The Irish Times

Cristiano Ronaldo retains grip on the spotlight as age remains merely a number

Goalscoring superstar remains as obsessive and driven to win as he has ever been

Sat Jun 19 2021 - 06:00

Manchester City now facing a rejuvenated Real Madrid

Structure and security essential to how Zidane views the game

Fri Aug 07 2020 - 08:00

Ken Early: Hard to believe Neymar snr did not approve of son’s move to PSG

Neymar’s two unhappy years in Paris have been lucrative for one family member in particular

Wed Jun 26 2019 - 07:49

Things look brighter for Spain as Costa returns to menacing best

Former champions need only a draw against Morocco to be sure of place in the last 16

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 23:00

Bond between Rafa Benitez and Anfield formed on facts and lies

Benitez will get a warm reception from Liverpool fans for reasons more than football

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 08:00

Zidane takes his time but ready to make final point to Juventus

Real Madrid boss looking to emulate Arrigo Sacchi in Cardiff

Sat Jun 03 2017 - 06:00

Football mad Ander Herrera ready for belated Spain debut

Manchester United midfielder effusive in his love of the game ahead of England friendly

Mon Nov 14 2016 - 09:02

‘Tired’ Gerard Pique to walk away from Spain duty

Catalan defender will retire from international football after the World Cup in Russia

Mon Oct 10 2016 - 09:18

Gianluigi Buffon’s blushes spared as Italy hold Spain in Turin

Daniele De Rossi’s late penalty earns home side a point after being outplayed

Thu Oct 06 2016 - 22:47

Former Porto boss Julen Lopetegui named as new Spain coach

Outgoing Vicente del Bosque led the team to a World Cup and European championship

Thu Jul 21 2016 - 16:01

Vicente del Bosque steps down as Spain coach

‘I have no intention of continuing. It was a decision I had taken beforehand’

Thu Jun 30 2016 - 22:37

‘End of an era’ - Spanish press denounce their team

‘It’s time to hand over the baton, Del Bosque out; Joaquin Caparros is warming up’

Tue Jun 28 2016 - 11:45

Italy v Spain: A blood stained rivalry that may spill over

After period of ascendancy over Azzurri, Spain fear return of old order in Euros clash

Mon Jun 27 2016 - 09:58

Sublime Spain swat away Turkey to send out big Euros statement

Andres Iniesta inspired again as defending champions reach the Euro 2016 knockouts

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 22:08

United Spain want to put World Cup nightmare behind them

Controversy surrounding David de Gea hasn’t made things any easier for the Spanish

Mon Jun 13 2016 - 11:07

Vicente del Bosque: No talk of sending David de Gea home

Spain manager backs 'keeper: ‘It seems that he has done nothing and I have to believe him’

Sat Jun 11 2016 - 09:54

Spain suffer shock defeat in final Euro 2016 warm-up match

Vicente del Bosque’s side were beaten 1-0 by Georgia at home

Wed Jun 08 2016 - 10:19

Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin included in Spain squad for Euro 2016

Vicente del Bosque names 19 players with four to be named, including Sergio Ramos

Tue May 31 2016 - 12:26

‘Best manager in the game’ - so why was Moyes a better bet?

Is Jose Mourinho arriving at Old Trafford as damaged goods or a match made in heaven?

Sat May 28 2016 - 15:41

Euro 2016: Spain aiming to claim record fourth title

Vicente del Bosque’s men out to prove 2014 group stage exit in Brazil was a mere blip for the reigning champions

Thu May 26 2016 - 18:12

Diego Costa and Juan Mata left out Spain’s provisional 25

Vincent Del Bosque also omits Fernando Torres and Santi Cazorla from Euros squad

Tue May 17 2016 - 12:17

Vicente del Bosque: Barcelona exit gives Spain a boost

International manager will have more time with Barca players ahead of Euros

Thu Apr 14 2016 - 16:15

‘Annoyance’ - Spain frustrated as Romania hold tight

Koke: ‘The feeling with which we leave is annoyance because we did not win’

Mon Mar 28 2016 - 11:10

Northern Ireland happy to be taking place at top table

Michael O’Neill relying on big stars having off days when they play his side

Mon Dec 14 2015 - 01:00

Belgium cancel Spain friendly due to security concerns

‘We weren’t scared. We were calm in the hotel, there wasn’t any problem’

Tue Nov 17 2015 - 12:45

De Gea must play to make Euro 2016 squad, says Del Bosque

Spain manager says it will be difficult to select ’keeper if he is on bench at Man United

Wed Sept 02 2015 - 09:55

Real loser in Madrid is Carlo Ancelotti

Champions League win last season is unlikely to keep Italian in his job

Thu May 14 2015 - 23:00

Del Bosque denies threat to Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas over their Spanish places

The two Chelsea players missed out on Spain’s impressive victory over Belarus on Saturday

Mon Nov 17 2014 - 14:43

Diego Costa to return for Chelsea against QPR

Spain striker has missed the last four games after aggravating injury on international duty

Fri Oct 31 2014 - 13:44

Loic Remy on target as France beat Spain

Vicente del Bosque’s side lacked creativity in midfield and never looked threatening

Thu Sept 04 2014 - 22:20

Xavi to retire from international football

The Spain midfielder will hang up his boots after winning 133 caps for his country

Tue Aug 05 2014 - 12:44

Vicente Del Bosque will decide future only after final group game

Spain coach gets backing of senior players and Federation boss

Fri Jun 20 2014 - 21:41

Chile send Spain crashing out of World Cup

South Americans claim first victory in 11th attempt against Spain to make last 16

Wed Jun 18 2014 - 22:58

Spanish resolve to fore as Del Bosque set to shuffle side

Some changes likely but manager gives no clue as to candidates

Wed Jun 18 2014 - 01:00