Spain vs Germany Finals Highlights Euro 2008

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Watch Germany vs Spain highlights from the 2008 Euro Final. Prematch: With David Villa out with the thigh injury sustained during the 1st half vs Russia, we'll get to see if Cesc Fabregas starts and whether him being kept out of the starting 11 has anything to do with Aragones' superstitious traits. [link]

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