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Spain Claims Euro '08 Title

After 44-year wait, nation finally wins a major soccer trophy

By Chip Bayers,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 29, 2008 4:23 PM CDT

(Newser) – After beating Italy and Germany to win its first title in 44 years,  Spain no longer needs to think of itself as an underachieving soccer nation. The "Red Fury" won their second European Championship, playing with flair, finesse, and a determination that the...   Read full story »

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