Euro 2020: Spain's need for a new striker is greater than another defender following Laporte switch
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain's need for a new striker is greater than another defender following Laporte switch

Daily Mail  

Before the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Spain had a problem and coach Vicente del Bosque knew just what to do to remedy it. Aymeric Laporte will boost Luis Enrique and Spain's hopes of winning Euro 2020 this summer Spain had a striker problem before the 2014 World Cup and Vicente del Bosque knew how to remedy it PREDICTED SPAIN XI : Unai Simon; Jesus Navas, Sergio Ramos, Pau Torres/Aymeric Laporte, Jordi Alba; Marcos Llorente, Rodri, Pedri; Dani Olmo, Gerard Moreno, Ferran Torres There is no doubt Aymeric Laporte's recruitment will boost the nation's chances of winning the tournament this summer but Spain supporters could be forgiven for wishing Laporte was another centre-forward – the need for a new Costa is greater than the need for another defender. Some said Spain basing their defence on two players who can't get into Manchester City's first team: Eric Garcia and Laporte did not bode well. Diego Costa was 'signed' in time for the tournament in Brazil but he failed to score for Spain Supporters could be forgiven for craving a striker over another defender in Laporte, with Pau Torres and Sergio Ramos the obvious pairing France's glut of options leaves Sevilla's Jules Kounde still kicking around in the under-21s and Laporte had zero chances of changes Didier Deschamps mind. Some said Spain basing their defence on Laporte and Eric Garcia, who cannot get into Manchester City's first team, did not bode well Gerard Moreno is the top Spanish scorer in LaLiga but prefers to come in off the right wing on to his left foot.

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Laporte blasts criticism of his Spain call-up and says he’s in good shape after year in Saudi Arabia
6 months ago

Laporte blasts criticism of his Spain call-up and says he’s in good shape after year in Saudi Arabia

Associated Press  

DONAUESCHINGEN, Germany — Spain defender Aymeric Laporte has hit out at those criticizing his selection for the European Championship because he plays his club soccer in Saudi Arabia. Some critics said playing in the Saudi league didn’t leave him at the right level to play for Spain at Euro 2024, but Laporte had a strong first appearance at the tournament …

Spain drops Cubarsí, Llorente and Aleix García from final Euro 2024 squad
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain drops Cubarsí, Llorente and Aleix García from final Euro 2024 squad

Associated Press  

MADRID — Barcelona teenager Pau Cubarsí and midfielders Marcos Llorente and Aleix García were dropped from Spain’s final 26-man squad for the European Championship on Friday. García was a key force behind Girona qualifying for the Champions League for the first time, and Atletico Madrid’s versatile Llorente has been a regular for Spain. Coach Luis de la Fuente, however, stuck …

EURO 2024: Spain announces provisional squad, Morata, Yamal included
6 months, 3 weeks ago

EURO 2024: Spain announces provisional squad, Morata, Yamal included

The Hindu  

Barcelona youngster Fermin Lopez earned his first senior team call-up as Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente announced a 29-member provisional squad for UEFA EURO 2024 on Monday. Following his appointment only months ago, De La Fuente named Dani Carvajal and Lamine Yamal while Marco Asensio missed out. Maybe one of those players that now I’m thinking that wouldn’t …

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente calls up uncapped duo Oihan Sancet, Fran Garcia
1 year, 2 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente calls up uncapped duo Oihan Sancet, Fran Garcia

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente called up some fresh faces including Real Madrid defender Fran Garcia and Athletic Bilbao midfielder Oihan Sancet for upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers. Responding to questions on whether a player so young should be part of the international set-up, De la Fuente said, “We always look to make the process as reasonable as possible, but …

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Chelsea’s Kepa back for Spain in De la Fuente’s first squad
1 year, 9 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Chelsea’s Kepa back for Spain in De la Fuente’s first squad

The Hindu  

New Spain coach Luis de la Fuente brought back Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga along with several veteran players on Friday when he announced his first squad since replacing Luis Enrique ahead of European championship qualifiers. De la Fuente only stuck with 11 players that Luis Enrique took to last year’s World Cup, when Spain disappointed with a penalty-shootout loss to …

