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Porto dump nine-man Roma out of Champions League
Porto qualify for the group stages of the Champions League courtesy of a 3-0 away victory over nine-man Roma in the second leg of their qualifying playoff.Aug 23, 20:39
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui coy on Iker Casillas future
New Spain boss Julen Lopetegui says that now is "not the time" to discuss individuals that may or may not be part of his squad moving forward.Jul 23, 19:06
Xavi "surprised" by Vicente del Bosque comments
Former Spain international Xavi was "quite surprised" that Vicente del Bosque decided to go public with a spat that occurred with Iker Casillas at Euro 2016.Jul 2, 16:22
Vicente del Bosque reveals Iker Casillas feud
Outgoing Spain boss Vicente del Bosque reveals that Iker Casillas was not pleased to be demoted to second-choice goalkeeper for Euro 2016.Jul 1, 15:31
Gerard Pique: 'Spain's defence is key'
Spain centre-back Gerard Pique suggests that La Roja's chances of Euro 2016 success will depend on their defensive strength.Jun 21, 16:40
Team News: David de Gea starts for Spain
David de Gea starts for Spain ahead of Iker Casillas in their Euro 2016 opener against Czech Republic.Jun 13, 11:47
Team News: Lucas Vazquez handed Spain debut
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque hands Lucas Vazquez a full international debut for their friendly against Georgia.Jun 7, 18:09
Iker Casillas unsure of Vicente del Bosque plans
Porto's Iker Casillas reveals that he is 'unsure' whom Spain boss Vicente del Bosque will select in the goalkeeping position for Euro 2016.Jun 7, 10:45
Vicente del Bosque undecided on David de Gea, Iker Casillas
Spain boss Vicente del Bosque claims that he has still not decided whether Iker Casillas or David de Gea will be his number one for Euro 2016.Jun 6, 21:18
Spain make statement by thrashing South Korea
Spain make a statement in their penultimate friendly ahead of Euro 2016 as they thrash South Korea by a 6-1 scoreline in Austria.Jun 1, 16:24
Preview:Spain vs. South Korea
Sports Mole looks ahead to the international friendly between Spain and South Korea at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig.May 31, 12:02
Dogged Romania hold Spain to second straight draw
Spain are held to a second straight draw as Romania extend their international unbeaten run to 17 matches with a goalless draw in Cluj-Napoca.Mar 27, 20:40
Team News: Vicente del Bosque names much-changed Spain side in Romania
Vicente del Bosque makes a total of 10 changes to his Spain starting lineup for Sunday's friendly in Cluj-Napoca against Romania.Mar 27, 18:10
Preview:Romania vs. Spain
Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunday's international friendly between Romania and Spain in Cluj-Napoca.Mar 26, 15:43
David de Gea prepared for Iker Casillas battle
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is ready to go head to head with Porto's Iker Casillas for the Spain No.1 position.Mar 25, 14:50
Aritz Aduriz nets first Spain goal in Italy draw
Italy and Spain play out a 1-1 draw in their international friendly in Udine on Thursday night, with Aritz Aduriz cancelling out a strike from Lorenzo Insigne.Mar 24, 21:42
Preview:Italy vs. Spain
Sports Mole provides the lowdown ahead of Thursday evening's international friendly between European giants Italy and Spain.Mar 24, 01:26
Porto president Pinto Costa denies Iker Casillas quotes
Porto president Pinto Costa says that quotes attributed to him discussing Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas are false.Mar 17, 17:00
Porto president: Iker Casillas signing "a complete fiasco"
Porto's president reveals that the club are looking to offload Spanish international goalkeeper Iker Casillas due to his "unaffordable" wages.Mar 16, 21:46
Spain boss Vicente del Bosque has "rough list" for Euro 2016
Spain boss Vicente del Bosque reveals that he has 'almost decided' who will make his 23-man squad for Euro 2016.Mar 11, 20:18
Iker Casillas "confident" of Porto turnaround
Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas is "confident" that his side can overturn their two-goal first-leg deficit against Borussia Dortmund to reach the Europa League last 16.Feb 24, 14:45
