Iniesta ‘symbolized Euro 2012 success’

Published 4:10 PM EDT, Mon July 2, 2012
Spain's soccer team celebrates with the Euro 2012 trophy on a double-decker bus during the victory parade in Madrid on Monday. Spain defeated Italy 4-0 in the final match on Sunday. Euro 2012, bringing together 16 of Europe's best national soccer teams, began June 8 in Poland and Ukraine. Look back at the action and atmosphere.
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Spain's soccer team celebrates with the Euro 2012 trophy on a double-decker bus during the victory parade in Madrid on Monday. Spain defeated Italy 4-0 in the final match on Sunday. Euro 2012, bringing together 16 of Europe's best national soccer teams, began June 8 in Poland and Ukraine. Look back at the action and atmosphere.
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Supporters of Spain's national soccer team are hosed down before the team's victory parade in Madrid on Monday.
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Supporters of Spain's national soccer team are hosed down before the team's victory parade in Madrid on Monday.
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Spain's team arrives at Cibeles Square on top of a double-decker bus Monday after parading through Madrid.
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Spain's team arrives at Cibeles Square on top of a double-decker bus Monday after parading through Madrid.
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Juan Mata, left, and Santi Cazorla of Spain hoist the Euro 2012 trophy during Monday's celebrations.
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Juan Mata, left, and Santi Cazorla of Spain hoist the Euro 2012 trophy during Monday's celebrations.
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Fans celebrate in Cibeles Square during the victory parade. Organizers had the crowd cooled off with hoses.
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Fans celebrate in Cibeles Square during the victory parade. Organizers had the crowd cooled off with hoses.
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Spain fans gather in Madrid to congratulate their team on Monday.
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Spain fans gather in Madrid to congratulate their team on Monday.
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Captain Iker Casillas of Spain lifts the trophy after the team defeated Italy 4-0 in the Euro 2012 final on Sunday, July 1, in Kiev, Ukraine.
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Captain Iker Casillas of Spain lifts the trophy after the team defeated Italy 4-0 in the Euro 2012 final on Sunday, July 1, in Kiev, Ukraine.
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Cesc Fabregas of Spain jumps on his teammates as they celebrate after Fernando Torres scored his team's third goal against Italy.
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Cesc Fabregas of Spain jumps on his teammates as they celebrate after Fernando Torres scored his team's third goal against Italy.
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Italy's Mario Balotelli reacts to Spain's fourth and final goal in Sunday's match.
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Italy's Mario Balotelli reacts to Spain's fourth and final goal in Sunday's match.
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Spain celebrates after defeating Italy on Sunday. It was the team's third successive major international trophy.
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Spain celebrates after defeating Italy on Sunday. It was the team's third successive major international trophy.
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Fernando Torres of Spain celebrates scoring his team's third goal against Italy.
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Fernando Torres of Spain celebrates scoring his team's third goal against Italy.
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Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon looks on during Sunday's match against Spain.
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Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon looks on during Sunday's match against Spain.
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Spain's Fernando Torres nudges the ball toward the goal past Italy's Gianluigi Buffon.
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Spain's Fernando Torres nudges the ball toward the goal past Italy's Gianluigi Buffon.
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Gianluigi Buffon of Italy looks back at the ball as Spain's Fernando Torres scores.
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Gianluigi Buffon of Italy looks back at the ball as Spain's Fernando Torres scores.
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Cesc Fabregas of Spain runs with the ball past Leonardo Bonucci of Italy.
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Cesc Fabregas of Spain runs with the ball past Leonardo Bonucci of Italy.
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Goalkeeper Iker Casillas of Spain celebrates after his team's third goal against Italy.
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Goalkeeper Iker Casillas of Spain celebrates after his team's third goal against Italy.
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Fernando Torres of Spain speaks with his daughter, Nora, after Sunday's match against Italy.
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Fernando Torres of Spain speaks with his daughter, Nora, after Sunday's match against Italy.
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Jordi Alba of Spain celebrates after scoring his team's second goal as Leonardo Bonucci of Italy kicks the ball in frustration.
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Jordi Alba of Spain celebrates after scoring his team's second goal as Leonardo Bonucci of Italy kicks the ball in frustration.
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Spain's Sergio Ramos of Spain reacts next to Mario Balotelli of Italy during the match on Sunday.
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Spain's Sergio Ramos of Spain reacts next to Mario Balotelli of Italy during the match on Sunday.
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Daniele De Rossi of Italy falls to the ground Sunday after battling David Silva of Spain for the ball.
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Daniele De Rossi of Italy falls to the ground Sunday after battling David Silva of Spain for the ball.
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Iker Casillas of Spain, center, stretches for the ball in front of teammate Sergio Ramos, right, as Mario Balotelli of Italy attempts a goal on Sunday.
