Spain stare at uncertain future as golden generation returns empty hand from FIFA World Cup
Despite making an astounding 1,107 total passes, Spain could not break the 1-1 deadlock and their fate was sealed when Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev booted away Iago Aspas`s spotkick to cap a 4-3 shootout win for the hosts.
Jul 02, 2018, 14:36 PM IST
Spain coach Fernando Hierro says no regrets after FIFA World Cup 2018 exit
He also said that Spain should not change their possession-based style of play, even though it failed to break down a stubborn Russia defence.
Jul 02, 2018, 14:29 PM IST
Spain exit ensures FIFA World Cup 2018 final will see new faces
Former finalists England, who played their one final when they won the title in 1966, and Sweden, who lost to Brazil on home soil in the 1958 final, are still in the half of the draw vacated by the 2010 champions after their loss to the hosts.
Jul 02, 2018, 11:15 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain blame game begins after penalty heartache
It would be a stretch to say Russia deserved their win, with 26 per cent possession and only six attempts at goal compared with Spain's 25, but they had a plan, stuck to it, and fought to the bitter end.
Jul 02, 2018, 09:44 AM IST
Spain's Andres Iniesta quits international football after his team crashed out of FIFA World Cup
Spanish star footballer Andres Iniesta has announced his retirement from international football after Russia knocked Spain 4-3 on penalties out of FIFA World Cup 2018.
Jul 02, 2018, 01:39 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia vs Spain - As it happened
Goalkeeper Akinfeev brilliantly saved Koke and Apsas’ penalties in the shootout, guiding Russia (70 in the FIFA rankings) to a historic win over Spain ( Ranked 10).
Jul 01, 2018, 18:42 PM IST
Spain vs Russia FIFA World Cup 2018 Round of 16 live streaming timing, channels, websites and apps
Spain and Russia will face each other at Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday.
Jul 01, 2018, 17:40 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 preview: Spain face stern test against Russia in pre-quarters
Spain played remarkably well in a 3-3 draw with European champions Portugal - just two days after Lopetegui's dismissal - and scraped to a 1-0 victory over Iran before a shaky 2-2 draw with Morocco.
Jul 01, 2018, 13:14 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 schedule of matches on July 1, Day 18
While the first match scheduled for the day is between Group B winner Spain and Group A runner-up Russia, the second match will see an encounter between Group D winner Croatia and Group C runner-up Denmark.
Jul 01, 2018, 13:02 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Dzyuba says Spain favourites to win but Russians to leave everything on field
Russia striker Artem Dzyuba on Friday said that Spain is the favourite to win their upcoming clash in their round of 16 match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but insisted he and his teammates must give the match their all and play the game of their lives against the Spanish powerhouse.
Jun 30, 2018, 14:03 PM IST
Thiago Alcantara acknowledges Spain underwhelmed so far at FIFA World Cup 2018
Spain, the 2010 World Cup champion, earned only one 1-0 win in their group play, over Iran, and otherwise was held to a draw by Portugal in their first Group B clash.
Jun 30, 2018, 13:48 PM IST
FIFA World cup 2018: Russia vs Spain preview: Hosts Russia bid to rediscover mojo for Spain showdown
Dismissed as no-hopers little over a fortnight ago, Russia will try to get back onboard a wave of national euphoria and pull off what striker Artem Dzyuba called a "minor miracle".
Jun 30, 2018, 10:59 AM IST
Spain's Dani Carvajal slams criticism of La Roja's FIFA World Cup campaign
"I think we were criticized too much. After all, we have not lost in two years, we won the group, something not many teams can say," Carvajal said.
Jun 29, 2018, 09:36 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain's Marco Asensio defends goalkeeper David de Gea from growing criticism
Asensio downplayed the criticism against the goalkeeper as he has not impressed Spain's sporting media in the campaign in Russia so far, having failed to save five in six shots against him.
Jun 27, 2018, 10:21 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain secure 2-2 draw with Morocco, face Russia in last 16
Spain snatched a 2-2 draw against Morocco on Monday to qualify for the World Cup last 16 and take top spot in Group B ahead of Portugal on goals scored.
Jun 26, 2018, 02:14 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain top Group B after holding Morocco to 2-2 draw - As it happened
Superior Spain take on Morocco with the former eyeing for a point in their final Group B game to see themselves into the knockout stage of the mega football tournament.
Jun 25, 2018, 23:03 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain vs Morocco live streaming timing, channels, websites and apps
Current Group B leader Spain face Morocco in their final match of the opening round.
Jun 25, 2018, 22:03 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Ex-Spain captain Iker Casillas downplays criticism of David de Gea's performance
"I think that (criticism) is normal when the bar is set too high because people expect maximum effort, but what is truly important is what comes next," Casillas said.
Jun 21, 2018, 16:57 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Have you seen this WAG's 'victory dance' after Spain won—Watch
She in fact had posted the video ahead of the Spain's match against Iran.
Jun 21, 2018, 15:35 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain keep their hopes alive with 1-0 win over Iran
Diego Costa notched his third goal in two games when Ramin Rezaeian's attempted clearance bounced off the Spaniard's leg and into the net in the 54th minute.
Jun 21, 2018, 02:03 AM IST
