Sergio Ramos in action for Spain on September 2, 2017
How Spain could line up against England
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up for Saturday's UEFA Nations League clash against England at Wembley.
Sep 6, 14:53
Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa in Europa League action against Arsenal on May 3, 2018
Diego Costa pulls out of Spain squad for "personal reasons"
Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa pulls out of the Spain squad to face England and Croatia due to "personal reasons", being replaced by Iago Aspas.
Sep 3, 19:01
Barcelona defender Jordi Alba in action during his side's La Liga clash with Eibar on February 17, 2018
Barcelona full-back Jordi Alba omitted from Spain squad
Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba is absent from Luis Enrique's first Spain squad ahead of the UEFA Nations League fixtures against England and Croatia.
Aug 31, 21:36
Ivan Rakitic in action for Barcelona on May 6, 2018
Ivan Rakitic, Sergio Busquets 'snub Paris Saint-Germain interest'
Ivan Rakitic and Sergio Busquets are to sign new Barcelona contracts after informing Paris Saint-Germain that they are not interested in a move, according to a report.
Aug 22, 13:33
Lionel Messi celebrates with Jordi Alba after scoring Barcelona's opening goal against Alaves on August 18, 2018
Ernesto Valverde: "Genius" Lionel Messi still surprises me
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde says that "there is still room for Lionel Messi to surprise us" following the superstar forward's latest goalscoring double.
Aug 19, 10:58
Spain midfielder David Silva reacts at the 2018 World Cup
David Silva retires from international football
Manchester City midfielder David Silva announces his retirement from international football after playing 125 games for Spain.
Aug 13, 17:55
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi in action during the La Liga clash with Real Madrid on May 6, 2018
Team News: Lionel Messi captains Barcelona in Spanish Super Cup
Lionel Messi starts for Barcelona for the first time since being named as the club's new captain in their Spanish Super Cup clash with Sevilla.
Aug 12, 18:56
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi in action during the La Liga clash with Real Madrid on May 6, 2018
Lionel Messi named new Barcelona captain
Five-time Ballon d'Or winner and all-time club-record goalscorer Lionel Messi is named as the new Barcelona captain following Andres Iniesta's departure.
Aug 10, 12:13
Paul Pogba scores the winner during the World Cup group game between France and Australia on June 16, 2018
Paul Pogba 'wants Andres Iniesta's shirt number at Barcelona'
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba wants to take on the shirt number of Andres Iniesta if he moves to Barcelona, according to a report.
Aug 3, 09:25
Arturo Vidal in action for Bayern Munich on December 2, 2017
Barcelona 'join Arturo Vidal hunt'
Barcelona reportedly join the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Inter Milan in the race for Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal.
Aug 2, 13:12
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Dani Parejo: 'I want to stay at Valencia'
Valencia captain Dani Parejo says that he wants to stay with Los Che this summer despite reported interest from Barcelona.
Jul 31, 10:37
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ernesto Valverde: 'More signings are likely'
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde says that his club "are likely" to make more signings this summer.
Jul 28, 17:25
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Brighton and Hove Albion 'to sign Billy Arce'
Brighton & Hove Albion are in talks to sign young Ecuadorian striker Billy Arce, according to reports.
Jul 27, 13:47
Ilkay Gundogan in action for Germany on June 8, 2018
Report: Ilkay Gundogan still on radar of Barcelona
A report claims that Manchester City ace Ilkay Gundogan is one of a number of midfield targets being eyed up by Barcelona.
Jul 5, 13:05
Andres Iniesta in action for Spain on November 11, 2017
Spain legend Andres Iniesta announces international retirement
Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta announces his international retirement following La Roja's 2018 World Cup exit at the hands of hosts Russia.
Jul 1, 19:04
Russia's Artem Dzyuba scores their first goal from a penalty in the game against Spain on July 1, 2018
Russia defeat Spain on penalties at World Cup
Russia are through to the World Cup quarter-finals courtesy of a penalty-shootout victory over Spain after Sunday's fixture in Moscow had ended in a 1-1 draw.
Jul 1, 16:45
Andres Iniesta in action for Spain on November 11, 2017
Team News: Spain drop Andres Iniesta for last-16 clash with Russia
Spain drop veteran midfielder Andres Iniesta for their World Cup last-16 clash with hosts Russia.
Jul 1, 12:53
Diego Costa celebrates getting the equaliser with David Silva during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Preview:Spain vs. Russia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup last-16 clash between Spain and Russia.
Jun 29, 10:30
Brazil forward Willian runs with the ball during the World Cup warm-up match against Croatia at Anfield on June 3, 2018
Chelsea 'reject Barcelona £50m Willian bid'
Chelsea reportedly reject a £50m bid from Barcelona for winger Willian.
