The celebrations in the Spain dressing room after their semi-final victory included a visit by Queen Sofia - and a video clip of the events appeared shortly afterwards on Spanish television.

The clip shows the Queen shaking hands with the squad while everyone claps in unison - while Sergio Ramos scampers around clearing away the dirty socks by the Royal guest's feet in case she slips on them. It ends with Queen Sofia herself clapping goalscorer Carles Puyol who is clad in only a towel.

But how did the video clip get into the hands of the TV channel? Simple, Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina filmed it on his mobile phone and then sent it to the TV people himself.

Perhaps the claim the Spain squad, officials and media are one big happy family is not just a myth.