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Iker Casillas of Spain, center, stretches for the ball in front of teammate Sergio Ramos, right, as Mario Balotelli of Italy attempts a goal on Sunday.
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Ignazio Abate of Italy, left, shows his dejection after Spain scored a second goal.
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Ignazio Abate of Italy, left, shows his dejection after Spain scored a second goal.
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Federico Balzaretti, left, and Leonardo Bonucci of Italy challenge Spain's David Silva during Sunday's final match.
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Federico Balzaretti, left, and Leonardo Bonucci of Italy challenge Spain's David Silva during Sunday's final match.
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David Silva of Spain celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the Euro 2012 final match against Italy on Sunday.
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David Silva of Spain celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the Euro 2012 final match against Italy on Sunday.
Spain's Sergio Ramos slides in to tackle Mario Balotelli of Italy.
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Spain's Sergio Ramos slides in to tackle Mario Balotelli of Italy.
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Ignazio Abate of Italy, center, grabs the shirt of Spain's Andres Iniesta.
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Ignazio Abate of Italy, center, grabs the shirt of Spain's Andres Iniesta.
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David Silva of Spain, right, celebrates with teammate Alvaro Arbeloa after scoring the opening goal against Italy.
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David Silva of Spain, right, celebrates with teammate Alvaro Arbeloa after scoring the opening goal against Italy.
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Antonio Cassano of Italy battles for the ball during the final match against Spain.
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Antonio Cassano of Italy battles for the ball during the final match against Spain.
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Fans enjoy the atmosphere ahead of the Euro 2012 final between Spain and Italy.
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Fans enjoy the atmosphere ahead of the Euro 2012 final between Spain and Italy.
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Italy's Mario Balotelli of Italy warms up ahead of Sunday's match againt Spain.
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Italy's Mario Balotelli of Italy warms up ahead of Sunday's match againt Spain.
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Italy fans cheer ahead of the match against Spain.
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Italy fans cheer ahead of the match against Spain.
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A fan rallies before the Italy-Spain final.
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A fan rallies before the Italy-Spain final.
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The national flags of the competing nations are carried around the pitch during the closing ceremony before the Euro 2012 final in Kiev.
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The national flags of the competing nations are carried around the pitch during the closing ceremony before the Euro 2012 final in Kiev.
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Spain fans gear up for the match against Italy on Sunday.
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Spain fans gear up for the match against Italy on Sunday.
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The Italian team celebates their victory over Germany at the end of the Euro 2012 football championships semifinal match on Thursday, June 28, at the National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland.
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The Italian team celebates their victory over Germany at the end of the Euro 2012 football championships semifinal match on Thursday, June 28, at the National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland.
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German defender Mats Hummels, center, heads the ball by Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, in red.
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German defender Mats Hummels, center, heads the ball by Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, in red.
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Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon fails to stop a penalty.
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Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon fails to stop a penalty.
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Italian forward Antonio Di Natale vies with German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer
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Italian forward Antonio Di Natale vies with German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer
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German forward Miroslav Klose lands on the ground while vying with Italian defender Federico Balzaretti.
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German forward Miroslav Klose lands on the ground while vying with Italian defender Federico Balzaretti.
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German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer grabs the ball.
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German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer grabs the ball.
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Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini heads the ball.
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Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini heads the ball.
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Sami Khedira of Germany, in white, battles for the ball with Riccardo Montolivo of Italy.
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Sami Khedira of Germany, in white, battles for the ball with Riccardo Montolivo of Italy.
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Mario Balotelli, right, of Italy battles for the ball with Mats Hummels of Germany.
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Mario Balotelli, right, of Italy battles for the ball with Mats Hummels of Germany.
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Mario Balotelli of Italy celebrates after scoring his team's second goal.
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Mario Balotelli of Italy celebrates after scoring his team's second goal.
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Italian forward Mario Balotelli shoots to score his second goal of the match.
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Italian forward Mario Balotelli shoots to score his second goal of the match.
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Italian midfielder Daniele De Rossi and German midfielder Mesut Ozil try to get control of the ball.
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Italian midfielder Daniele De Rossi and German midfielder Mesut Ozil try to get control of the ball.
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German midfielder Ilkay Guendogan vies with Italian defender Andrea Barzagli.
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German midfielder Ilkay Guendogan vies with Italian defender Andrea Barzagli.
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Claudio Marchisio of Italy and Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany battle for the ball.
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Claudio Marchisio of Italy and Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany battle for the ball.
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Italian forward Mario Balotelli, in blue, heads the ball into the goal, scoring the first goal in the match.
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Italian forward Mario Balotelli, in blue, heads the ball into the goal, scoring the first goal in the match.
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Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini slides under German midfielder Sami Khedira.
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Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini slides under German midfielder Sami Khedira.
