Luis Enrique rumoured to be returning to Spain role
5 years, 1 month ago

Luis Enrique rumoured to be returning to Spain role

The Hindu  

The Royal Spanish Football Federation has called a news conference for Tuesday amid reports Luis Enrique will replace Robert Moreno as Spain coach. Former assistant Moreno took temporary charge of Spain in March when coach Luis Enrique went on a leave of absence after his daughter Xana was diagnosed with bone cancer. READ: Argentina vs Uruguay: Messi's stoppage-time penalty seals draw After the former Barcelona boss confirmed his decision to permanently vacate his role in June, Moreno was appointed as his successor, going on to guide Spain to four wins and two draws as the side qualified for Euro 2020 by finishing top in Group F. The RFEF is now reportedly expected to confirm Luis Enrique's return, while it remains to be seen whether Moreno will stay on as part of Spain's backroom staff. RFEF president Luis Rubiales said the door would always be open to Luis Enrique if he decided he wanted to return, while Moreno confirmed in September that he would be happy to step aside.

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Spain’s Football Federation elects Louzan as new chief after Luis Rubiales scandal
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Spain’s Football Federation elects Louzan as new chief after Luis Rubiales scandal

The Hindu  

The general assembly of Spain’s Football Federation elected Rafael Louzan as president on Monday after more than a year of turmoil at the scandal-ridden body following the downfall of former chief Luis Rubiales and his right-hand man Pedro Rocha. A football leader can also be a good person.” Backed by the professional clubs’ votes, Louzan’s election may end years of …

Spain need Euro 2024 to escape cloud cast by Luis Rubiales
7 months ago

Spain need Euro 2024 to escape cloud cast by Luis Rubiales

The Telegraph  

Mention the name Vicente del Bosque to anyone of a Spanish persuasion and it will likely elicit warm memories of that golden era when La Roja won the World Cup in 2010 and, two years later, became the first and still only country to retain the European Championship. But the presence of Del Bosque in Germany is not solely a …

Spain appoints ex-national coach Vicente del Bosque to supervise RFEF
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain appoints ex-national coach Vicente del Bosque to supervise RFEF

The Hindu  

Spain’s government on Tuesday appointed former national squad coach Vicente del Bosque as head of a new committee supervising the country’s scandal-ridden Royal Spanish Football Federation, Sports Minister Pilar Alegria said. Spain, which will co-host the 2030 World Cup, last week announced the creation of a special committee to oversee RFEF until the governing body holds new elections. The move …

Spain to decide whether to suspend Pedro Rocha, main candidate to lead football federation
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Spain to decide whether to suspend Pedro Rocha, main candidate to lead football federation

The Hindu  

Spain’s government said on Tuesday it will decide whether to suspend the frontrunner to lead the country’s football federation while it determines with FIFA how to reform an organization mired in a corruption scandal. Jose Manuel Rodriguez Uribes, president of the state-run Superior Council of Sport, told a parliamentary hearing he had called for a meeting of the CSD board …

FIFA and UEFA seek answers amid corruption probe into Spanish federation
9 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA and UEFA seek answers amid corruption probe into Spanish federation

The Hindu  

Global football governing body FIFA and its European counterpart, UEFA, have written to the Spanish Football Federation requesting a detailed update after arrests were made in a corruption probe last week in Spain. FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom and UEFA General Secretary Theodore Theodoridis sent a joint letter to Pedro Rocha, the president of the RFEF’s management committee, expressing their …

Luis Rubiales: A look at controversies surrounding former Spanish football federation president
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Luis Rubiales: A look at controversies surrounding former Spanish football federation president

Firstpost  

Luis Rubiales’ life has been affected by controversies in the past, with the latest being the controversial kiss of Spain women’s player Jenni Hermoso at the FIFA Women’s World Cup final last year. On 26 August last year, amid the surrounding controversy, Rubiales had admitted that he would not resign as Spanish Football Federation president, only for him to reverse …

The Real Madrid star who gave up waiting on Spain: Brahim Diaz’s Morocco decision
10 months ago

The Real Madrid star who gave up waiting on Spain: Brahim Diaz’s Morocco decision

New York Times  

Brahim Diaz opting to represent Morocco is the result of a determined charm offensive. Important political figures, some very close to Morocco’s King Mohammed VI, have been involved in persuading Real Madrid’s 24-year-old attacking midfielder, a process that took years to reach Wednesday’s key moment when Brahim was finally called up to represent their senior national team. I either call …

Jenni Hermoso’s Spain return and the Luis Rubiales case: Everything you need to know
1 year, 2 months ago

Jenni Hermoso’s Spain return and the Luis Rubiales case: Everything you need to know

