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June 19, 2013Spain v Tahiti: Preview


Reina: Spain united despite 'issues'
Pepe Reina says that the continuing individual problems between Iker Casillas and Alvaro Arbeloa are not distracting the Spain squad from their collective goals at the Confederations Cup.

June 16, 2013Spain 2-1 Uruguay: Suarez stunner


June 15, 2013Spain v Uruguay: Preview


June 14, 2013Spain boss Del Bosque praises Casillas
Vicente Del Bosque has said he does not feel Iker Casillas' long spell on the Real Madrid bench has affected his form - but reports suggest Victor Valdes will start Spain's opening Confederations Cup game against Uruguay on Sunday.

June 13, 2013Trapattoni: Spain better than 1970s Brazil side
Giovanni Trapattoni says Spain have improved since winning Euro 2012, and that their midfield combination play is so good they are now even better than Pele's Brazil side.

June 12, 2013Soldado gives Del Bosque striker dilemma
Vicente Del Bosque says Spain's warm-up friendly victories over Haiti and Ireland have tuned his side up nicely ahead of the Confederations Cup, but he still has plenty of selection decisions to make.

June 10, 2013Arbeloa plays down rift with Casillas
Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa has denied his relationship with captain Iker Casillas has deteriorated.

June 8, 2013Spain tallies 2 early, then holds off Haiti in Miami
Santiago Cazorla and Cesc Fabregas scored early as World Cup champion Spain beat Haiti 2-1 in a friendly on Saturday.

Spain 2-1 Haiti: Cazorla, Fabregas strike
Cazorla, Fabregas give Spain friendly win over Haiti

June 7, 2013Spain v Haiti: Preview


Silva excited to link up with compatriot Navas
David Silva says he is delighted that Jesus Navas is joining Manchester City as he believes his Spain team-mate is "a great player".

June 3, 2013Del Bosque names Confederations Cup squad
Vicente Del Bosque has opted to retain striker Roberto Soldado and cut two midfielders in his final 23-man squad for the Confederations Cup, despite the loss of Xabi Alonso through injury.

May 29, 2013Neymar: Spain are the best team in the world
Neymar believes that Spain are favourites to win this year's Confederations Cup as hosts Brazil remain a side in transition.