Tag: Spain National Soccer Team
Ramos injured before Madrid faces Liverpool and Barcelona
MADRID — Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos injured his left leg while playing for Spain and said Thursday he will miss upcoming matches against...
Spain beats Kosovo, national broadcaster downgrades visitors
MADRID — Spain cruised past Kosovo 3-1 on Wednesday in a World Cup qualifier that attracted more attention off the field because of Spain’s...
Luis Enrique concerned about Spain’s struggles in qualifiers
MADRID — As Spain struggled against Georgia, coach Luis Enrique said he felt like he was about to have a heart attack on the...
Ibrahimovic adapts to mentor role with Sweden after comeback
Two starts. Three assists. Six points.
The return of Zlatan Ibrahimovic...
Spain beats Georgia with late goal in World Cup qualifying
MADRID — Substitute Dani Olmo scored with a long-range shot two minutes into second-half stoppage time as Spain came from behind to beat Georgia...
Europe’s top teams win WC qualifiers as Swiss move goalposts
World Cup qualifying in Europe took a quirky turn when the goalposts were removed before a match between Switzerland and Lithuania because they were...
Spain held by Greece; Ibrahimovic returns with Sweden
MADRID — Spain was held to a 1-1 draw by Greece in its opening World Cup qualifier on Thursday.
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Luis Enrique praises youngsters debuting with national team
MADRID — Spain coach Luis Enrique has had only a few days to work with some of the youngsters he called up for the...
Spain’s good problem: Under-21s depleted as players move up
MADRID — The rapid rise of some talented youngsters has created a good problem for Spanish soccer before this week’s World Cup qualifiers and...
Media: Xabi Alonso to take over at Borussia Mönchengladbach
MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — German media reports say former Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso will take over as coach at Borussia Mönchengladbach next season.
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