Spain world cup 2014

Sergio Ramos scored a second-half penalty to help Spain beat a spirited Norway 2-1 on Saturday (Mar 23) in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier, while teenage striker Moise Kean netted in Italy's win over Finland. Centre-back Ramos has scored 16 goals for club and country this term. (Photo: AFP/JOSE JORDAN) Spain were not at their clinical best in Valencia, but got their Group F campaign off to a solid start despite Norway threatening an upset. The 2010 World Cup winners have been unpredictable of late, having been dumped out by Russia in the last 16 of the World Cup and then missing out on the Nations League finals after a home loss to England. Coach Luis Enrique named an attacking line-up, with Marco Asensio, Alvaro Morata and Rodrigo all starting, and it was the latter who volleyed home the opener from Jordi Alba's cross in the 16th minute. Winger Jesus Navas created several other early chances for his teammates on his first Spain appearance since March 2014, but Rodrigo … [Read more...] about Ramos helps Spain edge Norway, Kean stars for Italy

Real sacked coach Julen Lopetegui last week and Pochettino’s recent statement that he had his “worst feeling” at Tottenham in his four-and-a-half years at the club fuelled rumours that he could soon be on his way to Spain. On Thursday, the Argentine said he had no interest in the Real job and also attempted to dispel the notion that he was unhappy about the delay in the completion of Spurs’ new stadium. * Two times world champion Fernando Alonso suspects Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix may be his last real chance of adding to his career points tally before he leaves Formula One at the end of the month. Alonso has not been on the podium since he was at Ferrari in 2014 and points have been hard to come by since he joined McLaren in 2015 at the beginning of a failed partnership with Honda. * Guingamp, the bottom side in France's Ligue 1, have appointed Jocelyn Gourvennec as their new coach, the club said on Thursday. Guingamp sacked Antoine Kombouare on Wednesday … [Read more...] about Pochettino reaffirms Spurs commitment amid Real interest

* The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday (Sep 12) backed calls by Japanese organisers to implement daylight savings time at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as concerns mount over athlete safety in soaring temperatures. * Rally world championship leader Thierry Neuville has signed a three-year contract extension with his Hyundai team, they announced on Wednesday. The Belgian, who has taken nine wins since 2014, will now stay until the end of the 2021 season. * France's World Cup-winning captain Hugo Lloris has been banned from driving for 20 months and fined after pleading guilty to a charge of drink driving, British media reported on Wednesday. * Former England captain John Terry has rejected a move to Spartak Moscow for family reasons, the 37-year-old defender said on Wednesday. Terry is a free agent after leaving Championship club Aston Villa when his contract expired at the end of last season. * Calgary City Council has voted to continue with its 2026 Winter Olympic Games bid … [Read more...] about European leagues break new spending records in transfer window