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Spain’s coach, Vincente del Bosque, has ignored public criticism and stuck with his game plan to good effect. Marcelo del Pozo, Reuters
BERT VAN MARWIJK

Individuals’ collective triumph

The Soccer World Cup, it has been suggested, has seen the triumph of the collective over the individual.

  • Niren Tolsi
3 min read
Del Bosque wary of Portugal
CARLOS QUEIROZ

Del Bosque wary of Portugal

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque takes no pleasure in avoiding Brazil in the World Cup second round, with Portugal an equally tough hurdle on Tuesday.

  • Martin Parry
3 min read
World Cup favourites tag weighs heavy on Spain
FERNANDO TORRES

World Cup favourites tag weighs heavy on Spain

Spain head to the Soccer World Cup in South Africa as one of the favourites to lift the trophy but that tag does not sit well with the team.

  • Phil Seery
3 min read
2009 CONFEDERATIONS CUP

Spain uses Euro lineup for Confederations Cup

Spain will go to the Confederations Cup later this month with nearly the same lineup it used to win the 2008 European Championship.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read