FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain's performances so far will not get them very far in Russia, feels former forward Fernando Morientes
6 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain's performances so far will not get them very far in Russia, feels former forward Fernando Morientes

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Former champions Spain may have topped their group in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, but their performances so far aren’t indicative of a side that will do all the way to title victory, feels Fernando Morientes. Former champions Spain may have topped their group in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, but their performances so far aren’t indicative of a side that will do all the way to title victory, feels former Spain footballer Fernando Morientes. However, after sacking coach Julen Lopetegui two days before their opening game against Portugal, their campaign hasn’t quite been one that would give their fans much confidence of a repeat of their 2010 heroics. After Fernando Hierro took over as coach following Lopetegui’s ouster, Spain drew their opening game against Portugal 3-3, a game that is remembered mainly for Cristiano Ronaldo’s brilliance against his La Liga teammates.

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Spain’s biggest Euro 2024 challenge is to overcome their own defining trait
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain’s biggest Euro 2024 challenge is to overcome their own defining trait

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 Three wins from three and impressive across the …

Luis de la Fuente labels Spain best in the world after win over Italy
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Luis de la Fuente labels Spain best in the world after win over Italy

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 Spain boss Luis de la Fuente is convinced …

Spain beats Croatia in penalties to clinch UEFA Nations League title
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain beats Croatia in penalties to clinch UEFA Nations League title

The Hindu  

Dani Carvajal scored a Panenka penalty to win Spain the Nations League on Sunday, with a 5-4 shoot-out victory over Croatia, after a tense match finished 0-0 following extra-time. Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon denied Lovro Mayer and Bruno Petkovic from the spot, before Carvajal cheekily chipped home to earn La Roja their first trophy since Euro 2012 and break Croatian …

Spain’s ‘tiki-taka’ under attack again after FIFA World Cup loss to Morocco in Round of 16
2 years, 1 month ago

Spain’s ‘tiki-taka’ under attack again after FIFA World Cup loss to Morocco in Round of 16

The Hindu  

The Morocco players fell back on defense and patiently watched as Spain kept passing the ball around midfield during its round of 16 match at the FIFA World Cup. The traditional “tiki-taka” ball-possession style allowed Spain to keep the ball during most of the match on Tuesday, but not to get the goals it needed to keep its World Cup …

Luis Enrique: Spain exit confirmed with Luis de la Fuente appointed
2 years, 1 month ago

Luis Enrique: Spain exit confirmed with Luis de la Fuente appointed

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 Luis Enrique has split with Spain as the …

Spain boss Luis Enrique: “Want to convince Sergio Busquets to play another FIFA World Cup’
2 years, 1 month ago

Spain boss Luis Enrique: “Want to convince Sergio Busquets to play another FIFA World Cup’

The Hindu  

Spain manager Luis Enrique on Sunday said he would like midfielder Sergio Busquets to play another FIFA World Cup. After Spain took a lead through an Alvaro Morota goal in the 62nd minute, Germany landed one blow after another on Spain’s defence in search of a goal. Although Germany eventually managed an equaliser in the 83rd minute, when Niclas Fullkrug …

Iniesta backs Spain’s youngsters to deliver at World Cup in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

Iniesta backs Spain’s youngsters to deliver at World Cup in Qatar

The Hindu  

Spain’s World Cup-winning midfielder Andres Iniesta said head coach Luis Enrique’s youthful squad has plenty of first-team experience at club level to deliver international success. Brazilians turn Sao Paulo streets yellow and green ahead of World Cup “They’re young, but they’re first-team players, important and with a lot of responsibility. Personally, I love this team and I love the group …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who is the Spain manager now at the Qatar WC?
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who is the Spain manager now at the Qatar WC?

The Hindu  

Luis Enrique was a versatile player. Now he is poised to return to the World Cup as a coach of Spain for the second time. But a year later, in the aftermath of Spain’s disappointing pre-quarterfinals exit in the Russia World Cup, he left the team in July 2019 only to join back four months later. They have been drawn …

FIFA World Cup: Busquets - the last of the ‘Old Guard’; Enrique’s Barca bias?
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup: Busquets - the last of the ‘Old Guard’; Enrique’s Barca bias?

