Tag: Spain
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Jorginho secures Italy’s spot in Euro 2020 final
Italy beat Spain on penalties to reach the Euro 2020 final after an enthralling semi-final at a noisy Wembley. After Alvaro Morata’s penalty was saved, Jorginho strolled up to score and set up a final with either England or Denmark in London on Sunday. Federico Chiesa looked as if he had sent Italy – who…
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Barca should block Pedri from Olympics – Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has urged Barcelona midfielder Pedri to snub the Olympics Games. Pedri, currently with Spain at the Euros, has been selected by Spain for the Tokyo Games. But Guardiola said: “I think that a competition in the summer is enough. Messi went to the Olympic Games (in 2008) because he had…
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Italy clash with Spain will be battle until the end – Bonucci
Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci says Italy will be ready for Spain in their Euro 2020 semifinal. Italy face Spain on the back of victory over Belgium. “We knew Belgium’s quality, especially in attack and the danger they posed to us on the counter,” Bonucci told RAI Sport. “We went 2-0 up and were dominating the…
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I know why Spain fans booing me – Morata
Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata feels he knows why he’s being booed by Spain fans at Euro 2020. Morata, on-loan with Juventus, has stated that he is ready to speak about the booing at the end of the European Championship. The Spain striker answered his critics with a fine strike to give his side a…
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Euro 2020: Spain beat Croatia in extra time to reach quarter-finals
Spain reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 in dramatic fashion by beating Croatia in extra time after an eight-goal thriller. Luis Enrique’s side were rocked when Croatia substitutes Mislav Orsic and Mario Pasalic scored twice in the final five minutes to come back from 3-1 down and force extra time, but Spain rallied as the…
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Euro 2020: Perisic tests positive for COVID-19, out of Croatia vs Spain clash
Croatia winger Ivan Perisic has tested positive for coronavirus and will miss Monday’s Euro round of 16 clash with Spain. The Croatian Football Federation confirmed this in a statement released. The statement read: “During Saturday evening, Croatian Football Federation received the results of regular testing for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which showed that player Ivan Perišić…
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Popular antivirus software creator, John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison
John McAfee, the creator of the McAfee antivirus software, has been found dead in his cell in a jail near Barcelona, a government official confirmed on Wednesday. Hours earlier, a Spanish court issued a preliminary ruling in favor of the 75-year-old tycoon’s extradition to the United States to face tax-related criminal charges. Security personnel at…
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Euro 2020: Sweden send Poland out as Spain earn first win
Sweden substitute Viktor Claesson scored a 93rd-minute winner as a valiant Poland fightback proved in vain and they were eliminated from Euro 2020. In a captivating game in St Petersburg, Sweden led 2-0 at the hour mark thanks to two goals from Emil Forsberg. But a Robert Lewandowski double put Poland within a goal of…
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Euro 2020: Chelsea defender set for first Spain start
Spain are set to turn to veteran defender Cesar Azpilicueta as they attempt to stay at Euro 2020. Luis Enrique’s team need to win their remaining game of the group stages against Slovakia on Wednesday. Spain have two draws from their two games against Poland and Sweden. According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea captain Azpilicueta…
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Euro: Van der Vaart Spain comments just shameful – Busquets
Barcelona midfielder Sergi Busquets has hit out at Rafael van der Vaart after the Dutchman’s criticism of Spain’s style. “Spain are horrible, I hope we play them,” Van der Vaart had said, adding that they didn’t have any player who could make a difference. Busquets has now responded, blasting the former Real Madrid midfielder. “When…