- Euro 2012 round-up: Sizzling Spaniards keep up their perfect record against Czechs
- 08/10/2011 by Dailymail
Spain maintained their 100% record in Group I with Juan Mata and Xabi Alonso scoring in a 2-0 win over the Czech Republic in Prague, a win that keeps Scotland's slim play-off hopes alive.The Scots know wins from their final two matches will guarantee second place - but their last match is against Spain in Alicante. The Czechs' final game is a trip to Lithuania nex... Full Story »- Spain coach keeps faith with Fernando Torres
- 01/10/2011 by YAHOO Sport
MADRID (AP)—Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has kept faith with Chelsea striker Fernando Torres for the Euro 2012 qualifying matches against Czech Republic and Scotland.Torres did not make the matchday squad for Spain’s previous match and his place was under threat from in-form Valencia striker Roberto Soldado, who has scored six goals this season.Barcelona captain Carles Puyo... Full Story »- Silva: Spain coach Del Bosque has cast me aside
- 20/09/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- David Silva is not happy about being a forgotten man in Spain’s national side, complaining that coach Vicente del Bosque has cast him aside since last year’s World Cup.The Manchester City striker says the Spain coach has left him out in the cold since Spain’s 1-0 defeat to Switzerland in South Africa, the world champions only defeat of the tournament.Silva tells Marc... Full Story »
- Spain football coach keen to continue, for now
- 17/09/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque told the sports daily As on Saturday that he would prefer to stay in his current position than accept an offer to coach abroad, but also admitted that he is likely to retire in the not-too-distant future.When asked why he turned down financially-tempting proposals from both Inter Milan and Chelsea over the summer, Del Bosque replied: "Because ... Full Story »
- Torres’ slump threatens his spot with Spain
- 07/09/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- MADRID (AP)—Once Spain’s star striker, Fernando Torres’ scoring slump may threaten his chance to help defend his country’s European title next summer.Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque sat the Chelsea striker in the stands for the first time for Tuesday’s Euro 2012 qualifier, favoring the in-form Alvaro Negredo and David Villa to spearhead the attack, with Fernando Llorent... Full Story »
- Spain beats Liechtenstein 6-0 to reach Euro 2012
- 07/09/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- LOGRONO, Spain (AP)—Alvaro Negredo scored twice to put Spain into Euro 2012 as the defending champion beat Liechtenstein 6-0 in qualifying on Tuesday.Spain secured Group I with two games to spare to join Germany and Italy in next year’s tournament in Poland and the Ukraine, where it is looking to become the first European nation to defend the title after winning the Worl... Full Story »
- PREVIEW-Soccer-Spain, Italy set to clinch Euro 2012 places
- 05/09/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- By Brian HomewoodSept 4 (Reuters) - Spain coach Vicente del Bosque is unlikely to have to worry about his team’s defensive problems as they try to clinch their Euro 2012 place at home to Liechtenstein on Tuesday.Italy can also book their slot in Poland and Ukraine next year with a home win over Slovenia in the latest round of matches in the marathon and largely predictabl... Full Story »
- Cesc bags brace, Hernandez nets
- 03/09/2011 by TEAMtalk
Fabregas: Celebrates one of his strikesCesc Fabregas scored twice as Spain recovered to beat Chile 3-2 in a friendly, while Javier Hernandez netted as Mexico drew 1-1 with Poland.The former Arsenal captain, now revelling in his return to Barcelona, maintained his recent fine form by netting the Spain equaliser and then slamming in the winner after his penalty had been pushe... Full Story »- Del Bosque tries to make peace among Spain squad
- 02/09/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has been forced to act as a peacemaker in the national team camp ahead of La Roja's friendly clash with Chile after tensions boiled over between Real Madrid and Barcelona during the recent Spanish Super Cup.Barcelona beat Madrid 3-2 in the second leg of the tournament on August 18 to secure a 5-4 aggregate victory after the match ended in a mas... Full Story »
- Still no deal to end Spanish league strike
- 23/08/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- Spanish league players remain on strike after league officials and the players’ union failed to reach an agreement to end the current work stoppage.The two sides emerged from Monday’s meeting without an agreement, which threatens to delay the second round of games this weekend. The opening round of matches scheduled for last weekend did not go ahead.While Levante presiden... Full Story »
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