Articles tagged with "Spain"
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Apr 19th, 2006
As mentioned in this space a few weeks ago, Spain will play African Cup Nations winner Egypt as a World Cup warm-up.
A list of ...
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Apr 18th, 2006
Cesc Fabregas' bruised foot is arguably receiving more media attention than any other foot in the world this week. Arsenal has ruled Fabregas fit for ...
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Apr 18th, 2006
Historically, there's been a roadblock in Spain's path to the World Cup. Never has Spain advanced past the quarterfinals. But this year, Luis Aragones is ...
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Apr 15th, 2006
Is Ivan de la Pena's performance in Espanyol's King's Cup victory enough to lift him into Spain's final roster for the World Cup?
Espanyol, currently flirting ...
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Apr 13th, 2006
Raul is being linked with a move to Liverpool this summer. Seems like it might have some truth to it, considering the Spaniards already on ...
Posted on: Brazil World Cup Team Blog by Euler Costa | Apr 12th, 2006
Man, I’ve seen some fanatic people around this blog, but this is much more radical: some Brazilians are booking flights to Berlin just before the ...
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Apr 11th, 2006
One development out of Spain's get-together yesterday in Madrid was the finalization of World Cup bonuses for Spain players. Depending on how far the team ...
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Apr 11th, 2006
Not a whole lot of interesting news coming out of Madrid yesterday. Thirty-three players met for a get-together in Spain. Actually, only 30 -- Jose ...
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Apr 9th, 2006
In case you missed it on the main page, check out Bob's post on Spain's national team roughin' it this summer.
I don't think this can ...
Posted on: World Cup Soccer - South Africa 2010 by WC Bob | Apr 8th, 2006
Don't blame Raul and his Spanish teammates if they seem a little grumpier and more tired than usual at the World Cup this summer. ...
Posted on: South Korea World Cup Team Blog by Johnny | Apr 5th, 2006
There was a great article in GQ many years ago that commented on the fact that most of the big-name actors usually have about a ...
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Apr 4th, 2006
Luis Aragones says Raul will be selected for Spain's squad despite struggling to earn playing time at Real Madrid.
Raul did not play in the 1-1 ...
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Apr 3rd, 2006
Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas is on one man's list of the world's top 10 teenage talents in football. Fabregas is second only to Argentinian Leo ...
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Apr 2nd, 2006
Valencia striker David Villa scored a pair of goals in Valencia's 5-3 win over Cadiz today. That goal ended a long scoring drought for the ...
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Apr 1st, 2006
It's a busy Saturday. Man United gained ground on Chelsea, Ronaldo saved Real Madrid and Cesc -- brace yourself -- is injured! Let's go around ...
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Apr 1st, 2006
Spain coach Luis Aragones says hope is not lost for Spanish players recovering from injury or who do not have a current first-team place.
This ...
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Mar 31st, 2006
Good news.
Spain and Barcelona midfielder Xavi is set to return to full training.
He tore a ligament in his knee in December, but now insists ...
Posted on: Croatia Euro 2008 Blog by Soze | Mar 29th, 2006
Today, the final friendly for Croatia was announced. In adition to the three friendlies already scheduled:
23.05.2006. Austria - CROATIA. Venue: ...
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Mar 29th, 2006
OK, that's enough.
No more talk about how Cesc Fabregas is making a push for a role in Spain's national side this summer. Let's just slot ...
Posted on: Brazil World Cup Team Blog by Euler Costa | Mar 29th, 2006
Benfica e Barcelona played yesterday for the European Champions League quarterfinals. The stage was the Stadium of Light. Cool name for a football arena, ...
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Mar 28th, 2006
I realize half the posts this month are about goalkeepers, but it appears it's no longer much of a conversation topic after today.
Barring unfortunate aftershave ...
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Mar 28th, 2006
Raul is not worried about his recent struggles to work into Real Madrid's first team, he says in a Reuters report.
Sure, the headline of this ...
Posted on: Portugal Euro 2008 Blog by Luis Paulo | Mar 27th, 2006
Euler wrote about it at the Brazilian Blog and so did Afshin Afshar at the Iranian and Daniel at the Paraguayan. So I wanted to ...
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Mar 23rd, 2006
Liverpool FC's web site has an interview with Spain goalkeeper Pepe Reina, who Rafa Benitez calls the best goalkeeper in Spain.
Reina is a candidate ...
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Mar 22nd, 2006
I’ll admit it. I’m a betting man. It's my only vice. And I'd imagine I'll partake in a little wagering on this summer's World Cup. ...
Posted on: Brazil World Cup Team Blog by Euler Costa | Mar 21st, 2006
Mister Big, the number one, said yesterday that Ronaldo will be the best player on the 2006 World Cup. Well, I don’t agree but ...
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Mar 21st, 2006
Everton coach David Moyes has urged Luis Aragones to take another look at versatile midfielder Mikel Arteta.
Arteta has been a big part of Everton's ...
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Mar 19th, 2006
Iker Casillas just might be the most valuable player in Spain. You won't find many detractors in his home country, or even the entire continent ...
Posted on: Spain Euro 2008 Blog by Ian | Mar 15th, 2006
One more pre-World Cup friendly has been added to the list for Spain. La Furia Roja will face Egypt on June 3 in Elche, Spain. ...
Posted on: South Korea World Cup Team Blog by Johnny | Mar 14th, 2006
Preceding this game, I didn't really fancy Spain's chances. They had a patchy run through the group stages, winning the group but conceding goals ...
