Tag Archives: Vicente del Bosque

Champions Spain held at home by Finland

(AFP) GIJON, Spain — Teemu Pukki’s goal 12 minutes from time stunned reigning world and European champions Spain who were held to a 1-1 draw by Finland in their Group I qualifier on Friday. The hosts endured a frustrating first … read more »

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I learns my lessons from bench – Torres

Fernando Torres has seen a silver lining from being dropped to the bench so often with both Chelsea and Spain last season. Having struggled following his big-money move from Liverpool to Chelsea in January 2011, where he often found himself … read more »

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Ronaldo causes luck as Portugal pay the Penalty

Cristiano Ronaldo insists he can return home with his head held high after Portugal were knocked out of Euro 2012 by Spain on penalties, despite saving himself for the ‘glory’ spot-kick and not having the chance to take it. After … read more »

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Portugal v Spain preview: Iberian rivals set for Euro 2012 showdown

Spain defender Alvaro Arbeloa says he is psyching himself up “mentally and physically” to face Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo in the Euro 2012 semi-final against Portugal on Wednesday night. With three goals in his last two matches, Ronaldo has … read more »

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Fabregas likens Spain-Portugal clash to El Clasico

Cesc Fabregas has billed Spain’s semi-final grudge match against Iberian rivals Portugal as a clash of styles, similar to the El Clasico contests between Barcelona and Real Madrid. The Barca star claims the tiki-taka model employed by Spain mirrors that … read more »

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Spain rocks into Euro 2012 quarters with 1-0 win over Croatia

GDANSK, Poland — Defending champions Spain qualified for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals after replacement Jesus Navas hit the late winner in their nervy 1-0 victory over Croatia, who bowed out on Monday. Spain qualify as Group C winners and will … read more »

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Torres brace inspires Spain to top of Euro 2012 Group C

Defending champions Spain are on course for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals after their 4-0 thrashing of Ireland on Thursday put them top of Group C with the Irish bowing out. For all their endeavour in defence, Ireland struggled constantly to … read more »

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Euro 2012: Torres’ time has come for Spain, says Trapattoni

Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni expects hsi Spanish counterpart Vicente del Bosque to revert to playing a striker in their Euro 2012 clash, with Fernando Torres the man most likely. The Irish take on the world and European champions in Gdansk … read more »

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Mourinho wins World Coach of the Year award

Irrepressible Jose Mourinho added to his collection of titles on Monday when he won the first FIFA Coach of the Year award. The Portuguese, now with Real Madrid, was given the accolade after leading Inter Milan to a treble of … read more »

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