Euro-Germans cheer "Schweini" inspired Euro 2008 win (Reuters)

 
Tens of thousands of flag-waving Germans celebrated into the night in scenes reminiscent of the 2006 World Cup after their team ousted Portugal 3-2 on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2008. [link]

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