Benzema to miss Espanyol game, expected back for Liverpool
1 year, 9 months ago

Benzema to miss Espanyol game, expected back for Liverpool

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema will miss Saturday’s Spanish league match against Espanyol because of an ankle injury, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday, adding that the French striker should be ready to play upcoming games against Liverpool and Barcelona. Benzema has been plagued by minor injuries this season, which comes after a stellar 2021-22 campaign when he led Madrid to …

Sergio Ramos set discuss possible return to Spain team with Luis de la Fuente
1 year, 10 months ago

Sergio Ramos set discuss possible return to Spain team with Luis de la Fuente

Daily Mail  

Paris Saint-Germain defender Sergio Ramos could be set for a surprise return to the Spanish national team for their upcoming Euros qualifiers. The veteran centre-back has not made an appearance for Spain's first-team since March 2021, which came in a World Cup qualifier, and was left at home by Luis Enrique for the recent tournament in Qatar. Paris Saint-Germain defender …

La Liga: Benzema aiming to get back into the groove against Getafe
2 years, 2 months ago

La Liga: Benzema aiming to get back into the groove against Getafe

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema returned for Real Madrid after injury, only to find a new contender on his throne as the deadliest player in Spain, in the shape of Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski. The French forward, a front-runner for the Ballon d’Or after leading Madrid to La Liga and Champions League glory last season, finished as the top flight’s leading scorer with 27 …

Dani Carvajal Becomes First Real Madrid Player in Spain Squad Since March
3 years, 1 month ago

Dani Carvajal Becomes First Real Madrid Player in Spain Squad Since March

News 18  

Madrid: Spain coach Luis Enrique recalled Dani Carvajal to his squad on Friday for their remaining World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Sweden, the first Real Madrid player he has selected since March. Right back Carvajal missed the majority of last season due to a series of injuries, making only 15 appearances in all competitions, and also sat out Spain’s …

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup, Italy vs Spain semifinal: Team news, Predicted XIs
3 years, 5 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup, Italy vs Spain semifinal: Team news, Predicted XIs

The Hindu  

Italy and Spain will clash in the first semifinal of the Euro 2020 on Tuesday at London's Wembley Stadium. READ | The one expected change for Italy will be in the left-back role, where it will miss the services of Leonardo Spinazzola, who was ruled out because of an Achilles tendon injury that he sustained against Belgium. For Spain, Pablo …

EURO 2020: Luis Enrique rides wave of criticism to galvanise Spain
3 years, 5 months ago

EURO 2020: Luis Enrique rides wave of criticism to galvanise Spain

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis Enrique has coped with personal tragedy and the impact of negative public opinion to rally his young squad and lead them to the Euro 2020 semi-finals. Former Spain midfielder Xavi Hernandez was unsurprised at the treatment Luis Enrique, who had an acrimonious departure from Real Madrid as a player before becoming a Barcelona great, has received. MEDIA …

Euro 2020: Spain Manager Luis Enrique Has Old Scores to Settle With Italy
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain Manager Luis Enrique Has Old Scores to Settle With Italy

News 18  

Luis Enrique’s belligerent self-belief has led Spain to the semi-finals of Euro 2020, but the former Barcelona boss has another personal score to settle in Tuesday’s last four against Italy. Luis Enrique’s contentious call to leave out former captain Sergio Ramos for Euro 2020 broke the last remaining link to the 2008 team. Without Ramos, or any other Real Madrid …

EURO 2020: Top-scoring Spain has concerns with striking options
3 years, 5 months ago

EURO 2020: Top-scoring Spain has concerns with striking options

The Hindu  

Spain has advanced to the European Championships semifinals as the highest-scoring team in the tournament. First-choice striker Alvaro Morata has the complete backing of his manager, yet — not for the first time in his career — looks like a player lacking confidence, having encountered abuse on social media after spurning many big chances in the group stage. Gerard Moreno …

EURO 2020: Spain takes on buoyant Switzerland in bid to make semis
3 years, 5 months ago