The Hindu  

The Spanish men’s national football team had its ‘Golden Generation’ from 2008 to 2012. As the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, approaches faster than ever, only one player remains in Spain’s current squad from the ‘Golden Generation’- Sergio Busquets. Such is his importance that Spain’s head coach Luis Enrique said that he would try and convince Busquets to play the …

Spain at FIFA World Cup 2022: Squad analysis, starting XI, formation, for Qatar
2 years, 2 months ago

Spain at FIFA World Cup 2022: Squad analysis, starting XI, formation, for Qatar

The Hindu  

Spain will look to make an early impression in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, when it starts its Qatar WC campaign on November 23 this year. Luis Enrique had to take stern decisions as it made notable exclusions, including goalkeeper David De Gea and former defender and captain Sergio Ramos, in the 26-member team for the FIFA World Cup 2022. …

FIFA World Cup: Ansu Fati in, Thiago Alcantara, Sergio Ramos and David de Gea left out of Spain's squad
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup: Ansu Fati in, Thiago Alcantara, Sergio Ramos and David de Gea left out of Spain's squad

India Today  

Luis Enrique called himself the "best coach on the face of the earth" after picking Spain's 26-man FIFA World Cup squad, which does not include Thiago Alcantara, Sergio Ramos and David de Gea. Barcelona's Ansu Fati was named in the squad but Enrique left out Liverpool midfielder Thiago, Manchester United goalkeeper de Gea and Paris St. Germain defender Sergio Ramos. …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Ansu Fati makes Spain squad, Sergio Ramos excluded
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Ansu Fati makes Spain squad, Sergio Ramos excluded

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Ansu Fati has four caps for his country and one goal, and has spent the best part of the last two seasons on the sidelines because of repeated knee injuries. Las Rozas de Madrid: Luis Enrique called up Barcelona forward Ansu Fati for the 2022 World Cup as he announced his squad on Friday. As well as veteran players like …

Spain FIFA World Cup 2022 squad: Predicted list of 26 players, who’s expected to be in and out for Qatar
2 years, 2 months ago

Spain FIFA World Cup 2022 squad: Predicted list of 26 players, who’s expected to be in and out for Qatar

The Hindu  

Spain will look to forget its FIFA World Cup 2018 nightmare when it enters its 16th appearance in the World Cup finals in Qatar. READ | FIFA World Cup 2022 Spain squad: Full 26-man squad, schedule, team guide, match timings The team suffered a comedy of errors just before the last edition of the tournament when its head coach Julien …

LALIGA PREVIEW - Big-spending Barcelona and Real Madrid ought to tear up the division
2 years, 5 months ago

LALIGA PREVIEW - Big-spending Barcelona and Real Madrid ought to tear up the division

Daily Mail  

LaLiga kicks off this weekend with Real Madrid the undisputed kings of Europe and Barcelona kings of the transfer market. Unai Emery has worked miracles at Villarreal in the last two season's delivering a Champions League semi-final and a Europa League, now can his team be a title candidate? Real Madrid head into the upcoming 2022-23 LaLiga season as the …

Transfer News: Isco Agrees to Sevilla Switch
2 years, 5 months ago

Transfer News: Isco Agrees to Sevilla Switch

News 18  

Spanish midfielder Isco, out of contract with Real Madrid since June, has agreed a two-year deal with Liga rivals Sevilla, his new club announced on Sunday. CWG 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | IN-DEPTH | INDIA FOCUS | OFF THE FIELD | IN PHOTOS | MEDAL TALLY “He has already arrived in Sevilla ahead of undergoing his medical tomorrow and, should …

Top-scoring Spain with concerns up front at Euro 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

Top-scoring Spain with concerns up front at Euro 2020

India TV News  

Spain has advanced to the European Championship semifinals as the highest-scoring team in the tournament. First-choice striker Alvaro Morata has the complete backing of Luis Enrique, 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, 6 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 …

Highlights, Euro 2020, Croatia vs Spain: Spain edge Croatia out in high-scoring thriller at Parken
3 years, 6 months ago

Highlights, Euro 2020, Croatia vs Spain: Spain edge Croatia out in high-scoring thriller at Parken

Firstpost  

Follow all the live action from the Round of 16 match between Croatia and Spain on Firstpost.com’s LIVE blog Preview: Dani Olmo will be lining up against some familiar opponents when Spain face Croatia in the round of 16 at the European Championship. Spain beat Slovakia 5-0 in their final group game to advance, while Croatia defeated Scotland 3-1 to …

Sergio Ramos dedicates Spain's Euro 2020 qualification to former boss Luis Enrique
5 years, 3 months ago

