Might misfiring Torres miss out on Euro 2012?
In our latest post on Spanish soccer, Mark Elkington in Madrid raises the prospect of out-of-sorts striker Fernando Torres missing out on the Euro 2012 finals as competition for places heats up.
Salmantinos hail local hero Del Bosque
Vicente del Bosque has been given a welcome more befitting a rock star than a soccer coach in his native Salamanca this week, where his World Cup-winning Spain team play Lithuania in a Euro 2012 qualifier.
Euro 2012 Preview and U.S. T.V. Listings for Spain vs. Lithuania
Spain limps into their second Euro 2012 qualifiers against Lithuania, as injuries forced five of their usual call-ups from participating in La Furia Roja's two upcoming fixtures. Cèsc Fabregas, Fernando Torres, Pedro Rodríguez, and Jesús Navas all have different knocks and nicks, but the man that Vicente del Bosque will miss the most is the...
Vicente del Bosque Announces The Spain Squad for the Two Upcoming Euro 2012 Qualifiers
Injuries forced Vicente del Bosque to alter his standard squad for Spain's forthcoming Euro 2012 fixtures against Lithuania on Friday and Scotland on Tuesday. Xavi Hernández is suffering from tendinitis, Cesc Fábregas has an ankle injury, Jesús Navas is dealing with a thigh strain, Fernando Torres limped off against Blackpool on Sunday with a groin problem...
Spain suffer Argentine embarrassment but write them off at your peril
Spain's patched up team get the benefit of the doubt after a 4-1 defeat by Argentina but do look out for any signs of weakness in the upcoming Euro 2012 qualifiers.
Del Bosque: Messi Should’ve Won Golden Ball
There are those that feel Lionel Messi was a disappointment in South Africa. There are those who feel he was good, but not great. And there are those who feel he was simply the best player at the tournament.
Toss Vicente Del Bosque into that latter category, because if he was in charge he’d be snatching...
World Cup 2010: Spain Triumphs In A Match of Contrasting Styles
After Euro 2008, Vicente del Bosque took the reins of the Spanish national team from Luis Aragonés, the man that led Spain to their first international tournament conquest since 1964 when they hosted and won the second UEFA European Championships, known then as the European Nations' Cup. Aragonés' tactical style went completely away from former...
Spain coach believes in “attractive football”
Vicente Del Bosque has tasted plenty of success as both a player and a manager but he admits that none of his past challenges compare to the all-important World Cup final against Holland. As far as tactics are concerned, though, the Spain coach insists that the team must strive to recreate the attractive brand of...
Spain boss praises midfield
Spanish manager Vicente Del Bosque has praised his midfield heroes for their excellent performance against a rampant German side in the World Cup semifinals. Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso partnered with Barca stalwart and man of the match Xavi in the center of midfield, and his club teammate Andres Iniesta roamed wider.
Del Bosque believes that...
