Tag: Spain
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2018 FIFA World Cup | This is what Spain coach Fernando Hierro said after loss to Russia
Spain coach Fernando Hierro said it was not the right time to contemplate his future after his team crashed out to World Cup hosts Russia on penalties in the last 16.
July 2, 2018 -
2018 FIFA World Cup | Spain vs Russia : line-ups are out
Andres Iniesta has been left on the bench.
July 1, 2018 -
Spain World Cup push on track despite upheaval, says Azpilicueta
Cesar Azpilicueta is convinced Spain have what it takes to contend for the World Cup title despite a shaky start and the dismissal of coach Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the tournament. The 2010 world champions qualified for the last 16 as winners of Group B ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, and face hosts …
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July 1, 2018 -
Building monuments to tyrants
Heading north on the motorway, leaving behind Madrid, as the terrain changes to mountainous, one can’t help but notice at a distance a 150-metre tall grey cross towering above the lush green mountain on your left. This cross built by the prisoners of war during Spain’s civil war marks the tomb where Spain’s dictator Francisco …
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June 26, 2018 -
Indian Women’s Team lose to Spain 1-4
The Indian women’s hockey team suffered a 1-4 defeat against hosts Spain in the fourth game to trail 1-2 in the five-match series. Lola Riera (10′, 34′) continued her fine form with a double strike while the other goals came from Lucia Jimenez (19′) and Carmen Cano (37′). India’s only goal of the match was …
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June 18, 2018 -
Portugal holds training after 3-3 draw against Spain
The Portuguese national team on Saturday held a light practice session in the Russian town of Kratovo, after holding Spain 3-3 in a FIFA World Cup thriller. Portuguese players worked out inside the facilities, including superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who netted the three goals for his national team “A Selecao das Quinas” in the Friday night …
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June 17, 2018 -
Indian Women’s Hockey Team defeat Spain 3-2 in 3rd match
The two teams will go head-to-head again for the fourth of their five matches on Saturday.
June 16, 2018 -
Indian Women’s Hockey Team salvage a 1-1 draw against Spain in 2nd match
The two teams will play the third of their five matches on Friday, 15th June 2018 at 23.00hrs IST.
June 14, 2018 -
Indian Women’s Hockey Team look to start Spain Tour on a positive note
The Indian Women’s Hockey team will start their Spain Tour on Tuesday, 12 June 2018, as they face the hosts in the opening match of the five-matches here at the Consejo Superior de Deportes Hockey Stadium. The World No. 10 team will be led by Captain Rani, who has returned to the team after having …
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June 12, 2018 -
Reign in Spain
A Head of Government in Europe has stepped out in disgrace. Spain is in crisis after the turmoil over sub-regional jingoism in Catalonia some months ago. Mariano Rajoy, who was till last Friday known as the great survivor of Spanish politics, has been moved out as Prime Minister in a vote of no-confidence after several …
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June 5, 2018 -
Spain, Switzerland draw 1-1 in World Cup warm-up
Spain were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland in the first of their two warm-up games for the World Cup. The Spanish, who thrashed Argentina 6-1 in March, had threatened to win at a canter when Alvaro Odriozola’s 20-yard volley put them ahead in Villarreal. But the Swiss, who were second best for long …
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June 4, 2018 -
Top 10 teams unchanged in latest FIFA rankings
The next edition of FIFA's ranking list is due to be published on June 7.
May 18, 2018 -
Germany hold Spain in international friendly
Spain justified their status as one of the contenders to win the 2018 World Cup in a 1-1 draw with defending champions Germany. La Roja, who have not won on German soil since 1935, struck first in the contest at the Esprit Arena here on Friday night, where the capacity crowd of 50,000-plus included a …
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March 24, 2018 -
Man shot 10 times, killed outside school in Spain
A man was shot at least 10 times and killed on a road just outside the British Council School in Madrid on Monday by unknown assailants who fled immediately after the incident, regional emergency services said. Sources close to the investigation told Efe news that the 43-year-old victim was in a car with a woman, …
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March 12, 2018 -
Portugal defeat Spain in Futsal Euro final
With two goals by Bruno Coelho, the first to force an overtime and the second, a penalty kick to end the game, Portugal defeated Spain to win the Futsal Euro final for the first time. Portugal’s Ricardinho, considered to be the best player in the world, wasted no time during the match on Saturday. He …
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February 11, 2018 -
Britain draw level with Spain in Davis Cup tie
Cameron Norrie pulled off a big upset on his Davis Cup debut, defeating Spaniard Roberto Bautista-Agut to help Britain draw level at 1-1 in their World Group first-round tie.
February 3, 2018 -
Real Madrid and Barcelona in Sunday action in Spain
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are in La Liga action on Sunday afternoon with both sides having different aims.
January 20, 2018