‘I prefer Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo’

Last Updated: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 09:09

Vicente del Bosque has revealed that he admires Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi more than Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.

Spanish manager Del Bosque becomes first to complete treble of CL, WC and Euros

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 17:44

Vicente Del Bosque has completed a treble of winning three major tournaments as a manager, which includes the Champions League, the World Cup and the Euro Cup.

Coach Bosque says Spain’s success down to efficient nation’s footballing structure

Last Updated: Monday, July 2, 2012, 15:09

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has said the major reason behind the team’s emphatic success was the efficiency of its clubs’ football academies and the excellence of its coaching staff.

Del Bosque adds European title to World Cup win

Last Updated: Monday, July 2, 2012, 09:57

Vicente del Bosque has the appearance of a grandfather, exuding wisdom and modesty — traits he exhibited again Sunday after becoming only the second coach in history to win back-to-back World Cup and European Championship titles.

Spanish coach sheds ‘boring’ tag for ‘all out attack’ ahead of Euro finals

Last Updated: Sunday, July 1, 2012, 12:55

Spanish coach Vicente del Bosque has defended his team from accusations of being boring by saying that he will play “three attackers” against Italy in Sunday night’s Euro 2012 final.

Spain are not boring, insists Prandelli

Last Updated: Saturday, June 30, 2012, 23:23

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has revealed his admiration for Spain`s style of play during Euro 2012 and dismissed the opinion of critics who have claimed La Roja are boring.

Balotelli is very peculiar: Del Bosque

Last Updated: Saturday, June 30, 2012, 15:38

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has stated that Mario Balotelli is "very peculiar", but admits he is wary of the threat posed by the Italy striker.

Del Bosque ready to face `perfect` Italy midfield

Last Updated: Saturday, June 30, 2012, 14:30

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has admitted that his side must counter Italy`s "perfect" midfield in Sunday`s Euro 2012 final clash.

Spain will never regret not sending Italy out with a `biscotto`

Last Updated: Friday, June 29, 2012, 10:03

Spain head coach Vicente del Bosque has assured that he has no regrets for not sending Italy out at the group stage of Euro 2012 with a `biscotto`.

Vicente del Bosque hails Spanish defence after semi-final victory

Last Updated: Thursday, June 28, 2012, 10:09

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has said that his players are delighted to progress to the final of Euro 2012 after a 4-2 victory on penalties over Portugal in Wednesday night`s last-four encounter.

Why Del Bosque thinks Spain an enviable team

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 13:44

Vicente del Bosque insists that he is not paying the slightest bit of attention to the current criticism of Spain`s style of play, arguing that no matter what anyone else says, he knows he is in possession of an "enviable team".