Confederations Cup: Brazil, Italy bid to avoid Spain trap

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 12:41

Brazil and Italy will be battling to avoid the daunting likelihood of a semi-final against world champions Spain.

Messi to make court appearance over tax fraud allegations

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 10:30

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has reportedly been ordered to make a court appearance on September 17 to face possible charges of tax fraud.

Spain retains UEFA Under-21 crown

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 13:37

Spain retained the 2013 UEFA U-21 soccer championship beating Italy 4-2 here at the Teddy Stadium.

Casillas was fit to play: Del Bosque

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 13:37

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque refused to be drawn on Sunday why he chose goalkeeper Iker Casillas in his starting lineup over Victor Valdez against Uruguay in their Confederations Cup opener.

Soldado unsure of Spain spot, despite goal

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 13:18

Striker Roberto Soldado admits he is unsure if he will start in Spain`s next match against Tahiti, despite scoring in La Roja`s 2-1 defeat of Uruguay in their Confederations Cup opener.

Cazorla, Fabregas on target as Spain beat Haiti 2-1

Last Updated: Sunday, June 9, 2013, 09:01

Spain showed a fair few jitters ahead of the Confederations Cup as they narrowly beat resilient opponents Haiti in Saturday`s friendly in Florida.

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Pedro scores as Spain earn priceless win over France

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 10:06

Spain took control of UEFA World Cup qualifying Group I thanks to a 1-0 win over France at Stade de France.

Xavi to miss Finland game but will be fit for France tie

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 19:28

Spain`s football team will have to face Finland in Friday`s World Cup qualifying game at home without Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez.

Barca look to maintain feel good factor against below-strength Rayo

Last Updated: Saturday, March 16, 2013, 17:30

Barca`s 4-0 thrashing of AC Milan on Tuesday night restored the self-confidence of a side that had been looking as if their season could evaporate in a three week period, which had previously seen them knocked out of the Copa del Rey, by bitter rivals Real Madrid.

Spain have alternatives in attack, says Del Bosque

Last Updated: Saturday, March 16, 2013, 08:51

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has insisted that his squad remains offensive despite the lack of attacking players.

Spain can manage without Casillas: Del Bosque

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 09:09

Spain boss Vicente Del Bosque has admitted Iker Casillas` absence will be a blow, but insists he has faith in the goalkeepers lower down the Roja pecking order.