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Italian midfielder Daniele De Rossi goes airborne past German forward Lukas Podolski on Thursday.
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Italian midfielder Daniele De Rossi goes airborne past German forward Lukas Podolski on Thursday.
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The Spanish national team celebrates its win in the Euro 2012 semifinal match against Portugal at Donbass Arena in Donetsk, Ukraine, on Wednesday, June 27.
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The Spanish national team celebrates its win in the Euro 2012 semifinal match against Portugal at Donbass Arena in Donetsk, Ukraine, on Wednesday, June 27.
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Cesc Fabregas of Spain scores the winning penalty.
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Cesc Fabregas of Spain scores the winning penalty.
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Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas jumps for the ball during the semifinal match.
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Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas jumps for the ball during the semifinal match.
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Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo lies on the ground as Spanish defender Alvaro Arbeloa tries to help.
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Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo lies on the ground as Spanish defender Alvaro Arbeloa tries to help.
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Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas is tackled by Portuguese defender Joao Pereira.
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Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas is tackled by Portuguese defender Joao Pereira.
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Portuguese midfielder Joao Moutinho, right, vies with Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta.
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Portuguese midfielder Joao Moutinho, right, vies with Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta.
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Portuguese goalkeeper Rui Patricio stops a shot during the penalty shootout.
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Portuguese goalkeeper Rui Patricio stops a shot during the penalty shootout.
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Portuguese midfielder Joao Moutinho reacts after he fails to score a penalty shot against Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas.
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Portuguese midfielder Joao Moutinho reacts after he fails to score a penalty shot against Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas.
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Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas stops a penalty kicked by Portuguese midfielder Joao Moutinho.
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Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas stops a penalty kicked by Portuguese midfielder Joao Moutinho.
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Portuguese coach Paulo Bento talks to his players.
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Portuguese coach Paulo Bento talks to his players.
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Alvaro Negredo of Spain and Bruno Alves of Portugal slam into each other.
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Alvaro Negredo of Spain and Bruno Alves of Portugal slam into each other.
Bruno Alves of Portugal and Alvaro Negredo of Spain challenge for the ball.
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Bruno Alves of Portugal and Alvaro Negredo of Spain challenge for the ball.
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Portuguese midfielder Raul Meireles heads the ball.
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Portuguese midfielder Raul Meireles heads the ball.
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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal jumps for a high ball in front of Jordi Alba of Spain.
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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal jumps for a high ball in front of Jordi Alba of Spain.
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A Portugal fan shows his support.
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A Portugal fan shows his support.
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A sea of Spain fans show their colors.
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A sea of Spain fans show their colors.
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Spanish midfielder David Silva, in red, vies with Portuguese defender Fabio Coentrao, left and Portuguese defender Bruno Alves.
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Spanish midfielder David Silva, in red, vies with Portuguese defender Fabio Coentrao, left and Portuguese defender Bruno Alves.
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Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta, left, falls while vying with Portuguese defender Joao Pereira.
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Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta, left, falls while vying with Portuguese defender Joao Pereira.
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Andres Iniesta of Spain shoots past Pepe and Joao Pereira of Portugal.
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Andres Iniesta of Spain shoots past Pepe and Joao Pereira of Portugal.
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Sergio Ramos of Spain challenges Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal
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Sergio Ramos of Spain challenges Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal
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Italy's national team celebrates after winning the penalty shootout in the quarterfinal match against England on Sunday, June 24, in Kiev, Ukraine.
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Italy's national team celebrates after winning the penalty shootout in the quarterfinal match against England on Sunday, June 24, in Kiev, Ukraine.
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Joe Hart of England reacts during the match against Italy.
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Joe Hart of England reacts during the match against Italy.
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Wayne Rooney of England attempts an overhead kick on Sunday against Italy.
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Wayne Rooney of England attempts an overhead kick on Sunday against Italy.
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England's Wayne Rooney maneuvers against Italy.
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England's Wayne Rooney maneuvers against Italy.
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The English players line up during the penalty shootout against Italy.
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The English players line up during the penalty shootout against Italy.
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Daniele De Rossi of Italy reacts after a missed goal during the quarterfinal match.
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Daniele De Rossi of Italy reacts after a missed goal during the quarterfinal match.
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Scott Parker of England and Andrea Pirlo of Italy compete for the ball Sunday.
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Scott Parker of England and Andrea Pirlo of Italy compete for the ball Sunday.
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Joleon Lescott of England and Mario Balotelli of Italy share a moment during a break in the match.
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Joleon Lescott of England and Mario Balotelli of Italy share a moment during a break in the match.
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Mario Balotelli of Italy strikes the ball as Joleon Lescott of England looks on.
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Mario Balotelli of Italy strikes the ball as Joleon Lescott of England looks on.
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Riccardo Montolivo of Italy reacts during the match against England.
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Riccardo Montolivo of Italy reacts during the match against England.
