Del Bosque Hails Perfect Spain

Vicente del Bosque has admitted that he has a very tough act to follow if, as expected, he is asked to take over from Luis Aragonés in charge of Spain, with the coach having announced his departure before Euro 2008, which he went on to win in style...

All Over In Oranje

Ruud van Nistelrooy has retired from international football. The Real Madrid striker feels it’s impossible to combine his club obligations with playing for the Oranje, so after ten years in the famous shirt of the Netherlands, he has called it a day...

He's... Staying?!

France coach Raymond Domenech will continue at the helm of Les Bleus despite their group exit at Euro 2008 and the heavy criticism he faced for his squad and team selection thereafter. His priority, according to the federation, is qualifying for the 2010 World Cup...

Spain Can Win The 2010 World Cup

Having just led Spain to their second Euro - and their first in 44 years - outgoing Spain boss Luis Aragones believes this young and talented squad can go one better and win their third major trophy - their first ever World Cup - in two years' time in South Africa...

Italy Game Was The Hardest

Spain captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas has highlighted his side's victory over Italy as the key to winning Euro 2008, a view that is shared by coach Luis Aragones, who believes nobody is capable of beating this side when they play at their peak...

Torres Can't Touch Henry - Lehmann

Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has insisted that Spain and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has along way to go yet before he can be rightfully compared to his ex-Arsenal team-mate Thierry Henry, despite having scored the winner in the Euro 2008 final…

Xavi Named Player Of Euro 2008

Spain playmaker Xavi has been named Player of the Tournament by UEFA for Euro 2008. He was also named in the team of a the tournament, along with 22 more of the tournament's best performers such as Michael Ballack, Andrei Arshavin and Luka Modric...