New York Times  

Jenni Hermoso has been recalled to the Spain squad for the first time since Luis Rubiales kissed her after the Women’s World Cup final, an incident that sparked an incredibly turbulent period of reckoning and rancour — as well as a criminal investigation. Tome’s latest squad announcement comes as the prosecutors investigating Rubiales’ kiss — the former Spanish Football Federation …

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente calls up uncapped duo Oihan Sancet, Fran Garcia
1 year, 3 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 …

New Spain coach confident of keeping job despite calling up boycotting players
1 year, 3 months ago

New Spain coach confident of keeping job despite calling up boycotting players

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 women’s coach Montse Tome said she was …

Spain players end boycott after seven-hour showdown talks with Football Federation
1 year, 3 months ago

Spain players end boycott after seven-hour showdown talks with Football Federation

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 players have ended their boycott of the …

Spain’s ex-football boss Rubiales due in court in sex assault investigation
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain’s ex-football boss Rubiales due in court in sex assault investigation

The Hindu  

Former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales will appear before a High Court judge on Friday over a complaint of sexual assault stemming from his allegedly unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso - an incident that has triggered a furore over sexism in Spanish sport and society. The legal case will also be a public test of the …

Spanish federation soccer president Luis Rubiales resigns over kiss scandal
1 year, 4 months ago

Spanish federation soccer president Luis Rubiales resigns over kiss scandal

LA Times  

Luis Rubiales, president of Spain’s national soccer federation, is all smiles after the women’s team won the World Cup on Aug. 20 in Sydney. Suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has resigned from his post after a kiss scandal that tarnished Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup. Spanish state prosecutors accused Rubiales of sexual assault and coercion for …

Spain fires coach as kiss fallout continues
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain fires coach as kiss fallout continues

China Daily  

MADRID — Spain's soccer federation on Tuesday apologized for the "totally unacceptable behavior" of Luis Rubiales over his World Cup kiss and fired the team's controversial coach, replacing him with a woman as part of an overhaul. has decided to dispense with the services of Jorge Vilda as sports director and women's national team coach," the RFEF said in a …

Sacked Spain manager Jorge Vilda defends clapping Luis Rubiales’ ‘I will not resign’ speech
1 year, 4 months ago

Sacked Spain manager Jorge Vilda defends clapping Luis Rubiales’ ‘I will not resign’ speech

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 Jorge Vilda feels it was “unfair” for him …

Spain's government begins move to remove Luis Rubiales as football chief
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain's government begins move to remove Luis Rubiales as football chief

ABC  

Spain's government has begun a move to oust suspended soccer chief Luis Rubiales, who ended a week of silence on Friday by insisting he was the victim of a smear campaign. Key points: Luis Rubiales has claimed "fake feminists" were attacking him Spain's soccer chief has been under fire after footage appeared to show and unsolicited kiss Spain won the …

Spain opens case against soccer chief for World Cup kiss. Luis Rubiales breaks week-long silence
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain opens case against soccer chief for World Cup kiss. Luis Rubiales breaks week-long silence

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spain’s government began a move to oust suspended soccer chief Luis Rubiales, who ended a week of silence on Friday by insisting he was the victim of a smear campaign. FILE - President of Spain’s soccer federation, Luis Rubiales stands with Spain’s Women’s World Cup soccer team after being received by Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at La …

Rubiales-Hermoso controversy timeline: How did the scandal around the RFEF chief unfold?
1 year, 4 months ago

Rubiales-Hermoso controversy timeline: How did the scandal around the RFEF chief unfold?

The Hindu  

The Women’s World Cup win for Spain was a momentous occasion but the joy on and off the field was soon sullied by the leader of the country’s football federation, Luis Rubiales, when he kissed star player Jenni Hermoso during the medal ceremony. Spain’s Jennifer Hermoso celebrates with President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales after the match. …

Uefa boss says Luis Rubiales was ‘inappropriate’ but says Fifa will decide his future
1 year, 4 months ago

Uefa boss says Luis Rubiales was ‘inappropriate’ but says Fifa will decide his future

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 Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has described the behaviour …

How the Luis Rubiales saga has forced Spaniards to pick a side
1 year, 4 months ago

How the Luis Rubiales saga has forced Spaniards to pick a side

ABC  

When Luis Rubiales grabbed Jenni Hermoso's face and kissed her on the lips during post-match celebrations at Stadium Australia, Spaniards were forced to pick a side. The Spanish football federation's failure to act in the days following the World Cup saga prompted women in Spain to unite behind the hashtag #SeAcabó, which means "it's over". Spain's Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda …

Several Spanish women’s team staff, not coach Vilda, offer to quit over Rubiales conduct
1 year, 4 months ago

Several Spanish women’s team staff, not coach Vilda, offer to quit over Rubiales conduct

