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Spain’s indispensable cog Dani Olmo makes De la Fuente's side more complete
François Miguel · 3 days ago
When Dani Olmo starts a match at this World Cup, Spain are a far more complete side. Through his link-up play with his Barça teammates and with Mikel Oyarzabal, the Catalan has demonstrated his importance whenever Luis de la Fuente has selected him in the starting line-up. His presence from the outset against Portugal is essential for La Roja.
'He loves these kinds of games': De la Fuente backs Lamine Yamal against Portugal
AFP · 3 days ago
Spain's coach backed Lamine Yamal to showcase his precocious talents in Monday's World Cup last-16 showdown with Portugal, saying: "He loves these kinds of games."
De la Fuente studying the 2025 Nations League final for hints about beating Portugal
Reuters · 3 days ago
Luis de la Fuente re-examined the tape of Spain's UEFA Nations League loss to Portugal last week in a bid to uncover clues that will help him turn the tables on their Iberian neighbours in their World Cup last-16 clash in Dallas Stadium on Monday.
De la Fuente feels Spain can sill improve despite classy win over Austria
Reuters · 6 days ago
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente refused to get carried away after his side's commanding 3-0 victory over Austria sent them into the World Cup last 16 on Thursday, insisting there was still plenty of room for improvement and warning that "satisfaction can kill".
Oyarzabal at the double as imperious Spain swat aside Austria to seal last-16 spot
James Martin · 6 days ago
Spain showed their quality in a 3-0 win over Austria, advancing to the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup (WC), having still not conceded a goal. Mikel Oyarzabal set them on their way with his 23rd and 24th goal involvements in his last 16 internationals.
World Cup LIVE: Spain face Austria before blockbuster Croatia vs Portugal clash
Flashscore · 1 weeks ago
Day 22 is the penultimate day of the World Cup last-32 before the Round of 16 takes centre stage over the weekend, and it is dominated by Europe. Lamine Yamal's Spain take centre stage before Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal; this is not a day you want to miss.
'Yamal will be excellent for the next 12-14 years, maybe longer': Austria coach Rangnick
Reuters · 1 weeks ago
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick said football fans around the world love watching Lamine Yamal play, but stopping the Spain winger from showcasing his talent will be one of his side's top priorities in the World Cup round of 32 on Thursday.
Spain declares Yamal, Munoz and Pino fit to face Austria
Reuters · 1 weeks ago
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his talent-rich squad was ready to face Austria in their World Cup last-32 match on Thursday with Lamine Yamal, Victor Munoz and Yeremy Pino all available for selection.
Austria and Algeria claim final knockout round places after enthralling six-goal thriller
Sunil Midda · 1 weeks ago
Algeria and Austria played out an exhilarating 3-3 draw, with both sides netting in stoppage time, ensuring both nations advanced from Group J into the FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 32, with Das Nationalteam qualifying from the group stage for the first time since the 1954 finals.
Lionel Messi to start on the bench against Jordan
Reuters · 1 weeks ago
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed Lionel Messi will start on the bench when the reigning World Cup champions take on Jordan in their final Group F match at Dallas Stadium on Saturday.
Rangnick dismisses concerns Austria and Algeria will play to lose
AFP · 1 weeks ago
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick insisted his team will try to beat Algeria, brushing aside any comparisons with the "Disgrace of Gijon" at the 1982 World Cup.
Jordan coach Sellami admits his team's inexperience might have cost them at World Cup
Reuters · 2 weeks ago
Jordan coach Jamal Sellami said his players' inexperience may have cost them in a 2-1 defeat by Algeria at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Monday, but he was proud of their World Cup campaign despite their early exit.
Argentina boss Scaloni out of words to describe remarkable Lionel Messi
Reuters · 2 weeks ago
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted to being fatigued by the endless questions around the regular record-breaking feats of Lionel Messi after seeing his captain become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer on Monday.
'I'm very tired': Lionel Messi happy with record-breaking night for Argentina
Reuters · 2 weeks ago
Lionel Messi became the most prolific scorer in World Cup history on Monday and, asked to pick his favourite goal and describe the feeling of breaking the record, summed up the night with characteristic understatement: "I'm very tired."
Mercurial Messi alone at the summit as Argentina beat Austria to seal spot in knockouts
Jason Pettigrove · 2 weeks ago
Lionel Messi surpassed Miroslav Klose’s World Cup goalscoring record as he was again the difference maker for Argentina. The reigning champions beat Austria 2-0 in their FIFA World Cup (WC) Group J game in Dallas, and qualified for the Round of 32.
Lionel Messi becomes World Cup all-time top goalscorer with strike against Austria
Tolga Akdeniz · 2 weeks ago
Lionel Messi has become the outright all-time top goalscorer at the World Cup after netting the opener in Argentina's group game against Austria on Monday evening.
Austria's Rangnick admits Argentina 'have no weaknesses' as they prepare for matchup
Reuters · 2 weeks ago
Ralf Rangnick expects his Austria players will have to perform at their highest level since his arrival as coach if they are to avoid defeat when they take on defending champions Argentina in their second World Cup Group J match at Dallas Stadium on Monday.
Olwan claims Jordan team 'will be better' in high-stakes Algeria match
Reuters · 2 weeks ago
Jordan against Algeria might not seem like a mouthwatering World Cup clash, but a lot could be riding on the Group J game in California that may turn out to be rich in jeopardy with implications for all four teams.
Striker dilemma for Scaloni as Argentina look to build momentum
Reuters · 2 weeks ago
Argentina returned to training with Lionel Scaloni facing fresh selection dilemmas after the holders opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over Algeria, as competition for the striker role again pits Lautaro Martinez against Julian Alvarez.
Ralf Rangnick praises World Cup debutants Jordan after Austria's fortuitous victory
Reuters · 3 weeks ago
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick saluted the quality of the World Cup's debutants after his team rode their luck in a 3-1 win over Jordan on Tuesday.