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Italy's Mario Balotelli kicks the ball during the quarterfinal match against England.
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Italy's Mario Balotelli kicks the ball during the quarterfinal match against England.
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Wayne Rooney of England and Ignazio Abate of Italy go after the ball.
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Wayne Rooney of England and Ignazio Abate of Italy go after the ball.
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James Milner of England competes with Italy's Leonardo Bonucci.
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James Milner of England competes with Italy's Leonardo Bonucci.
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Danny Welbeck of England and Andrea Barzagli of Italy jump for the ball.
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Danny Welbeck of England and Andrea Barzagli of Italy jump for the ball.
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Mario Balotelli of Italy strikes the ball as Glen Johnson of England looks on.
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Mario Balotelli of Italy strikes the ball as Glen Johnson of England looks on.
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Wayne Rooney of England goes after the ball during the match against Italy.
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Wayne Rooney of England goes after the ball during the match against Italy.
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Daniele De Rossi of Italy and Scott Parker of England compete in Sunday's quarterfinal match.
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Daniele De Rossi of Italy and Scott Parker of England compete in Sunday's quarterfinal match.
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Italy's Gianluigi Buffon makes a save during Sunday's quarterfinal match against England.
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Italy's Gianluigi Buffon makes a save during Sunday's quarterfinal match against England.
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Wayne Rooney of England heads the ball as Ignazio Abate of Italy challenges during the quarterfinal match.
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Wayne Rooney of England heads the ball as Ignazio Abate of Italy challenges during the quarterfinal match.
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Mario Balotelli of Italy and Ashley Cole of England compete for control of the ball.
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Mario Balotelli of Italy and Ashley Cole of England compete for control of the ball.
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Mario Balotelli of Italy challenges Joleon Lescott of England.
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Mario Balotelli of Italy challenges Joleon Lescott of England.
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Gianluigi Buffon of Italy makes a save as Wayne Rooney of England runs in during the quarterfinal match.
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Gianluigi Buffon of Italy makes a save as Wayne Rooney of England runs in during the quarterfinal match.
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Joleon Lescott of England challenges Mario Balotelli of Italy.
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Joleon Lescott of England challenges Mario Balotelli of Italy.
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Federico Balzaretti of Italy runs after James Milner of England.
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Federico Balzaretti of Italy runs after James Milner of England.
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An Italy fan enjoys the atmosphere ahead of Sunday's quarterfinal match.
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An Italy fan enjoys the atmosphere ahead of Sunday's quarterfinal match.
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Mario Balotelli of Italy gears up for the match against England on Sunday.
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Mario Balotelli of Italy gears up for the match against England on Sunday.
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Xabi Alonso of Spain scores the second goal from the penalty spot during the quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on Saturday, June 23, in Donetsk, Ukraine.
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Xabi Alonso of Spain scores the second goal from the penalty spot during the quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on Saturday, June 23, in Donetsk, Ukraine.
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Karim Benzema and Franck Ribery of France look dejected after defeat during the quarter final match between Spain and France.
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Karim Benzema and Franck Ribery of France look dejected after defeat during the quarter final match between Spain and France.
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Xabi Alonso of Spain scores the second goal from the penalty spot during the quarter final match between Spain and France.
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Xabi Alonso of Spain scores the second goal from the penalty spot during the quarter final match between Spain and France.
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Franck Ribery of France and David Silva of Spain challenge for the ball.
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Franck Ribery of France and David Silva of Spain challenge for the ball.
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Xabi Alonso of Spain challenges Florent Malouda of France during the quarter final match between Spain and France.
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Xabi Alonso of Spain challenges Florent Malouda of France during the quarter final match between Spain and France.
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Xabi Alonso of Spain celebrates after scoring the first goal with Cesc Fabregas during Spain's quarterfinal match against France.
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Xabi Alonso of Spain celebrates after scoring the first goal with Cesc Fabregas during Spain's quarterfinal match against France.
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Franck Ribery of France challenges David Silva of Spain.
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Franck Ribery of France challenges David Silva of Spain.
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Gael Clichy of France and David Silva of Spain contend for the ball.
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Gael Clichy of France and David Silva of Spain contend for the ball.
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Anthony Reveillere of France is closed down by Andres Iniesta of Spain.
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Anthony Reveillere of France is closed down by Andres Iniesta of Spain.
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At least two fans of Spain and France were able to put aside their differences for Saturday's Euro 2012 quarterfinal game.
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At least two fans of Spain and France were able to put aside their differences for Saturday's Euro 2012 quarterfinal game.
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The Spanish team lines up ahead of the quarterfinal match between Spain and France.
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The Spanish team lines up ahead of the quarterfinal match between Spain and France.
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Jordi Alba of Spain challenges Yann M'Vila of France during a Euro 2012 quarterfinal match Saturday.
