Euro 2020 qualifiers: Rodrigo, Paco Alcacer score twice as Spain maintain 100 percent record with win over Faroe Islands
5 years, 4 months ago

Euro 2020 qualifiers: Rodrigo, Paco Alcacer score twice as Spain maintain 100 percent record with win over Faroe Islands

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Rodrigo and Paco Alcacer both scored twice as Spain eased to a 4-0 victory over the Faroe Islands in Gijon on Sunday to make it six wins from as many Euro 2020 qualifiers and inch closer to next year’s tournament. Gijon: Rodrigo and Paco Alcacer both scored twice as Spain eased to a 4-0 victory over the Faroe Islands in Gijon on Sunday to make it six wins from as many Euro 2020 qualifiers and inch closer to next year’s tournament. Spain struggled to break down their stubborn opponents for the rest of the first half, though, despite away goalkeeper Gunnar Nielsen being forced into an excellent save to keep out Thiago Alcantara’s spectacular long-range volley. Instead, substitute Alcacer came off the bench to slot in Thiago’s low cross in the 90th minute, before the Borussia Dortmund forward flicked in a near-post header to score his third Spain goal this week.

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UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Spain tops group with 2-1 win against Denmark
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Spain tops group with 2-1 win against Denmark

The Hindu  

Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal and Ayoze Perez scored to secure a 2-1 victory over host Denmark on Friday and clinch the top spot in the UEFA Nations League Group A4 after it secured a place in the quarterfinals last month. A mistake by Spain substitute Fabian Ruiz gifted Denmark’s Gustav Isaksen a late consolation after a poor pass back. With Spain’s …

Spain win gold in Olympic men’s soccer after beating France 5-3 in final
5 months ago

Spain win gold in Olympic men’s soccer after beating France 5-3 in final

New York Times  

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Spain beats Morocco 2-1 to reach its second straight Olympics final in men’s soccer and 5th overall
5 months ago

Spain beats Morocco 2-1 to reach its second straight Olympics final in men’s soccer and 5th overall

Associated Press  

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Euro 2024: Luis de la Fuente gives update after photographer falls on Alvaro Morata’s knee
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Luis de la Fuente gives update after photographer falls on Alvaro Morata’s knee

The Independent  

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A closer look at Euro 2024 finalists Spain ahead of Sunday’s Berlin showpiece
6 months ago

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The Independent  

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Spain beats France 2-1 to reach Euro 2024 final. Yamal sets the mark as youngest-ever scorer
6 months ago

Spain beats France 2-1 to reach Euro 2024 final. Yamal sets the mark as youngest-ever scorer

Associated Press  

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High-scoring Spain faces Mbappé's dour France for a spot in the Euro 2024 final
6 months ago

High-scoring Spain faces Mbappé's dour France for a spot in the Euro 2024 final

Associated Press  

MUNICH — Spain and France meet in the semifinals of the European Championship on Tuesday. Substitute Mikel Merino’s game-winning goal in the last minute of extra time handed Spain a 2-1 victory over host nation Germany, while France needed penalties to see off Portugal after the match ended goalless. — Mbappé, who will be facing several of his new Real …

Euro 2024: France beat Portugal on penalties to set up Euros semi-final against Spain
6 months ago

Euro 2024: France beat Portugal on penalties to set up Euros semi-final against Spain

The Hindu  

France downed Portugal on penalties in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals following a goalless draw on Friday to set up a last-four meeting with Spain. A largely dull 120 minutes saw both sides struggle to create clear chances in Hamburg, before Joao Felix was the only player to miss in the shoot-out and Theo Hernandez netted the winning spot-kick. Kylian Mbappe …

Euro 2024 quarterfinal: Merino scores in extra time to help Spain beat Germany 2-1 to reach semifinal
6 months ago

Euro 2024 quarterfinal: Merino scores in extra time to help Spain beat Germany 2-1 to reach semifinal

