Tag: Spain
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Spain will rise again?
On the 16th June 2010, a Spanish side strode into the opening game of their World Cup in South Africa as the undeniable, unequivocal favourites. Applauded for their passing style and their propensity to keep the ball, they were beaten 1-0 by Switzerland, a side as disciplined as they were unremarkable. Few expected such a…
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FT: Spain 1-5 Netherlands
In a repeat of the World Cup final in 2010, Netherlands and Spain met on Friday night but the scoreline was much different from that four years ago as Louis van Gaal’s side won 5-1. Spain dominated the game in the opening stages, but the first clear cut chance fell to the Dutch as Wesley…
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Chelsea new boy Fabregas has ‘unfinished business’
Spain star Cesc Fabregas has revealed he is ready to embark on “unfinished business in the Premier League” after completing his £25million move from Barcelona to Chelsea. The 27-year-old admitted former club Arsenal were not interested in re-signing him despite having first option, and he has now set his sights on making an impact in…
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Rooney – key for England or gone backwards?
England’s long-standing forward Wayne Rooney is possibly the most ‘marmite’ player the Three Lions have, people either love him or hate him. He’s enjoyed massive success with the national team, but can he still be dubbed with the likes of Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi as a world class striker, or has he gone backwards?…
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Reina refuses to rule out Reds revival
Liverpool outcast Pepe Reina has not ruled out the possibility of staying at the club and fighting for his place. The Spain international was farmed out on loan to Serie A outfit Napoli last season after Reds boss Brendan Rodgers decided to trim the wage bill and replace him with Simon Mignolet, who arrived from…
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Former Liverpool midfielder uncertain of Spain future
Real Madrid and Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso has told Spanish radio station Cope that he is unsure whether or not the World Cup will be his last outing for the national team. The former Liverpool man is preparing for his sixth major international tournament with the Spanish national side and has been a big part…
