De Gea to retain Spain spot, Hierro confirms
6 years, 6 months ago

De Gea to retain Spain spot, Hierro confirms

The Hindu  

Spain boss Fernando Hierro has insisted he will not drop David de Gea from his starting line-up ahead of the knockout stages of the World Cup. The Manchester United goalkeeper has attracted widespread criticism following his performances so far in Russia, where he conceded five goals in three group stage matches. Spain has Athletic Bilbao's Kepa Arrizabalaga and veteran Pepe Reina to choose from but Hierro has no desire to make a change between the sticks. Asked by Marca if De Gea will remain in goal for the round-of-16 clash against the World Cup host, Hierro responded: "Yes, he will play.

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David de Gea could return to Spain with Sevilla targeting the goalkeeper after he left Man United
1 year, 6 months ago

David de Gea could return to Spain with Sevilla targeting the goalkeeper after he left Man United

Daily Mail  

David de Gea could be in line for a return to Spain, according to reports. But with Erik ten Hag clearly looking for Inter Milan’s Andre Onana to become his new number one, De Gea decided it was best to seek a new club, with offers on the table from the Saudi Pro League. In an emotional message, De Gea …

Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea announces his exit from Manchester United ahead of new season
1 year, 6 months ago

Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea announces his exit from Manchester United ahead of new season

Firstpost  

In a message on social media on Saturday, De Gea thanked United fans for their support but said: “Now, it’s the right time to undertake a new challenge, to push myself again in new surroundings.” Manchester: Veteran goalkeeper David de Gea has announced he is leaving Manchester United as a free agent after 12 seasons at Old Trafford. The 32-year-old’s …

De Gea confirms Manchester United departure
1 year, 6 months ago

De Gea confirms Manchester United departure

The Hindu  

David de Gea announced on Saturday that he is leaving Premier League club Manchester United after 12 seasons. I took incredible… pic.twitter.com/6R7ezOEf1E — David de Gea July 8, 2023 De Gea, who signed for the club in 2011, has won the Premier League, Europa League, FA Cup and the League Cup. All the players and staff send him our very …

De Gea at odds with modern goalkeeping? Why Manchester United could look beyond its Spanish custodian of 10 years
1 year, 6 months ago

De Gea at odds with modern goalkeeping? Why Manchester United could look beyond its Spanish custodian of 10 years

The Hindu  

David de Gea represents an older generation of goalkeepers, where importance was given to the saves they made rather than the passes they gave. When City’s press would force United to play back to the keeper, which Pep Guardiola would have wanted to happen, De Gea would cut a sorry figure. SCREEN GRAB: Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton scores after David …

David de Gea may have to slash his £375,000-a-week wages to stay at Man United
2 years, 2 months ago

David de Gea may have to slash his £375,000-a-week wages to stay at Man United

Daily Mail  

Manchester United are reportedly considering offering goalkeeper David De Gea a new contract on reduced terms with boss Erik ten Hag still not convinced that he is the right man for his system. Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea will have to take a pay cut to sign a new contract Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag is however not …

David De Gea Dropped from Spain Squad, David Raya Called Up
2 years, 9 months ago

David De Gea Dropped from Spain Squad, David Raya Called Up

News 18  

Manchester United’s David de Gea was dropped from the Spain squad on Friday, with Brentford goalkeeper David Raya a surprise inclusion by coach Luis Enrique. Luis Enrique may have doubts about De Gea’s distribution in his system and it was notable he praised that aspect of Raya’s game in a press conference on Friday. Probably it is a surprise for …

Man Utd: David de Gea dropped by Spain boss Luis Enrique and replaced by Brentford's David Raya
2 years, 9 months ago

Man Utd: David de Gea dropped by Spain boss Luis Enrique and replaced by Brentford's David Raya

Daily Mail  

Spain coach Luis Enrique dropped David de Gea and included Brentford goalkeeper David Raya on Friday in the squad for upcoming friendly matches against Albania and Iceland. Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has been dropped from the Spain squad The 26-year-old Raya was born in Barcelona but has played in England for several years. Luis Enrique could not find …

Spain drops De Gea, adds Raya for upcoming friendlies
2 years, 9 months ago

Spain drops De Gea, adds Raya for upcoming friendlies

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis Enrique dropped David de Gea and included Brentford goalkeeper David Raya on Friday in the squad for upcoming friendly matches against Albania and Iceland. De Gea played the entire match for Manchester United on Tuesday when the side was eliminated by Atletico Madrid from the Champions League in the round of 16 after losing the second leg …

Strong-minded David de Gea Will Not Be Affected by Penalty Miss, Says Pau Torres
3 years, 7 months ago

Strong-minded David de Gea Will Not Be Affected by Penalty Miss, Says Pau Torres

News 18  

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea will not dwell on his penalty miss in the Europa League final defeat to Villarreal, international team mate Pau Torres said, urging his compatriot to help lead Spain to glory at Euro 2020. De Gea was the only player to miss his spot-kick in last week’s marathon shootout which ended 11-10 to Villarreal following …