Jun 29, 10:01
Andres Iniesta in action for Spain on November 11, 2017
Andres Iniesta: "We have achieved our target"
Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta says that his team 'achieved their target' in reaching the knockout round of the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 26, 10:15
Spain's Iago Aspas scores their second goal against Morocco on June 25, 2018
VAR helps Spain confirm top spot in Group B with late draw against Morocco
Spain earn a VAR-inspired, last-gasp 2-2 draw against Morocco in order to finish at the top of Group B at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Jun 25, 20:00
Andres Iniesta in action for Spain on November 11, 2017
Barcelona director Eric Abidal: 'Replacing Andres Iniesta is impossible'
Eric Abidal concedes that Barcelona will not be able to fill the hole left behind by Andres Iniesta following the midfielder's recent departure.
Jun 19, 16:25
Cristiano Ronaldo grabs his third during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Cristiano Ronaldo scores hat-trick for Portugal in thriller against Spain
Portugal draw 3-3 with Spain in a thrilling group-stage clash at the Fisht Olympic Stadium, with Cristiano Ronaldo rounding off his 51st career hat-trick late on.
Jun 15, 19:56
Ilkay Gundogan in action for Germany on June 8, 2018
Barcelona 'want £50m Ilkay Gundogan as Andres Iniesta replacement'
Barcelona reportedly identify Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan as a potential replacement for Andres Iniesta and are willing to offer £50m for the German.
Jun 15, 09:12
Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Portugal during an international friendly with Egypt in March 2018
Preview:Portugal vs. Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Spain's opening World Cup 2018 fixture against Portugal in Sochi.
Jun 13, 14:09
Andres Iniesta in action for Spain on November 11, 2017
Andres Iniesta: 'Spain will be wary of Portugal'
Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta says that his team will have to be wary of Portugal in their 2018 World Cup opener.
Jun 12, 14:47
Andres Iniesta poses with the Vissel Kobe shirt after confirming his move to Japan on May 24, 2018
Andres Iniesta: 'I never had Manchester City offer'
Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta insists that he was not contacted by Manchester City regarding a potential move this summer.
Jun 12, 14:36
Spain's squad lines up for their official 2018 World Cup photoshoot
World Cup preview: Spain
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews the chances of 2010 champions Spain as they look to bounce back from a group-stage exit four years ago.
Jun 12, 14:01
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
Yaya Toure accuses Man City boss Pep Guardiola of 'not liking African players'
Yaya Toure accuses Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola of not liking African players while discussing his treatment of the midfielder.
Jun 4, 17:41
Spain's Alvaro Odriozola celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates as Switzerland's Valon Behrami reacts
Spain held by Switzerland in Villarreal
Ricardo Rodriguez cancels out a wonderful volley from Alvaro Odriozola as Switzerland come from behind to draw 1-1 with Spain at the Estadio de la Ceramica.
Jun 3, 20:50
Andres Iniesta in action for Barcelona in December 2016
Andres Iniesta: 'Dani Jarque death left me feeling empty'
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta admits that the death of fellow footballer and close friend Dani Jarque in 2009 left him "empty" and lacking "feelings or passion".
May 30, 22:03
Andres Iniesta is given a send-off by his Barcelona teammates on May 20, 2018
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta: 'Real Madrid wanted to sign me'
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta claims that Real Madrid attempted to sign him on more than one occasion during his time at Camp Nou.
May 28, 14:42
Paul Pogba reacts to his effort being saved during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Paul Pogba: 'Ex-Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby taught me a lot'
Paul Pogba believes that Abou Diaby is a better all-round midfielder than him, citing his compatriot's injury problems as the reason he is not more highly regarded.
May 27, 18:22
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gremio: 'Arthur will not join Barcelona before December'
Barcelona have "no chance" of signing Arthur from Gremio until December at the earliest, according to the Brazilian club's president Romildo Bolzan.
May 25, 17:31
Andres Iniesta is given a send-off by his Barcelona teammates on May 20, 2018
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta finalises move to Vissel Kobe
Andres Iniesta is officially a Vissel Kobe player after bringing an end to his two-decade spell with Barcelona.
May 24, 08:22
Andres Iniesta in action for Barcelona in December 2016
Andres Iniesta confirms Vissel Kobe move
Andres Iniesta confirms that he is joining Japanese outfit Vissel Kobe from Barcelona with a post on his social media page.
May 23, 19:48
Andres Iniesta is given a send-off by his Barcelona teammates on May 20, 2018
Vissel Kobe 'to unveil Andres Iniesta on Thursday'
Japanese outfit Vissel Kobe will unveil Andres Iniesta as a new signing at a press conference on Thursday, according to a report.
May 23, 19:02
Andres Iniesta in action for Barcelona in December 2016
Andres Iniesta's greatest Barcelona XI
To mark Andres Iniesta's final game for Barcelona, Sports Mole selects the greatest XI from his illustrious career with the club.
May 22, 07:48
Andres Iniesta in action for Barcelona in December 2016
Top 10 Barcelona players of all time
To mark the end of Andres Iniesta's illustrious 22-year Barcelona career, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest players in the club's history.
May 21, 13:29
Sergio Busquets in action for Barcelona in October 2016
Top 10 Barcelona players of all time - #9
Sports Mole's countdown of Barcelona's top 10 players of all time continues with number nine - Sergio Busquets.
May 21, 13:29
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