FORTALEZA, Brazil, June 26 (Reuters) - Midfielder Cesc Fabregas and striker Roberto Soldado could still recover from their injuries in time to play against Italy in the Confederations Cup semi-final on Thursday, coach Vicente Del Bosque said on Wednesday. The taciturn Spain coach, who keeps his cards closer to his chest than Cool Hand Luke in a poker game, said the pair would be "important ...Full Story »

The Valencia frontman netted in the Confederations Cup clash with Uruguay on Sunday evening, but doesn't consider himself as the star man in attack for La Roja Spain striker Roberto Soldado has conceded that he will never be first choice for Spain in the wake of La Roja's 2-1 victory over Uruguay in Confederations Cup Group B on Sunday evening. The Valencia man performed well as the lone str...Full Story »

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has retained Roberto Soldado in his final 23-man Confederations Cup squad despite the loss of Xabi Alonso. Javi Garcia and Benat joined Alonso as the three cuts made to Del Bosque's provisional squad of 26, all three of them midfielders, as Soldado survived. News of Alonso's groin problem emerged last week, and Del Bosque was therefore expected to retain either...Full Story »

Alvaro Negredo scored all four Sevilla goals in a seven-goal thriller which saw Valencia finish just outside the Champions League places after a 4-3 defeat. Valencia finished the Primera Division season in fifth, and a place in the Europa League, after goals from Ever Banega and a Roberto Soldado double were not enough to secure the win they needed to claim fourth spot. For Sevilla, the ninth-...Full Story »

Valencia moved into pole position in the race for the fourth and final Champions League spot in the Primera Division as they ground out victory at home to Granada. The hosts moved two points clear of Real Sociedad ahead of the final game of the season after their rivals were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Real Madrid. The match at the Mestalla lacked almost all of that drama, with Roberto Sol...Full Story »

Valencia kept the pressure on Real Sociedad for the final Champions League spot by thrashing Rayo Vallecano 4-0 away from home. Roberto Soldado scored twice before the break, while Andres Guardado and Nelson Valdez completed the rout in the second half. The result was Valencia's second consecutive 4-0 victory and means Ernesto Valverde's side temporarily move one point ahead of Real Sociedad, ...Full Story »

Valencia rolled over Osasuna 4-0 at the Mestalla to strike a blow to the visitors' hopes of avoiding relegation. Two goals late in the first half from Roberto Soldado and Ricardo Costa gave the hosts a comfortable lead and the second half became a formality after Alejandro Arribas was sent off and Ever Banega scored from the resulting free-kick. David Timor then also saw red and Jonas added to...Full Story »

Real Sociedad took a huge step towards Champions League qualification by seeing off their closest rivals for the position, Valencia, 4-2 in an enthralling game. Roberto Soldado gave the visitors the lead midway through the first half but Inigo Martinez's volleyed goal put Philippe Montanier's side back on level terms. Goals from Chory Castro and Imanol Agirretxe late in the second half appea...Full Story »

Valencia produced an astonishing first-half blitz as they defeated Malaga 5-1 to boost their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season. After a goalless opening 25 minutes Valencia suddenly went on the rampage with four goals in six remarkable minutes to all but wrap up the win before half-time. Dani Parejo opened the scoring before Roberto Soldado struck twice in as many minute...Full Story »

A 94th-minute goal by Sergio Garcia rescued a point for Espanyol from a thrilling 3-3 draw at home to Valencia. Mubarak Wakaso opened the scoring for the hosts on the stroke of half-time, but Sergio Canales levelled shortly after the re-start. Joan Verdu then put Espanyol ahead again late on but his effort was cancelled out by Jonas, before Roberto Soldado gave Valencia the lead for the first ...Full Story »