Calmness Will Help Us Beat France - Navas

Jesus Navas scored the winner against Croatia

Jesus Navas The Spanish Midfielder Insists That His Side Has To Remain Calm Vs France. Spain flirted with elimination in their final Group C outing against Croatia but a late Navas goal saw them finish top of the group and set up a quarter-final meeting with France on Saturday. Many Spanish fans are concerned that fatigue and the pressure of bidding to become the first team to win three consecutive major international tournaments will be too much. But Navas preached serenity ahead of the match."I think it was due to the tension around the result of that game," the Sevilla winger said. "We were drawing 0-0 and the result continued to stay like that, so that goal then made us calmer. There was a lot of attention on that match, which is what our team deserves, and in the end it all went well."We managed to come top of our group and that was very important in order to gain confidence. What we need to do is just stay calm, because now the really important matches start. We have to focus fully on what's most important."Spain have remained unbeaten in the knockout stages of major tournaments since France beat them 3-1 at the 2006 World Cup and Navas is certain that they have the experience to see themselves through."A couple of years have passed since then and we've grown in confidence due to what we've achieved and we're now very calm," he added. "We have faith in the things we do, and that's a big plus for us."Speaking about the opposition, Navas revealed that he is well aware of the problems Laurent Blanc's side can pose."I think they have a strong team; I think they're a very compact team," he said. "Then they have important players in attack like [Karim] Benzema, [Franck] Ribery and [Samir] Nasri, all very dangerous in attack. I think that we need to be very focused.

Spain Still Holds The Tag Of Favourite-Low

Low hailed 'absolutely world class' Spain

Germany Coach Low Insists That Spain Are Still Hot Favourites Of winning Euro 2012.Although many observers have bestowed the favourites tag on Low’s side – who emerged from Group B with a 100% record to set up a quarter-final against Greece on Friday – the coach is adamant that the Spanish remain the team to beat.Germany, beaten by Spain in the Euro 2008 final and the 2010 World Cup semi-final, saw off Portugal, Netherlands and Denmark to finish top of Group B, and also won all ten games in their qualifying campaign.Vicente del Bosque's Spain were less convincing in the group stages, clinching their place in the last eight after a nervy win against Croatia that had been preceded by a 1-1 draw against Italy and a 4-0 hammering of defensively hapless Ireland.But Low said: “I have watched Spain twice and they are absolutely world-class with the combinations they have. They have just suffered the same fate as many other teams here – you have opponents sitting very deep and trying to disrupt your rhythm.“You can still rely on Spain to pull off some kind of goalscoring move. They have fantastic players: Iniesta, for example, is a product of a great footballing culture. Spain always were, and remain, the favourites to win the tournament.”Speaking during the group stages, Low responded to critics who claimed Germany had eased off the slick and attacking football that has become their trademark in order to concentrate on a more pragmatic approach.He said his team remained committed to being positive but had been forced to be more patient because of opponents playing a defensive game.“You end up with more possession and control playing the ball wide, but that is the consequence of opponents sitting deep," he explained. "In all our games, we have shown our ability to create chances by getting into finishing positions - so attack remains at the centre of our footballing philosophy.”Meanwhile, the former England coach Fabio Capello has predicted a Spain-Germany final, saying: "I worked with England for four years and I can’t easily forget that. However, Spain and Germany will be the two finalists at Euro 2012."Germany have an incredible spirit and real strength, while Spain are the side who play the best football, even if they are missing something in attack – they need a player like Lionel Messi. Generally speaking, I think that these two sides are superior to the rest of the teams in the competition."

Salman Butt is released from jail

 The British Goverment under Kejld prisoners sentenced to seven months after cutting was released from prison. Unkijld  likely to return to Pakistan soon. His lawyer, Yasin Patel said in a statement that Salman Butt for months on behalf of private and family suffering, stress, pressure and humiliation suffered. He said, "He will return home. Salman and his family the opportunity to spend time with relatives. My son is desperate to see and take in the dock, which in November last year but had not seen since her birth. He could return to his beloved country. He again regain its lost prestige and try to return to the top level in the game could start. ' Patel said, but after returning to Pakistan to speak to the media. He said, 'He is very tired. Once when he will get some rest, Salman Butt will speak to the media at the right time. " Under the plan, but was released, it must leave the country immediately. But in this case ten years will not return to England. 27-year-old butt after being released in this case the bookmaker Mazhar Majeed are in jail.The spot-fixing case in 2010, international cricket was rocked. Sentenced to six months after cutting paceman Mohammad Asif was released in May. Sanja was sentenced to one year in prison. Young fast bowler Mohammad Aamer had to spend three months in jail.