The Hindu  

The majority of the Spanish women’s national team coaching staff offered their resignations on Saturday over federation chief Luis Rubiales’ conduct, although controversial coach Jorge Vilda was not among them. Six of the staff who are offering to resign worked with the first team squad during their Women’s World Cup triumph, while the others operate at various youth age levels …

Spain's 'kiss-gate' FA president Luis Rubiales' refusal to resign is just the tip of the iceberg at the Spanish FA... the federation has been mired in controversy since he took charge, including faili
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain's 'kiss-gate' FA president Luis Rubiales' refusal to resign is just the tip of the iceberg at the Spanish FA... the federation has been mired in controversy since he took charge, including faili

Daily Mail  

Spain's Sports minister called the act 'unacceptable'. Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales sent shockwaves across social media after kissing Spain's Jenni Hermoso Rubiales has been president of the troubled Spanish FA since 2018 and his reign has not been free of controversy His behaviour - pictured here seemingly grabbing his crotch - raised eyebrows on Sunday Your browser does not …

FIFA suspends Spanish football president Rubiales
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA suspends Spanish football president Rubiales

The Hindu  

FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has provisionally suspended Spanish soccer federation head Luis Rubiales for 90 days, it said on August 26, amid uproar after he grabbed player Jenni Hermoso’s head and kissed her on the lips after Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup. has decided today to provisionally suspend Mr Luis Rubiales from all football-related activities at national and international …

Iker Casillas slams Luis Rubiales after Spanish FA president refuses to resign
1 year, 4 months ago

Iker Casillas slams Luis Rubiales after Spanish FA president refuses to resign

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 World Cup winning Spain captain Iker Casillas has …

Alexia Putellas joins Spanish teammates to condemn RFEF chief on Rubiales-Hermoso scandal
1 year, 4 months ago

Alexia Putellas joins Spanish teammates to condemn RFEF chief on Rubiales-Hermoso scandal

The Hindu  

The star of Spain’s women’s team, Alexia Putellas, described federation president Luis Rubiales’ behaviour as “unacceptable” on Friday after he refused to resign from his post following his kiss on the lips of a World Cup player. With you, Jenni Hermoso,” wrote Putellas on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in a show of support for her team-mate …

Luis Enrique appointed as new head coach of Paris St Germain
1 year, 6 months ago

Luis Enrique appointed as new head coach of Paris St Germain

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 Former Spain and Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has …

Luis Enrique travelling to London for Chelsea manager talks
1 year, 9 months ago

Luis Enrique travelling to London for Chelsea manager talks

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 is travelling to London for further …

RFEF Annoyed With Gavi For Certain Gestures During International Break: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

RFEF Annoyed With Gavi For Certain Gestures During International Break: Report

News 18  

The Royal Spanish Football Federation is reportedly irked with Gavi following the youngster’s certain behaviours during the international break in March. Moreover, the Barcelona midfielder annoyed the newly-appointed Spain boss Luis de la Fuente for attempting some harsh tackles on his teammates during a training session. The duo, however, erased all the hard feelings ahead of joining the national unit …

Sergio Ramos set discuss possible return to Spain team with Luis de la Fuente
1 year, 11 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 …

FIFA World Cup: New Spain coach De La Fuente defends his appointment
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: New Spain coach De La Fuente defends his appointment

The Hindu  

New Spain coach Luis de la Fuente defended his appointment after criticism he lacked experience at the top level, during his presentation on Monday. De la Fuente replaces Luis Enrique after the former Barcelona coach was sacked following Spain’s shock World Cup last 16 defeat by Morocco. “If there is anyone in Spain who knows the present and the future …

Spain announce Under 21 boss Luis de la Fuente as their new manager
2 years, 1 month ago

Spain announce Under 21 boss Luis de la Fuente as their new manager

Daily Mail  

Spain have confirmed that former U21 coach Luis de la Fuente will succeed Luis Enrique as national team manager. Spain confirmed the appointment of Luis de la Fuente as first team coach on Thursday Luis Enrique was dismissed of his role as national team coach after their World Cup exit In a statement, the RFEF wrote: 'The RFEF has chosen …

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 …

Luis Enrique Sacked After Spain's Exit From FIFA World Cup 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

Luis Enrique Sacked After Spain's Exit From FIFA World Cup 2022

News 18  

Luis Enrique was replaced by José Luis de la Fuente as Spain’s coach on Thursday after the national team was eliminated in the round of 16 at the World Cup. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot The federation thanked Luis Enrique …

Spain coach Luis Enrique out after shock FIFA World Cup exit
2 years, 1 month ago

Spain coach Luis Enrique out after shock FIFA World Cup exit

The Hindu  

Spain parted ways with Luis Enrique, naming Luis de la Fuente as his replacement as head coach of the country’s national team following Spain’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup. Spain, the 2010 World Cup champion, was favored over Morocco, which reached its first-ever quarterfinals. “The RFEF energetically wishes Luis Enrique and his team the best of luck in their …

