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Italy’s Cesare Prandelli has named an initial 31-man squad for the Azzurri’s Confederations Cup campaign.
Real Madrid’s Ricardo Kaka is one of the headline omissions from Luiz Felipe Scolari’s Brazil squad for the summer’s Confederations Cup.
Vicente del Bosque has given the Spanish Football Federation hope by declaring that his exit as Spain Coach in 2014 is not that certain.
Spain are once more listed as the highest ranked nation in the world, as FIFA release the latest month’s World Rankings.
Barcelona B’s Gerard Deulofeu has been named in the latest Spain Under-20 squad, indicating that he won’t be going to the European Under-21 Championship.
Barcelona’s Sergio Busquets has reflected on his struggles with a hernia, his future at the club and rumours surrounding Carles Puyol.
Iker Casillas could reportedly face up to Real Madrid teammate Diego Lopez for a place at the Confederations Cup this summer.
Jose Francisco Molina admits that it is strange to not see Iker Casillas playing, but that it is a situation that could jeopardise his place with Spain this summer.
Pep Guardiola has commented on Barcelona-Bayern, the balance between German and Spanish football and his gratitude to Johan Cruyff and Lionel Messi.
Vicente del Bosque has seemingly confirmed that he will quit as Spain Coach after the World Cup in Brazil next summer.
Former Real Madrid defender Ivan Helguera has commented on his belief that Jose Mourinho should take a backward step to his coaching philosophy.
Vicente del Bosque will reportedly name his final 23-man Spain squad for the summer’s Confederations Cup on May 27.
Luiz Felipe Scolari does not see Spain as an immediate threat at the 2014 World Cup, whilst he also explains an affinity for Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi.
Vicente del Bosque has told reporters that Real Betis striker Ruben Castro is in the ‘group of strikers’ up for contention to make the Confederations Cup.
Gerard Pique has reminded Bayern Munich that it was his Barcelona that ended recent dominance in the field, and warned them of Lionel Messi.
Spain will announce their squad for the Confederation Cup on May 27, according to an official statement from RFEF.
Spanish national team boss Vicente Del Bosque has conceded that he was surprised by the backlash he received after praising Iker Casillas.
Vicente del Bosque has reflected that Real Madrid and Spain’s Iker Casillas ‘is a legend in Spanish football’ and that ‘he must be protected’.
The Spanish Football Federation are reportedly keen to sign Vicente del Bosque to a new contract beyond the 2014 World Cup.
Spain hold on to the top spot in the FIFA World Rankings for another month, following their recent win over France.
Vicente del Bosque has conceded that tensions still exist between Barcelona and Real Madrid players in the national team, but that it is of no harm.
The Football Association of Ireland have today confirmed that they will meet Spain in a friendly in New York in June.
Spanish national team boss Vicente del Bosque has revealed that Iker Casillas will continue to be his No. 1.
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has ruled out a return to Atletico Madrid at the end of the season.
Iker Casillas has revealed what his favourite trophy ever won is and has reflected on how he would best like to be remembered.
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