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Vicente Del Bosque has insisted he is not giving Iker Casillas preferential treatment after the goalkeeper was named in Spain’s starting line-up for their opening game of the Confederations Cup against Uruguay.
Thiago Alcantara inspired Spain Under-21s to European Championship glory, with the reported Manchester United target hitting a hat-trick as Italy were defeated 4-2 in Jerusalem.
Spain captain Thiago Alcantara scored a first-half hat-trick to help his side secure European Under-21 Championship glory with a 4-2 victory over Italy in Israel.
Even on another night of glorious combination football from Spain, it was the individual triumph of Thiago Alcantara which won their second consecutive European Under-21 Championship.
Tom McDermott believes the FA should look to a former England coach as they search for a new U21 boss.
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Fernando Torres has reiterated his commitment to Chelsea and is hoping he has a role to play under “demanding” new Blues coach Jose Mourinho.
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Fernando Torres has brushed off speculation linking him with Barcelona by insisting he is looking forward to hearing Jose Mourinho’s plans for him.
UEFA president Michel Platini insists no decision has yet been made on the future of the European Under 21 Championship.
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Tahiti suffered a 6-1 thrashing by Nigeria in the Confederations Cup yesterday although the amateurs did find the net as Jonathan Tehau scored at both ends when they made their debut in a major tournament.
Corinthians have dismissed speculation that the club want to bring Real Madrid playmaker Kaka back to Brazil.
The French midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia, who has just finished his first season at Seville, is a key Chelsea target as they seek to sign a defensive midfielder as part of their squad strengthening over the summer.
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Wantaway Uruguay striker scores stunning late consolation goal as Uruguay suffer 2-1 Confederations Cup defeat to World Champions
Spain’s formidable winning machine stand on the brink of another historical achievement in Jerusalem on Tuesday (5pm).
Luis Suárez says Spain are his favourites to win this year’s Confederations Cup after Uruguay’s 2-1 defeat to the current world and European champions …