Source: Xinhua
06-26-2008 17:37
Special Report: 2008 European ChampionshipsVIENNA, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Spain coach Luis Aragones, who has an aversion to the color yellow, will have to see his team against surprising Euro 2008 semifinalists Russia in away kit here on Thursday.
Russia have been drawn as the home team for the clash in Vienna, which means they have been granted permission to wear their traditional red strip and Aragones' side have to dress yellow, which being deemed as unlucky in Spain.
The squad members, however, have played down the significance of being asked to wear their "unlucky" change kit of yellow for Thursday's semifinal with Russia.
"As far as I'm concerned, it's fine as I'm used to playing in yellow," said Villarreal midfielder Marcos Senna, whose club has been dubbed as Yellow Submarine for the color of their home kit.
"If I remember correctly, we played in yellow when we beat France (in a friendly last February). So I hope it brings us luck again," added Barcelona midfielder Xavi.
Editor:Zhang Ning