EURO 2020: Spain takes on buoyant Switzerland in bid to make semis

The Hindu  

Spain is on the charge at a major football tournament with a creative and technically gifted Barcelona player calling the shots from central midfield. RELATED| Pedri, who plays on the left side of Spain’s ball-hogging central-midfield three, is playing in his first major tournament — he only made his senior international debut in March — and is tied for first …

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: Spanish team looks like a project for a future, feels Jofre Mateu
3 years, 5 months ago

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: Spanish team looks like a project for a future, feels Jofre Mateu

The Hindu  

Spain dominated global football between 2008 and 2012. READ | Luis Enrique’s men managed just one win but finished second in Group E to set up a last-16 clash with Croatia, the 2018 World Cup runner-up. Former Spanish footballer Jofre Mateu, who is a product of the famed Barcelona academy, feels Enrique’s side has everything to play for at Euro …

Euro 2020: Busquets proves key as Spain gets back on track
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Busquets proves key as Spain gets back on track

The Hindu  

After helping Spain avoid elimination at the European Championship, Sergio Busquets had to pause for a moment while talking about his time away from the squad because of the coronavirus. “Now whatever challenges we have in front of us, we will face them with this mentality.” Busquets’ return was a big boost for a Spanish squad that lacked leadership and …

Euro 2020 Slovakia vs Spain player ratings: Dúbravka’s poor display stuns Sarabia stars
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020 Slovakia vs Spain player ratings: Dúbravka’s poor display stuns Sarabia stars

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Slovakia open image in gallery Dúbravka was poor in the clash against …

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: Enrique expected to bring Busquets back for decider against Slovakia
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: Enrique expected to bring Busquets back for decider against Slovakia

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis Enrique says he expects Slovakia to sit deep and defend in Wednesday's crunch Group E game and urged his side to look to score as soon as possible to ensure they qualify for the Euro 2020 knockout stage. READ | "They'll play defensively, without a doubt, a draw will be good enough for them so I hope …

Scoring becomes key as Spain and Poland meet at Euro 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

Scoring becomes key as Spain and Poland meet at Euro 2020

India TV News  

Spain and Poland will have a common challenge when they meet Saturday at the European Championship. Spain coach Luis Enrique said Friday he will keep Morata in the team despite all the criticism. “I'll tell Álvaro to keep being himself, to keep contributing with what he contributes in attack and with what he contributes in defense,” Luis Enrique said in …

EURO 2020: Sergio Busquets returns to Spain squad after negative test
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: Sergio Busquets returns to Spain squad after negative test

The Hindu  

Spain captain Sergio Busquets has recovered from COVID-19 and is to rejoin the squad immediately, the team said on Friday, in a boost to its EURO 2020 campaign after making a lacklustre start. Busquets tested positive on June 6 while preparing for the tournament at Spain's training camp in Madrid and was sent back home to Barcelona into quarantine, although …

Euro 2020: Spain won't change tack against Poland, aims to be more clinical
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain won't change tack against Poland, aims to be more clinical

The Hindu  

Spain showed a real lack of cutting edge in its opening 0-0 draw with Sweden but there is little chance of it veering from its usual strategy when it face Poland in its second Euro 2020 match on Saturday. But coach Luis Enrique has proudly pledged to adopt the same tactics against Poland, saying "we try to play the same …

Euro 2020: Pass masters Spain not a finished product yet
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Pass masters Spain not a finished product yet

Hindustan Times  

Jordi Alba, standing in as Spain captain for another stand-in captain in Sergio Busquets, found himself dribbling up the left flank near the end of the first half in Seville. The upcoming passage of play triggered by Alba’s ticking mind could well be a stand in for numbers and statistics and neatly sum up the entirety of Spain’s opening game …

Spain Sends Extra Euro 2020 Squad Home After Covid Outbreak Scare
3 years, 6 months ago

Spain Sends Extra Euro 2020 Squad Home After Covid Outbreak Scare

News 18  

Spain has sent home the 17 extra players it called up this week to form an alternative squad after a coronavirus outbreak had threatened to infect the team at the European Championship. Six players with previous experience with the national team and 11 players from Spains under-21 team were called up by coach Luis Enrique after captain Sergio Busquets tested …

