Portugal live updates

8:54 am, Wed 27 Jun 2012

Ronaldo: We can beat Spain

Cristiano Ronaldo insists Portugal have the mental strength to beat reigning champions Spain on Wednesday

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Portugal v Spain

8:32 am, Wed 27 Jun 2012

Portuguese preparations

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal training — Portugal familiarise themselves with the Donbass Arena ahead of the semi-final with Spain. Credit: PA

Portugal v Spain

6:12 pm, Tue 26 Jun 2012

Arbeloa: CR7 not only threat

Cristiano Ronaldo has been in scintillating form for outsiders Portugal.

Spain defender Alvaro Arbeloa has warned his team-mates not to fall into the trap of assuming Cristiano Ronaldo is the only threat

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3:29 pm, Tue 26 Jun 2012

Loyalty divided in Lisbon

Portugal and Spain's flags wave at the balconies of a narrow street of Lisbon's Mouraria neighborhood. Credit: PA

2:43 pm, Tue 26 Jun 2012

Eusebio boost for Portugal

Former players Eusebio, left, and Luis Figo sit in the Warsaw stands.

Former Portugal and Benfica striker Eusebio is set to be released from a Polish hospital later this week after falling ill

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Portugal v Spain

12:42 pm, Tue 26 Jun 2012

Dynamo Kiev target Veloso

It is true that the Ukrainian club are interested in Veloso. There is a good chance that the midfielder could leave us this summer.

– Genoa sporting director Stefano Capozucca

Transfer rumours are swirling around, even with three games left of the Euros, as clubs look to steal a march on their rivals. Portuguese midfielder Miguel Veloso could probably do without this speculation, though, as he prepares for tomorrow's semi.