Chelsea sink Porto to advance
An Ivan Mercano own goal and a strike from Willian are enough to give Chelsea a 2-0 win over Porto and secure their progression to the last 16 of the Champions League.Dec 9, 21:35
Half-Time Report: Chelsea edge ahead through Ivan Marcano own goal
An own goal from Porto's Ivan Marcano gives Chelsea a 1-0 half-time lead in their Champions League game at Stamford Bridge.Dec 9, 20:32
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-0 Porto - as it happened
Relive Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Porto at Stamford Bridge as the Blues seal their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League.Dec 9, 18:45
Five memorable disallowed goals
After Liverpool full-back Alberto Moreno sees a goal chalked off, Sports Mole picks out five other memorable disallowed goals.Dec 7, 11:40
Iker Casillas: 'Chelsea can still beat anyone in Europe'
Iker Casillas says that Chelsea can still beat any team in Europe ahead of Porto's visit to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.Dec 6, 01:20
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Video: Juan Mata features in 'Star Wars' promo with Spain teammates
Manchester United star Juan Mata joins up with his Spain teammates to take part in a promo for the new Star Wars film.Dec 3, 11:09
Porto hit four to ease past Uniao
Three quick first-half goals help Porto to ease past Uniao 4-0 in their Primeira Liga clash, as Julen Lopetegui's side go two points off Sporting Lisbon in the league.Dec 2, 21:49
Iker Casillas talks up possible MLS move
Porto's veteran goalkeeper Iker Casillas reveals that he would be interested in finishing his career in the MLS.Dec 1, 12:38
Yacine Brahimi strike secures Porto win over Tondela
Porto secure a 1-0 win over Tondela in Primeira Liga clash as Yacine Brahimi scores the only goal of the match to guide Julen Lopetegui's men to the three points.Nov 28, 22:37
Andriy Yarmolenko, Derlis Gonzalez give Dynamo Kiev win at Porto
Goals from Andriy Yarmolenko and Derlis Gonzalez give Dynamo Kiev a 2-0 win at Porto in their Champions League tie, as an Iker Casillas error doubles the visitors' lead.Nov 24, 21:50
Half-Time Report: Andriy Yarmolenko penalty gives Dynamo Kiev lead at Porto
An Andriy Yarmolenko penalty gives Dynamo Kiev a 1-0 lead at Porto in their Champions League Group G clash.Nov 24, 20:43
Report: David de Gea to start against Belgium
A report claims that Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea will replace Iker Casillas between the sticks for Spain's international friendly against Belgium.Nov 16, 17:13
Mario Gaspar, Santi Cazorla goals give Spain victory over England
Second-half goals from Mario Gaspar and Santi Cazorla give Spain a 2-0 victory over England in their international friendly, as Wayne Rooney hits the crossbar late on.Nov 13, 21:38
Half-Time Report: Goalless between Spain, England
Spain and England play out a goalless 45 minutes in their international friendly, as Harry Kane spurns an opportunity to give the visitors the lead before the break.Nov 13, 20:34
Iker Casillas: 'Relationship with Jose Mourinho deteriorated at Real Madrid'
Iker Casillas admits that his relationship with Jose Mourinho "deteriorated" during the Portuguese coach's final year in charge at Real Madrid in 2012-13.Nov 13, 11:56
Vicente del Bosque backs David de Gea
Spain boss Vicente del Bosque backs Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea to enjoy a long and successful career in the La Roja goal.Nov 11, 14:05
Porto beat Vitoria de Setubal thanks to Vincent Aboubakar, Miguel Layun goals
Goals from Vincent Aboubakar and Miguel Layun in the last 20 minutes of the match help Porto break down Vitoria de Setubal at Estadio do Dragao.Nov 8, 20:08
Five of the best consolation goals
Following Olivier Giroud's goal against Bayern Munich, Sports Mole picks out five of the best consolation goals.Nov 5, 12:50
On this day: Alessandro Del Piero brace stuns Bernabeu
Seven years ago today, veteran striker Alessandro Del Piero scored both goals as Juventus recorded a 2-0 victory away at Real Madrid in the Champions League.Nov 5, 06:00
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