Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 51st career hat-trick as Portugal played to a 3-3 draw against Spain a 2018 World Cup Group B clash at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on Friday evening.
Spain will have been unsettled by Julen Lopetegui’s shock departure on the eve of the World Cup – but only for a couple of hours, according to Morocco boss Herve Renard. (more…)
Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez believes Spain could come back stronger following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui.
Sergio Ramos hopes the ‘dangerous’ Cristiano Ronaldo is below his best when Spain face Portugal at the World Cup.
The 2018 Fifa World Cup is here and the action in Russia will certainly serve up some high-quality entertainment for football fans across the globe, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Spain great Xavi criticised the timing of Julen Lopetegui being announced as Real Madrid coach.
Portugal playmaker Bernardo Silva remains wary of Spain despite a controversial day that has threatened to end the 2010 world champions’Â campaign before it has even begun. (more…)
After Spain sacked coach Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the Fifa World Cup, the 2010 champions are now staring at a second nightmare tournament in a row. (more…)
Spain caused what could be the biggest shock of the 2018 World Cup on Wednesday, a full 24 hours before the tournament even gets underway.
The Spanish FA have confirmed that Fernando Hierro will take charge of Spain for the duration of the World Cup following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui.