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  • Euro 2012 – Group C Preview

    In a different time, this might have been a group of death as well. But in the Euro 2012, Spain seem to be clear favorites while Italy hope that a change of style will erase the embarrassment of the World Cup failure; Croatia are better than their recent results suggest; Ireland rely on team spirit […]

  • Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the Spanish National Team

    When Sergio Ramos lunged at Lionel Messi hoping to stop him or break something, the thought passed my mind for the first time. The Clasico, Barcelona vs Real Madrid, escalating in importance and hatred between the players since Jose Mourinho took over, might come to undo the wonderful team Spain have had for the last five years.

  • Euro 2012 Favorites – Early Edition

    Spain are the World and European champions, with infinite quality in their midfield, mostly based on Barcelona and the Xavi-Iniesta duo. Both Germany and the Netherlands should make it out of the “group of death”, and are the most serious challenge in the Spaniards way for the Euro 2012 title.

  • Top Scorers in Europe’s Top Leagues, November Edition

    As the winter creeps around the continent, it’s time to start with our monthly check up on the the top scorers across Europe from it’s five best leagues – England, Germany, Spain, Italy and France.

  • This is How You Celebrate Winning The World Cup – Al Bundy Style

    This video shows Fabregas used to watch “Married With Children” when he was younger – This is how you relax after winning the World Cup.

  • Top 9 Photos From the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final

    It wasn’t the best match of this World Cup or one of the greatest finals ever, but it was a fiery one, with two fantastic goalkeepers and one fantastic Andres Iniesta, who rose up to the occassion in the two most crucial games, scoring home the winner for Spain in the 116th minute, handing them their first ever World Cup trophy and complete a two year double along with their Euro trophy from 2008. Here are the best moments from last night.

  • Spain vs Netherlands, 2010 World Cup Final Preview

    After 30 days and six matches for each team, it comes down to the final game of the 2010 World Cup, the Spain vs Netherlands final, with both teams looking to grab their first ever World Cup trophy.

  • Blast From the Past – When Fernando Torres Actually Scored

    Fernando Torres has been horrible this World Cup, not being able to find the net in five matches (four starts) for Spain so far. I’m not sure he’ll open today, he certainly doesn’t deserve to, but still, this is the man who delivered in the 2008 Euro final against Germany, Spain’s first and only title in over 40 years.

  • Semi Final Fever II – Germany vs Spain Preview

    Looking at Tomorrow’s second Semi Final, the “Real” Final according to many – The red hot Germany side, without Thomas Muller, facing European Champions and pre-tournament favorites yet disappointing so far, Spain.

  • 2010 World Cup Diary – Day 15

    Two weeks from the day we started, and we got us our last 16, with Brazil and Portugal boring us (and getting booed) in a 0-0 draw, while the Ivory Coast got their one win, just like in 2006, that doesn’t mean anything, joining North Korea (if no one defects) on the trip home. Meanwhile, in Group H, Spain avoided the meet with Brazil, getting Portugal instead, beating Chile 2-1 while trying to make us fall asleep in the final 20 minutes. Switzerland couldn’t get lucky like they did in the opening match vs Spain and were held to a 0-0 draw with Honduras, who got their first points in the tournament, but leave South Africa without scoring any goals.