Del Bosque: Olympic team must play in Spanish football

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque believes that the country's Olympic team must practise philosophy inherent in the Spanish football championship games.

However, del Bosque underlined that head coach Luis Milla must do as he sees fit. 

«The Olympic team must practise philosophy inherent in the Spanish football championship games. You need to control the ball and withstand high pressure. However Milla must do as he sees fit. He is, first and foremost, must be consistent with the players that are in its possession. I must point out that Luis copes with its responsibilities,» - said Del Bosque.

Vicente del Bosque: “Spain is ready for the start of the tournament”

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque on the eve of game 1 of the 1st round Euro-2012 with Italy stated that command is configured to avoid a repetition of the situation in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, when the Spaniards started the tournament with a defeat. 

“Spain is ready for the start of the tournament. We do not want to repeat the sad experience of the 2010 FIFA World Cup when we lost the first match. This time we want to start well. The skorotečnom group stage is important. 

We have emerged from the starting line-up for the match with Italy, but the players won't know in advance. Of course, it is always very difficult to select 11 players, especially when you are eager to get out on the field. 

Since Cesare Prandelli headed the Italian national team, they changed their style of play and have become very strong. But we are prepared for any eventuality.” – said Vicente.

Xavi made more than 100 assists in a Euro 2012 against Italy

Spain midfielder Xavi Hernandez has made more than 100 assists in a Euro-2012 qualifier against Italy (1: 1). 

Xavi Hernández became the second player in team history, have fulfilled more 100 passes per game for the European Championship. The first was Josep Guardiola.

Fabregas equaliser in the match with Italy (Video)

Spanish midfielder Francesc Fabregas equaliser of the match group stage of Euro-2012 against Italy. Transfer was noted midfielder David Silva.

Italy and Spain will play in the finals of the European Football Championship

Italian players reached the final of the European Championship, which takes place in Poland and Ukraine, and now compete for the title with the team in Spain. 

The Italians on Thursday defeated the Germans in Warsaw with the score 2: 1. Two of the Italian team made the striker Mario Balotelli, who scored on a 20-36 minutes. The German team's midfielder Mesut Mesut Özil at the second minute, added at the time of the second half, converted a penalty kick. 

Germany to the semi-finals remained the only team to win all the matches of Euro-2012. 

German players have never beaten the Italians at world and European Championships. From now eight games the Germans half lost, and another four have finished in a draw. To Euro-2012 the last match held in the semi-final of the home team for FIFA World Cup Germany 2006. The Italians then won in extra time with the score 2: 0, then the French won on penalties in the final. 

For victory at the Euro-2012, the Italians will compete with the existing world and European champions Spain. The match will take place in Kyiv on July 1. Germans and Portuguese completed the European Championship with bronze medals.