Sergio Ramos dedicates Spain's Euro 2020 qualification to former boss Luis Enrique

Daily Mail  

Sergio Ramos has dedicated Spain's Euro 2020 qualification to former boss Luis Enrique, who stepped down earlier this year as his nine-year-old daughter tragically lost her five-month battle with cancer. Spain sealed their place in next year's tournament after a late strike from Rodrigo secured a draw in Sweden on Tuesday night. Sergio Ramos has dedicated Spain's Euro 2020 qualification …

Isco, Koke out of revamped Spain squad for Euro 2020 qualifying
5 years, 10 months ago

Isco, Koke out of revamped Spain squad for Euro 2020 qualifying

India TV News  

Francisco "Isco" Alarcon has been left out of Spain's squad, paying the price for not playing often for Real Madrid under coach Santiago Solari. Jorge "Koke" Resurreccion, Saul Niguez, and Thiago Alcantara also missed out on coach Luis Enrique's list announced on Friday for 2020 European Championship qualifying matches against Norway and Malta this month. Among the unexpected names chosen …

Real Madrid star Isco left out of Spain squad
5 years, 10 months ago

Real Madrid star Isco left out of Spain squad

The Hindu  

Isco's fall from grace continued on Friday with the Real Madrid midfielder left out of Luis Enrique's Spain squad for the matches against Norway and Malta. His Madrid team-mates Sergio Reguilon and Nacho Fernandez have also been left out as have Atletico Madrid trio Diego Costa, Koke and Saul Niguez. #UnidosPorUnRETOpic.twitter.com/32xVAzXwtk — Selección Española de Fútbol March 15, 2019 Experienced …

Isco confused after being dropped from Real Madrid squad for Roma
6 years, 1 month ago

Isco confused after being dropped from Real Madrid squad for Roma

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid qualified for the next round of the Champions League on Tuesday night by defeating Roma, but they did it without Isco. Isco pictured in training for Real Madrid's match against Roma, but he never made the squad Isco has been one of Real Madrid's consistent performers since his arrival from Malaga in 2013 According to Marca, 'Isco was …

Luis Enrique delighted with attitude of Spain's squad
6 years, 1 month ago

Luis Enrique delighted with attitude of Spain's squad

The Hindu  

Spain may not have qualified for the Nations League Finals but Luis Enrique is pleased with how his young side has progressed since its World Cup exit. The former Barcelona coach took control of the national team from Fernando Hierro after Russia 2018 – Spain having lost Julen Lopetegui to Real Madrid on the eve of the tournament. England's 2-1 …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Talking points - Keepers hog the limelight, Spain exits
6 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Talking points - Keepers hog the limelight, Spain exits

The Hindu  

Spain runs out of luck Spain was the latest casualty in the list of heavyweights which have exited the World Cup a lot earlier than their potential warrants. READ: Russia knocks out Spain, Akinfeev the hero in shootout Defensive vulnerability meant Spain found itself having to score three and two goals for a point in two of its Group B …

Spain bow out of FIFA World Cup 2018 with heads held high, says Sergio Ramos
6 years, 6 months ago

Spain bow out of FIFA World Cup 2018 with heads held high, says Sergio Ramos

Hindustan Times  

Sergio Ramos insists Spain leave with their “heads held high” after being dumped out of the World Cup by hosts Russia on Sunday. Spain's Andres Iniesta and Sergio Ramos look dejected after losing the penalty shootout against Russia in the FIFA World Cup 2018. Igor Akinfeev was Russia’s hero after saving penalties from Koke and Iago Aspas as 2010 champions …

Thiago hopes to replicate his father's feat of winning the World Cup
6 years, 6 months ago

Thiago hopes to replicate his father's feat of winning the World Cup

Daily Mail  

Spain's Thiago has always had the World Cup in his sights – there used to be a miniature version of the trophy on top of the telly at home, presented to his father Mazinho when he won it with Brazil in 1994. Thiago is just four games away from emulating his dad and lifting the World Cup trophy Eight years …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Midfielder Isco assumes leadership in Spain's time of need as David Silva and Andres Iniesta fail to shine
6 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Midfielder Isco assumes leadership in Spain's time of need as David Silva and Andres Iniesta fail to shine