Euro 2020: Spain sends extra squad home after outbreak scare
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain sends extra squad home after outbreak scare

The Hindu  

Spain has sent home the 17 extra players it called up this week to form an alternative squad after a coronavirus outbreak had threatened to infect the team at the European Championship. Six players with previous international experience and 11 players from Spain’s under-21 team were called up by coach Luis Enrique after captain Sergio Busquets tested positive for COVID-19 …

Euro 2020: Defender Diego Llorente says COVID-19 chaos has made Spain 'stronger as a group'
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Defender Diego Llorente says COVID-19 chaos has made Spain 'stronger as a group'

Firstpost  

After a third consecutive day of no positive tests, Spain were allowed to train together as a group again on Saturday for the first time this week. Madrid: Spanish defender Diego Llorente believes the team’s Covid-19 chaos has pulled the players closer together ahead of their Euro 2020 opener against Sweden on Monday. Sergio Busquets is still self-isolating at home …

Euro 2020: Spain's Diego Llorente tests negative for COVID-19
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain's Diego Llorente tests negative for COVID-19

The Hindu  

Spain defender Diego Llorente has tested negative for Covid-19, the Spanish Football Federation said on Thursday, just days after a positive test sparked fears of infection within Spain's Euro 2020 squad. RELATED| The announcement came as Spain prepared to vaccinate its entire Euro 2020 squad just days before the start of the tournament. Since Sunday, Spain's entire Euro squad has …

Euro 2020: Spain expands parallel squad after 2nd player tests positive
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain expands parallel squad after 2nd player tests positive

Hindustan Times  

Spain expanded its parallel squad on Wednesday after Diego Llorente became the second player infected with the coronavirus ahead of the European Championship. Coach Luis Enrique called up 11 players from Spain's under-21 squad to train separately from the main team in a parallel bubble. Llorente's positive result was made public not long after Spain's under-21 squad beat Lithuania 4-0 …

Spain's young debutants beat Lithuania 4-0 ahead of Euro 2020, France win 3-0
3 years, 6 months ago

Spain's young debutants beat Lithuania 4-0 ahead of Euro 2020, France win 3-0

India TV News  

Spain’s group of young debutants beat Lithuania 4-0 in a warm-up match for the European Championship on Tuesday. The last time Spain had 10 debutants for a senior international was in 1941, against Portugal, after the team had not played since Spain's Civil War broke out in 1936. Valencia defender Hugo Guillamón got Spain off to the perfect start in …

Euro 2020: Spain calls up six players after Sergio Busquets tests COVID-19-positive
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain calls up six players after Sergio Busquets tests COVID-19-positive

The Hindu  

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was the sixth member added to Spain's Euro 2020 squad, in anticipation of the possible consequences after Sergio Busquets' positive coronavirus test, Earlier, Spain had decided to incorporate five players to complete training in Rodrigo Moreno, Pablo Fornals, Carlos Soler, Brais Mendez and Raul Albiol, who will join the training sessions in Las Rozas on Tuesday. …

Euro 2020: Spain coach Luis Enrique banks on youth as old guard fades away
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain coach Luis Enrique banks on youth as old guard fades away

Firstpost  

Since winning back-to-back European Championships with the 2010 World Cup title in between, Spain have been a flop at major football tournaments as the team’s aging veterans lost their sheen. ‘Tiki-taka’ is over, and Spain coach Luis Enrique is ready to move on. Luis Enrique, who first took over the national team following the debacle at the 2018 World Cup, …

Euro 2020, Group E preview: Not so straightforward for Spain; Poland, Sweden, Slovakia in the mix
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020, Group E preview: Not so straightforward for Spain; Poland, Sweden, Slovakia in the mix

The Hindu  

While Spain is a traditional tournament favourite due to its pedigree in the competition and the international stage this century, things may not be so straightforward for La Roja. Manager: Luis Enrique FIFA ranking: 6 Last 3 Euros: 2016 round of 16; 2012, 2008 champion Last 5 matches: Wins 3, draws 2, goals for 13, goals against 4 - POLAND …

