Spain Football

Xavi to replace Ernesto Valverde as Barcelona boss

The former Spanish forward is currently the manager of Qatar Stars League football club Al Sadd. When he was asked about coaching Barca, he said it is his "dream" to coach the club.

Jan 12, 2020, 19:27 PM IST

Spain’s new coach Enrique promises ‘evolution and surprises’

Famous for their tiki-taka possession-based passing game, Spain struggled at this summer’s World Cup having been one of the favourites heading into the tournament. 

 

Jul 20, 2018, 14:02 PM IST

Spain face possible 2018 FIFA World Cup ban over government interference

Soccer`s governing body has warned the RFEF that the Spanish government`s involvement in the election for the football federation`s new president could lead to them being expelled from next year`s World Cup.

Dec 16, 2017, 09:30 AM IST

La Liga: Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi give Barcelona win, Atletico Madrid keep up chase

Barca looked set for a third consecutive league draw as they created scant opportunities but they were presented with the advantage of an extra man when Villarreal midfielder Daniel Raba was given a straight red card for a wild, studs-up challenge on Sergio Busquets on the hour mark.

Dec 11, 2017, 09:48 AM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo nets winner for Real, Atletico hit five

Atletico Madrid remain tied with Real in third after they shrugged off a season of goalscoring woes by thrashing Levante 5-0 thanks to doubles from Antoine Griezmann and Kevin Gameiro.

Nov 26, 2017, 10:04 AM IST

Andres Iniesta eyes FIFA World Cup finale with Spain

Barcelona midfielder Iniesta, 33, signed a first ever "contract for life" with the Catalan giants last week.

Oct 13, 2017, 19:26 PM IST

RFEF threatens to expel Barcelona FC if Catalonia secedes from Spain

Catalonia is home to the world`s second-most-valuable club, with five-times European champions Barca a mainstay of Spain`s La Liga whose boss, Javier Tebas, has said the club would not be allowed to remain in the league in the event of secession.

Sep 29, 2017, 23:56 PM IST

Barcelona terrorist attacks mar La Liga`s return

The league`s authorities still plan for all 10 La Liga fixtures to take place, including Barcelona`s match at home to Real Betis on Sunday.

Aug 18, 2017, 23:48 PM IST

Spain striker Diego Costa on Palmeiras' radar: Reports

Costa`s Instagram account was inundated with requests from Palmeiras fans to sign with the club on Monday.

Jun 13, 2017, 16:20 PM IST

Lionel Messi's 21-month prison sentence upheld by Spanish Supreme Court

Messi is regarded as one of the greatest ever football players, and is a five-time world player of the year.

May 24, 2017, 18:06 PM IST

Want to inspire football-crazy Spain to consider badminton as career option, says Carolina Marin

Marin is currently playing in the Premier Badminton League (PBL) for the Hyderabad Hunters.

Jan 10, 2017, 18:37 PM IST

El Clasico: Barcelona vs Real Madrid — Preview, Likely XIs, TV listing, Live streaming, Date, Time, Venue

For Indian fans, there will be special live screenings at New Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Mumbai's Khar Gymkhana, with Luis Garcia (New Delhi) and Frederic Kanoute (Mumbai) in attendance.

Dec 02, 2016, 20:46 PM IST

Gareth Southgate dismayed by Adam Lallana's injury during 2-2 draw against Spain

The Liverpool player put England ahead with a ninth-minute penalty, his third goal in three international outings, but was forced off mid-way through the first half, with Theo Walcott coming on.

Nov 16, 2016, 08:57 AM IST

Barcelona call for disciplinary action against La Liga president

Barcelona have asked Spain`s Court for Sport (TAD) to open disciplinary proceedings against La Liga chief Javier Tebas after he criticised the team`s reaction to an empty bottle being thrown in from the stands during a goal celebration. 

Oct 28, 2016, 00:06 AM IST

FIFA fines Spain for letting Real Madrid, Atletico sign underage players

Real and Atletico are currently serving one year bans on signing players which will last through the transfer window at the end of the 2016-17 season.

Oct 25, 2016, 17:50 PM IST

Controversial Gerard Pique to end Spain career after 2018 World Cup

Pique, who has often been jeered by Spanish fans, played in the Spain team which won the 2010 World Cup and 2012 European championships.

Oct 10, 2016, 10:18 AM IST

2018 World Cup Qualifiers: Late penalty spares Italy's blushes following Gigi Buffon howler gifted Spain opener

Spain forward Diego Costa was lucky not to be sent off after the break.

Oct 07, 2016, 08:34 AM IST

Spanish court reopens Neymar fraud case

Neymar, his father, Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu and his predecessor Sandro Rosell were all called to testify in the case in February.

Sep 23, 2016, 22:59 PM IST

Euro 2016: Despite another failure, Spain reluctant to change 'tiki-taka' style of play

Del Bosque took over after Euro 2008 and has won a World Cup and European Championship in his eight years at the helm, though he also watched his team make an early exit from the 2014 World Cup.

Jun 29, 2016, 21:45 PM IST

Euro 2016: Spain boss Vicente del Bosque expects the "real Italy" to turn up

Monday`s match will be the fourth time the teams have met in the last three European Championships and the sixth time in total, making it the tournament`s most played fixture.

Jun 27, 2016, 12:58 PM IST