Alba out as Spain prepare for vital France test

Last Updated: Sunday, March 24, 2013, 20:50

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque will be without left back Jordi Alba for his side`s vital World Cup qualifying game away to France on Tuesday.

Spain 1-1 France: Giroud strikes late to earn Deschamps` side vital point

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 08:33

Spain`s hopes of a 25th consecutive win in qualifying were dashed after a last minute goal saw France record a 1-1 draw in an entertaining World Cup qualifying Group I clash at the Vicente Calderon.

Spain vs France World Cup qualifier: Preview

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 09:42

Spain have no fresh injury concerns heading into Tuesday`s Group I World Cup qualifier against France.

Spain are the best team in history: Pedro

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 09:22

Spain forward Pedro has voiced his belief the current national side is the best in history, but has warned they face no easy task on Tuesday.

France are the team to beat: David Villa

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 09:20

David Villa is expecting a tough encounter when Spain take on France in their World Cup qualification clash on Tuesday.

Two-year suspension for Nasri would be `ridiculous & shameful`, says Platini

Last Updated: Saturday, June 30, 2012, 23:26

The Uefa president has asked for leniency from the French Football Federation following the France midfielder`s foul-mouthed outburst towards a journalist at Euro 2012.

Euro Cup 2012: Spain down France, to meet Portugal in Euro semis

Last Updated: Sunday, June 24, 2012, 13:42

Spain set up an all-Iberian semi-final with Portugal as they earned a 2-0 win over France with a workmanlike display in the last eight at the Donbass Arena.

This was our moment for revenge against France: Ramos

Last Updated: Sunday, June 24, 2012, 11:12

Sergio Ramos felt that Spain took revenge against France for their 2006 World Cup exit with a 2-0 victory in the Euro 2012 quarter-finals.

France lost to the best team in the world: Benzema

Last Updated: Sunday, June 24, 2012, 10:13

Karim Benzema has stated that Spain are the best team in the world following France`s quarter-final exit from Euro 2012.

Blanc admits plans backfired in Spain loss

Last Updated: Sunday, June 24, 2012, 09:44

France coach Laurent Blanc admitted his tactical plans did not pay off in their 2-0 loss to Spain in Saturday`s Euro 2012 quarter-final.

Nasri in four-letter outburst at journalist after Spain defeat

Last Updated: Sunday, June 24, 2012, 08:55

Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri exited Euro 2012 with a foul-mouthed tirade aimed at a French journalist following his side’s quarter-final defeat against Spain.