España 1 : 0 Deutschland

Above: From Stern, AP’s Ivan Sekretarev. Spain captain Casillas hoists the European Cup and a deserved moment of glory! Tja, schade Deutschland.

Es klappte einfach nix.

Spain’s midfield and El Niño (Torres!) were all they needed against a largely unimaginative German side. But, es geht weiter! Now we look to South Africa and 2010. Tolle Bergtour, schöne Aussichten!

There is always next year. What a great life we have, no?

Mabrouk, España! Danke, Deutschland!