With his team’s 5-1 win over Spain, Hector Sanchez could truly say he was an international football champion — though not in the way he dreamed of as a child. Diagnosed with a liver disease in his youth, the Chilean automobile salesman had long had doctors urging him not to take to the … Read more
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on Friday named uncapped trio Aitor Paredes, Marc Casado and Samu Omorodion in his squad for Nations League matches against Switzerland and Denmark. The 20-year-old Omorodion is in line to make his debut with some doubt over the fitness of skipper Alvaro Morata who was admitted to … Read more
A “victory for football”, that’s how Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri’s triumph at the Ballon d’Or 2024 has been described by many. The ‘underrated’ defensive midfielder has been quietly doing his job, for both club and country, while attackers and defenders continue to draw plaudits for their respective teams. However, as the … Read more
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has made the revelation that the Spanish club has turned down an offer worth USD 270 million (€250 million) for star forward Lamine Yamal six months ago. Though Laporta did not reveal the name of the club who wanted to sign the young Spaniard, it was reported that PSG … Read more
European champions Spain sealed their place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Serbia on Tuesday, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were frustrated in a 0-0 draw with Scotland. Spain, who are also the reigning Nations League champions, became the second team to clinch a quarter-final spot as … Read more
Spain will play Denmark and Serbia in the Nations League without striker Nico Williams.© AFP Spain will play Denmark and Serbia in the Nations League without striker Nico Williams after the star of the Euro 2024 title winning team picked up an injury with Athletic Bilbao. Williams reported for training camp at the … Read more
Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, who won two European Championships and the 2010 World Cup with an all-conquering Spain team, announced his retirement from football on Tuesday at the age of 40. “Being on the pitch is over,” a visibly emotional Iniesta told reporters at a news conference in Barcelona while reflecting on … Read more
Alvaro Morata has been included in Spain’s squad for their upcoming Nations League matches, coach Luis de la Fuente announced Friday. The Spanish captain and AC Milan forward returns to the squad after overcoming a muscular problem that forced him to miss his country’s opening two encounters in Group A4 of the Nations … Read more