Michael Ballack ended on the losing side in a final again but Germany coach Joachim Low insisted his skipper deserves a winners’ medal for his efforts during Euro 2008.

Germany coach Joachim Low refused to be downbeat despite watching his Germany lose in Sunday’s Euro 2008 final against Spain.

Spain ended their 44-year wait for international glory as they defeated Germany 1-0 in the final of Euro 2008 at Ernst Happel stadium.

Germany captain Michael Ballack is a doubt for Sunday’s Euro 2008 final against Spain because of a calf muscle injury.

Germany coach Joachim Löw is expecting a difficult encounter against Spain in the final of Euro 2008.

Jens Lehmann delivered a swipe to his former manager Arsene Wenger, days before representing Germany in the Euro 2008 final against Spain.

Germany match-winner Philipp Lahm hailed his last-minute goal against Turkey as one of the best moments of his career.

Germany coach Joachim Löw said his side were lucky to book a place in the Euro 2008 final with their last-gasp 3-2 semi-final win against Turkey on Wednesday.

Philip Lahm’s last-gasp goal gave Germany a thrilling 3-2 win over Turkey to secure their place in the final of Euro 2008.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has tipped Germany to win Euro 2008 on Tuesday, predicting they would beat Spain in Sunday’s final in Vienna.