Firstpost  

Isco has emerged as a leader in a Spanish side that has failed to live up to its potential and struggled in matches against weaker sides. Moscow: Spain’s turbulent World Cup campaign, which has witnessed the sacking of coach Julen Lopetegui plus three underwhelming performances and only one victory, has at least had one saving grace in the emergence of …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Unlikely hero Diego Costa could help Spain clinch top-spot on goal difference
6 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Unlikely hero Diego Costa could help Spain clinch top-spot on goal difference

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Diego Costa has scored three goals for Spain in the World Cup and has established himself as an attacking threat for La Roja, providing an alternative to Spain’s traditional style of passing football. Kaliningrad: Spain will be looking for their unlikely new World Cup figurehead Diego Costa to strike again against already eliminated Morocco on Monday as they bid to …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Diego Costa nets winner to help Spain eke out narrow victory over stubborn Iran
6 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Diego Costa nets winner to help Spain eke out narrow victory over stubborn Iran

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A lucky Diego Costa goal handed World Cup hopefuls Spain their first win of the World Cup although dogged Iran came close to causing a major upset A lucky Diego Costa goal handed World Cup hopefuls Spain their first win of the World Cup although dogged Iran came close to causing a major upset on Wednesday. Spain coach Fernando Hierro …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Andres Iniesta insists Spain will overcome early woes to beat Iran and set up another tilt at title
6 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Andres Iniesta insists Spain will overcome early woes to beat Iran and set up another tilt at title

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Midfield legend Andres Iniesta has pledged Spain will overcome their early World Cup woes in Russia by beating Iran on Wednesday to set up another tilt at the title. Kazan: Midfield legend Andres Iniesta has pledged Spain will overcome their early World Cup woes in Russia by beating Iran on Wednesday to set up another tilt at the title. “Players …

FIFA World Cup 2018 Group B Preview: Iran v Spain, Fernando Hierro looking for a win
6 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018 Group B Preview: Iran v Spain, Fernando Hierro looking for a win

The Hindu  

Isco has praised interim Spain coach Fernando Hierro for having the wisdom not to make significant changes since taking the reins from the sacked Julen Lopetegui, as they aim to get their first World Cup win against Iran on Wednesday. READ: Carvajal ready to face Iran, says Hierro His first game in charge saw Spain's World Cup opener end in …

FIFA World Cup 2018: After a difficult outing in 2014, Diego Costa finally making himself at home in Spain set-up
6 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: After a difficult outing in 2014, Diego Costa finally making himself at home in Spain set-up

Firstpost  

On Friday in Sochi, Costa’s physical presence and penalty-box prowess worked a treat for the Spanish as they ended a chaotic week with a thrilling 3-3 draw against Portugal. Sochi: Diego Costa looked like a misfit at the World Cup in Brazil in 2014, where Spain’s inability to accommodate the burly centre-forward contributed to their disastrous campaign. But on Friday …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Fernando Hierro-led Spain start tournament campaign against Portugal in much-awaited clash
6 years, 7 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Fernando Hierro-led Spain start tournament campaign against Portugal in much-awaited clash

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Moscow: Spain and Portugal clash on Friday in an early highlight of the FIFA World Cup as the Spanish camp insist they are united despite this week’s extraordinary sacking of coach Julen Lopetegui. However, Wednesday’s snap decision by the Spanish Football Federation to dump Lopetegui, after he announced he would take over at Real Madrid post-tournament, has left the team …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Under Hierro, Spain face big opening test against Ronaldo-led Portugal
6 years, 7 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Under Hierro, Spain face big opening test against Ronaldo-led Portugal

India TV News  

When the draw for the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup was made, the match between Spain and Portugal on the borders of the Black Sea looked as if it would decide which of the two sides would finish top of Group G. However, 24 hours before kick-off it has taken on a whole new significance. Hierro was …

World Cup 2018: Kylian Mbappe, Marco Asensio and six other good players who could become superstars in Russia
6 years, 7 months ago

World Cup 2018: Kylian Mbappe, Marco Asensio and six other good players who could become superstars in Russia

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. Kylian Mbappe open image in gallery For our purposes, Mbappe’s international teammate …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Reinvigorated by new generation of midfield maestros, formidable Spain look to bring back glory days
6 years, 7 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Reinvigorated by new generation of midfield maestros, formidable Spain look to bring back glory days

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Spain will look no further than their own selves. If they play the kind of football that they are capable of, this Spain side reinforced by a new generation of artisans can take the world by storm again. The final few survibors of their golden generation might have a golden end after all Spain’s golden generation from 2008 to 2012 …

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