The Hindu  

A Mikel Merino goal in the last moments of extra time gave Spain a dramatic 2-1 win over host Germany in an enthralling Euro 2024 quarterfinal clash on Friday between the tournament’s two most successful nations. Spain was the better side for the first hour and wasted several opportunities before Dani Olmo gave it a deserved lead six minutes after …

Merino last-gasp goal sends Spain to Euro 2024 semis after dramatic extra-time win over Germany
6 months ago

Merino last-gasp goal sends Spain to Euro 2024 semis after dramatic extra-time win over Germany

Associated Press  

STUTTGART, Germany — Spain and its fans celebrated as if they’d won the European Championship. Spain snatched a 2-1 win in extra time on Friday thanks to substitute Mikel Merino’s header in the 119th minute. “We were so close, that’s what makes it so bitter,” Germany midfielder Toni Kroos said after the final match of his excellent career. Despite the …

Euro 2024 quarter-finals: Analysing the strengths and weaknesses of the last eight
6 months ago

Euro 2024 quarter-finals: Analysing the strengths and weaknesses of the last eight

New York Times  

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Euro 2024, round of 16: Who is Diogo Costa, the goalkeeping hero of Portugal vs Slovenia penalty shootout?
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024, round of 16: Who is Diogo Costa, the goalkeeping hero of Portugal vs Slovenia penalty shootout?

The Hindu  

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6 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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Spain v Italy LIVE: Result and reaction as Nico Williams skill forces own goal winner in Euro 2024 clash
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Spain v Italy LIVE: Result and reaction as Nico Williams skill forces own goal winner in Euro 2024 clash

The Independent  

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Spain advances to knockout round at Euro 2024 with statement win over defending champion Italy
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Spain advances to knockout round at Euro 2024 with statement win over defending champion Italy

Associated Press  

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — Europe beware — Spain might just be back. “I think it was the best Spain performance I have taken charge of,” coach Luis de la Fuente said. The sky is the limit.” Spain totally dominated defending champion Italy, with 16-year-old winger Lamine Yamal further enhancing his reputation as one of soccer’s most exciting young stars. They caused …

Tiki-taka no more: Spain’s remarkable ball possession streak ends at Euro 2024 against Croatia
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tiki-taka no more: Spain’s remarkable ball possession streak ends at Euro 2024 against Croatia

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Greedy for the ball no more, Spain has won a game by playing unlike Spain. After La Roja’s 3-0 victory over Croatia 3-0 at Euro 2024 on Saturday, the match statistics showed something extremely rare: Spain had only 46% possession. “The important thing is winning and playing well, not the possession stats,” Spain midfielder Fabián Ruiz said after …

EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - Portugal: Roberto Martinez's men had the best record in qualifying and have high hopes of giving Cristiano Ronaldo a fairytale send-off
7 months ago

EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - Portugal: Roberto Martinez's men had the best record in qualifying and have high hopes of giving Cristiano Ronaldo a fairytale send-off

Daily Mail  

Portugal are one of the favourites to go all the way at the tournament The European Championship gets underway in Germany on June 14 Portugal will arrive in Germany with serious hopes of winning the European Championship, just as they did eight years ago. Roberto Martinez's team come into the tournament after qualifying with the best record of any team, …

Flying under the radar with records to remember: Where does Griezmann stand among the greats of football?
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Flying under the radar with records to remember: Where does Griezmann stand among the greats of football?

Hindustan Times  

Despite Atletico Madrid crashing to a 3-5 defeat in their Supercopa de Espana semi-final fixture against Real Madrid, Antoine Griezmann scripted history with his first-half goal. The Frenchman overtook Luis Aragones to become Atletico Madrid's all-time top-scorer with 174 goals. During his second stint with the club, the 2010 World Cup and two-tie Euro winner won the 2017-18 Europa League …

La Liga: Sergio Ramos Tells Fan to 'Shut Up' After Sevilla Lose to Athletic Bilbao 2-0
1 year ago

La Liga: Sergio Ramos Tells Fan to 'Shut Up' After Sevilla Lose to Athletic Bilbao 2-0