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Jordi Alba of Spain challenges Yann M'Vila of France during a Euro 2012 quarterfinal match Saturday.
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Xavi of Spain challenges Florent Malouda of France.
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Xavi of Spain challenges Florent Malouda of France.
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Cesc Fabregas of Spain reacts during the quarterfinal match between Spain and France.
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Cesc Fabregas of Spain reacts during the quarterfinal match between Spain and France.
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A Spanish fan enjoys the atmosphere ahead of the quarterfinal match between Spain and France.
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A Spanish fan enjoys the atmosphere ahead of the quarterfinal match between Spain and France.
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Jordi Alba of Spain in action with Mathieu Debuchy of France.
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Jordi Alba of Spain in action with Mathieu Debuchy of France.
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Xabi Alonso of Spain scores the first goal past Hugo Lloris of France.
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Xabi Alonso of Spain scores the first goal past Hugo Lloris of France.
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Xabi Alonso of Spain celebrates after scoring the first goal during the quarterfinal match between Spain and France.
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Xabi Alonso of Spain celebrates after scoring the first goal during the quarterfinal match between Spain and France.
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A giant German football shirt is seen in the crowd during the quarterfinal match between Germany and Greece at The Municipal Stadium on Friday, June 22, in Gdansk, Poland.
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A giant German football shirt is seen in the crowd during the quarterfinal match between Germany and Greece at The Municipal Stadium on Friday, June 22, in Gdansk, Poland.
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Dimitris Salpigidis of Greece fouls Mats Hummels of Germany during the quarterfinal match between Germany and Greece.
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Dimitris Salpigidis of Greece fouls Mats Hummels of Germany during the quarterfinal match between Germany and Greece.
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Manuel Neuer of Germany dives the wrong way as Dimitris Salpigidis of Greece (not pictured) scores from the penalty spot during the quarterfinal match between Germany and Greece.
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Manuel Neuer of Germany dives the wrong way as Dimitris Salpigidis of Greece (not pictured) scores from the penalty spot during the quarterfinal match between Germany and Greece.
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Georgios Samaras of Greece dribbles by Sami Khedira, left, and Jerome Boateng of Germany during the quarterfinal match between Germany and Greece.
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Georgios Samaras of Greece dribbles by Sami Khedira, left, and Jerome Boateng of Germany during the quarterfinal match between Germany and Greece.
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Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany tackles Nikos Liberopoulos of Greece during the quarterfinal match between Germany and Greece.
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Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany tackles Nikos Liberopoulos of Greece during the quarterfinal match between Germany and Greece.
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Miroslav Klose of Germany scores their third goal during the quarterfinal match between Germany and Greece.
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Miroslav Klose of Germany scores their third goal during the quarterfinal match between Germany and Greece.
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Georgios Samaras of Greece scores the team's first goal past Manuel Neuer of Germany.
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Georgios Samaras of Greece scores the team's first goal past Manuel Neuer of Germany.
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Sami Khedira of Germany celebrates scoring the team's second goal with Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany against Greece.
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Sami Khedira of Germany celebrates scoring the team's second goal with Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany against Greece.
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Sami Khedira of Germany scores the team's second goal past Michalis Sifakis of Greece.
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Sami Khedira of Germany scores the team's second goal past Michalis Sifakis of Greece.
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Marco Reus of Germany celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal with Mesut Ozil.
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Marco Reus of Germany celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal with Mesut Ozil.
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Greece's Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Germany's Sami Khedira compete for the ball.
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Greece's Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Germany's Sami Khedira compete for the ball.
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Germany's Miroslav Klose clashes with Greece's Dimitris Salpigidis.
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Germany's Miroslav Klose clashes with Greece's Dimitris Salpigidis.
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Germany's Marco Reus celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal with Jerome Boateng during the Euro 2012 quarter-final match against Greece at The Municipal Stadium in Gdansk, Poland.
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Germany's Marco Reus celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal with Jerome Boateng during the Euro 2012 quarter-final match against Greece at The Municipal Stadium in Gdansk, Poland.
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Georgios Samaras and Kostas Katsouranis celebrate scoring a goal that tied their game against Germany, 1-1, during a quarterfinal match at Euro 2012 in Gdansk, Poland.
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Georgios Samaras and Kostas Katsouranis celebrate scoring a goal that tied their game against Germany, 1-1, during a quarterfinal match at Euro 2012 in Gdansk, Poland.
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Sami Khedira celebrates scoring a goal that put Germany ahead 2-1 against Greece on Friday, June 22, during a quarterfinal match in Gdansk, Poland.
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Sami Khedira celebrates scoring a goal that put Germany ahead 2-1 against Greece on Friday, June 22, during a quarterfinal match in Gdansk, Poland.
