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.

Spain will take on Germany in the Euro 2008 final in Vienna after a convincing 3-0 win over Russia in the semi-final.

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.

Turkey have suffered another blow with the news that captain Emre Belozoglu will not play in the Euro 2008 semi-final against Germany on Wednesday.

Luis Aragones insists he will not remain as coach even if Spain win Euro 2008.

Cesc Fabregas scored the winning penalty to send Spain into the semi-finals of Euro 2008 after a 4-2 shoot-out victory over Italy.

Dmitri Torbinski and Andrei Arshavin struck late in extra time to take Russia into the semi-finals as Guus Hiddink masterminded a tactical victory against his motherland.