Roberto Carlos: Casillas responsible for Spain failure
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
Read Full ArticleThe 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
Read Full ArticleThe 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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Read Full ArticleThe centre-back insists recovering from their World Cup humiliation is the most important thing for the country and pledges to make them champions again
Read Full ArticleThe 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
Read Full ArticleThe 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
Read Full ArticleThe 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
Read Full ArticleThe 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
Read Full ArticleThe 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
Read Full ArticleThe 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
Read Full ArticleThe 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
Read Full ArticleCOMMENT: La Roja's all-time record goalscorer has called time on his international career and his nation may never see another like him
Read Full ArticleThe 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
Read Full ArticleCOMMENT: 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
Read Full ArticleThe goalkeeper has hit back at critics following their World Cup exit, by pointing to their incredible success in recent years
Read Full ArticleThe 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
Read Full ArticleVicente 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
Read Full ArticleThe 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
Read Full ArticleAfter 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
Read Full ArticleThe 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
Read Full ArticleFollowing 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
Read Full ArticleThe 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
Read Full ArticleThe 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
Read Full ArticleGroup 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
Read Full ArticleThe Real Madrid goalkeeper has insisted fitness and age didn't play a role in the reigning champions' shock World Cup exit
Read Full ArticleCOMMENT: The end of an era came as Spain's defending world champions were eliminated by Jorge Sampaoli's vibrant entertainers
Read Full ArticleThe 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
Read Full ArticleThe 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
Read Full ArticleThe 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
Read Full ArticleSupporters of the South Americans breached security at the Maracana and stormed the media centre ahead of their Group B clash with Spain on Tuesday
Read Full ArticleThe 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
Read Full ArticlePhil 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
Read Full ArticleAfter 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
Read Full ArticleCOMMENT: 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
Read Full ArticleCOMMENT: 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
Read Full ArticleThe Dutch winger insisted revenge was not the motivation behind the Netherlands' emphatic 5-1 win over Vicente Del Bosque's side
Read Full ArticleThe 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
Read Full ArticleLouis 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
Read Full ArticleCOMMENT: 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
Read Full ArticleThe 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
Read Full ArticleThe 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
Read Full ArticleOne 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
Read Full ArticleThe trainer has taken credit for Spain's success and admits he was proud when they defeated the Netherlands team he now coaches in the World Cup final in 2010
Read Full ArticleWith seven players in the team over 30, questions have been raised over the general age of the world champions but the coach insists it won't be a problem
Read Full ArticleThe Dutch meet the European and world champions in a rematch of the 2010 final and the former AC Milan player feels that while the attack is strong, there are problems at the back
Read Full ArticleThe Bayern Munich star missed a golden opportunity which could have secured a first world title for his side but he insists it is irrelevant heading into Friday's game
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Read Full ArticleLouis Van Gaal's men face an almighty challenge to even score a goal against the world champions, but Al Hain-Cole has highlighted a couple of players he thinks could do the damage
Read Full ArticleNo logical explanation for Spain's demotion to third-favourites for the World Cup; La Roja have the talent and experience to win an unprecedented fourth trophy in succession
Read Full ArticleThe Spain coach insists his side must remain modest and "avoid arrogance" on the pitch as they prepare to defend their World Cup crown
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