Vicente del Bosque: The Spain manager has decisions to make on his team selection Spain continue the defence of their Euro 2012 crown on Saturday when they take on France in a mouth-watering quarter-final. Vicente del Bosque's La Roja have not been defeated in a competitive match since being shocked by Switzerland in the group stages on their way to winning the 2010 World Cup. Meanwhile, La...Full Story »

Germany eased ominously into the semi-finals of Euro 2012 - where they will meet either England or Italy - with a 4-2 win over Greece at the Gdansk Arena on Friday. Having set out to frustrate from the off, once they fell behind to Philipp Lahm's goal just before half-time the 2004 champions were always up against it. Having equalised somewhat unexpectedly through Celtic forward Giorgios Sam...Full Story »

The former Real Madrid forward and European Championship winner with La Roja has dismissed criticism of Vicente del Bosque's tactics in Poland & Ukraine Spain remain the favourites to win Euro 2012 with Vicente del Bosque at the helm, according to Real Madrid legend Amancio Amaro. The 61-year-old tactician has been questioned over his decision to exclude the likes of Fernando Torres and ...Full Story »

The attacker believes the Azzurri are harder to play against due to their more defensive nature, while pointing out that the holders often struggle against Les Bleus France midfielder Samir Nasri has dismissed suggestions that Spain are favourites for Euro 2012, claiming he would rather play against Vicente del Bosque’s team than Italy. Following a far from convincing showing in Group ...Full Story »

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque admitted the defending champions were not at their best despite beating Croatia 1-0 in Gdansk to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 on Monday as Group C winners. "The team played well, even though things didn't go according to plan," said Del Bosque, who started but then took off Fernando Torres for Jesus Navas of Seville, who promptly bundled in the only goal ...Full Story »

Croatia meet defending champions Spain for the first time in a major competition on Monday night with both sides sitting top of Group C, but neither yet guaranteed a spot in the quarter-finals of Euro 2012. The two sides are level on four points at the top of their pool, two points clear of Italy, who face the already-eliminated Republic of Ireland in Monday's other group game. A draw could ...Full Story »

The Manchester City midfielder defended his national team's performance in the 1-1 draw with Italy, and stated that he has no preference as to where he plays on the pitch David Silva admits that he does not mind if he plays in midfield or up front for Spain at Euro 2012. Coach Vicente del Bosque received some criticism for starting the draw against Italy without a recognised striker, but the...Full Story »

The Boys in Green are well known as difficult to break down but the Spain coach had pointed out that Giovanni Trapattoni has plenty of attacking talent at his disposal Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has dismissed the suggestion that the Republic of Ireland are incapable of hurting his side in an attacking capacity in Thursday's Group C clash in Gdansk. Many pundits believe that Giovanni Trap...Full Story »

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has challenged his side to make history as they launch their Euro 2012 title defence against Italy in Gdansk on Sunday. The Spaniards, who won the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, are trying to become the first team to win three successive major international tournaments. "We have an aim that no-one has ever achieved before and that is beautiful," Del Bosque sai...Full Story »

Call it the Chelsea effect. When Thiago Motta, Italy's uncompromising central midfield player, was asked to discuss his team's intentions before their first group game against Spain on Sunday, he did not sweat the niceties.  'We must win,' said Motta. 'Good football is optional. If we play good football, great, but it doesn't matter. Italy have won in the past with catenaccio. The right ...Full Story »