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The History of The UEFA Euro: 2012, Spain Rewrite History with Second Title

June 10, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, France, Italy, Portugal, Serie A, Spain

Spain arrived at Euro 2012 as the reigning European and World Champions. They were on a mission to complete an unprecedented international treble and become the first team to win back-to-back European Championships. A historic journey started by Luis Aragones was now led by Vicente Del Bosque, who took over his duties after the Euro 2008 triumph.

Benzema Picks Up Knock, Second Spain Player Tests Positive for COVID

June 9, 2021 Enrico Passarella Euro 2020, France, Spain

Karim Benzema is set to undergo further tests after bowing out early in yesterday’s warm-up against Bulgaria. The Real Madrid striker subbed off just before halftime following a hit above the knee. While the situation looked worrisome at first, an initial check-up indicated that the problem might not be too serious. The COVID situation within Spain is getting worse as Diego Llorente tested positive too after Sergio Busquets.

Massimiliano Allegri has signed off on onboarding Arkadiusz Milik, and Juventus also deepened the contacts to bring in Leandro Paredes.

Van de Beek and Milik to Miss Euro Due to Injury, Spain Facing COVID

June 8, 2021 Enrico Passarella Euro 2020, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, The Azzurri

Euro 2020 lost two more well-known players as Donny van de Beek and Arkadiusz Milik will sit out due to injuries. The Dutch star missed the warm-ups and has not been able to recover, while the Polish striker is dealing with a meniscus problem. Neither will be replaced by their respective coaches. Spain has called up five new players to be ready if there were further Coronavirus cases inside the squad after Sergio Busquets.

Spain Midfielder Sergio Busquets Tested Positive for Coronavirus

June 6, 2021 Marko Vrakela Euro 2020, Spain

Spain’s preparations for Euro 2020 have suffered a devastating blow following a positive Covid test in their camp. As announced by the national team website, defensive midfielder Sergio Busquets tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday.

The History of The UEFA Euro: 2008, Spain and the Birth of the Tiki-Taka

June 4, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, Germany, Russia, Serie A, Spain, Turkey

Before Euro 2008, Spain were always considered a talented but fragile side with a sort of inferiority complex when it comes to major tournaments. But an overly gifted generation of players, combined with the breakthrough of the "tiki-taka" style of play, finally helped them conquer their first trophy after a 44-year drought.

Alvaro Morata Looking Forward to Euro 2020, Unsure About Future

June 2, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Euro 2020, Juventus, Spain

Alvaro Morata is set to have a prominent role for Spain in the upcoming Euro, where he will share time with Gerard Moreno as the leading forward. He spoke in an interview: "It is a pride for me to wear the #7 jersey, but also a major responsibility. I have grown up seeing a striker donning this number with the national team, which motivates me a lot." Despite the recent buzz, he is not certain about his future yet.

The History of The UEFA Euro: 2000, France Shock Italy to Make History

May 28, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, France, Italy, Portugal, Serie A, Spain

Euro 2000 is considered one of the finest tournaments of all time, largely due to the excitement it generated. Wonderful matches and outstanding individual performances made it an unforgettable tournament - especially for France, who snatched victory from defeat's jaw by shocking Italy with a late golden goal.

The History of The UEFA Euro: 1984, Platini’s Edition to Remember

May 14, 2021 Din Havolli Denmark, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, Europa! Europa!, European Championships 2020, France, History of The Euro Cup, Portugal, Spain, West Germany

Euro 1984 is fondly remembered by many avid viewers of the game as one of the greatest international tournaments to date. This was in no small way attributed to Michel Platini’s heroics. The Frenchman went on to score in every single game his side took part in, leading host country France to the title and tallying an impressive nine goals in the process.

The History of The UEFA Euro: 1964, Spain’s Forgotten Glory

April 27, 2021 Din Havolli Denmark, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, Europa! Europa!, European Championships 2020, Hungary, Spain, USSR

Before Xavi and co. had ushered international football into an era of Spanish dominance, you would have been forgiven for not recalling the last name to come close to landing some silverware for La Roja. The Euro 1964 hero, Luis Suarez, managed to bring the best out of his teammates on the way to lifting the only trophy Spain would claim for the next 44 years.

Barcelona's La Masia academy is well known for its infrastructure that produces world-class talent: Marc Cucurella is one of them

From The Scouting App: Analysis of La Liga Youngster Marc Cucurella

April 26, 2021 Akhil Fisher La Liga, Serie A, Spain, The Scouting App

Barcelona's La Masia academy is well known for its brilliant state-of-the-art infrastructure that produces world-class talent: Marc Cucurella is one of them, joining La Masia aged just 14. What’s not known for the most part is his history with rivals Espanyol, where he spent six good years before moving across town.

In their second European Championship test, Italy U-21 managed to hold a more technical Spain to a goalless draw that keeps their hopes unchanged

Dull Show Between Italy and Spain U-21 Ends in Goalless Stalemate

March 27, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, Spain, The Azzurri, Under 21, Under 21 European Championship

Steadfast but nervous, lacking ideas and once again saved by goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi. In their second European Championship test, Italy U-21 managed to hold a more technical Spain to a goalless draw that keeps their hopes of making it to the next stage unchanged.

Nations League Round 4 Recap: Some Shocking Defeats to Report

October 15, 2020 Awais Khan Europa! Europa!, Italian Football, Nations League, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Round 4 was exciting and surely a step up after the results witnessed three days prior. With two international games under their belts, the teams gave a better account of themselves, and there were far fewer chinks in the armors at the display. While France and Portugal reassured their positions with convincing victories, Spain and England lost to Ukraine and Denmark.

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