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I Would Love To Move To Europe - AFC Player Of The Year Yasuhito Endo (Goal.com)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:18:12 +0000

The Japanese international star has pinpointed a move to Spain after being named the best player in Asia...

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Spain Have The Most Complete Team In The World - Alfredo Di Stefano (Goal.com)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:52:17 +0000

The honorary Real Madrid president has praised the team ethic of la Furia Roja and believes they have what it takes to become world champions...

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Pick of the prime-time golf on Spain's Costa Brava

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:56:08 +0000

The Costa Brava translates into English as "The Wild Coast", an appropriate name for one of Spain's most spectacular shorelines, extending some 80 miles from Blanes (located about 30 miles northeast of Barcelona) following the Mediterranean Sea to the French border. There's an inspiring beauty to this coast that only intensifies, the further north you travel and it changes from rugged rocks and cliffs to isolated sandy bays and coves, then back to impressive rock formations again. Small wonder this has been a summer sunshine retreat for sun-starved, Northern Europeans since they first discovered this paradise a century ago.

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La Liga Stat Attack: Real Madrid Back On Top For The First Time Since September (Goal.com)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:22:13 +0000

Goal.com crunches the numbers to bring you the stats in Spain. This week saw Los Merengues return to the summit while Barca fail to win yet again on the road…

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Anything Can Happen Between Inter & Barcelona - Roberto Boninsegna (Goal.com)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:02:32 +0000

Despite being wary of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the ex-Nerazzurri goal-getter believes that Jose Mourinho's men can prosper is Spain...

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Fabregas dismisses latest talk of Barcelona move (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:34:24 +0000

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has dismissed the latest speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona. Outgoing Barcelona president Joan Laporta suggested recently that a deal is already in place to sign the Spain midfielder. However, Fabregas said Monday that he had no plans to leave Arsenal and could even stay at the club for the rest of his career.

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Del Bosque agrees contract extension with Spain

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:36:48 +0000

Vicente del Bosque will sign a two-year contract extension to stay on as Spain coach until 2012, RFEF president Angel Maria Villar has confirmed. > >

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Vicente del Bosque Has Verbally Agreed New Spain Deal - Spanish FA President (Goal.com)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:05:14 +0000

The former Real Madrid boss appears poised to remain with la Furia Roja for another two years. A deal has been verbally agreed...

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Vicente del Bosque Keen On Spain Stay (Goal.com)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:55:14 +0000

The former Real Madrid boss appears poised to remain with la Furia Roja for another two years. A deal has been verbally agreed...

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Africans In Spain: Mr Consistency, Didier Zokora (Goal.com)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:54:14 +0000

Goal.com's Paul Madden rounds up the key performances from African players in La Liga at the weekend...

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Atletico Madrid Star Raul Garcia Out Of Champions League Clash With APOEL (Goal.com)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:52:14 +0000

The Spain U-21 international will be missing for his sides' upcoming run of fixtures...

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Pele: Spain Remind Me Of Brazil' 70 (Goal.com)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:00:30 +0000

La Furia Roja are his favourites for South Africa...

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Spain regains 1st place from Brazil in rankings (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:08:28 +0000

Spain regained first place from Brazil in FIFA's monthly world rankings Friday. The European champions regained the top spot they lost to the South Americans in July after friendly wins over fellow World Cup qualifier Argentina and Austria. Brazil beat England 1-0 and Oman 2-0 in the past week but was still overtaken because older ranking points lost value and its wins came against lower-ranked...

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Spain roundup-Ronaldo says he'll be back soon from injury (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:32:10 +0000

Brief news from La Liga ahead of this weekend's matches:

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Spain go top of world rankings (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:03:11 +0000

Spain climbed to the top of the FIFA world rankings on Friday, displacing Brazil who had led since July.

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Brazil appears on target for sixth World Cup title

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:58:09 +0000

While soccer's romantics may wish for a long-awaited first for Spain or a historic African victory on South African turf, the 2010 World Cup looks as if it will end with a sixth triumph for Brazil.

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Brazil appears on target for sixth World Cup title (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:18:02 +0000

While soccer's romantics may wish for a long-awaited first for Spain or a historic African victory on South African turf, the 2010 World Cup looks as if it will end with a sixth triumph for Brazil. Coach Dunga may have alienated some fans with pragmatic rather than typically Brazilian flamboyant play, but next year's championship should end with another success for the World Cup's most...

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Valencia's David Villa Gunning For Raul's Spain Goalscoring Record (Goal.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:03:19 +0000

Nine more goals will bring El Guaje level with the Madrid legend...

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Brazil appears on target for 6th WCup triumph (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:39:31 +0000

While football's romantics may wish for a long-awaited first for Spain or a historic African victory on South African turf, the 2010 World Cup looks like being a sixth triumph for Brazil. Coach Dunga may have alienated some fans with pragmatic rather than typically Brazilian flamboyant play, but next year's championship should end with another success for the World Cup's most...

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Rampant Spain sound off another warning (Reuters)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:37:02 +0000

European champions Spain sounded off another warning to the other World Cup finalists with their resounding 5-1 win in Austria on Wednesday.

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Spain's Casillas Reflects On Austria Win (Goal.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:10:13 +0000

'St. Iker' was unimpressed by Austria's rough tactics...

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Real Madrid Defender Raul Albiol A Doubt For Racing Santander Game (Goal.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:16 +0000

The central defender was injured in Spain's friendly win in Austria...

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We Can Learn A Lot From Spain - Austria Coach Dietmar Constantini (Goal.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:16 +0000

He says he wants his side to play the game like the Spaniards...

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Jesus Navas & David Villa Reflect On Spain's Win Over Austria (Goal.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:49:14 +0000

Both players happy with different experiences at the Ernst Happel...

