Spain goalkeeper David De Gea is ready to defend his country in Russia. The Manchester United (MU) star stated he is not thinking about leaving MU for Real Madrid (RM) this summer. And, also insisted he wants to concentrate completely on the impending 2018 FIFA World Cup. De Gea has long been linked with a move […]
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Team Analysis – Spain
One of the favourites for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2018 are Spain. Fondly called as La Roja, Spanish national team have managed to successfully transform with plenty of new faces in the squad going into the mega event. Having won the tournament in 2010 for the first time, Spanish national team failed horribly during […]
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Spain’s Aspas says fans’ scoring expectations too high
Krasnodar (Russia), June 11: Forward Iago Aspas on Sunday said that the Spanish football team suffered from fans’ expectations of high-scoring wins in its last two friendlies against Switzerland and Tunisia ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Aspas, who scored the winner for Spain in Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Tunisia, said supporters wanted his national […]
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Spain struggle against Tunisia but pull off 1-0 win
Krasnodar (Russia), June 10: Spain wrapped up their preparations for the 2018 World Cup here with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tunisia, getting a late goal by substitute Iago Aspas in what was La Roja’s worst performance under head coach Julen Lopetegui. Trouble signs that had reared their head in Spain’s 1-1 draw against Switzerland last […]
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Spain a front-runner in Russia, says Spanish Ambassador to India
New Delhi, June10: In just five days, the 2018 FIFA World Cup will kick off in Moscow’s Luzhniki stadium with a 80,000 capacity crowd. While defending champions Germany may be favourites, India’s footbal crazy crowd will be cheering for almost 32 countries including other favourites such as Spain, France, Argentina and Brazil among others. “Understandably, Spain […]
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Women’s hockey squad leaves for Madrid to play 5 matches vs Spain
New Delhi, June10: The Indian womens hockey squad left for Madrid on Friday to play five matches against hosts Spain starting June 12 as part of their preparations for next month’s World Cup in London. India’s ace striker and skipper Rani Rampal, who is back in the squad after being rested for the recently-held 5th Women’s […]
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Spain prosecutor seeks trial for politician who brought F1 races to Valencia
Valencia, June9: The office of Spain’s anti-corruption prosecutor said Friday it had decided to instruct legal proceedings against a former president of the eastern region of Valencia over alleged offences including misappropriation of public funds linked to the hosting of Formula One races in the Mediterranean port city. The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor said in its findings that […]
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Spain coach Lopetegui hedging bets on Carvajal’s injury
Madrid, June7: Spain chief coach Julen Lopetegui has decided to hedge his bets on Dani Carvajal’s injury and will fly to Russia with 25 footballers rather than the 23 allowed in the final squads for the FIFA World Cup. Although the final date to confirm the squad lists for the forthcoming World Cup finals was June […]
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World Cup 2018: Iniesta can’t be overworked if Spain are to do well: Habas
Kolkata, June 5: For Spain to fire on all cylinders at this summer’s FIFA World Cup in Russia, ageless midfield maestro Andres Iniesta will have to be used properly so that he can remain at the peak of his powers throughout the competition, feels Spanish football tactician Antonio Habas. Iniesta, 34, is likely to retire from […]
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Spain, Switzerland draw 1-1 in World Cup warm-up
Madrid, June 4: Spain were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland in the first of their two warm-up games for the World Cup. The Spanish, who thrashed Argentina 6-1 in March, had threatened to win at a canter when Alvaro Odriozola’s 20-yard volley put them ahead in Villarreal. But the Swiss, who were second best […]