News 18  

Sevilla’s struggles continued into the new year with a 2-0 home loss to Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league on Thursday, followed by Sergio Ramos getting into a verbal spat with a fan in his post-match interview. “Respeta a la gente y cállate ya!” Sergio Ramos was interrupted by Sevilla supporters during his post-game interview and he unleashes on them …

Rodrygo and Bellingham score as Real Madrid beats Napoli 4-2 to win its Champions League group
1 year, 1 month ago

Rodrygo and Bellingham score as Real Madrid beats Napoli 4-2 to win its Champions League group

Associated Press  

MADRID — Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham scored a goal each as already qualified Real Madrid beat second-place Napoli 4-2 to win its Champions League group on Wednesday. Joselu and teenager Nico Paz also found the net to give the record 14-time European champion its fifth straight win in Group C. The result frustrated Napoli’s bid to reach the knockout stage …

Sergio Ramos makes another debut for Sevilla in a 1-0 win over Las Palmas
1 year, 3 months ago

Sergio Ramos makes another debut for Sevilla in a 1-0 win over Las Palmas

The Hindu  

After a gap of 18 years, veteran defender Sergio Ramos has played again for the club where he started his career as Sevilla defeated Las Palmas 1-0 in the Spanish league for its first win of the season. RELATED | Real Madrid comes from behind to beat Real Sociedad in La Liga Dodi Lukebakio scored a 71st-minute winner for Sevilla …

Spain routs Cyprus 6-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying after judge issues Rubiales order
1 year, 3 months ago

Spain routs Cyprus 6-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying after judge issues Rubiales order

Associated Press  

GRANADA, Spain — Spain’s men restored normal service on the field Tuesday, beating Cyprus 6-0 in a European Championship qualifying game two days after disgraced soccer federation president Luis Rubiales resigned. At almost exactly the time Gavi gave Spain an 18th-minute lead Tuesday, a television interview given by Rubiales began broadcasting on a British cable news channel. The full interview …

EURO 2024 qualifier: Ronaldo and Co. rides on Bruno’s goal as Portugal beats Slovakia 1-0
1 year, 4 months ago

EURO 2024 qualifier: Ronaldo and Co. rides on Bruno’s goal as Portugal beats Slovakia 1-0

The Hindu  

Bruno Fernandes earned Portugal a fifth consecutive triumph in Euro 2024 qualifying, his goal securing a 1-0 win at Slovakia in Bratislava on Friday. AS IT HAPPENED: Slovakia vs Portugal Highlights Cristiano Ronaldo, making his 201st Portugal appearance at the age of 38, scored against Slovakia back in 2005 in a World Cup qualifier, one of a record 850 career …

La Liga: Robert Lewandowski Scores Late Penalty in Barcelona's 2-1 Win At Osasuna
1 year, 4 months ago

La Liga: Robert Lewandowski Scores Late Penalty in Barcelona's 2-1 Win At Osasuna

News 18  

For a second straight game, Robert Lewandowski came to Barcelona’s rescue after he earned and converted an 86th-minute penalty to grab a 2-1 win for Barcelona at Osasuna on Sunday. Arsenal, Liverpool Win In Premier League to Keep in Touch with Man City “He is a natural-born scorer,” coach Xavi Hernández said about Lewandowski, who helped Barcelona recover the league …

Spain hold nerve in shootout to deny Croatia in Nations League final
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain hold nerve in shootout to deny Croatia in Nations League final

Hindustan Times  

Serial winner Dani Carvajal converted the decisive spotkick to hand Spain a first title in more than a decade as they edged Croatia 5-4 in a penalty shootout to win the Nations League in Rotterdam on Sunday. Spain's Jesus Navas lifts the trophy with teammates after winning the UEFA Nations League final The 31-year-old, who has won five Champions League …

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 …

Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beats Italy 2-1, advances to Nations League final
1 year, 6 months ago

Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beats Italy 2-1, advances to Nations League final

