SPAIN coach Luis Aragones felt his side were given a much tougher ride in their Euro 2008 opener against Russia than the final 4-1 scoreline suggested.

Former Russian atomic energy minister Yevgeny Adamov, suspected of diverting US funds that were to be used for nuclear security, is to be extradited to Russia from Switzerland, according to Russian news reports.

Former Russian Nuclear Energy Minister Yevgeny Adamov was arrested at the request of US officials who have demanded his extradition, a Swiss official said today.

Republic of Ireland U21 2 Russia U21 0