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Georgios Samaras scores Greece's first goal past German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
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Georgios Samaras scores Greece's first goal past German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
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Philipp Lahm, Marco Reus and Miroslav Klose celebrate a goal that put Germany ahead of Greece 1-0 in Friday's quarterfinal match.
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Philipp Lahm, Marco Reus and Miroslav Klose celebrate a goal that put Germany ahead of Greece 1-0 in Friday's quarterfinal match.
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Tens of thousands of fans in the Memorial Stadium watch as the German team celebrates after a goal.
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Tens of thousands of fans in the Memorial Stadium watch as the German team celebrates after a goal.
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Germany's Holger Badstuber chases down Greece's Georgios Samaras during the Euro 2012 quarterfinal match at the Municipal Stadium in Gdansk, Poland.
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Germany's Holger Badstuber chases down Greece's Georgios Samaras during the Euro 2012 quarterfinal match at the Municipal Stadium in Gdansk, Poland.
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Vasilis Torosidis of Greece shadows Marco Reus of Germany during their Euro 2012 quarterfinal match in Gdansk, Poland.
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Vasilis Torosidis of Greece shadows Marco Reus of Germany during their Euro 2012 quarterfinal match in Gdansk, Poland.
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Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger beats Greece's Georgios Samaras to the ball.
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Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger beats Greece's Georgios Samaras to the ball.
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A Greek fan watches the quarterfinal match against Germany on Friday.
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A Greek fan watches the quarterfinal match against Germany on Friday.
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Miroslav Klose of Germany and Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Greece fight for the ball.
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Miroslav Klose of Germany and Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Greece fight for the ball.
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Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger, left, tackles Giannis Maniatis of Greece.
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Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger, left, tackles Giannis Maniatis of Greece.
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Fans for Germany show their spirit in the Municipal Stadium in Gdansk.
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Fans for Germany show their spirit in the Municipal Stadium in Gdansk.
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Jan Rezek of Czech Republic and Pepe of Portugal battle for the ball during the quarterfinal match between Czech Republic and Portugal on Thursday, June 21.
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Jan Rezek of Czech Republic and Pepe of Portugal battle for the ball during the quarterfinal match between Czech Republic and Portugal on Thursday, June 21.
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Petr Jiracek of the Czech Republic and teammates look dejected after conceding the opening goal to Portugal.
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Petr Jiracek of the Czech Republic and teammates look dejected after conceding the opening goal to Portugal.
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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring the opening goal with his teammates during the quarter final match against the Czech Republic.
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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring the opening goal with his teammates during the quarter final match against the Czech Republic.
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Tomas Sivok and David Limbersky of Czech Republic defend the attack of Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Tomas Sivok and David Limbersky of Czech Republic defend the attack of Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Tom Hubschman of Czech Republic defends against Portugal's Nani during the quarter final between Czech Republic and Portugal at The National Stadium on June 21, 2012 in Warsaw.
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Tom Hubschman of Czech Republic defends against Portugal's Nani during the quarter final between Czech Republic and Portugal at The National Stadium on June 21, 2012 in Warsaw.
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Joao Pereira of Portugal and Vaclav Pilar of Czech Republic jump for the ball.
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Joao Pereira of Portugal and Vaclav Pilar of Czech Republic jump for the ball.
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Portgual's Cristiano Ronaldo attempts an overhead kick during the Euro 2012 quarter final match between the Czech Republic and Portugal at the National Stadium on Thursday, June 21, in Warsaw, Poland.
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Portgual's Cristiano Ronaldo attempts an overhead kick during the Euro 2012 quarter final match between the Czech Republic and Portugal at the National Stadium on Thursday, June 21, in Warsaw, Poland.
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A Czech Republic fan celebrates during a quarter-final match between the Czech Republic and Portugal on Thursday in Warsaw, Poland.
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A Czech Republic fan celebrates during a quarter-final match between the Czech Republic and Portugal on Thursday in Warsaw, Poland.
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A Portugal fan holds up a sign during the quarter-final match between the Czech Republic and Portugal.
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A Portugal fan holds up a sign during the quarter-final match between the Czech Republic and Portugal.
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Miguel Veloso of Portugal and Vladimir Darida of Czech Republic battle for the ball during the quarter-final match between Czech Republic and Portugal.
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Miguel Veloso of Portugal and Vladimir Darida of Czech Republic battle for the ball during the quarter-final match between Czech Republic and Portugal.
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Helder Postiga of Portugal tackles Tomas Sivok of Czech Republic during the quarter-final match.
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Helder Postiga of Portugal tackles Tomas Sivok of Czech Republic during the quarter-final match.
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Ziatan Ibrahimovic of Sweden scores the opening goal during the group D match against France on Tuesday, June 19.
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Ziatan Ibrahimovic of Sweden scores the opening goal during the group D match against France on Tuesday, June 19.
