casillas sees Spain through

Keeper Iker Casillas who saved crucially from Joao Moutinho said the Spanish should be proud of themselves as they head into the trophy match looking to become the first team ever to win three straight major trophies after Euro 2008 and the 2010 World CupRead More[category Sport]

Joy in Madrid, as Spain reach Euro 2012 final

Thousands of Spain fans on Wednesday gathered in Madrid to watch their sides Euro 2012 semi-final against Portugal on giant screens erupting in joy after the 4-2 win on penaltiesRead More[category Sport]

Spain subs changed game, says Del Bosque

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque hailed the impact of his three substitutes after seeing his side edge Portugal 4-2 on penalties to reach the Euro 2012 finalRead More[category Sport]

Italy look to extend German finals pain

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli will be looking for his side to extend their proud record of never losing to Germany in a major finals when they meet in Thursdays Euro 2012 semi-final in WarsawRead More[category Sport]

De Rossi: Balotelli is no trouble

Italy midfielder Daniele de Rossi has rejected the idea madcap striker Mario Balotelli is a disruptive influence on the dressing roomRead More[category Sport]