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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F44%2Falvaro-morata.jpg "Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017")
Marcos Alonso: 'Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata unhappy with Spain omission'
Defender Marcos Alonso says that Chelsea teammate Alvaro Morata was "not happy" with being left out of the latest Spain squad.Mar 20, 18:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F48%2Fandres-iniesta.jpg "Andres Iniesta in action for Barcelona in December 2016")
Julen Lopetegui delighted with Andres Iniesta form
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui says that Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta is "better than last year".Mar 20, 13:59
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui: 'Chelsea's Alvaro Morata can still make World Cup'
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui says that Alvaro Morata's World Cup dream is not over despite the Chelsea striker being left out of the latest squad.Mar 20, 11:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F05%2Folivier-giroud-alvaro-morata.jpg "New teammates Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata sit side by side during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth on January 31, 2018")
Antonio Conte 'not worried' about Alvaro Morata omission from Spain squad
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte challenges Alvaro Morata to regain his best form after being left out of Spain's latest squad, three months before the World Cup begins.Mar 16, 16:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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")
Barcelona 'scout Lazio's Luis Alberto'
Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez scouts Lazio winger Luis Alberto with a view to a move next summer, according to a report.Dec 12, 18:34
Crotone name former Wolves head coach Walter Zenga as new boss
Former Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Walter Zenga is named as the new manager of Serie A club Crotone.Dec 8, 19:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fisco_1.jpg "Isco in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui: 'Isco has even more to offer'
Julen Lopetegui does not believe that the world has seen the best of Real Madrid and Spain attacker Isco, who he believes "has the ambition" to further his game.Nov 12, 20:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F27%2Falvaro-morata-spain.JPG "Alvaro Morata of Spain celebrates scoring in the Euro 2016 match against Turkey on June 17, 2016")
Spain put five goals past Costa Rica
Impressive Spain put five unanswered goals past Costa Rica in Saturday night's international friendly in Malaga.Nov 11, 22:27
Team News: Kepa Arrizabalaga handed Spain debut in Costa Rica friendly
Kepa Arrizabalaga is to make his senior Spain debut against Costa Rica in Saturday night's international friendly at Estadio La Rosaleda.Nov 11, 19:39
Live Commentary: Spain 5-0 Costa Rica - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the international friendly between Spain and Costa Rica in Malaga, which ended in a 5-0 home win.Nov 11, 19:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Falvaro-morata-nathaniel-clyne.JPG "Alvaro Morata of Spain and Nathaniel Clyne of England during an international friendly on November 15, 2016")
Julen Lopetegui relishing Costa Rica, Russia tests
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui says that his team's next two friendlies against Costa Rica and Russia will stand them in good stead for the 2018 World Cup.Nov 11, 16:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F35%2Falberto-moreno.jpg "Alberto Moreno in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal on August 27, 2017")
Julen Lopetegui: 'I want to see Alberto Moreno up close'
Spain coach Julen Lopetegui reveals that he selected Liverpool left-back Alberto Moreno in his latest squad because he wants to see the defender "up close".Nov 5, 17:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F10%2Fpepe-reina-napoli.jpg "Napoli's Pepe Reina in the Serie A match against Roma on March 4, 2017")
Pepe Reina: 'No plans for Spain retirement'
Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina insists that he has no plans to step down from international action with Spain.Oct 10, 16:53
Asier Illarramendi: 'Securing World Cup spot will be tough'
Real Sociedad midfielder Asier Illarramendi admits that 'it will be difficult' for him to claim a spot in the Spain squad for the 2018 World Cup.Oct 10, 16:40
Julen Lopetegui hails 'brilliant' Spain
Spain manager Julen Lopetegui congratulates his side for a 'brilliant' World Cup qualifying campaign.Oct 10, 13:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fmarco-asensio.jpg "Marco Asensio in action during the friendly between Italy under-21s and Spain under-21s on March 27, 2017")
Team News: Pedro, Marco Asensio come into Spain XI for World Cup qualifier against Israel
Chelsea's Pedro and Real Madrid's Marco Asensio are handed a place in the starting lineup for Spain's World Cup qualifier with Israel.Oct 9, 17:53
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui plans to 'freshen up' side
Spain manager Julen Lopetegui says that "there will be changes" to his starting lineup against Israel, with Sergio Busquets among those to come in for his 100th cap.Oct 8, 20:49
Julen Lopetegui plays down Gerard Pique boos in Spain win
Julen Lopetegui insists that it would be wrong to focus on the reaction received by Gerard Pique during Spain's 3-0 win over Albania on Friday evening.Oct 7, 16:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fsaul-niguez-spain.JPG "Saul Niguez in action for Spain Under-21s against Italy Under-21s on March 27. 2017")
Spain book spot at 2018 World Cup
Spain book their spot at the 2018 World Cup courtesy of a 3-0 win over Albania in their penultimate Group G clash on Friday night.Oct 6, 20:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Falvaro-odriozola-spain.JPG "Alvaro Odriozola of Spain Under-21s in a friendly against Italy Under-21s on March 27, 2017")
Team News: Spain hand debut to Alvaro Odriozola
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui hands an international debut to defender Alvaro Odriozola for the World Cup qualifier with Albania.Oct 6, 17:58
Spain manager Julen Lopetegui praises "exceptional" Gerard Pique
Spain manager Julen Lopetegui praises the behaviour of Gerard Pique despite criticism of his stance on the Catalonia independence issue.Oct 3, 14:30
Diego Costa to miss World Cup?
