Fernando Torres could miss start of World Cup

May 5th, 2010 by FootballBlog.co.uk Editor

The man overseeing the recovery of Fernando Torres says that the 26-year-old may have to miss the start of the tournament in South Africa, which would include Spain‘s game against Switzerland on June 16th. Peter Brukner Liverpool‘s Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Science has been quoted as saying: “Whether he will be fit for [...]

Spain World Cup 2010 preview

April 19th, 2010 by leewilson

GROUP H Spain Switzerland Honduras Chile   All eyes will be on Spain when the 2010 World Cup kicks off in South Africa at the beginning of June. The 2008 European Champions have never won the World Cup and are amongst the favourites to triumph in the summer. With a team containing stars all over [...]

Spain reveal new away 2010 World Cup shirt

February 16th, 2010 by leewilson

European champions Spain has revealed their new World Cup away shirt that they will wear throughout the 2010 tournament in South Africa next June. The team, who won their first international major title for 34 years in 2008, will be bidding to win their first ever World Cup. Considering the wealth of talent available to Spain, it [...]

Five-tastic Spain dismantle Austria

November 21st, 2009 by bfcfan1882

Spain hit 5 against Austria at the Ernst-Happel Stadion in Vienna to go out with a bang in 2009, goals from Cesc Fàbregas, David Villa, Daniel Güiza and Pablo Hernández seal an emphatic win for La Furia Roja. Spain came into the game against Austria on the back of a famous victory against Argentina, not wanting [...]

New Spanish 2010 World Cup shirt

November 17th, 2009 by leewilson

Current European Champions Spain has revealed their new World Cup shirt that they will wear throughout the 2010 tournament in South Africa next June. The team, who won their first international major title for 34 years in 2008, will be bidding to win their first ever World Cup. Considering the wealth of talent available to Spain, [...]

Spain 2-1 Argentina

November 16th, 2009 by bfcfan1882

A brace from Xabi Alonso proves too much for Argentina, as they suffer a defeat at the hands of the European Kings in Madrid. Vicente Calderon Stadium The scene was set, two of the worlds biggest teams were set to clash. The 54,851 seater Vicente Calderón Stadium the venue. Maradona’s men were under pressure, this [...]

How Spain qualified for the 2010 World Cup

November 11th, 2009 by leewilson

After finally lifting the weight of not having won a major championship since 1964 with their triumph at Euro 2008, Spain embarked on their World Cup qualification campaign bidding to win the tournament for the first time in their history. With a fearsome strikeforce of David Villa and Fernando Torres and a creative backbone of [...]

Persistence Overcomes Resistance as Spain Maintain 100% Record

October 16th, 2009 by juandeful

Armenia proved tough opposition for Spain when the sides met in the ninth of ten World Cup Qualification fixtures; although the European champions’ class shone through as they edged out their opponents. A superb goal from Cesc Fabregas and a spot kick from Juan Mata sandwiched an Arzumanyan goal, giving la Seleccion the victory. Spain [...]

Spain 5-0 Belgium

September 8th, 2009 by juandeful

Despite the fact that they go into the final three matches of qualification for the 2010 World Cup with qualification yet to be guaranteed, Spain should be by no means worried regarding their chances. Saturday’s 5-0 thrashing of Belgium means the European champions are sitting pretty at the top of Group 5, with maximum points [...]

Spain are Fab, but Cesc is Crocked

June 11th, 2009 by akvbcfc

Spain romped to a 6-0 victory in the friendly against Azerbaijan, but the overriding emotion at the final whistle was fear for the health of Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas who was forced off the pitch after sustaining a head injury. He required stitches in the wound and at present, his participation in the Condeferations Cup [...]