New generation, same old problems: How Spain’s World Cup fell apart
2 years, 1 month ago

New generation, same old problems: How Spain’s World Cup fell apart

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. It was Spain’s academy revolution that was the primary reason for that …

Luis Enrique refuses to discuss Spain future after World Cup exit
2 years, 1 month ago

Luis Enrique refuses to discuss Spain future after World Cup exit

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 refused to confirm that he …

FIFA World Cup: Injured Gaya out of Spain squad; Balde announced as replacement
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Injured Gaya out of Spain squad; Balde announced as replacement

The Hindu  

Spain left-back Jose Gaya has been ruled out of the World Cup with an injury, The Royal Spanish Football Federation confirmed on Friday. Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde will be Gaya’s replacement in the squad for the 2010 world champions, with the 19-year-old earning his first senior call-up. ℹ️ https://t.co/L0o9EPwnMs#VamosEspaña | #Catar2022pic.twitter.com/pYjJGhfNms — Selección Española de Fútbol November 18, 2022 Gaya was …

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. …

Luis Enrique fires back at criticism over Spain squad
3 years, 3 months ago

Luis Enrique fires back at criticism over Spain squad

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis Enrique said criticism of his squad selection for the Nations League Final Four tournament does not concern him, with the former Barcelona boss taking aim at the Spanish media for a lack of knowledge about his decisions. Injuries to strikers Alvaro Morata and Gerard Moreno have resulted in Enrique naming a squad without a recognised centre-forward after …

Luis Enrique names Spain World Cup qualifiers squad with plenty of youth but no Real Madrid players
3 years, 4 months ago

Luis Enrique names Spain World Cup qualifiers squad with plenty of youth but no Real Madrid players

Firstpost  

As he had done for Euro 2020 Luis Enrique decided not to rely on any Real representatives for September’s international window fixtures against Sweden, Georgia and Kosovo. Madrid: Spain coach Luis Enrique named a World Cup qualifying squad on Thursday long on youth but short on Real Madrid players. Eric Garcia, 20, who featured in the Euro squad, is named …

EURO 2020: Luis Enrique rides wave of criticism to galvanise Spain
3 years, 6 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, 6 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 …

Granada appoints former Spain coach Moreno as new boss
3 years, 6 months ago

Granada appoints former Spain coach Moreno as new boss

The Hindu  

Granada has appointed former Spain coach Robert Moreno as its new head coach, the La Liga side said on Friday. Moreno was an assistant to current Spain coach Luis Enrique at AS Roma, Celta Vigo and Barcelona before joining the national team in 2018. He became acting head coach in March 2019 when Luis Enrique temporarily stepped aside after his …

Euro 2020: Spain coach Luis Enrique banks on youth as old guard fades away
3 years, 7 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, …

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 …

Luis Enrique missed start of Spain game after being stuck in lift
3 years, 9 months ago

Luis Enrique missed start of Spain game after being stuck in lift

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis Enrique had recently admitted he was very worried about his team's form and he had more reason to be concerned on Wednesday when he found himself trapped in a lift before its World Cup qualifier against Kosovo. Luis Enrique and several of his assistants were stuck in a lift in the team's hotel for an hour before …

Luis Rubiales Re-elected Spanish Football Federation President
4 years, 3 months ago

Luis Rubiales Re-elected Spanish Football Federation President

News 18  

Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales was re-elected unopposed, with a new four-year mandate, the federation said on Monday. The federation announced the news on Twitter and posted reactions from other football officials, including FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Born in Las Palmas, Rubiales played for several lower league clubs after coming through the Valencia and Atletico Madrid youth systems and …

Coronavirus: Playing with no fans is sad - Spain coach Luis Enrique
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Playing with no fans is sad - Spain coach Luis Enrique

The Hindu  

Spain head coach Luis Enrique has described playing matches behind closed doors as being "sadder than dancing with your own sister". Elite football games are likely to be staged without fans present for the foreseeable future as part of measures to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus. La Liga is expected to follow suit if the competition gets the go-ahead …

Coronavirus: Spanish federation prioritises La Liga season finish
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Spanish federation prioritises La Liga season finish

The Hindu  

President Luis Rubiales says the Spanish Football Federation is determined to save this season, even if a resumption at the start of May appears unlikely. La Liga, along with the rest of the major leagues in European football, has been put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, with no games played in the Spanish top tier since Real Sociedad …

Casillas to end playing career, says FC Porto president
4 years, 10 months ago

Casillas to end playing career, says FC Porto president

The Hindu  

Porto president Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa said on Tuesday that Iker Casillas is set to retire, a day after the World Cup-winning captain announced he would run for the presidency of the Spanish Football Federation. “Before announcing his candidacy, Iker Casillas came to see me to inform me of his decision to end his career,” Pinto da Costa told …

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