Spain's players clap as their German counterparts walk to the podium after the Euro 2008 championships final between Germany and Spain in Vienna, Austria, on June 29, 2008. A first-half goal from Fernando Torres earned Spain the first UEFA European Championship in 44 years. (Xinhua/Qi Heng)

Spain's goalie and captain Iker Casillas holds up the trophy after the Euro 2008 championships final between Germany and Spain in Vienna, Austria, on June 29, 2008. A first-half goal from Fernando Torres earned Spain the first UEFA European Championship in 44 years. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

(Xinhua News Agency June30, 2008)