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Alonso out of Spain friendly against Uruguay

Alonso out of Spain friendly against Uruguay

Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso has been ruled out of his side's friendly against Uruguay after suffering a groin injury. 4 Feb 2013
Spain axe Torres for friendly

Spain axe Torres for friendly

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has omitted Chelsea attacker Fernando Torres from his squad for the upcoming friendly against Uruguay. 2 Feb 2013
Del Bosque upbeat despite losing Casillas

Del Bosque upbeat despite losing Casillas

Coach Vincente Del Bosque has admitted Iker Casillas' absence will be a blow, but insists he has faith in Spain's goalkeepers. 29 Jan 2013
Michu makes February focus

Michu makes February focus

Swansea forward Michu hopes to make February a landmark month personally, by winning the Capital One Cup as well as a maiden cap for Spain. 28 Jan 2013
Del Bosque: Messi can star anywhere

Del Bosque: Messi can star anywhere

Vicente del Bosque has heaped praise on Lionel Messi, stating the Barcelona star would be great wherever he played. 17 Jan 2013
Laudrup Predicts Spain Call-Up For Michu

Laudrup Predicts Spain Call-Up For Michu

Swansea manager Michael Laudrup believes Michu is a certainty to be selected for Spain after being watched by Vicente Del Bosque. 13 Jan 2013
Socceroos' Spanish date with Romania

Socceroos' Spanish date with Romania

THE SOCCEROOS are set to play a friendly match against Romania in Spain next month as part of Australia's preparations for their last four World Cup qualifiers. 11 Jan 2013
Iniesta Feels Privileged

Iniesta Feels Privileged

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta felt privileged to finish in third place at the Ballon d'Or awards on Monday night. 8 Jan 2013
Del Bosque Named Coach Of The Year

Del Bosque Named Coach Of The Year

Spain boss Vicente del Bosque has won the 2012 FIFA Coach of the Year award after leading his country to the Euro 2012 title. 8 Jan 2013
Spanish Financial Crisis Affecting Football

Spanish Financial Crisis Affecting Football

Spain's economic crisis is having a knock-on effect on the financial situation of football in the country. 1 Jan 2013
Falcao Honoured With Individual Award

Falcao Honoured With Individual Award

Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao has expressed his gratitude after being named Globe Soccer's best player of 2012. 30 Dec 2012
Pepe: Ronaldo Will Stay

Pepe: Ronaldo Will Stay

Real Madrid centre-half Pepe believes Cristiano Ronaldo will extend his contract with the club. 30 Dec 2012
Vilanova To Return In Mid-January

Vilanova To Return In Mid-January

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell says coach Tito Vilanova will return to his duties in less than three weeks. 30 Dec 2012
Simeone Qualifies 'Boring' La Liga Remark

Simeone Qualifies 'Boring' La Liga Remark

Diego Simeone has moved to clarify comments he made about the state of La Liga, claiming the competition is unequal rather than boring. 30 Dec 2012
Michu Promised Spain Call-Up

Michu Promised Spain Call-Up

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque plans to hand an international call-up to Swansea forward Michu. 26 Dec 2012
La Liga wrap: Barca win again, Real lose

La Liga wrap: Barca win again, Real lose

Barcelona kicked nine points clear at the top of La Liga after a 3-1 win at Real Valladolid while Real Madrid lost on Saturday. 23 Dec 2012