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Friday 1 August 2014

Del Bosque: Spain must move on from World Cup wound

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The European champions crashed out of the finals in Brazil at the first hurdle but their coach wants to build a more positive future

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Thursday 31 July 2014

Atletico will compete again, says Villa

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The Spain international believes that Diego Simeone has done well in replacing key men and will be in the mix for major honours once more next term

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Tuesday 29 July 2014

Puyol snapped lifting girlfriend in sensational yoga moves

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The former Barcelona captain has posted pictures of himself raising his partner with his feet as he shows that he fully intends to stay in shape despite his retirement

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Monday 21 July 2014

Spain need no revolution, says Puyol

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The 36-year-old has called for measured changes rather than an overhaul after Vicente del Bosque's men were dethroned as world champions in Brazil

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Thursday 17 July 2014

Del Bosque confirms he will remain as Spain boss

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La Roja's head coach announces that he has no intention of leaving his position despite his side's dismal World Cup showing, promising to stay at the helm for Euro 2016

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Thursday 10 July 2014

Tiki-taka is not dead - Cazorla

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The Arsenal and Spain midfielder, speaking at the PUMA launch of the Gunners' new kits, believes his club and country will stay true to their attractive passing styles

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Tuesday 8 July 2014

Maradona: I learned a lot from 'maestro' Di Stefano

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The Argentina great has joined the chorus of praise for his late compatriot, revealing the deep impression that the legendary footballer made on his own career

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Monday 7 July 2014

Farewell Alfredo Di Stefano - football has lost a Real genius

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The Madrid icon died on July 7 at the age of 88. 'The beautiful game' is left with a gaping hole following the passing of a true legend.

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Sunday 29 June 2014

Roberto Carlos: Casillas responsible for Spain failure

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The World Cup winner and former Real Madrid superstar says the experienced goalkeeper must accept his share of the blame for la Roja's dismal campaign in Brazil

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Raul laments Europes World Cup

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The legendary Spanish striker has spoken of his disappointment at the poor performances of the continents nations at this summers tournament in Brazil

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Thursday 26 June 2014

No victory this time but 'Viva Espana' will always be the soundtrack of Spain

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With the 2014 FIFA World Cup in full swing, Goal has teamed up with Hyundai to celebrate the fan culture of competing nations. Here we explore Spain

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Wednesday 25 June 2014

Ramos promises Spain will return to top

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The centre-back insists recovering from their World Cup humiliation is the most important thing for the country and pledges to make them champions again

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Raul: Spain's players are past their prime

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The former Real Madrid legend believes La Roja now need to look to the next generation to replace stars like Iker Casillas if they want to defend their European title in 2016

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Monday 23 June 2014

'I didn't know it was Villa's last game' - Del Bosque

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The Spain boss admitted he had no idea the former Barcelona star was playing his final game for La Roja and feels the national team still have a bright future

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Postecoglou forsees 'dominant' Australia

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The coach of the men in green and gold says his players have what it takes to be far stronger next time they find themselves on the biggest stage in world football

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Juanfran confident Del Bosque will continue as Spain coach

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The coach is expected to announce a decision on his future in the coming days but the defender believes he does not want to quit his post just yet

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Villa: I'd play for Spain until I'm 55 if I could

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The nation's all-time record goalscorer explains that representing the national team has always been a joy, but his imminent move to MLS spells the end of his international career

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It's not what we wanted, admits Jedinak

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The skipper cut a dejected figure after his team's final match at Brazil 2014, left to rue tiredness and the mistakes that were ruthlessly punished by Spain

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Del Bosque's future as Spain boss to be resolved in 'next few days'

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The 63-year-old led la Roja to World Cup glory in South Africa two years ago but could pay the price for a shock group-stage exit in Brazil

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Adios, Villa - Spain's greatest ever striker

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COMMENT: La Roja's all-time record goalscorer has called time on his international career and his nation may never see another like him

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Xabi Alonso refuses to retire from Spain squad

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The midfielder would not discuss whether he will hang up his boots for the national side after the World Cup and insisted the team spirit in the Roja camp is good

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Sunday 22 June 2014

Xavi, Casillas, Villa, Alonso to depart - What next for Spain?

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COMMENT: Following back-to-back defeats against Netherlands and Chile and the pain of early elimination in a World Cup they had hoped to win, it's time to rebuild La Roja

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Reina: Spain will be respected forever

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The goalkeeper has hit back at critics following their World Cup exit, by pointing to their incredible success in recent years

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Spain players only think of themselves - Del Bosque

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The Roja boss responded to reports of a training ground bust-up with Cesc Fabregas and revealed he is unsure whether Xavi will retire from international football

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Australia keen to heap more misery on Spain

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Vicente Del Bosque's side were sent crashing out of the World Cup against Chile last time out, with the Socceroos looking to add to their woes

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Australia vow to harry Spain

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The Socceroos may be heading home, but they are aiming to cause an upset before they leave by inflicting further misery onto the deposed world champions

