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Reaction
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Devis Mangia "proud" of Italy Under-21s
Italy Under-21 coach Devis Mangia reveals his pride to be managing the current crop of players.Jun 19, 07:30
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Julen Lopetegui: Spain "believe" in tiki-taka
Spain Under-21 coach Julen Lopetegui praises his players for their belief in the Spanish football system.Jun 19, 07:17
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Thiago Alcantara: 'Tiki-taka way of winning is important'
Hat-trick hero Thiago Alcantara says it was important for Spain to maintain their "tiki-taka" approach as they win the Under-21 European Championships.Jun 19, 02:51
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Isco delighted with Spain triumph
Spain midfielder Isco reveals that he didn't expect his side to be so dominant in the European Under-21 Championship as they won the tournament in style.Jun 19, 00:34
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Marco Verratti: 'Spain deserved final victory'
Italy Under-21 international midfielder Marco Verratti believes that Spain were worthy winners of the European Under-21 Championship.Jun 19, 00:18
Thiago Alcantara hails "perfect tournament"
Spain's Thiago Alcantara says that the team played wonderful football to win the European Under-21 Championship.Jun 18, 20:02
The Match
Match Report
Spain are crowned Under-21 European Championship winners for a second consecutive time thanks to a comfortable 4-2 win over Italy in Israel.
Live Commentary
Sport Mole's live text commentary of the European Under-21 Championship final as Spain retained their trophy with a 4-2 win over Italy.
HT Report
A hat-trick from Thiago Alcantara gives holders Spain a 3-1 lead over Italy at the break in the Under-21 European Championship final.
Team News
Alvaro Morata leads the line for Spain in the European Under-21 Championship final against Italy.
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