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4th March, 2013
Spanish football wasn’t always beautiful Tiki-Taka
There is another moniker that better tells the story of Spain's footballing past — “La Furia.”
There is another moniker that better tells the story of Spain's footballing past — “La Furia.”
9th October, 2012
Germany deserves more respect, says Schweinsteiger
“I don't think everything is bad, not many teams can claim to have such a track record."
“I don't think everything is bad, not many teams can claim to have such a track record."
8th September, 2012
Time for Italy to show true identity: Prandelli
Prandelli calls for an end to under-par displays by his players after the Azzurri's draw with Bulgaria.
Prandelli calls for an end to under-par displays by his players after the Azzurri's draw with Bulgaria.
31st August, 2012
Iniesta pips Ronaldo, Messi for UEFA award
MONACO: Barcelona’s Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta received the UEFA Best Player in Europe award on Thursday after pipping Cristiano Ronaldo and club-mate Lionel Messi in…
MONACO: Barcelona’s Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta received the UEFA Best Player in Europe award on Thursday after pipping Cristiano Ronaldo and club-mate Lionel Messi in…
8th August, 2012
England move up to third in FIFA rankings
England moved up to third place in the new FIFA world rankings in August, the country's highest ever position.
England moved up to third place in the new FIFA world rankings in August, the country's highest ever position.
27th July, 2012
Nasri handed three-match ban from France team
Nasri was handed a three-match ban from the French national team following an investigation into his behaviour during Euro 2012.
Nasri was handed a three-match ban from the French national team following an investigation into his behaviour during Euro 2012.
16th July, 2012
Russia appoints Capello as new national coach
RFU appointed Capello as new national manager to revive the flagging fortunes of the team.
RFU appointed Capello as new national manager to revive the flagging fortunes of the team.
13th July, 2012
Spain the new benchmark, says Brazil’s coach
“They make the rules today in the way Brazil have done in the past.”
“They make the rules today in the way Brazil have done in the past.”
11th July, 2012
Can Balotelli success help fight Italian racism?
Balotelli's starring performance at the Euro has focused a rare spotlight on the problem in Italy.
Balotelli's starring performance at the Euro has focused a rare spotlight on the problem in Italy.
7th July, 2012
Spain looks to wins football gold at Games
Spain's Euro 2012 triumph is providing extra incentive for the Olympic squad.
Spain's Euro 2012 triumph is providing extra incentive for the Olympic squad.
5th July, 2012
1970 Brazil “better” than Spain: Pele
“The 1970 Brazil team had many more (great) individual players than Spain.”
“The 1970 Brazil team had many more (great) individual players than Spain.”
2nd July, 2012
Iniesta claims his crown
A couple of surprise selections in an otherwise predictable 23 man Euro 2012 squad.
A couple of surprise selections in an otherwise predictable 23 man Euro 2012 squad.
2nd July, 2012
Has Spain changed football?
No striker? No problem. Spain overcome the loss of David Villa by innovating the game.
No striker? No problem. Spain overcome the loss of David Villa by innovating the game.
2nd July, 2012
Balotelli to become a father
‘First he was silent. Then he said you have given me the best news in the world.’
‘First he was silent. Then he said you have given me the best news in the world.’
2nd July, 2012
Prandelli positive after painful final defeat
“They've [Italy] shown you can win without kicking people. They've shown you can lose with dignity.”
“They've [Italy] shown you can win without kicking people. They've shown you can lose with dignity.”
2nd July, 2012
Brilliant finals capped by Spain’s unique triumph
These Euros had so much quality they have left a kind of glow. And what a way to finish: UEFA
These Euros had so much quality they have left a kind of glow. And what a way to finish: UEFA
2nd July, 2012
Spain make history to retain European title
Spain beat Italy to be crowned champions of Euro 2012. Spain retained their European championship title, beating Italy 4-0 in the Ukrainian capital Kiev, to…
Spain beat Italy to be crowned champions of Euro 2012. Spain retained their European championship title, beating Italy 4-0 in the Ukrainian capital Kiev, to…
2nd July, 2012
Spain make history to retain European title
Spain beat Italy 4-0 in the Ukrainian capital Kiev to become the first side to complete back-to-back wins in the competition's 52-year history.
Spain beat Italy 4-0 in the Ukrainian capital Kiev to become the first side to complete back-to-back wins in the competition's 52-year history.
1st July, 2012
Kiev prepares to host Euro 2012 final
The Ukrainian authorities are expecting some 500,000 foreigners for the final and see the event as the ultimate test.
The Ukrainian authorities are expecting some 500,000 foreigners for the final and see the event as the ultimate test.
30th June, 2012
Blanc – French football’s one-term ‘President’
He appeared powerless to stop things getting out of control when the script went awry as it did at Euro 2012.
He appeared powerless to stop things getting out of control when the script went awry as it did at Euro 2012.
