New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Former Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski believes Lamine Yamal was unable to showcase his best football during Spain’s triumphant FIFA World Cup campaign because of the injury setback that disrupted his preparations. Poland’s captain said the teenage winger entered the tournament short on match fitness after spending nearly two months on the sidelines, making it difficult for him to hit top form immediately.“Honestly, no, we didn’t see his best this tournament….
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New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Unai Simon has described Spain’s FIFA World Cup glory as “madness” after the goalkeeper played a key role in La Roja’s march to the title for the first time in 16 years and stated that the sqaud will realise the “World Cup Madness” when they reach their home. With seven clean sheets in eight matches, the 29-year-old shot-stopper was awarded the Golden Glove after maintaining a near-impenetrable wall at the back. Spain have become world champions for the second time in…
Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan has reacted to Argentine great Lionel Messi’s defeat in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, sharing a heartfelt note after Spain lifted the trophy. Substitute Ferran Torres turned out to be Spain’s hero as he scored the decisive goal in extra time as La Roja edged defending champions Argentina 1-0 to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 title at the New York New Jersey Stadium.Taking to his blog, the octogenarian wrote that “the day comes for every champion,” as he s…
New York, July 20 (IANS) Substitute Ferran Torres emerged as Spain’s hero, scoring the decisive goal in extra time as La Roja edged defending champions Argentina 1-0 to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 title at the New York New Jersey Stadium.After a tense and fiercely contested 90 minutes ended goalless, Torres finally broke the deadlock in the 106th minute. The forward latched onto Nico Williams’ headed knockdown before unleashing a powerful left-footed strike beyond Argentina goalkeeper Emili…
New York, July 19 (IANS) Defending champions Argentina will take on the European winners Spain in the final of the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup, with the 104th match to be played at the MetLife Stadium on Monday (IST). Spain reached the final after outclassing favourites France in the semi-finals. Luis de la Fuente’s side controlled the match from start to finish, suffocating the high-powered France attack through long spells of possession and precise finishing.That semi-final match against Les B…
New York, July 18 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says the only thing that makes him nervous about the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina is that his team will have to fly in a helicopter.The comment says a lot about the calm radiated by the 65-year-old, who spent most of his playing career at Athletic Bilbao and most of his coaching career with youth teams, with five seasons in the Athletic Bilbao youth system and joining the Spanish Football Federation in 2013, with just 11 games…
Madrid, July 18 (IANS) Spain legend Andres Iniesta believes stopping Lionel Messi completely will be almost impossible in Monday’s FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, urging La Roja to focus instead on imposing their own style of play and maintaining the confidence that has taken them to the title clash.Spain head into the final unbeaten after conceding just one goal in seven matches, while defending champions Argentina arrive as the tournament’s highest-scoring side, led by Messi’s eight go…
New York, July 18 (IANS) Spain defender Marc Cucurella has revealed he could bring the curtain down on his international career if La Roja defeat defending champions Argentina in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, saying there would be little left for him to achieve after winning both the UEFA European Championship and the World Cup.The 27-year-old has been one of Spain’s most consistent performers during their impressive run to the final, playing every minute as Luis de la Fuente’s side reached the…
New York, July 18 (IANS) European champions Spain have combined attacking quality with one of the strongest defensive displays in FIFA World Cup history to reach their first final since lifting the trophy in South Africa in 2010.Luis de la Fuente’s side will now face defending champions Argentina at MetLife Stadium on Monday , looking to add a second World Cup crown to their golden-era achievements.Spain’s journey has been built on balance. While Mikel Oyarzabal has emerged as the team’s leading…
New York, July 18 (IANS) Spain forward Lamine Yamal has overcome fitness concerns and will be available for Sunday’s World Cup final against Argentina, head coach Luis de la Fuente said.Yamal, 19, was seen limping after Spain’s 2-0 win over France in the semifinals and missed his team’s training session on Thursday.”He had a strong knock, which was very painful,” De la Fuente was quoted by Xinhua as saying. “Just to err on the side of caution, we decided to give him some rest. He was fine in tra…