Kochi, July 31 (IANS) FIFA U-17 World Cup tournament director Javier Ceppi on Monday reckoned that the inaugural match between Brazil and Spain at the Jawaharlal Nehru International stadium here will witness a huge crowd. “Brazil versus Spain in a World Cup game is by far the biggest international game to be played in India and […]
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Spain’s Friendlies Investigated After The Spanish FA Was Arrested On Corruption Charges
The fight against corruption is making itself heard in the football fraternity and it is shocking to see the number of incidents they have taken over the in the last couple of months. There were a few cases where anti-corruption agencies have found enough evidence to charge even the highest of the officials for clubs […]
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One Win Will Qualify Spain For 2018 World Cup Finals, Says Ramos
Madrid, June 12 (IANS) Spain’s Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos believes his country is just one win away from assuring a place in the 2018 World Cup finals following their hard-fought 2-1 away-win against Macedonia. Goals from David Silva and Diego Costa on Sunday gave Spain a win that was more comfortable than the final […]
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Spain Down Macedonia In World Cup Qualifying Match
Skopje, June 12 (IANS) Spain defeated Macedonia 2-1 in a World Cup qualifying match, maintaining their position at the top of Group G for the 2018 Russia football tourney. It was the first time Isco, who played brilliantly, was in the starting lineup for a World Cup qualifier with Julen Lopetegui as coach, under whom […]
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Spain, Colombia Battle To 2-2 Draw In Friendly
Murcia (Spain), June 8 (IANS) Spain needed a late goal from Alvaro Morata to post a 2-2 draw with Colombia in an international football friendly here. After a slow start for both teams on Wednesday, the hosts began to gel under the leadership of midfielder David Silva, who got the first chance of the night […]
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Spain To Take On Colombia In Football Friendly Match
Madrid, June 6 (IANS) Spain will play Colombia in a football friendly match on Wednesday in a game which could see some players make their international debut. Thousands of Colombians who live here are expected to watch the match and could even come close to outnumbering the Spanish fans for what is effectively a warm-up […]
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Spain’s Alonso Chases His Dreams At Indy 500
Los Angeles, May 24 (IANS) Spain’s Fernando Alonso, who is on a quest to be the world’s best all-around driver and eventually complete the “Triple Crown,” will compete next weekend in the Indianapolis 500 at the legendary “Brickyard”. The 35-year-old driver will try to win at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a track that has played […]
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Real’s Asensio, Milan’s Deulofeu In Spain Squad
Madrid, May 19 (IANS) Real Madrid’s impressive attacking midfielder Marco Asensio and AC Milan’s Gerard Deulofeu have been included in the Spain football squad for their upcoming international matches next month. Asensio has played two matches for the senior Spain team so far. The 21-year-old was first called up to the senior squad for an […]
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La Liga Title To Be Decided On Dramatic Last Weekend In Spain
Madrid, May 19 (IANS) The La Liga title is up for grabs along with two places in next season’s Europa League as the season in Spain’s top-flight football league comes to an end on a weekend that also sees Atletico Madrid say goodbye to the ground that has been their home for the past 50 […]
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Ben Stokes Takes A Dig At Kevin Pietersen Over ‘Beers In Spain’ Remark
England and Rising Pune Supergiant star Ben Stokes has taken a sly dig at former England skipper Kevin Pietersen who recently blasted England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for not allowing the all-rounder and Jos Buttler to play in the Indian Premier League play-off for their respective franchises. Both the players played crucial roles to help their […]