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Saturday 21 June 2014

Spain - Australia Betting Preview: Why La Roja can bow out in style

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After a hugely disappointment showing Spain close with - in theory - their simplest group game and Phil Kitromilides believes they can win by two clear goals against Australia

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Silva: Spain must learn to lose

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The Manchester City midfielder is not looking for excuses after his side's disappointing World Cup campaign and has refused to point his finger at one person in particular

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Wednesday 18 June 2014

Vidal: Chile will shock the world

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Following a 2-0 win over holders Spain which secured a last 16 place, the midfielder has claimed that his side have the desire to win and will be the surprise team of the World Cup

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Alonso: We lost the hunger to retain the World Cup

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The Spain midfielder admitted that the defending champions lost their desire and says changes will be made after they were dumped out in the group stage

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Sampaoli praises courageous Chile

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The Argentine was delighted with the way his players took the game to the defending world champions and says he won't change his approach against Netherlands

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Word on the Tweet: Spain crash out while Cahill crashes one in

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Group B delivered one of the most memorable days of the World Cup so far as the holders were dumped out, along with Australia, while the stage is set for England in Sao Paulo

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Casillas: Age not an excuse for Spain

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The Real Madrid goalkeeper has insisted fitness and age didn't play a role in the reigning champions' shock World Cup exit

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La Roja is dead, long live La Roja - how Chile dethroned Kings of Spain

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COMMENT: The end of an era came as Spain's defending world champions were eliminated by Jorge Sampaoli's vibrant entertainers

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Del Bosque on future: 'We will take the best decision for Spanish football'

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The coach was in no mood to criticise his team, despite la Roja's shock elimination from the World Cup which they lifted in confident fashion four years ago

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Betting: Spain crash out of the World Cup as Chile are cut to 20/1 to win the tournament

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The reigning world and European champions tasted defeat for the second consecutive game in Brazil and are now out of the tournament after losing 2-0 at the Maracana

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Disorganised & defeated - Spains period of domination ends with a whimper

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The title holders and two-time defending European champions are out of the World Cup and need to go back to the drawing board after their successful spell came to an abrupt halt

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Chaos & fear as Chile fans leave trail of destruction at the Maracana

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Supporters of the South Americans breached security at the Maracana and stormed the media centre ahead of their Group B clash with Spain on Tuesday

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Vidal and suicidal Chile all set for dream clash with Spain

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The Juventus star says he has recovered from his minor knee surgery last month and can't wait to take on the reigning world champions on Wednesday

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Tuesday 17 June 2014

Spain - Chile Goalscorer Preview: Back Alexis Sanchez to find the back of the net

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Phil Kitromilides believes it is tough to pick out a Spanish player to get on the scoresheet and argues backing the Barcelona man at 13/5 to score offers serious value for punters

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Spain must trounce Chile, says Raul

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After their 5-1 demolition at the hands of Netherlands, the former Real Madrid star feels La Roja must aim to reverse their poor goal difference against the South Americans

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Was he worth it? Time for Diego Costa to step up for Spain

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COMMENT: The Brazil-born striker struggled in the 5-1 Netherlands defeat and could also have been sent off. Now he needs to prove his value to Vicente del Bosque's side

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'We will induce errors' - Why Sampaoli's rampant Chile can eliminate Spain

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COMMENT: With a place in the last 16 effectively at stake, Chile take on Spain at the Maracana and are well-placed to knock out the reigning world champions

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Friday 13 June 2014

Robben: Spain thrashing is 'not revenge' for 2010 final

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The Dutch winger insisted revenge was not the motivation behind the Netherlands' emphatic 5-1 win over Vicente Del Bosque's side

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Spain could not react to rampant Netherlands, admits Iniesta

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The Barcelona star was at a loss to explain the devastating scoreline but remains confident that he and his team-mates will recover to qualify from Group B

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Betting Special: Five star Netherlands teach Spain a 500/1 lesson in Salvador

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Louis van Gaal's Oranje side were simply too good for the reigning world and European champions and landing a 500-1 correct score in the process

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Shambolic Spain must change, or die

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COMMENT: Friday night's 5-1 demolition at the hands of Netherlands underlined that La Roja are in dire need of an overhaul ahead of their meeting with Chile

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TEAM NEWS: Diego Costa starts for Spain against Netherlands

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The Atletico Madrid striker saw his club season curtailed by a hamstring injury but has recovered in time to lead the line for Vicente del Bosque's world champions

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Cazorla desperate to seize World Cup chance

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The 29-year-old is playing in the tournament for the first time after illness ruled him out of the 2010 edition and he wants to make his mark in Brazil this summer

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Betting Special: Get Spain at 7/2 or Netherlands at 12/1 for Friday's World Cup clash

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One of the most eagerly anticipated group stage clashes takes place in Salvador as the two teams who met in the World Cup final in Johannesburg four years ago face off again

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