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At stake, according to analysts, is nothing less than the future of the euro and possibly of the European Union itself, with markets and global leaders demanding tangible solutions to Europe's rapidly degenerating debt crisis.

Details of where to watch the Euro 2012 semifinal between Spain and Portugal.

A graphic published by Der Spiegel, Germany's top newsweekly, is making the rounds among global financial blogs and Facebook walls, succinctly putting into numbers the horrific economic carnage a collapse of the common currency union would entail.

As Arsenal continue to try and build a trophy-winning side, some existing squad members may soon be on the way out.

The European Council's June 28-29 meeting will no doubt be the main focus of this week as some hope that new steps can be taken to grapple with the region's debt crisis.

Watch highlights of Spain's victory over France to move into the semifinals of Euro 2012.

A roundup of the latest news as Manchester United look set for an active summer in the transfer market.

Watch highlights and read a full account of Portugal's victory over the Czech Republic.

Japan's gaping trade shortfall with the EU could exacerbate its fiscal woes by worsening its debt situation and subjecting Japanese government bonds to rising yields in the face of mounting market fears and increasing skepticism among U.S investors.

Watch live coverage as Portugal take on the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals of Euro 2012, plus a full preview, team news and prediction.

A detailed preview of the first quarter-final at Euro 2012, as Portugal take on the Czech Republic.

Cristiano Ronaldo is desperate to lead Portugal to victory at Euro 2012 and extricate himself from Lionel Messi's shadow.

Get all the latest news as Manchester United continue to be heavily involved in the transfer speculation this summer.

The statement, which is expected to be released later today, will undermine the efforts of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has become increasingly isolated among her peers over her insistence on an austerity-led European recovery program.

Crude oil futures declined Tuesday as rising Spanish and Italian bond yields outweighed optimism over the Greek election results.

Stock markets in China and Hong Kong declined Tuesday as renewed concerns over Spain's financial woes offset optimism over the Greek election results.

The euro symbol was originally designed to resemble the Greek epsilon, in homage to the country often considered the birthplace of Western democratic ideals.

Watch highlights and read a full account of Portugal's victory over the Netherlands.

Where to watch Denmark against Germany in the crucial Group B clash, plus a full preview, team news and prediction.

Watch live coverage as Portugal take on the Netherlands in Kharkiv, plus a full preview, team news and prediction.

A euro-area breakup might appear to be inevitable at this point. But, instead of Greece being pushed out the door, analysts say an outside-the-box solution to the euro zone's sovereign-debt problem would be for Germany to voluntarily withdraw from the euro and reinstall the Deutsche mark.