Spain are as hungry as ever to taste success at the FIFA World Cup despite their recent dominance, according to striker Fernando Torres.
Vicente del Bosque s men became the first team in history to win three straight major tournaments when they clinched Euro 2012.
Torres said while Spain were a different side to the one that won Euro 2008, they are as motivated as ever to be successful.
Obviously no-one is the same as six years ago, the Chelsea striker was quoted as saying by Marca.
When you re champions you focus on games differently but that does not mean we re going to do better or worse.
That s life and no-one is the same as a year ago or as they will be in a while.
The past is the past and this is why you play. I want to win as much as I did in 2…
The MLS franchise Chicago Fire is said to be once again looking at Real Madrid legendary goalkeeper Iker Casillas after missing out on the Porto custodian last season.
Iker Casillas extended his stay with the Portuguese outfit for a further season back in May but the latest reports coming from Spain have it that San Iker is once again being linked with a move to the United States of America.
The 37-year-old shot stopper is still highly regarded despite reaching the twilight of his career.
Chicago Fire manager Veljko Paunovic is not giving up on the prospect of adding another household name to his roster and will push hard in an effort to sign the goalkeeper ahead of the 2019 season, .
Widely considered as one of the most renowned goalkeepers in the world…
Edinson Cavani has become Paris Saint-Germain’s all-time top scorer after netting his 157th goal for the club in Saturday s clash with Montpellier.
The Uruguayan, who joined from Napoli in 2013, overtakes Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the club’s leading marksman.
Cavani drew level with the Manchester United man with a header against Dijon in an 8-0 rout on January 17.
His goal in the 12th minute against Montpellier took him to 21 for the season in Ligue 1, Cavani tapping home from inside the six-yard box after Adrien Rabiot s cut-back.
The Uruguayan celebrated by throwing his shirt into the crowd at Parc des Princes, earning a rueful booking from referee Frank Schneider.
Cavani’s favourite opponent has been Saint-Etienne, who he has scored 11 goals…
Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic has backed Gianluigi Buffon to prove he remains the best goalkeeper in the world despite two costly mistakes in recent matches.
Buffon presented Vitolo with a simple finish when he completely missed an interception during Italy s 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw with Spain on October 6.
The Juve captain fared little better on his return to club action on Saturday, as he allowed Jakub Jankto s shot to squeeze beneath his grasp to give Udinese the lead, before Paulo Dybala s double rescued a victory.
Pjanic, however, says the 38-year-old will produce his very best form when Juve take on Lyon in Tuesday s Champions League Group H encounter.
Buffon is our captain. I don t think he s having a bad spell, Pjanic told a news confe…
After battling from behind to snatch three points off of fellow relegation scrappers Watford at St. Mary s over the weekend, Wednesday s hosts appear to be showing some signs of life. Also putting in a very eye-catching display and playing out a 2-2 draw away at the Emirates and many feeling they were unlucky to not come away with maximum points, there is no doubt that Head Coach Ralph Hasenhüttl will be most impressed by the on-going success of attacking talisman and leading marksman, Danny Ings. Once again finding the net against the Hornets last time out, the former Liverpool striker is enjoying by far his brightest run and has now found the net in each of his last three Premier League appearances on the bounce. Even more impressive, the 27-year-old has bagged eight goals in his las…
World was in awe during the 2014 World Cup when a 23-year-old Monaco midfielder unassumingly lit the stage with impressive performances in a Colombia shirt.
Few would expect that he would go on to grab the Golden Boot as the tournament’s top scorer in Brazil but that’s exactly what James Rodriguez did – before getting a call from Real Madrid to become the latest Galactico and realize his ‘life’s dream’ of moving to Santiago Bernabeu.
The Spanish super side Real Madrid love to pick the cream of the crop and their £63 million investment in the Colombian attacking midfielder was perceived as a strong statement in world football. Having become the third-most expensive player in Real Madrid’s history, James Rodriguez put on a white shirt with a brimming smile on his …
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed how positive advice from David Beckham helped convince him to join LA Galaxy.
The Swede had his contract cancelled by Manchester United to allow him the opportunity to move to MLS in the twilight stage of his glittering playing career.
His deal with the Galaxy sees him follow in the footsteps of Beckham, who swapped LaLiga for Los Angeles when he left Real Madrid in 2007.
Ibrahimovic played alongside the Englishman at Paris Saint-Germain in 2013 and sought the advice of his former team-mate before signing with his new team.
Obviously I played with David Beckham at PSG I got to know the person. He’s a fantastic guy, a great family guy and a fantastic footballer, he told the media.
He only had positive things…
Liverpool are interested in signing Federico Chiesa from Juventus, according to . The report has claimed that Liverpool are considering Chiesa as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah, who has interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League.
Chiesa has scored four goals in seven Serie A matches for Juventus so far this season. The 25-year-old Italy international winger made six starts and 15 substitute appearances in the league for the Bianconeri last season, scoring two goals and providing five assists in the process.
Liverpool are fourth in the Premier League table at the moment with 16 points from seven matches, two points behind leaders and defending champions Manchester City. Meanwhile, Juventus currently find themselves fourth in the Serie A table with 14 points f…
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri says Cristiano Ronaldo has told him he wishes to stay at the club for the 2021-22 season.
Speculation has persisted in recent weeks that the Portugal star is pushing to leave Turin three years after his move from Real Madrid in a deal worth €112million.
A return to the Spanish capital was mooted until coach Carlo Ancelotti shot down the rumour, while possible moves to former club Manchester United, Premier League champions Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have also been suggested.
Ronaldo himself hit out at the media frenzy around his future in a social media post, condemning the coverage as frivolous and disrespectful .
Allegri has now stated the 36-year-old wants to see out the remaining year of his contract …
Quique Setien has no concerns about Barcelona failing to sign a striker in the January transfer window because Ousmane Dembele will be amazing when he returns from injury.
Barca director Guillermo Amor confirmed before Thursday s 5-0 Copa del Rey last-16 victory over Leganes that no back-up to Luis Suarez – ruled out until May with a knee injury – will be signed, negotiations for Valencia attacker Rodrigo Moreno having broken down.
Lionel Messi scored twice and was involved in the other three goals as Setien s side enjoyed serene progress to the quarter-finals, with Antoine Griezmann, Clement Lenglet and Arthur hitting the target.
Setien acknowledged the lack of a new signing leaves Barca s attack in a precarious position, though Dembele has been eased back i…