It took 44 years but Spain are finally European champions once again.
A well-taken first half goal from Fernando Torres sealed a 1-0 win over Germany in an open, attacking final which summed up the whole of Euro 2008.
Looking at the match and the finals in general, technically-gifted Spain probably deserved to end their major tournament hoodoo. Do you agree?
Germany’s Philipp Lahm will wonder how he allowed Torres to beat him to the ball and slot home. In fact, the German defence was unusually creaky for much of the tournament. Can they bounce back for the 2010 World Cup or will Spain’s dynamic side continue to dominate?
Let us know your views below.
PHOTO: Spain’s Torres scores past Germany goalkeeper Lehmann during the Euro 2008 final at Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna. June 29 REUTERS/Christian Charisius
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Hmm……..it’s a disaster.Spain?win?i had never believed it.
- Posted by su pengvery well deserved.
- Posted by SaigoladySpain have produced quality players throughout the years and it still took them 44 years to win a Major,yet we in England still bemoan our lack of success even though we produce players with no where near the levels of skill required.(apart from the odd one every decade or so). Another reality check! Well done Spain.
- Posted by HarryI´m a Spanish living in Madrid. I like football and i´ve followed the Euro 2008 tournament. We deserved to win without any kind of doubts! Viva Españñññññña!
- Posted by cristinaFinally, It´s the team that played the most appealing football as well as showed determination to win that succeeded! They were clearly and by far the better team. It was a joy to watch them play!!
- Posted by claudioThat was just great! Spaniards showed a wonderful game! Pienso que Espana era el equipo mejor en este Euro y su victoria es merecida!! ¡Buena suerte!
- Posted by OlesyaCongratulations for Spain for winning Euro 2008 after 44 years … Hard luck for Germany …. Ghada from Egypt
- Posted by GhadaI am Ghada from Egypt …. Congratulations for Spain for winning Euro 2008 …. Hard luck for Germany …..
- Posted by Ghadawell, not exactly 44. They did win the Olympics in 92 with the likes of Guardiola, Luis Enrique, Kiko, Abelardo, Chapi Ferrer, Canizares, and Alfonso.
But Bravo nevertheless and here’s hoping we don’t have to wait decades to see Spain win another trophy.
- Posted by IBESSpain’s bravery and talent have deserved this kind prize for years. Madrid and Barcelona reconciled under one red and yellow flag. Soccer rules the country…
- Posted by ivanSpain was Sensational win. I knew that
- Posted by pipaSPAIN!! Sensational win. Stellar performance. Just classy and exceptionally TALENTED. Cheering you from USA. Go for the WORLD CUP.
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!
- Posted by Arunspain deserved to win.
- Posted by Martocongrats to Spain but it’s not who I wanted to see win.
The German defense looked creaky and the biggest problem with it, as it has been since WC06 is Jens f’n Lehman! He has no business being the #1. Kahn should have been the man in ‘06 and if Löw had any sense he would have called on somone else.
Lehman has played about 4 competitive matches for club all year and his ability to marshall and organize his back line has been very much suspect since…well…forever.
- Posted by papa bear