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Gavi faces surgery after serious knee injury on Spain duty

Barcelona midfielder Gavi faces surgery after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in Spain's Euro 2024 qualifier with Georgia, the club said on Monday.

Spain, Scotland and Turkey lock up Euro 2024 spots

Barcelona midfielder Gavi scored the only goal early in the second half in Oslo, bouncing a shot into the corner to help Spain qualify for next year's finals in Germany with two games to spare.

Spain, Norway hold up Scotland's Euro qualification

Elsewhere, Turkey, in their first game under Vincenzo Montella, won in Croatia to vault to the top of Group D and Albania tightened their grip on Group E with a comfortable win over the Czech Republic.

2030 FIFA World Cup to be staged across three continents

Morocco, Spain and Portugal have been named hosts of the 2030 soccer World Cup, while Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will host the opening matches to mark the tournament's centenary, world soccer body FIFA said on Wednesday.

Late penalty gives embattled Spain 3-2 win over Sweden

World champions Spain battled to a 3-2 win over the world's number one-ranked team Sweden in their Nations League Group A game on Friday after a week blighted by uncertainty caused by the continued fall-out from their World Cup win.

Spain thrash Cyprus in 16-year-old Yamal's first start

Ferran Torres scored twice to help Spain earn a comfortable 6-0 win against bottom side Cyprus in a Euro 2024 Group A qualifier on Tuesday, with Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal becoming his country's youngest-ever starter aged 16 years and 61 days.

Euro 2024 Qualifiers / Yamal makes history for Spain

Lamine Yamal brightened the gloom that has descended over Spanish football by becoming the country's youngest ever player and goalscorer as La Roja thrashed Georgia 7-1 on Friday to get their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign back on track.

Spanish football federation fires controversial women's coach Vilda

The Spanish football federation said Tuesday it had fired controversial coach Jorge Vilda who oversaw Spain winning the Women's World Cup in the fallout following a major sexism scandal.

Spain defender Alba retires from international duty

Spain defender Jordi Alba has retired from international football, the Spanish football federation said Friday.

August 27, 2023
August 27, 2023

Vilda condemns Rubiales for 'inappropriate' behaviour: report

Spain women's coach Jorge Vilda criticised the behaviour of suspended federation chief Luis Rubiales on Saturday after 81 players went on strike and the majority of his coaching staff offered to resign.

August 22, 2023
August 22, 2023

Spain PM says football boss apology over kiss 'insufficient'

"What we saw was an unacceptable gesture... and the apology he made is insufficient," Sanchez told a news conference when asked about the controversy over the unsolicited kiss

August 22, 2023
August 22, 2023

Mutineers silent as Spain enjoy Women's World Cup triumph

Spain put aside months of turmoil and division to claim their first Women's World Cup title on Sunday, overcoming a player revolt that saw La Roja lose some of their best talent even before the tournament had kicked off.

August 21, 2023
August 21, 2023

From mutiny to World Cup glory

Coach Jorge Vilda was derided as a control freak who was not up to the job, but he has now made history by taking Spain to their first Women's World Cup crown.

August 20, 2023
August 20, 2023

Carmona gives Spain 1-0 lead against England at half-time

 Captain Olga Carmona gave Spain a 1-0 lead over England at halftime in the Women's World Cup final on Sunday.

August 20, 2023
August 20, 2023

England, Spain pursue history in Women's World Cup final

History will be made at the Women's World Cup on Sunday when England and Spain clash in the final in Sydney with both bidding to win the tournament for the first time.

August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023

Putellas reduced to supporting role as other stars emerge

Spain's chances coming into the Women's World Cup seemed to hinge on the fitness of Alexia Putellas but they have enjoyed a remarkable run to the final despite their star player struggling to make an impact.

August 15, 2023
August 15, 2023

Spain in maiden Women's World Cup final

Olga Carmona's stunning late strike gave Spain a 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday to propel them into the Women's World Cup final for the first time in their history.

August 5, 2023
August 5, 2023

Classy Bonmati takes five-star Spain into World Cup quarters

Aitana Bonmati played a starring role with a brace and two assists as Spain crushed Switzerland 5-1 at Eden Park on Saturday to march into the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time in their history.

July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023

David Silva announces retirement after knee injury

Former Spain international David Silva announced his retirement on Thursday, days after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in pre-season training with his club Real Sociedad.

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