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Making just his third appearance, Diamanti converted the decisive penalty kick when Italy beat England.

The Azzurri will now play Germany in the semi-finals.

Portugal defender Miguel Lopes and attacker Ricardo Quaresma came to blows during a training session.

The Portugal star was a cut above throughout his nation's Euro 2012 quarter-final success against the Czech Republic.

Ronaldo's header in the 79th minute was the only goal of the game as Portugal secured a place in the semi-final.

France coach Laurent Blanc has been seriously criticised for the on-field performance of his side.

The 25-year-old striker, who was co-owned by both clubs, will now return to Turin.

Balotelli came off the bench and scored the second goal for Italy in the 90th minute of a 2-0 win over Ireland.

The lack of cohesiveness in the Dutch squad was directly reflected on the field.

Joachim Low's men have progressed as winners of Group B with three successive wins.

The Ukraine striker, who scored twice against Sweden, missed training Sunday because of a knee injury.

Fans celebrating an England goal against Sweden were seen running from the stands on to the track.

The Arsenal attacking midfielder is struggling with an Achilles problem.

Balotelli wasted several chances in the first half of Italy's 1-1 draw with Croatia.

The defender came up with the remark ahead of a Group D encounter between the two teams Friday.

After misfiring in a 1-1 draw against Italy, Spain desperately need a win.