1st Quarter Final: Portugal beat Czech Republic 1-0 at Euro 2012 and are in Semi Finals

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks the deadlock after 79 minutes and sends Portugal into the semi-finals.

Portugal beat Czech Republic 1-0 at Euro 2012 Cristiano Ronaldo fired Portugal into the semi-finals of Euro 2012 after his diving header disposed of Czech Republicin Warsaw.The Real Madrid forward had twice hit the woodwork and seen his side have a goal chalked out for offside before he arrived on cue in the six-yard box to nod  in Joao Moutinho's cross on 79 minutes. Ronaldo's platform to performThe Czechs - with captain Tomas Rosicky, the Arsenal midfielder, only on the  bench because of an Achilles injury - had started brightly, but lacked a  decisive move in the final third.It had been a decent opening from Michal Bilek's side as Petr Jiracek drilled the ball in from 20 yards, but his effort was blocked by Real Madrid defender Pepe.Portugal coach Paulo Bento named an unchanged side having beaten Netherlands to qualify behind Germany out of the 'Group of Death' for the last eight.Manchester United winger Nani and Madrid star Ronaldo, who would miss the semi-final if he picked up another caution, were the most lively for the Portuguese.On 17 minutes, the Czech Republic, who overcame a 4-1 defeat in their opening game against Russia to win Group A, broke quickly down the right and Vladimir Darida whipped over a low cross through the six-yard box, which Galatasaray striker Milan Baros just failed to connect with.Ronaldo was played into the Czech box, holding off Michal Kadlec, and drilled the ball goalwards with Chelsea keeper Petr Cech making a smart save. However, English referee Howard Webb had blown for a foul by the Portugal forward, who could not believe the decision against him.On 26 minutes, Nani went into the Yorkshireman's notebook after tripping David Limbersky. The game was starting to open up as Czech full-back Theodor Gebre Selassie cut in from the right and crossed, with Pepe again alert to clear the danger.At the other end, Ronaldo - who netted a brace against the Dutch - went close with an overhead kick at the far post. The former Manchester United forward was then just off target again with an ambitious long-range free-kick.Portugal were forced into a change six minutes before half-time when striker Helder Postiga pulled up with what appeared to be a hamstring problem, and was replaced by 6ft 3in Besiktas frontman Hugo Almeida.Nani claimed for a penalty after going down in the box under close attention from Limbersky, but the referee was unconvinced, with TV replays showing the United forward slipped rather than was pushed.Portugal continued to press and Ronaldo was within inches of a spectacular opening goal when he collected a high ball into the box on his chest, swivelled around marker Kadlec and crashed the ball past Cech - only for it to strike the base of the near post.There was another great chance for Portugal at the start of the second half, when Almeida headed over from 12 yards after being picked out by Raul Meireles' cross.On 50 minutes, Ronaldo was denied by the woodwork again as this time his 30-yard free-kick clipped the outside of the far post with Cech beaten.The Chelsea keeper then had to parry away a 25-yard strike from Nani, and only an offside flag prevented Portugal taking a deserved lead on 57 minutes when Almeida glanced in the United winger's cross.The Czechs produced a counter-attack when Vaclav Pilar charged down the left and into the penalty area, only to produce a poor final pass, which was hacked clear.Portugal were soon back on the offensive as Moutinho's dipping 25-yard effort was tipped over.Kadlec was then left in a heap after being clattered by goalkeeper Cech, who punched clear at the edge of the penalty area. The Chelsea man's goal was leading a charmed life, as Nani's floated ball was deflected behind.Ronaldo finally broke the deadlock on 79 minutes, when he sent a diving header past Cech from Moutinho's right-wing cross. Portugal continued to pour forwards, with Cech beating away an angled 25-yard effort from full-back Joao Pereira.Ronaldo went down under a challenge from Gebre Selassie and, although he appeared to be caught by the Czech defender, referee Webb again waved play on.Portugal saw out four minutes of stoppage time to secure their place in the semi-finals, where they will face either Spain or France.