Spain News

By Tom Merton Hamburg - England, Spain and the Netherlands all maintained their perfect records in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa with away wins, while Russia got their campaign back on track ...

Belgium will be hoping to derail Spain's perfect World Cup qualifying campaign and end the European champion's 26-game unbeaten streak when they clash on Wednesday.

Spain striker Fernando Torres lasted less than 16 minutes of Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Belgium before being replaced by Cesc Fabregas.

By Duncan Shaw, dpa Madrid - Spanish football was in a state of indignation on Tuesday as racism in the game made the headlines.

EUROPEAN champion Spain beat Estonia 3-0 to extend its unbeaten streak to 25 games, and England outplayed Kazakhstan 5-1 in another World Cup qualifying game on Saturday after being booed off the field by its ...

With only one game remaining this year, European champion Spain, Germany, England and the Netherlands are seeking victories to build comfortable leads over their qualifying challengers.

Spain captain Iker Casillas has branded suggestions England should not play a friendly at Madrid's Bernabeu Stadium "completely stupid". The Football Association have advised their Spanish counterparts that an ...

European champion Spain won 3-0 at Estonia to extend its unbeaten streak to 25 games, and England outplayed Kazakhstan 5-1 in another World Cup qualifying game Saturday after being booed off the field at ...

LONDON: Germany and England seek to maintain their strong starts in World Cup qualifying tomorrow with as much attention on players who won't be involved as those who will.

Fernando Torres is confident Liverpool can win the Premier League this season - but accepts success will require the best football in Europe.

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has revealed he would still be tempted by a move to Juventus even though the Italian club turned him down over the summer.

England are set to play Spain in a friendly next year - but will not allow the fixture to be held in Madrid, because of the racism problems they experienced at the Bernabeu in 2004.

European champion Spain won 3-0 at Estonia to extend its unbeaten streak to 25 games, and England outplayed Kazakhstan 5-1 in another World Cup qualifying game Saturday after being booed off the field at halftime by its fans.

Struggling France rallied from two goals down to tie Romania 2-2 and preserve coach Raymond Domenech's job, and Germany edged Russia 2-1 to stay in first place in its group.

World Cup champion Italy, missing half its injured regulars, played to a 0-0 draw in Bulgaria to remain atop Group 8. The Italians have seven points from three games and are three ahead of Ireland, which did not play.

Former champions France and 2006 semi-finalists Portugal were struggling to keep their 2010 World Cup dreams on track on Saturday as Europe's major powers toiled on the rocky road to South Africa.

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque downplayed injury worries Friday ahead of its first ever match against Estonia in World Cup qualifying.

PARIS: Rejuvenated England, European kings Spain and Italy, the defending champions, hope their young guns can fire them closer to the 2010 World Cup finals today.

Liverpool and Spain striker Fernando Torres admits it would be a dream come true for him to be awarded the Ballon d'Or for 2008.

Manchester City have rejected claims they recently held discussions with representatives of Fernando Torres about the possibility of signing the Liverpool striker.

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has several injury concerns ahead of his team's first ever match against Estonia in Saturday's World Cup qualifier.

Rio Ferdinand does not believe Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia should be considered for selection for England.