Euro 2020: Change of guard is the Real deal at Enrique’s Spain
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Change of guard is the Real deal at Enrique’s Spain

Hindustan Times  

For a team that won two European Championships and a World Cup between 2008 and 2012, Spain’s slide has been sharp in the three major tournaments since. The rising influence of English clubs is visible in that as many players from the Premier League – 10 – have made it to the squad as from Spain’s own La Liga. “I …

Euro 2020: Cristiano Ronaldo backed by talented youngsters in squad as Portugal aim for second successive title
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Cristiano Ronaldo backed by talented youngsters in squad as Portugal aim for second successive title

Firstpost  

The defending champions are bringing one of their most talented teams in years to Euro 2020, loaded with players who can support Ronaldo and make Portugal a contender again. A record-chasing Cristiano Ronaldo won’t be the only attraction for Portugal when they try to win a second straight European Championship title. Ronaldo will attempt to become the all-time leading scorer …

Euro 2020: France Cannot Be Dependent on Karim Benzema, Warns Hugo Lloris
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: France Cannot Be Dependent on Karim Benzema, Warns Hugo Lloris

News 18  

France cannot become dependent on the returning Karim Benzema if they are to become European champions three years after winning the World Cup, captain Hugo Lloris said on Tuesday. Real Madrid striker Benzema was a surprise call-up in the squad for Euro 2020 after a hiatus of more than five years following a row with coach Didier Deschamps. France were …

Absent Sergio Ramos still attracting attention ahead of Euro 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

Absent Sergio Ramos still attracting attention ahead of Euro 2020

India TV News  

For the first time in 15 years, Spain finds itself preparing for a major tournament without Sergio Ramos. “Sergio Ramos has always been with the national team, so it’s a bit strange that he isn’t here now,” Koke Resurrección said Tuesday at the team’s training camp. Ramos had been with “La Roja” for every major tournament since the 2006 World …

Euro 2020: Veteran defender Sergio Ramos left out as Spain include France-born Aymeric Laporte in 24-man squad
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro 2020: Veteran defender Sergio Ramos left out as Spain include France-born Aymeric Laporte in 24-man squad

Firstpost  

The absence of veteran defender Ramos means there is not a single Madrid player in the Spain squad. Madrid: Spain coach Luis Enrique on Monday left veteran defender Sergio Ramos out of his Euro 2020 squad but called up centre-back Aymeric Laporte, who recently switched his football nationality. “It pains me not to have been able to help my team …

Spain Leave Sergio Ramos Out of Euro 2020 Squad, Aymeric Laporte Included
3 years, 7 months ago

Spain Leave Sergio Ramos Out of Euro 2020 Squad, Aymeric Laporte Included

News 18  

Spain coach Luis Enrique on Monday left veteran defender Sergio Ramos out of his Euro 2020 squad but called up centre-back Aymeric Laporte, who recently switched his football nationality. “It was a very difficult decision but he has not been able to play this season and has hardly trained since January,” Luis Enrique told the press conference as he announced …

Euro squad: Sergio Ramos left out of Spain's 24-man team, Laporte called up
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro squad: Sergio Ramos left out of Spain's 24-man team, Laporte called up

The Hindu  

Spain captain Sergio Ramos has been left out of the squad for Euro 2020, coach Luis Enrique said on Monday. !#SomosEspaña#SomosFederaciónpic.twitter.com/KY87e0im3p — Selección Española de Fútbol May 24, 2021 The Real Madrid centre-back won the last of his 180 caps in March but has endured an injury-plagued season that has limited him to just 15 La Liga appearances and only …

Portugal Euro 2020 squad: Confirmed list for 2021 tournament
3 years, 7 months ago

Portugal Euro 2020 squad: Confirmed list for 2021 tournament

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cristiano Ronaldo leads a formidable front line for …

FIFA Give Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte Green Light for Spain Switch
3 years, 7 months ago

FIFA Give Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte Green Light for Spain Switch

