Russia 0-3 Spain 

Spain produced a superb display to cruise past Russia and set up a Euro 2008 final against Germany on Sunday.

Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas was the driving force behind the win after coming on as substitute for injured David Villa.

Thuram move ended by heart defect 

A heart defect has prevented veteran French defender Lilian Thuram from signing for Paris St Germain.

The 36-year-old Barcelona defender had been expected to sign a one-year deal with the French First Division side.

He retired from international football after Euro 2008, and says that he has been diagnosed with a heart condition.

I’m staying at Arsenal – Adebayor 

Emmanuel Adebayor has ended speculation about his immediate future by announcing he is staying at Arsenal.

The Togo striker, who scored 30 goals in 48 games last season, has been a target for both AC Milan and Barcelona.

Lehmann still to decide on future 

Germany keeper Jens Lehmann has refused to be drawn on a decision about his international future.

The 38-year-old will line up for the Germans in their semi-final against Turkey on Wednesday.

Lehmann, who will be making his 60th international appearance, said: “I am concentrating on Wednesday’s game.”

Taylor close to new Magpies deal 

Steven Taylor has revealed he is close to agreeing a new deal with Newcastle after owner Mike Ashley stepped in to try and secure the defender’s future.

The 22-year-old has been in talks with the club for over a year but said he is now close to signing a new contract.

Turkey lose Emre for Germany semi 

Germany coach Joachim Low said Torsten Frings could play against Turkey despite suffering from a fractured rib.

The midfielder was back in training on Monday having missed the quarter-final win over Portugal.

Turkey face the prospect of having just 13 outfield players available for their Euro 2008 semi-clash.

Turkey at full stretch for Euro semi 

Germany coach Joachim Low says Torsten Frings is fit to play against Turkey despite suffering from a fractured rib.

The midfielder returned to training on Monday after missing the quarter-final win over Portugal, but has been passed fit to return if he is needed.

Arshavin sets heart on Barca move 

Russia playmaker Andrei Arshavin has set his heart on a move to Barcelona this summer after the end of Euro 2008.

Arshavin, who has been one of the stars of the tournament in Russia’s run to the semi-finals, has also been linked with a move to the Premier League.

Fabregas reveals Russia concerns 

Spain’s Cesc Fabregas has warned his team-mates not to expect a repeat of their 4-1 thrashing of Russia when they meet in the Euro 2008 semi-finals.

Spain beat Russia in their opening game and they meet on Thursday in Vienna.

Semi-final 1: Germany v Turkey 

Germany captain Michael Ballack believes semi-final opponents Turkey will provide a stiff test on Wednesday because they have a “German mentality”.

Joachim Low’s side are odds-on to beat Fatih Terim’s Turkey, who have been decimated by injuries and suspensions.

“Turkey have a very German mentality,” the 31-year-old Chelsea midfielder told Die Welt newspaper.