The players of the Spain football team have celebrated their historic success in the 2012 European Championship.
Spain swept to a majestic 4-0 victory over Italy in the European Championship final on Sunday, retaining its title and extending its reign as the best team in world soccer.
Seven Real Madrid players are likely to be on opposing sides when Portugal face Spain in their Euro 2012 semi-final on Wednesday with one particular battle capturing most attention.
Alessandro Diamanti scored the decisive spot kick as Italy beat England 4-2 on penalties after their action-packed Euro 2012 quarter-final finished goalless after extra-time on Sunday.
Germany showed their champion-level strength by sweeping past Greece 4-2 to reach Euro 2012 semifinals on Friday night.
As players fight it out for victory and fans all over the world wait for the powerhouse showdown, celebrity football fans and players' wives and girlfriends (WAGs) figure out their ways to show support for the favored and beloved ones.
A soccer ball cake is on sale at a supermarket in Xuchang city, Central China's Henan province, June 14, 2012.
Fans at the Euro 2012
The fan holding up a cardboard replica of the Henri Delaunay trophy was jumping the gun a little on Sunday but after Germany beat Denmark 2-1 to top Group B with maximum points.
Fernando Torres scored twice on his return to the starting lineup as stylish Spain thrashed Ireland 4-0 on Thursday to go top of Group C with Croatia and end Irish hopes at Euro 2012.
A moment of class from France's Samir Nasri cancelled out England's bright start to Euro 2012 as the two favorites in Group D settled for a share of the points in a 1-1 draw at the Donbass Arena on Monday.
Croatia took the initiative in the Euro 2012 Group C after two goals from Mario Mandzukic helped them to a 3-1 victory over Ireland here on Sunday.
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