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Turkey's Fatih Terim set to step down following galling Germany defeat

Fatih Terim will step down after Turkey's devastating 3-2 defeat against Germany in last night's Euro 2008 semi-final in Basle.

Terim, 54, said: 'I had declared earlier I would not be working in Turkey. I am a man who keeps my promises. So I will most probably go back to a European country.'

Goodbye to all that: Terim is set to quit his second stint as Turkey coach

Goodbye to all that: Terim is set to quit his second stint as Turkey coach

Terim has coached AC Milan and Fiorentina as well as Galatasaray in the past between stints with Turkey.

Philipp Lahm scored Germany's last-minute winner to end a tournament punctuated by Turkish delight but Terim was proud of his team, depleted by injuries and suspensions.

He said: 'Sometimes when we win you could ask yourself if it was fair too. This was the result and we have to accept it. I think we were the better side.

'I congratulate Germany for their win but I am proud of my players.'

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