‘Dismissed as past their prime’ – France overpower rising Spain in 2006
Spain and France square off in the round of 16 at the 2006 World Cup.
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UEFA Under-19 Euros: Spain down Germany in Wrexham final to claim title
La Roja claimed a record-extending 10th Uefa Men’s Under-19 Championship by beating Germany 2-0 at Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground. Strikes from Hugo Lopez and Mario Rivas ensured the young Spaniards successfully defended the crown they first lifted in 2024. Paco Gallardo’s side stood head and shoulders above the eight-nation field across the two-week tournament in north […]
Continue ReadingRudi Garcia draws criticism in Belgium after substituting Courtois in World Cup defeat to Spain
Rudi Garcia faced intense criticism for substituting his injured first-choice goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, during Belgium’s World Cup quarter-final defeat to Spain on Friday, intensifying doubts about the coach’s future. Courtois believed he could carry on despite a minor leg twinge, but Garcia insisted he come off because he was not fully fit. Senne Lammens entered […]
Continue ReadingWorld Cup 2026: Mikel Merino emerges as unexpected hero once more while Spain awaits Lamine Yamal’s moment
“Mikel is extraordinary,” Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente said after the quarter-final victory. “He possesses so many qualities. He is the kind of player who, throughout this entire World Cup, could have shone in any side. “For us he personifies this philosophy, this style of play. Having him is a joy — alongside […]
Continue ReadingWorld Cup 2026: Belgium fall to Spain, eliminated from tournament
Belgium’s lineup in their 2-1 victory over Algeria during the opening group game of the 2014 World Cup looked like a fantasy all-star side made up of players at the peak of their powers. The starting eleven included Courtois, De Bruyne, Witsel and Lukaku, alongside Eden Hazard, Mousa Dembele and Vincent Kompany, while Dries Mertens […]
Continue ReadingSpain knock out Belgium to reach semi-finals thanks to Merino’s late winner
Mikel Merino once more proves to be the savior for his nation, coming off the bench to find the net in the 88th minute, shocking Belgium and securing a World Cup semi-final clash with France.
Continue ReadingArsenal secure Spain defender Ona Batlle on long-term deal
Arsenal have secured the services of Spain international Ona Batlle on a free transfer after her departure from Barcelona. It is understood that Batlle has agreed to a four-year contract, which includes an option for an additional year. The 27-year-old, considered among the elite full-backs in the sport, left Barcelona after contributing to their Champions […]
Continue Reading2026 World Cup: Spain chase second trophy behind historic defensive wall
The foundation of that defensive strength starts with Unai Simon. The Spanish shot-stopper continues to set new landmarks as he stretched his clean sheet streak at the World Cup to a historic 609 minutes, keeping Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates off the scoreboard in Dallas. “Portugal controlled large portions of the match, but Rafael Leao […]
Continue ReadingSpain advance to quarter-finals as Merino’s late strike sinks Portugal
Spain waited until the dying moments as substitute Mikel Merino struck a decisive goal in stoppage time to clinch a quarter-final spot, extinguishing Cristiano Ronaldo’s dream of World Cup triumph.
Continue ReadingMerino’s last-gasp winner sinks Portugal and Ronaldo as Spain advance at World Cup 2026
The decisive moment arrived via a lanky, somewhat awkward figure surging through the centre‑forward channel—though not the one the storyline had called for. Deep in added time, Mikel Merino latched onto Ferran Torres’s pass, and with a composure that belied an otherwise chaotic contest, slotted the winner beyond Diogo Costa. His celebration mirrored the one […]
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