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Franck Ribery of France goes past Andreas Granqvist of Sweden during the match between Sweden and France.
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Franck Ribery of France goes past Andreas Granqvist of Sweden during the match between Sweden and France.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Sweden celebrates his goal during the group D match against France.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Sweden celebrates his goal during the group D match against France.
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Karim Benzema of France is challenged by Jonas Olsson of Sweden during the match between Sweden and France.
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Karim Benzema of France is challenged by Jonas Olsson of Sweden during the match between Sweden and France.
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Marko Devic of Ukraine reacts during the match between England and Ukraine.
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Marko Devic of Ukraine reacts during the match between England and Ukraine.
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Wayne Rooney of England scores their first goal during the match between England and Ukraine on Tuesday.
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Wayne Rooney of England scores their first goal during the match between England and Ukraine on Tuesday.
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Head coach Oleh Blokhin of Ukraine shouts instructions during the match between England and Ukraine.
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Head coach Oleh Blokhin of Ukraine shouts instructions during the match between England and Ukraine.
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John Terry of England clears an effort from Marko Devic of Ukraine off the line during the match between England and Ukraine.
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John Terry of England clears an effort from Marko Devic of Ukraine off the line during the match between England and Ukraine.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Sweden celebrates his goal with Jonas Olsson, left, and Martin Olsson during the match between Sweden and France.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Sweden celebrates his goal with Jonas Olsson, left, and Martin Olsson during the match between Sweden and France.
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Wayne Rooney of England controls the ball during the match between England and Ukraine.
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Wayne Rooney of England controls the ball during the match between England and Ukraine.
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Yaroslav Rakytskyy of Ukraine and Danny Welbeck of England compete for the ball during the match between England and Ukraine.
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Yaroslav Rakytskyy of Ukraine and Danny Welbeck of England compete for the ball during the match between England and Ukraine.
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Wayne Rooney of England clashes with Denys Garmash of Ukraine during the match between England and Ukraine.
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Wayne Rooney of England clashes with Denys Garmash of Ukraine during the match between England and Ukraine.
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Franck Ribery of France is tackled by Anders Svensson of Sweden during the match between Sweden and France.
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Franck Ribery of France is tackled by Anders Svensson of Sweden during the match between Sweden and France.
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England fans soak up the atmosphere during the match between England and Ukraine.
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England fans soak up the atmosphere during the match between England and Ukraine.
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Danny Welbeck of England beats Yevhen Khacheridi of Ukraine to the ball during the match between England and Ukraine.
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Danny Welbeck of England beats Yevhen Khacheridi of Ukraine to the ball during the match between England and Ukraine.
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A young Ukraine fan shows enthusiasm ahead of the match between England and Ukraine on Tuesday, June 19.
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A young Ukraine fan shows enthusiasm ahead of the match between England and Ukraine on Tuesday, June 19.
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England's fans get ready for the match against Ukraine at Donbass Arena in Donetsk, Ukraine.
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England's fans get ready for the match against Ukraine at Donbass Arena in Donetsk, Ukraine.
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Wayne Rooney of England breaks past Denys Harmash of Ukraine during Tuesday's match in Donetsk, Ukraine.
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Wayne Rooney of England breaks past Denys Harmash of Ukraine during Tuesday's match in Donetsk, Ukraine.
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Emir Bajrami of Sweden gets tackled by France's Hatem Ben Arfa, left, and Yann M'Vila during a Group D match Tuesday in Kiev, Ukraine.
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Emir Bajrami of Sweden gets tackled by France's Hatem Ben Arfa, left, and Yann M'Vila during a Group D match Tuesday in Kiev, Ukraine.
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Spain's Alvaro Arbeloa and Croatia's Ivan Strinic fight for the ball during the group C match at Municipal Stadium in Gdansk, Poland, on Monday, June 18.
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Spain's Alvaro Arbeloa and Croatia's Ivan Strinic fight for the ball during the group C match at Municipal Stadium in Gdansk, Poland, on Monday, June 18.
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Ireland fans do the Poznan as they enjoy the atmosphere during the match against Italy.
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Ireland fans do the Poznan as they enjoy the atmosphere during the match against Italy.
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Italy's Antonio Cassano heads in the opening goal against Ireland.
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Italy's Antonio Cassano heads in the opening goal against Ireland.
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Italy's Andrea Barzagli tackles Ireland's Kevin Doyle on Monday.
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Italy's Andrea Barzagli tackles Ireland's Kevin Doyle on Monday.
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Jesus Navas scores Spain's first goal during the group C match against Croatia on Monday.
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Jesus Navas scores Spain's first goal during the group C match against Croatia on Monday.
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Croatia's Luka Modric looks on after Spain's Jesus Navas scores a goal.
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Croatia's Luka Modric looks on after Spain's Jesus Navas scores a goal.
