Injured Villa ruled out of Euro final

Spain coach Luis Aragones says David Villa will miss Sunday's Euro 2008 against Germany.

Spain coach Luis Aragones says David Villa will miss Sunday's Euro 2008 against Germany.

The Valencia striker was forced out of the 3-0 semi-final victory over Russia on 34 minutes after pulling a leg muscle.

And Villa, who helped himself to a hat-trick in Spain's 4-1 group success over Russia, will now sit out the final in Vienna.

Aragones said: "Villa will not be able to play the final - he has pulled a muscle."

Villa's place in the side could well be taken by Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, who impressed off the bench against Russia.

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