David De Gea last saved a penalty in 2016 – 40 spot kicks later…
3 years, 7 months ago

David De Gea last saved a penalty in 2016 – 40 spot kicks later…

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 Manchester United’s penalty shootout defeat to Villarreal in …

Chelsea star Arrizabalaga has grabbed his chance to claim Spain No 1 jersey over De Gea
5 years, 4 months ago

Chelsea star Arrizabalaga has grabbed his chance to claim Spain No 1 jersey over De Gea

Daily Mail  

If there is any debate next summer about who keeps goal for Spain at Euro 2020 then Kepa's supporters will point back to his performance on Thursday night as weighty evidence that it should be him in goal. Chelsea's No 1 has become Spain's undisputed first choice, leaving David de Gea scrapping for understudy duties with Roma's Pau Lopez. Chelsea's …

Premier League pair David De Gea and Kepa Arrizabalaga could share Spain starting spot, says Moreno
5 years, 4 months ago

Premier League pair David De Gea and Kepa Arrizabalaga could share Spain starting spot, says Moreno

The Hindu  

David de Gea and Kepa Arrizabalaga could be made to share Spain's number one shirt with neither player guaranteed a starting spot under Robert Moreno. Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa has started each of the national team's three matches since former head coach Luis Enrique handed the reins to long-time assistant Moreno in March. Manchester United star De Gea previously owned the …

Tranfer rumours: De Gea set to stay as Real Madrid settles on goalkeeping options
5 years, 6 months ago

Tranfer rumours: De Gea set to stay as Real Madrid settles on goalkeeping options

The Hindu  

Real Madrid seems to have settled on its goalkeeping situation for next season, and it is good news for Manchester United. TOP STORY – DE GEA SET TO STAY PUT AS MADRID MAKES DECISION Navas, continually linked with a move away from Real Madrid, will stay at the club, according to AS. Recent reports have said De Gea is set …

David de Gea wants assurances over transfers before committing to Man United
5 years, 8 months ago

David de Gea wants assurances over transfers before committing to Man United

Daily Mail  

David De Gea wants reassurances about the club's future transfer policy before committing to a new long-term contract at Manchester United. David De Gea wants reassurances about Manchester United's future transfer policy De Gea would prefer to stay at Old Trafford than head to Spain, where Real Madrid President Florentino Perez has considered another bid to prise the keeper to …

Fernando Hierro leaves job as Spain head coach after FIFA World Cup 2018 exit
6 years, 6 months ago

Fernando Hierro leaves job as Spain head coach after FIFA World Cup 2018 exit

Hindustan Times  

Fernando Hierro, who stood in as Spain coach when Julen Lopetegui was sacked on the eve of the World Cup, will not continue in the role, the Spanish football federation said Sunday. Spain coach Fernando Hierro looks dejected after losing the penalty shoot-out against Russia in FIFA World Cup 2018. “After travelling many kilometres together, the Spanish Football Federation and …

Unsafe hands? De Gea saves just one shot at World Cup
6 years, 6 months ago

Unsafe hands? De Gea saves just one shot at World Cup

The Hindu  

David de Gea's awful World Cup ended on Sunday as Spain was dumped out of the tournament by host Russia, which won a penalty shoot-out 4-3 in Moscow. De Gea, the saviour De Gea – for who United often uses the social media hashtag #DaveSaves – went into the tournament regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantra backs teammate David De Gea, says goalkeeper is best in the world
6 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantra backs teammate David De Gea, says goalkeeper is best in the world

Firstpost  

Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara has defended teammate David De Gea after the goalkeeper was criticised for his performances, saying that De Gea is working ’like an animal’ to prove his doubters wrong. Krasnodar: Spain goalkeeper David de Gea is “working like a bloody animal” and has the full backing of his teammates in the face of stinging criticism from the …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain backs David de Gea after horror show against Portugual
6 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain backs David de Gea after horror show against Portugual

India TV News  

David De Gea had a forgettable World Cup debut as a goalkeeper for Spain but quickly turned his focus to the bigger picture for the national team. It was Ronaldo who made De Gea's first World Cup match miserable from start to finish Saturday night. Although he was fantastic this season playing for Manchester United, De Gea also allowed a …

Del Bosque: Spain's David De Gea a complete goalkeeper
6 years, 7 months ago

Del Bosque: Spain's David De Gea a complete goalkeeper

The Hindu  

David de Gea may have made a rare mistake in Spain's friendly with Switzerland on Sunday but Vicente del Bosque believes the Manchester United stopper is the "complete goalkeeper". Despite that error the 27-year-old will travel to the World Cup as Spain's undisputed number one, and Del Bosque remains a big fan. De Gea and his international team-mates are third …

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