Fernando Hierro at the World Cup European playoff draw on December 1, 2018
Fernando Hierro: "Nobody is winning easily at the World Cup"
Spain boss Fernando Hierro admits that winning the World Cup is not easy for any team at the tournament, following their 1-0 win against Iran on Wednesday evening.
Jun 20, 21:21
 Diego Costa celebrates getting the equaliser with David Silva during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Diego Costa registers as Spain overcome Iran
Diego Costa scores the only goal of the match as Spain record a 1-0 win over Iran in Wednesday night's 2018 World Cup clash in Kazan.
Jun 20, 19:54
 Real Madrid's assistant coach Fernando Hierro during training on August 11, 2014
Team News: Dani Carvajal, Lucas Vazquez start for Spain in World Cup clash with Iran
Spain make two changes to their starting XI for their World Cup Group B meeting with Iran at the Kazan Arena.
Jun 20, 17:02
 Diego Costa celebrates getting the equaliser with David Silva during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Live Commentary: Iran 0-1 Spain - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live 2018 World Cup Group B clash between Iran and Spain from Kazan, which finished 1-0 to La Roja.
Jun 20, 17:00
 Fernando Hierro at the World Cup European playoff draw on December 1, 2018
Preview:Iran vs. Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup fixture between Iran and Spain in Group B.
Jun 18, 10:55
 Diego Costa celebrates getting the equaliser with David Silva during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Jose Mourinho: 'Diego Costa withdrawal changed game between Portugal, Spain'
Jose Mourinho blames Spain's failure to hold on to their lead against Portugal on Fernando Hierro's decision to substitute striker Diego Costa.
Jun 16, 13:11
 Diego Costa celebrates getting the equaliser with David Silva during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Diego Costa: 'Spain deserved to beat Portugal'
Diego Costa is frustrated with Spain's failure to beat Portugal in Friday's World Cup Group B encounter in Sochi, insisting that La Roja were worthy of victory.
Jun 16, 12:56
 David de Gea looks downbeat during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
David de Gea: 'I am not receiving much support from Spain'
Spain goalkeeper David de Gea hits out at what he deems to be a lack of support from his home country following his error in La Roja's World Cup draw with Portugal.
Jun 16, 11:48
 Cristiano Ronaldo in action during a Portugal training session on June 5, 2018
Alan Shearer plays down Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick for Portugal against Spain
Former England striker Alan Shearer plays down Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick in Portugal's thrilling 3-3 draw with Spain at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 15, 20:26
 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
 Nacho celebrates after putting his side in front during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Live Commentary: Portugal 3-3 Spain - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Portugal's 3-3 draw with Spain, as Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick to earn his side a point in Sochi.
Jun 15, 17:00
 Fernando Hierro at the World Cup European playoff draw on December 1, 2018
Team News: Diego Costa leads Spain line versus Portugal
New Spain boss Fernando Hierro starts with Diego Costa in attack for their World Cup opener with Portugal.
Jun 15, 16:58
 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
 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
 Spain manager Julen Lopetegui on March 23, 2018
Late Iago Aspas strike helps Spain floor Tunisia
A late goal from Celta Vigo's Iago Aspas helps Spain to a 1-0 win over Tunisia in their final World Cup warm-up game.
Jun 9, 20:39
 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
 Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa in Europa League action against Arsenal on May 3, 2018
Diego Costa confident Antoine Griezmann will stay at Atletico Madrid
Diego Costa is confident that Atletico Madrid teammate Antoine Griezmann will ultimately decide to stay at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Jun 1, 13:22
 Fernando Torres in action for Atletico Madrid in April 2017
Fernando Torres earns Atletico Madrid draw with brace in final game
Fernando Torres scores a brace in his final game for boyhood club Atletico Madrid to earn the 10-man hosts a 2-2 draw against Eibar on the last day of the season.
May 20, 18:23
 Dimitri Payet playing for Marseille in the 2016-17 season
Team News: Marseille's Dimitri Payet passed fit for Europa League final
Marseille winger Dimitri Payet is passed fit for their Europa League final against Atletico Madrid.
May 16, 17:54
 Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann during the Champions League match against Leicester City on April 18, 2017
Preview:Marseille vs. Atletico Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Europa League final as French side Marseille take on two-time winners Atletico Madrid at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon.
May 14, 17:49
 Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League match with Leicester City on April 18, 2017
Atletico Madrid tighten grip on second place in La Liga
Atletico Madrid edge past city rivals Getafe 1-0 to as good as secure a runners-up spot in La Liga, courtesy of an early Koke goal.
May 12, 19:27
 Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League match with Leicester City on April 18, 2017
Diego Simeone: 'My squad is not big enough'
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone says that Sunday's surprise 2-0 home defeat to Espanyol was down to the fact that he does not have a big enough squad.
