A Russian fan cheers waving a flag prior to the semifinal match between Russia and Spain in Vienna, Austria, Thursday, June 26, 2008, at the Euro 2008 European Soccer Championships in Austria and Switzerland. AP Photo logo AP Photo 47 months ago

A Russian fan cheers waving a flag prior to the semifinal match between Russia and Spain in Vienna, Austria, Thursday, June 26, 2008, at the Euro 2008 European Soccer Championships in Austria and Switzerland.

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