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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.”
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
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
30th June, 2012
“No regrets for not eliminating Italy”
That wouldn't have been good for the sport: Vicente del Bosque
That wouldn't have been good for the sport: Vicente del Bosque
29th June, 2012
Fabregas wary of blossoming Balotelli
Spain will need to pay special attention to Mario Balotelli if they are to get the better of Italy on Sunday.
Spain will need to pay special attention to Mario Balotelli if they are to get the better of Italy on Sunday.
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28th June, 2012
Italy, the logical choice for Pakistani fans
Surely if anyone can have sympathy and fraternity with the Italians, it has to be the Pakistani cricket fan.
Surely if anyone can have sympathy and fraternity with the Italians, it has to be the Pakistani cricket fan.
28th June, 2012
Ronaldo’s decision to wait didn’t help Portugal
There was no shot from Ronaldo in the shootout. No chance to lift his team. Not even a reason why.
There was no shot from Ronaldo in the shootout. No chance to lift his team. Not even a reason why.
25th June, 2012
Prankster Pique delivering for Spain
GNIEWINO, Poland: Gerard Pique’s reputation as something of a joker and his glamorous popstar partner Shakira make him one of the more colourful characters in…
GNIEWINO, Poland: Gerard Pique’s reputation as something of a joker and his glamorous popstar partner Shakira make him one of the more colourful characters in…
25th June, 2012
Spain won’t change despite ‘boring’ tag: Alonso
“Whatever people say I don't think we are going to change.”
“Whatever people say I don't think we are going to change.”
25th June, 2012
Counter-punching Portugal prepare Spain ambush
Spain have largely held the upper hand against their Iberian rivals, losing just nine times in 37 encounters.
Spain have largely held the upper hand against their Iberian rivals, losing just nine times in 37 encounters.
24th June, 2012
Alonso brace sends Spain into Euro semi-finals
Defending champions beat France 2-0 to book a semi-final date with Iberian neighbours Portugal.
Defending champions beat France 2-0 to book a semi-final date with Iberian neighbours Portugal.
22nd June, 2012
Spain united as French squabble
GNIEWINO, Poland: Spain must beat France in a competitive match for the first time if they are to reach the Euro 2012 semi-finals and the…
GNIEWINO, Poland: Spain must beat France in a competitive match for the first time if they are to reach the Euro 2012 semi-finals and the…
22nd June, 2012
Hispanophile Blanc charmed by Iniesta
“Watching Spain is a pleasure, a joy. That's why they've dominated world football for the last few years.”
“Watching Spain is a pleasure, a joy. That's why they've dominated world football for the last few years.”
22nd June, 2012
Xavi – Spain’s puppet master losing his pulling power
Aside from a good first 45 minutes against Italy , Xavi has been quiet to the point of being anonymous.
Aside from a good first 45 minutes against Italy , Xavi has been quiet to the point of being anonymous.
21st June, 2012
Nothing wrong with Spain’s tactics: Zidane
“We all know that Spain are the favourites, not just for this match, but also for the Euro.”
“We all know that Spain are the favourites, not just for this match, but also for the Euro.”
20th June, 2012
‘Spain will not make their common mistake’
“It is a very Spanish trait not to pay attention to one's rivals,” Del Bosque said.
“It is a very Spanish trait not to pay attention to one's rivals,” Del Bosque said.
19th June, 2012
Nobody is invincible: Del Bosque
POLAND: Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said on Tuesday that no team is invincible, as his side look to defend their European Championship title. The…
POLAND: Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said on Tuesday that no team is invincible, as his side look to defend their European Championship title. The…
19th June, 2012
Spain victims of their own success: Del Bosque
“We have gone from poor to rich so quickly that maybe people don't value what they have.”
“We have gone from poor to rich so quickly that maybe people don't value what they have.”
2nd June, 2012
Xabi Alonso – Spain’s cultured hardman
Alonso has been the unsung hero of Spain's achievements and a major factor in Real's La Liga title.
Alonso has been the unsung hero of Spain's achievements and a major factor in Real's La Liga title.
29th May, 2012
Spain’s ‘shark’ scenting blood at Euro
Alvaro Negredo will compete with Fernando Llorente and Fernando Torres for a place in Spain's starting line-up.
Alvaro Negredo will compete with Fernando Llorente and Fernando Torres for a place in Spain's starting line-up.