News 18  

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has been approved to play for Spain instead of France at Euro 2020, FIFA told AFP on Friday. France coach Didier Deschamps has a wealth of options at centre-back, with Raphael Varane, Lucas Hernandez, Presnel Kimpembe, Clement Lenglet and Kurt Zouma among those picked ahead of Laporte in recent months. Instead Laporte is now set …

FIFA give Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte green light for Spain switch
3 years, 7 months ago

FIFA give Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte green light for Spain switch

Firstpost  

Laporte could be a valuable addition to the Spanish squad given the central defence has been a problem area for coach Luis Enrique. Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has been approved to play for Spain instead of France at Euro 2020, FIFA told AFP on Friday. France coach Didier Deschamps has a wealth of options at centre-back, with Raphael Varane, …

Laporte's switch to Spain from France approved by FIFA
3 years, 7 months ago

Laporte's switch to Spain from France approved by FIFA

The Hindu  

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte will be eligible to play for Spain at next month's European Championship after world football governing body FIFA approved his switch from France on Friday. "The player Aymeric Laporte is eligible to play for the representative teams of the RFEF - Spanish Football Association with immediate effect," it said in a statement. READ: Laporte was …

Euro 2020: French-born Aymeric Laporte set to represent Spain in continental showpiece event
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro 2020: French-born Aymeric Laporte set to represent Spain in continental showpiece event

Firstpost  

The Spanish Council of Ministers has granted Spanish nationality to Laporte, who was born in Agen, France but never played for the French senior team, despite three call-ups to the squad between 2016 and 2020. Madrid: Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has been approved to play for Spain instead of France at Euro 2020 this summer, sources at the Spanish …

Spain struggling to find long-term replacement for Casillas
3 years, 8 months ago

Spain struggling to find long-term replacement for Casillas

The Hindu  

There was a time when Spain's starting lineup was goalkeeper Iker Casillas and 10 others. The former Real Madrid player was a shoo-in to play for his country in a 16-year international career in which he featured 167 times and won two European Championships plus a World Cup. Incumbent Unai Simon of Athletic Bilbao has earned plaudits for his shot …

Luis Enrique names four debutants, drops Kepa, from Spain squad
3 years, 9 months ago

Luis Enrique names four debutants, drops Kepa, from Spain squad

The Hindu  

Luis Enrique has named four uncapped players in Spain's 24-man squad for the upcoming triple header of World Cup qualifiers against Greece, Georgia and Kosovo later this month. Barcelona's 18-year-old forward Pedri, Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, Eibar attacker Bryan Gil and fullback Pedro Porro of Sporting are the new faces in a squad that only contains six …

La Liga preview: Subdued atmosphere grips new season - Football news
4 years, 3 months ago

La Liga preview: Subdued atmosphere grips new season - Football news

The Hindu  

After a brief yet turbulent close-season marked by the attempted departure of Lionel Messi, little transfer activity and the renewed threat of the coronavirus in Spain, La Liga returns on Friday with a decidedly gloomy outlook. There is also a subdued feeling as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Sevilla are among six teams missing the opening weekend due to …

Subdued Atmosphere Grips New La Liga Season with Subdued Start
4 years, 3 months ago

Subdued Atmosphere Grips New La Liga Season with Subdued Start

News 18  

After a brief yet turbulent close-season marked by the attempted departure of Lionel Messi, little transfer activity and the renewed threat of the coronavirus in Spain, La Liga returns on Friday with a decidedly gloomy outlook. There is also a subdued feeling as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Sevilla are among six teams missing the opening weekend due to …

Ansu Fati, Ferran, Eric Garcia lead Spain squad full of fresh faces - Football news - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

Ansu Fati, Ferran, Eric Garcia lead Spain squad full of fresh faces - Football news - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Barcelona's teenage forward Ansu Fati and new Manchester City signing Ferran Torres were among six debutants in the Spain squad coach Luis Enrique unveiled on Thursday for next month's UEFA Nations League matches against Germany and Ukraine. Fati, 17, who is Barca's youngest league goalscorer as well as the youngest player to ever to score in the Champions League, makes …

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