Spain looked much more of an attacking threat when Fernando Torres came on again Italy and Vicente del Bosque has a real decision to make with his lineup against Ireland. Does he stick with the six midfielders or does he play Torres or Fernando Llorente as a lone striker? While Torres was not that impressive […]

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho believes Spain boss Vicente Del Bosque’s decision to play without a striker against Italy was a mistake. Although there were moments of promise from attacking midfielders Cesc Fabregas, Andres Iniesta and David Silva, La Roja seemed to lack a threatening focal point upfront, a feature Mourinho feels cost the Spanish […]

Holders Spain, playing with six midfielders and no strikers, struggled to get into gear against a vibrant and well-organized Italy side that will be disappointed that they did not win the game. Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque shocked everyone with a lineup that had no strikers, as Fabregas played up front between David Silva and […]

It is looking that Valencia left-back Jordi Alba will be signing for Barcelona after the Euros are finished. Alba, who is currently away with the Spanish national side ahead of Euro 2012, is reportedly on the verge of joining Barca for a fee in the region of €12 million. Barcelona striker David Villa is hopeful […]

Shocking news today that Villarreal coach Manuel Preciado has died of a heart attack, just one day after joining the team. Preciado had been scheduled to be introduced to the media Friday at Villarreal. Preciado, a native of the Cantabria region in northern Spain, began coaching in the third division in 1995. He led Levante […]

Shocking news today that Villarreal coach Manuel Preciado has died of a heart attack, just one day after joining the team. Preciado had been scheduled to be introduced to the media Friday in a press conference at Villarreal. Preciado, a native of the Cantabria region in northern Spain, began coaching in the third division in […]

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo spoke with Marca yesterday and said that he wants to finish his career at the Bernabeu despite beingjeered by some home fans in December after a disappointing display in the 3-1 defeat to Barcelona. “If it were totally up to me, I would end my career at Real Madrid, honestly. […]

The Spanish federation (RFEF) has agreed a preliminary deal with Chinese promoter United Vansen International Sport for the Spanish Super Cup to take place in Beijing beginning in 2013. The two-legged, season-opening tie, which pits the La Liga champions against the Copa del Rey holders, will be played in the Bird’s Nest stadium in the […]

Athletic Club coach Marcelo Bielsa has ended speculation surrounding his immediate future by agreeing terms on a one-year contract extension that runs until June 2013. The 56-year-old took the hot seat at San Mamés a year ago and enjoyed an impressive start to his reign, guiding Athletic to a runners-up spot in both the UEFA […]