The Hindu  

Another weekend, another European final for Rodri. The midfielder whose goal in Istanbul secured Manchester City’s first Champions League title on Saturday played another key role as Spain beat European champion Italy 2-1 on Thursday to advance to the Nations League final against Luka Modric’s Croatia on Sunday. “It’s been a huge effort — with the World Cup and winning …

Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beats Italy 2-1, advances to Nations League final
1 year, 6 months ago

Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beats Italy 2-1, advances to Nations League final

Associated Press  

ENSCHEDE, Netherlands — Another weekend, another European final for Rodri. The midfielder whose goal in Istanbul secured Manchester City’s first Champions League title on Saturday played another key role as Spain beat European champion Italy 2-1 on Thursday to advance to the Nations League final against Luka Modric’s Croatia on Sunday. “It’s been a huge effort — with the World …

UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying: Scott McTominay Brace Earns Scotland 2-0 Shock Win Over Spain
1 year, 9 months ago

UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying: Scott McTominay Brace Earns Scotland 2-0 Shock Win Over Spain

News 18  

With another brace by Scott McTominay, Scotland earned its first win against Spain in nearly four decades. McTominay continued his good scoring form by netting twice for the second straight game to give the hosts a surprising 2-0 win over Spain on Tuesday in qualifying for the 2024 European Championship. The Manchester United midfielder found the net once in each …

Euro 2024 qualifier: Ronaldo leads the way as Portugal hit six against Luxembourg
1 year, 9 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifier: Ronaldo leads the way as Portugal hit six against Luxembourg

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his record-breaking form for Portugal as he grabbed two more goals in his country’s 6-0 thrashing of Luxembourg in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday, giving them a second win in four days. AS IT HAPPENED: LUXEMBOURG VS PORTUGAL HIGHLIGHTS Joao Felix, Bernando Silva, Otavio and Rafael Leao added the other goals to put Portugal top of …

Euro 2024 qualifier: Late Joselu double helps Spain beat Norway 3-0
1 year, 9 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifier: Late Joselu double helps Spain beat Norway 3-0

The Hindu  

Spain’s late substitute Joselu struck two quick-fire goals on his debut to seal a 3-0 win over Norway in its first Euro 2024 Group A qualifier on Saturday as it got off to a promising start under new manager Luis de la Fuente. Norway tried to respond two minutes later when Martin Odegaard’s strike was blocked by Nacho, who returned …

Legendary Spanish defender and World Cup winner Sergio Ramos calls time on international career
1 year, 10 months ago

Legendary Spanish defender and World Cup winner Sergio Ramos calls time on international career

India TV News  

Legendary Spanish defender Sergio Ramos has called time on his illustrious international career after he decided to hang his boots for Spain. The 2010 World Cup winner is considered by many one of the greatest players of all time which saw him win multiple international and club accolades. In 2010, Ramos was part of the Spanish team that beat the …

Barcelona Restore La Liga Lead, Antoine Griezmann Earns Atletico Madrid Win
1 year, 10 months ago

Barcelona Restore La Liga Lead, Antoine Griezmann Earns Atletico Madrid Win

News 18  

Robert Lewandowski and Sergi Roberto’s goals helped Barcelona beat Cadiz 2-0 and restore their eight-point lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday. Elsewhere Antoine Griezmann’s superb strike helped Atletico Madrid earn a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao to tighten their grip on fourth place. Champions Real Madrid’s win at Osasuna on Saturday pulled them closer to Xavi Hernandez’s …

Robert Lewandowski on target as Barcelona beat Cadiz to restore LaLiga lead
1 year, 10 months ago

Robert Lewandowski on target as Barcelona beat Cadiz to restore LaLiga lead

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. Sergi Roberto and Robert Lewandowski scored in quick succession late in the …

Rodrygo honors Pelé, Real Madrid advances in Copa del Rey
2 years ago

Rodrygo honors Pelé, Real Madrid advances in Copa del Rey

Associated Press  

MADRID — Rodrygo scored in the second half and celebrated by honoring the late Pelé as Real Madrid edged fourth-division club Cacereño 1-0 to advance to the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey on Tuesday. The Brazil forward broke the deadlock in the 69th minute, dribbling past two defenders inside the area before sending a curling right-footed shot …