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Italy's Claudio Marchisio jumps to control the ball during the match against Ireland.
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Italy's Claudio Marchisio jumps to control the ball during the match against Ireland.
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Italy's Mario Balotelli smiles at Ireland's Shay Given.
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Italy's Mario Balotelli smiles at Ireland's Shay Given.
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Kevin Doyle of Ireland and Daniele De Rossi of Italy jump for the ball on Monday.
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Kevin Doyle of Ireland and Daniele De Rossi of Italy jump for the ball on Monday.
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Badges adorn an Ireland fan's scarf ahead of the group C match between Italy and Ireland.
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Badges adorn an Ireland fan's scarf ahead of the group C match between Italy and Ireland.
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An Irish fan attempts to catch a snapshot of the action ahead of match between Italy and Ireland.
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An Irish fan attempts to catch a snapshot of the action ahead of match between Italy and Ireland.
Kevin Doyle of Ireland tackles Andrea Pirlo of Italy.
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Kevin Doyle of Ireland tackles Andrea Pirlo of Italy.
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A fan awaits the action before the start of the match between Croatia and Spain.
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A fan awaits the action before the start of the match between Croatia and Spain.
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A Spanish fan waits for the start of the match between Croatiia and Spain.
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A Spanish fan waits for the start of the match between Croatiia and Spain.
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Luka Modric of Croatia is closed down by Alvaro Arbeloa and Xavi of Spain.
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Luka Modric of Croatia is closed down by Alvaro Arbeloa and Xavi of Spain.
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Danijel Pranjic of Croatia and Alvaro Arbeloa of Spain compete for the ball.
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Danijel Pranjic of Croatia and Alvaro Arbeloa of Spain compete for the ball.
Lars Bender of Germany celebrates with Miroslav Klose after scoring the team's second goal against Denmark in L'viv, Ukraine, on Sunday, June 17.
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Lars Bender of Germany celebrates with Miroslav Klose after scoring the team's second goal against Denmark in L'viv, Ukraine, on Sunday, June 17.
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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates with his teammates as Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands looks dejected during Sunday's match in Kharkov, Ukraine.
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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates with his teammates as Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands looks dejected during Sunday's match in Kharkov, Ukraine.
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Jores Okore, William Kvist and Lars Jacobsen of Denmark face defeat in the match against Germany on Sunday.
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Jores Okore, William Kvist and Lars Jacobsen of Denmark face defeat in the match against Germany on Sunday.
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Germany's Lars Bender celebrates during the match against Denmark.
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Germany's Lars Bender celebrates during the match against Denmark.
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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, bottom left, celebrates with teammates Miguel Veloso and Custodio after scoring the team's second goal against the Netherlands.
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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, bottom left, celebrates with teammates Miguel Veloso and Custodio after scoring the team's second goal against the Netherlands.
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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts to his goal against the Netherlands.
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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts to his goal against the Netherlands.
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Philipp Lahm and Manuel Neuer of Germany walk toward the ball after Michael Krohn-Dehli of Denmark scored.
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Philipp Lahm and Manuel Neuer of Germany walk toward the ball after Michael Krohn-Dehli of Denmark scored.
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Portugal's Bruno Alves battles Joris Mathijsen of the Netherlands for control of the ball.
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Portugal's Bruno Alves battles Joris Mathijsen of the Netherlands for control of the ball.
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A Dutch fan makes a heart shape with her hands before the start of the team's match against Portugal.
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A Dutch fan makes a heart shape with her hands before the start of the team's match against Portugal.
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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal competes with Ron Vlaar of the Netherlands.
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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal competes with Ron Vlaar of the Netherlands.
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Michael Krohn-Dehli of Denmark reacts after scoring the first goal against Germany.
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Michael Krohn-Dehli of Denmark reacts after scoring the first goal against Germany.
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Miguel Veloso of Portugal challenges Robin van Persie of the Netherlands on Sunday.
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Miguel Veloso of Portugal challenges Robin van Persie of the Netherlands on Sunday.
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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates scoring the first goal against the Netherlands.
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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates scoring the first goal against the Netherlands.
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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the ball past a Dutch defender during Sunday's match.
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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the ball past a Dutch defender during Sunday's match.
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Lukas Podolski of Germany celebrates scoring the first goal against Denmark.
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Lukas Podolski of Germany celebrates scoring the first goal against Denmark.
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Rafael van der Vaart of the Netherlands scores the opening goal past Miguel Veloso of Portugal.
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Rafael van der Vaart of the Netherlands scores the opening goal past Miguel Veloso of Portugal.
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Fans of Portugal rally ahead of the team's match against Netherlands in Metalist Stadium.
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Fans of Portugal rally ahead of the team's match against Netherlands in Metalist Stadium.
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