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Fabregas fitness boost for Spain
03/06/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
Cesc Fabregas may yet be fit for Spain's Euro 2012 Group C opener against Italy on June 10.The Barcelona midfielder suffered a hamstring injury in the club's 3-0 Copa del Rey final triumph over Athletic Bilbao last month.But Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has played down concerns over the 25-year-old ahead of La Furia Roja's last warm-up match against China on Sunday."They di... Full Story »
Spain pressured to retain Euro title
03/06/2012 by YAHOO Sport
MADRID (AP) Spain's entire squad has finally come together for the last exhibition before the European Championship, with the defending champions playing China on Sunday.A week later, Spain opens against Italy to start the campaign to retain the title and give the debt-stricken nation a morale boost.Nine players from the Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Athleti... Full Story »
Spanish players banned from Twitter and Facebook during Euro 2012
02/06/2012 by Dailymail
Reigning European and World champions Spain have banned their players from using social networks during Euro 2012.Manager Vincete del Bosque wants his players to be fully focused on the task at hand as they battle to retain their crown.Barcelona player Cesc Fabregas tweeted in English on June 1: 'From today we are not allowed to use social networks, I wish that the nex... Full Story »
Fabregas to miss Spain warm-up clash against China with hamstring injury
02/06/2012 by Dailymail
China crisis: Fabregas ruled outA scan on Cesc Fabregas's hamstring injury has shown 'very satisfactory results' but he will still miss Spain's final Euro 2012 warm-up match against China on Saturday, the Spanish football federation said on Friday. Fabregas picked up the injury when he came on for the last 10 minutes of Barcelona's 3-0 King's Cup final win over Athletic Bilba... Full Story »
Reina: Torres is in good shape
30/05/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
Liverpool's Pepe Reina is tipping his former team-mate Fernando Torres to be a source of goals for Spain in Euro 2012.Remembered as a prolific scorer during his days at Liverpool, Torres had struggled to find form in front of goal after his move to Chelsea. However, his fortunes have improved at the tail end of this season, and the striker has found his way into Vicente De... Full Story »
Final UEFA EURO 2012 squads confirmed
30/05/2012 by UEFA.com
The 16 UEFA EURO 2012 contenders confirmed their 23-man squads for the final tournament, with just ten days to go until the first matches in Poland and Ukraine.France's Laurent Blanc was one of the last coaches to announce his final squadUEFA EURO 2012 moved a step closer today with the 16 contenders confirming their 23-man squads for the finals before the 12.00CE... Full Story »
Holders Spain include Pedro in final EURO squad
30/05/2012 by UEFA.com
FC Barcelona's Pedro Rodríguez has been rewarded for his two goals in the Copa del Rey final with a place in Spain's 23-man squad, but injured club-mate Thiago Alcántara misses out.Pedro Rodríguez has not played for Spain since OctoberSpain coach Vicente del Bosque opted largely for the tried and trusted in selecting his final 23-man squad for UEFA EURO 2012.The holders wil... Full Story »
Spain is hungry for third successive title, says Fernando Torres
29/05/2012 by YAHOO Sport
Spain is still hungry for success after previously winning Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup, says Fernando Torres, and he added that La Roja has set its sights on claiming Euro 2012 glory.The 28-year-old, however, admitted that it will not be easy for the reigning champions as they no longer possess the element of surprise against their familiar foes."The atmosphere within th... Full Story »
Injured Fabregas in Spain squad as Pedro gets nod after brace in Copa del Rey final
28/05/2012 by Dailymail
Barcelona forward Pedro has been rewarded for his two goals in the Copa del Rey final on Friday by being included in Spain's 23-man squad for the European Championships.Sevilla's Alvaro Negredo was also selected among manager Vicente del Bosque's strikers, meaning there was no place for Roberto Soldado or Adrian Lopez despite the latter's goalscoring debut against Serbia o... Full Story »
Del Bosque laments Villa blow - Boss underlines disappointment after Spain striker is ruled out
26/05/2012 by Sky Sport
David Villa: Will not feature at the European Championship this summerSpain manager Vicente Del Bosque admits the absence of David Villa strikes a blow after he failed to recover from his broken fibia in time for Euro 2012.The Barcelona striker is the national side's all-time leading scorer with 51 goals in 82 games but has not played since December and finally ruled himsel... Full Story »
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