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German coach Joachim Loew prepares a training sessioin on June 24, 2008 in Tenero, Switzerland next to each other. Germany will play the Euro 2008 championship semi-final match against Turkey on June 25, 2008 in Basel.

Spain's Cesc Fabregas (2nd L) runs with teammates Carlos Marchena (2ndR), Fernando Torres (L) and David Villa (R) during a training session on June 23, 2008 at Sportplatz Kampl in Neustift im Stubaital, near Innsbruck. Luis Aragones said on Monday that he would not go back on his decision to retire as Spain coach after Euro 2008 despite having guided them to their first semi-final in 24 years

Dutch coach of the Russian national football team Guus Hiddink gestures during a training session on June 23, 2008 in Basel, Switzerland. Russia play Spain in their semi final football match on June 26 in Vienna, during the Euro 2008 football tournament hosted by Switzerland and Austria

Russian forward Roman Pavlyuchenko (C) warms up with teammates during a training session on June 23, 2008 in Basel, Switzerland. Russia play Spain in their semi final football match on June 26 in Vienna, during the Euro 2008 football tournament hosted by Switzerland and Austria

Dutch coach of the Russian national football team Guus Hiddink smiles during a training session on June 23, 2008 in Basel, Switzerland. Russia play Spain in their semi final football match on June 26 in Vienna, during the Euro 2008 football tournament hosted by Switzerland and Austria

Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas plays with water during a training session on June 23, 2008 at Sportplatz Kampl in Neustift im Stubaital near Innsbruck. Coach Luis Aragones, unlike the rest of his fellow countrymen, was keeping his feet firmly on the ground after watching Spain finally confront their demons and defeat Italy to clinch a semi-final spot at Euro 2008

German striker Lukas Podolski speak durings a press conference on June 23, 2008 in Tenero, Switzerland. Germany will play the Euro 2008 championship semi-final match against Turkey on June 25, 2008 in Basel

Germany's midfielder Michael Ballack (L) vies with Germany's striker Oliver Neuville during a training session on June 23, 2008 in Tenero, Switzerland. Germany will play the Euro 2008 championship semi-final match against Turkey on June 25, 2008 in Basel. At (R) is Germany's midfielder Tim Borowski.

Germany's midfielder Michael Ballack (R) runs with the ball under the eyes of Germany's head coach Joachim Loew during a training session on June 23, 2008 in Tenero, Switzerland. Germany will play the Euro 2008 championship semi-final match against Turkey on June 25, 2008 in Basel. At (R) is Germany's midfielder Tim Borowski.

Turkish fans celebrate at the end of the Euro 2008 Championships quarter-final football match Croatia vs. Turkey on June 20, 2008 at Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna. Turkey reached the Euro 2008 semi-finals after beating Croatia 3-1 on penalties after the match had finished 1-1 after extra-time.

Germany's midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger stretches during a training session on June 23, 2008 in Tenero, Switzerland. Germany will play the Euro 2008 championship semi-final match against Turkey on June 25, 2008 in Basel