World Cup 2022 LIVE: Spain vs Costa Rica result and final score - Ferran Torres hits double
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022 LIVE: Spain vs Costa Rica result and final score - Ferran Torres hits double

The Independent  

✕ Close 'I am the leader' - Luis Enrique looks ahead to World Cup coaching debut Spain‘s young squad got off to a high-scoring start at the World Cup, routing Costa Rica 7-0 on Wednesday. With 18-year-old Gavi and 19-year-old Pedri starting, Spain became the first European nation with two teenagers in the starting lineup of a World Cup match …

Spain beats Portugal 1-0 to reach Nations League finals
2 years, 3 months ago

Spain beats Portugal 1-0 to reach Nations League finals

The Hindu  

Spain snatched a place in the Nations League final four after striker Alvaro Morata's late goal secured a 1-0 win over hosts Portugal on Tuesday to ensure top spot in their group. Portugal dominated the match but last year's finalists Spain stayed in the contest and in the 88th minute Morata scored to silence most of the sold-out stadium after …

Nations League: Spain Seeks Elusive Win in Portugal
2 years, 3 months ago

Nations League: Spain Seeks Elusive Win in Portugal

News 18  

Coach Luis Enrique tried to stay optimistic about Spain’s chances of advancing in the Nations League following a disappointing home loss to Switzerland. “We see it as a final," Luis Enrique said Monday, two days after the 2-1 loss to Switzerland dropped Spain from first to second in Group A2 ahead of the decisive match in Braga. The Iberian neighbors …

La Liga 2022/23 | Watch Barça newcomers combine to beat Sevilla, Real Madrid’s Brazilians beat Betis
2 years, 4 months ago

La Liga 2022/23 | Watch Barça newcomers combine to beat Sevilla, Real Madrid’s Brazilians beat Betis

The Hindu  

Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Jules Koundé showed why Barcelona mortgaged part of its future for them by producing goals in a commanding 3-0 win at Sevilla in the Spanish league. Lewandowski made it five goals in four appearances since moving from Bayern Munich, ex-Leeds winger Raphinha scored his first for Barcelona, and Koundé provided two assists against his former club …

La Liga 2022/23 | Karim Benzema brace snatches win for Real Madrid at Espanyol
2 years, 4 months ago

La Liga 2022/23 | Karim Benzema brace snatches win for Real Madrid at Espanyol

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema scored twice in the final few minutes to give Real Madrid a 3-1 win at Espanyol on August 28, their third in the first three games of the new LaLiga season. As Espanyol upped the aggression, Real coach Carlo Ancelotti brought on youngsters Rodrygo and Eduardo Camavinga and they started to turn the match in Real’s favour, especially …

Nations League: Spain post second win in a row; Portugal concede in 57 seconds in loss to Switzerland
2 years, 6 months ago

Nations League: Spain post second win in a row; Portugal concede in 57 seconds in loss to Switzerland

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Spain handed Czech Republic a 2-0 loss while Switzerland’s Haris Seferovic took just 57 seconds to score the only goal of the game against Portugal. Paris: Spain won a second successive UEFA Nations League match on Sunday with a 2-0 win over the Czech Republic while rivals Portugal conceded a goal after just 57 seconds to lose to Switzerland. I …

UEFA Nations League: Dominant Spain eases past Czech Republic
2 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Nations League: Dominant Spain eases past Czech Republic

The Hindu  

Goals from Carlos Soler and Pablo Sarabia earned Spain a 2-0 win over Czech Republic on Sunday, a result that put it on top of UEFA Nations League Group A2. Last year's finalists dominated the game from the start and opened the scoring when Soler struck from close range in the 24th minute following a brilliant pass by man-of-the-match Marco …

Alvaro Morata and Pablo Sarabia at the Double as Spain Beat Iceland 5-0
2 years, 9 months ago

