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Cazorla hits back at Spanish decline suggestions
ESPN staff | March, 24 2013Santi Cazorla has dismissed suggestions that reigning World and European champions Spain are in decline after they were held to a 1-1 draw against Finland on Friday.
Article | ConversationAlba misses France game through injury
March, 23 2013Jordi Alba will miss the game with France and will return to Barcelona after suffering a hamstring injury in the World Cup qualifying draw with Finland, his club have confirmed.
Article | ConversationVictor Valdes set to start for Spain
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | March, 22 2013Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes looks set to get a rare competitive start for Spain in Friday night's World Cup qualifier against Finland at Gijon's El Molinon ground.
Article | ConversationSpain's Xavi, Alonso doubtful for qualifier
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | March, 21 2013Spain look set to start Friday's World Cup qualifier against Finland in Gijon without key midfielders Xavi Hernandez and Xabi Alonso, although both players should return for Tuesday's likely Group I decider against France in Paris.
Article | ConversationNavas defends Del Bosque
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | March, 20 2013Jesus Navas has responded to Jose Mourinho's allegation of irregularities in Vicente Del Bosque's triumph in FIFA's 2012 Coach of the Year award by saying that nobody can question the achievements of the World Cup 2010 and Euro 2012 winning Spanish manager.
Article | ConversationMadrid's Ramos poised for century of Spain caps
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | March, 19 2013Sergio Ramos has said he is proud to have the opportunity to win his 100th cap for Spain at the age of only 26 when they play Finland on Friday.
Article | ConversationXavi in Spain squad despite injury
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | March, 15 2013Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has named eight Premier League players including David de Gea, Cesar Azpilicueta, Javi Garcia and Nacho Monreal in his squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Finland and in France later this month.
Article | ConversationAtletico's Diego Costa open to Spain call
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | February, 28 2013Diego Costa followed another scene-stealing performance in helping Atletico Madrid progress past Sevilla to the Copa del Rey final on Wednesday night by suggesting he was willing and ready to play international football for Spain.
Article | ConversationRafa Benitez: I would consider Spain job
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | February, 19 2013Chelsea interim coach Rafael Benitez says he could manage Spain in the future.
Article | ConversationEngland climb to fourth in FIFA world rankings
ESPN staff | February, 14 2013England have moved up to fourth in the FIFA World Rankings after their friendly 2-1 victory over Brazil last week.
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