Ali Williams has recovered from an ankle injury to be named in the All Blacks team to play South Africa in the opening Tri-Nations series Test.

Thailand has rejoiced as tennis star Tamarine Tanasugarn became the kingdom's first player to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final after a victory over Serbian Jelena Jankovic at Wimbledon.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo missed out on making UEFA's squad of the Euro 2008 tournament which climaxed with Spain beating Germany 1-0.

Spain's celebratory party was marred by a death and police making 52 arrests for acts of vandalism or public disorder.

Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is dreaming of glory for Spain at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after his side beat Germany 1-0 to win Euro 2008.

Spain's triumph at Euro 2008 is a 'triumph' for football, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says.