Vicente del Bosque recalls Juan Mata for Spain World Cup qualifiers

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 17:08

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has recalled Chelsea`s attacking midfielder Juan Mata for the holders` final two World Cup 2014 Group I qualifiers at home to Belarus and Georgia.

France clashes will decide our fate: Del Bosque

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 13:50

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque believes Tuesday`s clash with Francewill be vital in deciding who progresses from Group I.

World Cup winner Mata says Spain no favourites for London Olympic gold

Last Updated: Monday, July 16, 2012, 21:40

Midfielder Juan Mata has said Spain isn’t a favourite to win the Gold Medal at the London Olympics despite winning the last three major football tournaments.

Valdes, Pedro and Martinez included in Spain squad

Last Updated: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 20:59

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque sprung three surprises in his 23-man squad for the World Cup in South Africa, including Barcelona pair Victor Valdes and Pedro plus Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez.

Torres and Fabregas named in Spain’s preliminary squad

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 10:56

Fernando Torres and Cesc Fabregas are recovering well from injury and have been included in Spain’s preliminary 30-man squad for the World Cup next month.

Jeepers keepers! Spain spoilt for choice at World Cup

Last Updated: Monday, April 5, 2010, 18:12

Victor Valdes is having another outstanding season for Barcelona and his continued absence from Spain`s squad underlines the embarrassment of goalkeeping riches for the European champions.

Spain, England and Argentina lifted by wins

Last Updated: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 08:23

World Cup title hopefuls Spain, England and Argentina seized morale-boosting victories in warm-up matches.

Spain planning three pre-World Cup friendlies

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 09:23

European champions Spain are planning to play three friendlies in the weeks leading up to next year`s World Cup in South Africa, two at home and one away, the nation`s soccer federation (RFEF) said on Tuesday.

Inspired Negredo completes perfect 10 for Spain

Last Updated: Thursday, October 15, 2009, 11:34

Striker Alvaro Negredo scored twice and created two more goals to lift European champions Spain to a 5-2 victory over Bosnia on Wednesday and make it 10 wins out of 10 in World Cup qualifying Group Five.