Alvaro Morata and Pablo Sarabia at the Double as Spain Beat Iceland 5-0

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Alvaro Morata scored a first-half double and substitute Pablo Sarabia added two more after the break as World Cup contenders Spain overwhelmed Iceland 5-0 in an international friendly in A Coruna on Tuesday. Juventus striker Morata was the only player carried over in the starting lineup from Saturday’s 2-1 friendly win over Albania in Barcelona, with coach Luis Enrique rotating …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Bruno's brace seals Portugal World Cup spot
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Bruno's brace seals Portugal World Cup spot

The Hindu  

Portugal's Bruno Fernandes scored twice as it beat stubborn visitor North Macedonia 2-0 to qualify for the World Cup finals in Qatar after a tense European playoff tie on Tuesday. Roared on by 50,000 fans at a sold-out Dragao Stadium in Porto, Portugal dominated the game from the start but struggled to break down the strong North Macedonian defence, managing …

Spanish Super Cup: Modric and Benzema fire Real Madrid to title with win over Athletic Bilbao
2 years, 11 months ago

Spanish Super Cup: Modric and Benzema fire Real Madrid to title with win over Athletic Bilbao

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Real Madrid won the Spanish Super Cup by beating Athletic Bilbao 2-0 on Sunday as Luka Modric and a Karim Benzema penalty secured a comfortable victory in Saudi Arabia. Modric’s curling finish towards the end of the first half and Benzema’s strike early in the second sealed the win for Madrid, who claimed their first trophy in Carlo Ancelotti’s second …

World Cup Qualifiers: Spain Top Group as Pablo Sarabia Penalty Sinks Greece
3 years, 1 month ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Spain Top Group as Pablo Sarabia Penalty Sinks Greece

News 18  

A penalty from Spain’s Pablo Sarabia secured a 1-0 victory in their World Cup qualifier away to Greece on Thursday, meaning ‘La Roja’ need a point from their showdown with Sweden at the weekend to secure a place at next year’s World Cup finals. With nine players missing due to injury, Spain coach Luis Enrique surprisingly left Sergio Busquets, Jordi …

UEFA Nations League: Ferran Torres double ends Italy's record run to put Spain in final
3 years, 3 months ago

UEFA Nations League: Ferran Torres double ends Italy's record run to put Spain in final

Firstpost  

Torres struck twice in the first half to make sure that Luis Enrique’s Spain won the Final Four clash at the San Siro in Milan, where they will face either France or Belgium in Sunday’s final. Milan: Ferran Torres put Spain into the Nations League final on Wednesday with a brace in a 2-1 win that ended Italy’s world record …

Spain ends Italy's winning streak to reach Nations League final
3 years, 3 months ago

Spain ends Italy's winning streak to reach Nations League final

The Hindu  

Spain ended European champion Italy's world record 37-match unbeaten run as Ferran Torres scored twice in a 2-1 win at the San Siro stadium in an entertaining Nations League semi-final on Wednesday. Italy, trailing by two goals at the break, had to play the entire second half with 10 men after captain Leonardo Bonucci was sent off but showed real …

Italy vs Spain LIVE: Nations League result, final score and reaction
3 years, 3 months ago

Italy vs Spain LIVE: Nations League result, final score and reaction

The Independent  

Spain celebrate Ferran Torres’ second goal Spain ended European champions Italy’s world record 37-match unbeaten run as Ferran Torres scored twice in a 2-1 win at the San Siro stadium in their Nations League semi-final. Torres put Spain ahead in the 17th minute, steering a left-wing cross from Mikel Oyarzabal into the far corner past Italy keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Roberto …

Spain loses to Sweden, suffers first World Cup qualifying defeat since 1993
3 years, 4 months ago

Spain loses to Sweden, suffers first World Cup qualifying defeat since 1993

The Hindu  

Sweden recovered from a goal down to hand Spain its first World Cup qualifying defeat for 28 years with a shock 2-1 victory on Thursday. Alexander Isak and Viktor Claesson produced sumptuous finishes to cancel Carlos Soler's early goal for the Euro 2020 semifinalist and move Sweden top of Group B. "It's a shame, we went for the win, and …

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