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  • Franck Ribery of France and David Silva of Spain challenge for the ball during the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)
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    Spain v France - UEFA EURO 2012 Quarter Final

    Franck Ribery of France and David Silva of Spain challenge for the ball during the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)
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  • Yohan Cabaye of France tackles Sergio Busquets of Spain during the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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    Spain v France - UEFA EURO 2012 Quarter Final

    Yohan Cabaye of France tackles Sergio Busquets of Spain during the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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  • Xabi Alonso of Spain challenges Florent Malouda of France during the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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    Spain v France - UEFA EURO 2012 Quarter Final

    Xabi Alonso of Spain challenges Florent Malouda of France during the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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  • Xabi Alonso of Spain celebrates after scoring the first goal during the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
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    Spain v France - UEFA EURO 2012 Quarter Final

    Xabi Alonso of Spain celebrates after scoring the first goal during the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
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  • Spanish fans cheer ahead of the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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    Spain v France - UEFA EURO 2012 Quarter Final

    Spanish fans cheer ahead of the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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  • Xabi Alonso of Spain scores the first goal during the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)
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    Spain v France - UEFA EURO 2012 Quarter Final

    Xabi Alonso of Spain scores the first goal during the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)
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  • Xabi Alonso of Spain celebrates after scoring the first goal with team mates during the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)
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    Spain v France - UEFA EURO 2012 Quarter Final

    Xabi Alonso of Spain celebrates after scoring the first goal with team mates during the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)
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  • Xabi Alonso of Spain scores the first goal past Hugo Lloris of France during the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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    Spain v France - UEFA EURO 2012 Quarter Final

    Xabi Alonso of Spain scores the first goal past Hugo Lloris of France during the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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Franck Ribery of France and David Silva of Spain challenge for the ball during the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)
Yohan Cabaye of France tackles Sergio Busquets of Spain during the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Xabi Alonso of Spain challenges Florent Malouda of France during the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Xabi Alonso of Spain celebrates after scoring the first goal during the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Spanish fans cheer ahead of the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Xabi Alonso of Spain scores the first goal during the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)
Xabi Alonso of Spain celebrates after scoring the first goal with team mates during the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)
Xabi Alonso of Spain scores the first goal past Hugo Lloris of France during the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter final match between Spain and France at Donbass Arena on June 23, 2012 in Donetsk, Ukraine. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Xabi Alonso scored two goals in his 100th international appearance Saturday, June 23, leading Spain to a 2-0 win over France and a spot in the European Championship semifinals.