5 Players to Watch in Spain’s Euro 2016 Qualifier with Slovakia

After sauntering to a 5-1 win over Macedonia in their bid to qualify for France 2016, Spain are now looking to move on to nine points from nine with fixtures against Slovakia and Luxembourg. First up are Slovakia, at the Tehelne Pole in Bratislava on Thursday night. Disappointment at the World Cup in Brazil and the retirements of several previously key players has led to a slightly different looking... 

10 Candidates to Replace Vicente Del Bosque If He Leaves Spain Job

Vicente del Bosque may have been publicly backed by the Spanish federation, but the 63-year-old is refusing to commit to his role beyond the World Cup. “This is not the time to talk about my future,” he told reporters, per The Guardian, ahead of Spain’s final match with Australia. Nothing has been decided about the future. No decision has been made [but] it will be made for the good... 

South Africa vs. Spain: 6 Things We Learned from Bafana Bafana Win

South Africa scored a massive coup as they beat world and European champions Spain 1-0 on Tuesday night. Bernard Parker scored the only goal of the game early in the second half. The hosts attacked, as they had done frequently, down the left, playing good football before slipping in Parker to dink a finish over Victor Valdes. La Roja huffed and puffed afterwards but never came close to breaching Itumeleng... 

Equatorial Guinea vs. Spain: 6 Things Learned from La Roja Win

Spain eventually laboured to a 2-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea on Saturday night. A much changed La Roja side took the lead when Juan Mata‘s cross wasn’t dealt with, allowing Santi Cazorla to roll the ball into an open net. The hosts hit back though when Jimmy Bermudez was allowed to head home unmarked from a corner. Juanfran, who had previously been involved in the build up, fired Spain... 

Charting the Evolution of England New Boy Jay Rodriguez

Jay Rodriguez was in good spirits after Southampton beat Hull City 4-1 at the weekend. “There are no limits for us, really,” he told the press after the victory. “We’ve just got to keep impressing and working hard,” as per The Mirror. Rodriguez should know, given it is that exact philosophy which has gotten him to where he is today: in the England squad and, according... 

Jay Rodriguez: From Championship Burnley to the England Squad

A reserve team match for Burnley against Hull City isn’t the most glamorous of events. If lucky, the crowd will trickle into triple figures—if you include the people working the turnstiles—and, as a young forward looking for a Premier League break, you will manage to mark the score sheet with your name. If unlucky though, you fracture your ankle going in for a header, ruling you out... 

Spain vs. Georgia Score, Grades and Post-Match Reaction

Spain picked up more than the point they needed to ensure their qualification to next summer’s World Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win over Georgia in Albacete on Tuesday evening. Alvaro Negredo gave them a first-half lead before Juan Mata‘s strike killed off the match in the second period. Vicente del Bosque made six changes from the side that struggled to a 2-1 win over Belarus on... 

Picking a Next-Generation Spain XI

It’s been an indifferent summer for Spain at youth level. The success of the of the U-21 side at the European Championships was supposed to be followed up by more glory for the U-20 and U-19 age groups in their respective competitions. Unfortunately that wasn’t the case. At the U-20 World Cup in Turkey, Spain, most people’s favorites, crashed out to Uruguay at the quarterfinal stage... 

Why Xabi Alonso Should Be Guaranteed a Place at the World Cup in 2014

If the Spain team were a class at your local boys school, it’s fair to say there are probably quite a few players who could be considered the teacher’s pet. Whittled down though, Xabi Alonso is certainly near the front of the running order when it comes to Vicente del Bosque handing out marbles to put in the jar. Under Luis Aragones at Euro 2008, the Basque midfielder was largely used as... 

Spain vs. Ghana: 5 Things We Learned from Under-20 World Cup Clash

Spain recorded a 1-0 win over 2009 champions Ghana to ensure their progress into the next phase of the Under 20 World Cup in Turkey. With the USA and France having drawn earlier in the day, La Roja’s youngsters knew a win would take them through having beaten USA 4-1 in their opening match on Friday. Jese Rodriguez gave them the lead following wonderful work on the left from Denis Suarez—it... 

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