Pulses race on final day

It is like a dream about to come true. Not only for us Portuguese either, because the successful journeys of both finalists in this tournament have exceeded the expectations of even the most optimistic supporters who, for the first time in their respective histories, saw their national teams reach the final of a major international competition. (A Bola)

Luiz Felipe Scolari should remember a journey he made to Minho in April last year when he wrote in the guest book of a restaurant where he ate lunch: "We will be champions and we will come back here to celebrate." The time has come to keep that promise he wrote and signed. At the Estádio da Luz, the Portugal's time is about to arrive ... (Record)

The hearts of all Greeks around the world are beating at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon where our national team will play for the European title against hosts Portugal. Boys, make us proud one more time and bring the cup back to Greece. For the Americans, 4 July is a great celebration. They take to the streets and celebrate Independence Day. Here in Greece this day will live in history as the greatest moment of Greek sport. Make us proud boys, but whatever the outcome we will still shower you with adulation. (Sportime)

Tonight the Greece team, who are the real winners according to prime minister Costas Karamanlis, will contest their final match hoping to lift the European crown and earn even greater acclaim around the world. Some 15,000 Greeks will be at the stadium to stand by the side of the players and two billion viewers around the world will watch the Greece team in the biggest and best advertising campaign for our country in decades. (Kathimerini)