FC Barcelona have announced the signing of Spain’s left-back Jordi Alba from Valencia for €14 million The 23-year-old Alba, who can also play as a winger, has been one of revelations of Euro 2012 after standing out because of his speed. His run down the left flank and well-placed cross for Xabi Alonso’s header gave […]
Vicente Del Bosque praised his side’s fighting spirit and looked ahead to Sunday’s final against either Germany or Italy, saying: “The players have played so many matches and they have to show their best in one more.” Del Bosque added: “It was a very even match but maybe we were a little better in extra time. […]
Cesc Fabregas insisted that he had premonition that he would score the winning penalty for Spain again. The Barcelona star, who came on early in the second-half for Vicente del Bosque’s men and impressed, slotted home the winning penalty against Portugal on Wednesday to send his country to the final of Euro 2012. It was […]
Spain remain on course to become the first country to win three titles in succession after they beat Portugal 4-2 on penalties last night after a drab 0-0 semi-final. The World Cup holders will defend their Euro title against Germany or Italy on Sunday after a dramatic penalty shootout triumph over Portugal. Cesc Fabregas’ winning […]
Spain remain on course to become the first country to win three titles in succession after they beat Portugal 4-2 on penalties last night after a drab 0-0 semi-final. The World Cup holders will defend their Euro title against Germany or Italy on Sunday after a dramatic penalty shootout triumph over Portugal. Cesc Fabregas’ winning […]
Italy and Germany are tremendous historic rivals; as two of Europe’s most powerful footballing nations, any match between these two squads is intense and there is usually something on the line. Although this match probably won’t be as epic as the battle in Dortmund in the 2006 World Cup, it is still highly-anticipated and should […]