May 7, 11:15
 Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League match with Leicester City on April 18, 2017
Atletico Madrid lose at home to Espanyol
Atletico Madrid's hopes of finishing second in La Liga this season take a hit, with Espanyol recording a 2-0 victory at the Wanda Metropolitano.
May 6, 16:08
 Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring for Atletico Madrid on September 17, 2017
Antoine Griezmann: 'Time to win a trophy'
Antoine Griezmann says that 'it is time for him to win a trophy' after Atletico Madrid booked their spot in the Europa League final.
May 4, 11:46
 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
Diego Costa: 'We deserve Europa League final spot'
Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa insists that his team "deserved" to overcome Arsenal in the semi-finals of the Europa League.
May 4, 10:55
 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
Diego Godin: 'My job is to defend'
Atletico Madrid centre-back Diego Godin says that his "job is to defend" when questioned on his impressive display against Arsenal.
May 4, 09:50
 Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League match with Leicester City on April 18, 2017
Diego Simeone hails Diego Costa performance
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone lavishes praise on Diego Costa following Thursday's 1-0 win over Arsenal in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final.
May 4, 09:13
 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reacts during the Premier League match against Manchester City on April 2, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Football can be very cruel'
Arsene Wenger acknowledges that football "can be very cruel" as his dream of silverware in his final Arsenal season was snuffed out in the Europa League semi-final loss to Atletico Madrid.
May 3, 22:05
 Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Atletico Madrid make Europa League final at Arsenal's expense
Atletico Madrid book their spot in the 2018 Europa League final courtesy of a 1-0 win over Arsenal in the second leg of their semi-final.
May 3, 20:58
 Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League match with Leicester City on April 18, 2017
Live Commentary: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Arsenal - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the second leg of the Europa League semi-final between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal from the Wanda Metropolitano.
May 3, 18:05
 Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League match with Leicester City on April 18, 2017
Team News: Diego Costa leads Atletico Madrid attack against Arsenal
Diego Costa leads the Atletico Madrid attack against an unchanged Arsenal side.
May 3, 18:02
 Arsene Wenger watches on during the Europa League group game between Arsenal and Red Star Belgrade on November 2, 2017
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: 'Diego Costa may make difference for Atletico Madrid'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa has the potential to make the difference in the second leg of the Europa League semi-finals.
May 2, 17:52
 Kevin Gameiro in action for Atletico Madrid in September 2016
Atletico Madrid keep La Liga title race alive with victory at Alaves
Atletico Madrid keep the La Liga title race alive for a few hours at least by claiming a 1-0 win over Alaves in Sunday afternoon's clash at the Mendizorrotza Stadium.
Apr 29, 16:21
 Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League match with Leicester City on April 18, 2017
Team News: Diego Costa misses out against Arsenal in Europa League semi-final
Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa can only make the bench for the first leg of his side's Europa League semi-final against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Apr 26, 17:50
 Alexandre Lacazette celebrates scoring the Gunners' second during the Europa League quarter-final game between Arsenal and CSKA Moscow on April 5, 2018
Preview:Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Europa League action as Arsenal welcome the visit of Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their semi-final clash at the Emirates.
Apr 25, 10:46
 Atletico Madrid's Brazilian forward Diego da Silva Costa (C) vies with goalkeeper Adan and Brazilian defender Paulao (R) during the Spanish league football match
Diego Simeone: 'Diego Costa has no chance for first leg against Arsenal'
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone says that Diego Costa has "no chance" of making it back from a hamstring injury in time for the club's Europa League visit to Arsenal.
Apr 21, 18:11
 Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring for Atletico Madrid on September 17, 2017
Diego Simeone defends wasteful Antoine Griezmann
Diego Simeone says that "it is impossible" for Antoine Griezmann to do any more in an Atletico Madrid shirt, as he defends the striker's display against Sporting Lisbon.
Apr 13, 08:42
 Fernando Torres in action for Atletico Madrid in April 2017
Diego Simeone targets Europa League success for Fernando Torres
Diego Simeone admits that it is "important" Atletico Madrid go all the way in the Europa League this season to give striker Fernando Torres the perfect send-off.
Apr 12, 13:52
 Diego Costa eats his medal during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Avram Grant: "You should not release a striker like Diego Costa so easily"
Former Chelsea boss Avram Grant believes that Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa should not have been allowed to leave the Blues so easily in January.
Apr 11, 19:38
 Fernando Torres in action for Atletico Madrid in April 2017
Fernando Torres to leave Atletico Madrid at end of season
Fernando Torres will leave Atletico Madrid when his contract expires at the end of the season and is open to continuing his career elsewhere.
Apr 9, 14:30
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