Tag: Spain

  • 2014 World Cup – Day 2 Predictions (Spain vs Netherlands, Mexico vs Cameroon, Chile vs Australia)

    2014 World Cup – Day 2 Predictions (Spain vs Netherlands, Mexico vs Cameroon, Chile vs Australia)

    The second day of the 2014 World Cup isn’t just about the Group B headliner and a rematch of the previous final between Spain and the Netherlands, but also gives us the second match in Group A which should be enjoyable as Mexico play against Cameroon while we also have somewhat dark horse candidate Chile playing against Australia.

  • Why Spain Will and Won’t Win the World Cup

    Why Spain Will and Won’t Win the World Cup

    Great passing, poor finishing. One gif of a clip from a training session for the Spanish national side shows all their strengths and one huge weakness in a matter of seconds, as some exquisite build play turns into an embarrassing miss by one of their strikers.

  • World Cup – Group B Predictions

    World Cup – Group B Predictions

    Something of a Group of Death, Group B in the 2014 World Cup has the two previous finalists in Spain and the Netherlands, but also a very good team like Chile with plenty of expectations and an Australian side that isn’t really likely to qualify, but will probably be a very difficult outing for all three opponents.

  • 4 Biggest Favorites to Win the 2014 World Cup

    4 Biggest Favorites to Win the 2014 World Cup

    Club football season in Europe is over, which means it’s time to completely focus on the 2014 World Cup in Brazil that kicks off on June 12 and concludes on July 13. The hosts are one of the biggest if not the biggest favorites to win the tournament, joined by Argentina, Germany and Spain as the most likely of winners.

  • 2014 World Cup – Early Favorites

    The 2014 World Cup in Brazil isn’t that far away – only five months to go, so it’s a good time to start checking out who is who and what is what, including the early favorites to win the competition. Three teams seem to be somewhat ahead of the rest: Brazil, the hosts and confederation cup winners; Spain, the defending World and European champions; and Germany, with probably the most talented squad heading into the tournament.

  • Spain Criticized For Playing in Equatorial Guinea

    Spain Criticized For Playing in Equatorial Guinea

    Although many suggest that politics and sports should never get involved, it seems impossible to separate the two, as international football doesn’t operate in a vacuum environment. Spain playing a friendly match against Equatorial Guinea, a former colony of theirs, has raised some ethical questions and criticism due to Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the dictator leading the African nation for the last 34 years.

  • Brazil vs Spain – The “War” For Diego Costa

    Brazil vs Spain – The “War” For Diego Costa

    If Diego Costa would have remained the same bullish player that’s main use is frustrating other players, we wouldn’t be having all these problems. Brazil would have ended their experimenting after two disappointing caps, while Spain wouldn’t see him as national team material. But the last two seasons have happened, and now he’s being mentioned as one of the best strikers available for both sides.

  • 2013 Confederations Cup – Brazil vs Spain Final Predictions

    2013 Confederations Cup – Brazil vs Spain Final Predictions

    It’s hard to imagine, but it’s been almost 15 years since the last time Spain and Brazil met in an international match, with the tables quite turned since their most recent encounter, as the host nation are trying to find their way back up the global’s game charts, while Spain are hoping to add yet another title to their endless trophy cabinet.

  • 2013 Confederations Cup – Spain vs Italy Semifinal Predictions

    2013 Confederations Cup – Spain vs Italy Semifinal Predictions

    It’s become quite common for Italy and Spain to meet in international tournaments of late, with the current world number one usually coming out with their hand on top. As before, they enter their 2013 Confederations Cup semifinal clash as clear favorites to advance.

  • 2013 Confederations Cup – Spain vs Nigeria Predictions

    2013 Confederations Cup – Spain vs Nigeria Predictions

    For only the second time in history, Spain will meet Nigeria in an international match, hoping that the confederations cup version of the rivalry goes better than their World Cup encounter from 15 years ago.