European Championship Final

Spain's Sergio Ramos and Germany's Philip Lahm fight for a ball.

A shot by Germany's Michael Ballack glances off the arm of Spain's Sergio Ramos.

Fernando Torres sneaks Spain's lone goal past German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann in the 38th minute.

After beating Philip Lahm on a through-ball, Fernando Torres jumped over the sliding Jens Lehman after chipping the ball into the open goal.

Fernando Torres celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal for Spain.

Fernando Torres is greeted by teammate Andres Iniesta just after scoring Spain's deciding goal.

Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who allowed just three goals in the tournament, punches away a ball headed toward Germany's Kevin Kuranyi.

Michael Ballack argues with Spain's Carlos Puyol in the second half.

Spanish players celebrate as Michael Ballack, who once again came up empty in a championship, looks on.

Sergio Ramos sported a T-shirt honoring friend and former teammate Antonio Puerta, who died in August 2007.

Germany struggled to create opportunities in Sunday's final, and had to look on as Spain was awarded its first major trophy since 1964.

Spain, which last won a major championship in 1964 when it hosted the European Championship, went undefeated in its run to the 2008 title.

David Villa, who missed the final but still ended as the tournament's top goal scorer, shows off the championship trophy.

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