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Vicente Del Bosque Urges Caution Over Spain World Cup Expectations (Goal.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:19:13 +0000

La Furia Roja's coach praises his side for their intensity against Austria...

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Player Ratings: Austria 1-5 Spain (Goal.com)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:19:12 +0000

A red card made the game less of a contest, but Spain were not complaining...

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Wins for Spain and Italy but Germany are held (Reuters)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:58:13 +0000

* Spain thrash 10-man Austria at scene of Euro triumph

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Irrespressible Spain thump Austria 5-1 (Reuters)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:46:32 +0000

* Happy return to the stadium where they won Euro 2008

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Austria 1-5 Spain: David Villa double adds to rout

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:01:56 +0000

Irrepressible Spain thumped Austria 5-1 in a friendly on Wednesday to celebrate in style their return to the stadium where they won Euro 2008. > >

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Spain beats Austria 5-1 in friendly (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:44:27 +0000

David Villa scored two first-half goals to help Spain beat Austria 5-1 in an international friendly Wednesday. Cesc Fabregas and substitutes Daniel Guiza and Pablo Hernandez also scored for the European champions after Jakob Jantscher had given Austria a surprise lead after just seven minutes. Spain dominated the first half, keeping the ball in midfield before quickly seeking Villa or David Silva...

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I Knew Spain Would Win Euro 2008 - Luis Aragones (Goal.com)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:38:16 +0000

The man who masterminded la Seleccion's victory last summer had no doubts that they would be crowned champions...

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Arteta would be happy to end career with Everton

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:56:19 +0000

Mikel Arteta has denied rumours he is eager to return to Spain and revealed he would be happy to finish his career with Everton.

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Former Spain coach Aragones seeks new job (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:52:26 +0000

Former Spain coach Luis Aragones has put his name into the coaching market, saying he is looking for a new job. Aragones, who led Spain to the 2008 European Championship title, has said he wants to work again after being fired by Turkish club Fenerbahce after one season. The 71-year-old Aragones said he was physically and mentally well and would likely coach abroad.

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I Want Austria To Play Like Spain - Coach Dietmar Constantini (Goal.com)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:48:11 +0000

He says technical ability is better than physical power...

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I Could Not Say 'No' To Real Madrid - Luis Aragones (Goal.com)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:36:14 +0000

The former Spain coach says he is not expecting to be offered the job...

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Euro 2008 Success Won Us Respect From The Media - Spain Midfielder Xavi (Goal.com)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:56:12 +0000

He says the national side is more confident as a result of the Euro success,,,

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Spain Must Focus On Austria Match, Not On Euro 2008 Success - Vicente del Bosque (Goal.com)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:36:13 +0000

The trainer has paid tribute to his predecessor and is still enjoying last year's victory in the European Championships. However, he insists that his team must also look forward to their next challenge...

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EXCLUSIVE: Spain For The World Cup, Ivory Coast Are Dark Horses - Edgar Davids (Goal.com)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:45:18 +0000

The former midfielder, famous for wearing chic spectacles when playing, met Goal.com for a unique and exclusive insight into the world game...

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Spain returns to Vienna 17 months after Euro 2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:25 +0000

Spain will return to the Ernst Happel Stadium to play Austria in a friendly on Wednesday, almost 17 months after it lifted the European Championship in the same stadium to snap 44 years of futility in major championships.

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If Torres goes then I go, says Liverpool's Benitez (Reuters)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:29:25 +0000

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez would quit the club if he was ever forced to sell Spain striker Fernando Torres, but he remains confident of keeping his prize forward.

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David Silva Insists He Is Focussed On Valencia & Spain (Goal.com)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:35:14 +0000

Talk of a move away from Los Che doesn't interest him...

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Xabi Alonso Feels Comfortable Playing For Real Madrid & Spain (Goal.com)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:53:15 +0000

The midfielder says he has adapted to the different demands of each role....

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Basque parliament wants region to host Spain matches (Reuters)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:20:58 +0000

Spain's Basque Country could play host to the national soccer team again after an absence of more than 40 years after its parliament voted to ask the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) to stage matches there.

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Spain's Victory Against Argentina Has No Bearing On World Cup Success - Diego Perotti (Goal.com)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:52:11 +0000

The winger is still confident that los Albicelestes can challenge for the greatest prize in world football, despite their friendly defeat to la Furia Roja...

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Spanish Inquisition: Should Del Bosque Call Up Barcelona's Pedro To La Seleccion? (Goal.com)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:52:14 +0000

As Spain continue to fine-tune their squad for the World Cup, Goal.com’s KS Leong wonders if little Pedrito warrants a place in La Furia Roja…

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Sevilla's Jesus Navas Proud Of Spain Debut & Hopeful Of World Cup Spot (Goal.com)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:42:10 +0000

The winger says he has to work hard to maintain the high level demanded at international level...

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Spain Against Argentina Was Not Friendly - Barcelona Midfielder Andres Iniesta (Goal.com)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:30:13 +0000

He says he tried to avoid getting hurt in the game...

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Brazil have edge over Spain, says Capello (Reuters)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:47:51 +0000

Brazil, rather than Spain, will set the standard at next year's World Cup finals according to Fabio Capello whose England team made little impression on the five-times champions in a 1-0 defeat in Doha on Saturday.

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Colombia U-17 0-1 Spain U-17: Spain Win FIFA Under-17 World Cup Third Place (Goal.com)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:00:19 +0000

Spain are third best at Nigeria 2009...

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Spain's David Villa Critical Of Argentina's Physical Approach During Friendly Win (Goal.com)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:09:20 +0000

The prolific hitman felt that the South Americans' did not buy into the concept of 'friendly'...

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