Spanish fans hail national team 's victory over Russia at Euro 2008 . `` This young Russian team leaves Euro 2008 with its head held high , having made many friends with its attractive attacking football , '' said Pravda , noting that expectations had been raised for the next World Cup in South Africa in 2010 : Underachievers Spain reach first major final in 30 years . Russians lament ` ` end of a beautiful fairy tale , '' Look ahead to 2010 World Cup .
Spanish fans hail national team 's victory over Russia at Euro 2008 . Underachievers Spain reach first major final in 30 years . Russians lament ` ` end of a beautiful fairy tale , '' Look ahead to 2010 World Cup .