Spain manager Julen Lopetegui warns Diego Costa that he will miss out on the World Cup if he does not resolve his club future soon.Sep 20, 11:58
Julen Lopetegui: 'We did what we had to do'
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui pays tribute to his team's professional performance in Tuesday night's 8-0 victory over Liechtenstein.Sep 6, 14:15
Iago Aspas reveals Alvaro Morata friendship
Iago Aspas says that his close friendship with Spain teammate Alvaro Morata helps the pair thrive while playing together.Sep 6, 12:24
Spain put eight past Liechtenstein in Vaduz
Spain take another big step towards securing qualification for the 2018 World Cup after recording a 8-0 win over Group G minnows Liechtenstein.Sep 5, 20:40
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui calls for calm
Spain manager Julen Lopetegui says that his side "must guard against euphoria" ahead of their 2018 World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein.Sep 5, 16:51
Julen Lopetegui coy on team selection
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui refuses to reveal his team for Tuesday night's 2018 World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein.Sep 5, 16:10
Julen Lopetegui: 'More chances for David Villa'
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui insists that there "will be more opportunities" for David Villa after the striker was forced to withdraw from the La Roja squad.Sep 5, 15:40
Sergio Ramos gives Spain a '9/10'
Sergio Ramos says that Spain deserve a '9/10' for their performance in Saturday night's 2018 World Cup qualifier with Italy.Sep 3, 14:25
David Villa: 'I never lost Spain enthusiasm'
David Villa says that he 'never lost his enthusiasm' for Spain after returning to international action in Saturday night's World Cup qualifier with Italy.Sep 3, 13:21
Julen Lopetegui: 'Whole team deserves credit'
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui hails his team following Saturday's 3-0 victory over Italy at the Bernabeu.Sep 3, 12:26
Isco pays tribute to "perfect night"
Real Madrid midfielder Isco reveals his delight after scoring twice for Spain in their 3-0 victory over Italy in Saturday night's 2018 World Cup qualifier.Sep 3, 12:12
Spain too strong for Italy
Isco scores twice as Spain move three points clear at the top of Group G with a 3-0 victory over Italy in their 2018 World Cup qualification fixture.Sep 2, 20:35
Spain survive Macedonia scare to stay top of Group G
Spain maintained their spot at the top of Group G in World Cup qualifying with a surprisingly hard-fought 2-1 win over Macedonia in Skopje.Jun 11, 20:37
Team News: Diego Costa leads the line for Spain
Chelsea striker Diego Costa starts up front for this evening's World Cup qualifier with Macedonia.Jun 11, 17:46
Alvaro Morata rescues late draw for Spain against Colombia
Alvaro Morata's late equaliser rescues a 2-2 draw for Spain in their international friendly with Colombia to extend Julen Lopetegui's unbeaten start as manager.Jun 7, 21:28
Live Commentary: Spain 2-2 Colombia - as it happened
Relive the 2-2 draw between Spain and Colombia as Alvaro Morata rescues a late point for the home side in Murcia.Jun 7, 19:00
Team News: Pepe Reina replaces David de Gea in goal as Spain host Colombia
Spain manager Julen Lopetegui picks Pepe Reina in goal instead of David de Gea as La Roja face Colombia in Wednesday's friendly in Murcia.Jun 7, 18:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fdavid-silva.JPG "Spain midfielder David Silva in action during his side's international friendly with England at Wembley on November 15, 2016")
Julen Lopetegui: 'Spain could have scored more against Israel'
Spain coach Julen Lopetegui says that his side should have scored more goals following their resounding 4-1 World Cup qualifying win over Israel.Mar 24, 23:00
Spain too strong for Israel in Gijon
Spain consolidate first position in Group G courtesy of a 4-1 win over Israel in Friday night's 2018 World Cup qualification fixture.Mar 24, 21:38
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