Brazil defender Dani Alves was taken into custody on Friday in Spain over allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman at a Barcelona nightclub in December, police said.

The 39-year-old player was summoned to a Barcelona police station where...

One of the most laureated players in football history is facing a major problem during the final days of his career, as Dani Alves has been implicated in a strange incident off the pitch during his holidays.

The player will make it to a police...

One of the last Spanish players to remain active with the national team to have won the World Cup in 2010 has decided to put an end to his international career, as Sergio Busquets has officially revealed his intention to stop defending La Roja.

The...

Spain's early exit from this year's World Cup saw some managerial changes, with Luis Enrique being shown the door. Now, La Roja have a new man on the tactician's bench, with Luis de la Fuente taking over, and in his first press conference since being...

New Spain coach Luis de la Fuente defended his appointment after criticism he lacked experience at the top level, during his presentation on Monday.

The 61-year-old, appointed until after Euro 2024, has coached Spain's youth teams since 2013, most...

Brazil were gearing up for a showdown with Croatia while Argentina prepared to face the Netherlands as anticipation mounted on Thursday on the eve the World Cup quarter-finals.

After three weeks of pulsating action, just eight teams are left standing...

Spain sacked coach Luis Enrique on Thursday after the 2010 champions were dumped out of the World Cup by Morocco at the last-16 stage, quickly naming his replacement as under-21s boss Luis de la Fuente.

Spain started their campaign in Qatar in...

A decision has officially been made regarding Luis Enrique's future with the Spanish national team.

Following La Furia Roja's disappointing 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign, the European giants and the highly-rated Asturian tactician have parted ways...

One of the most controversial decisions by Spain's coach Luis Enrique had to do with him snubbing Sergio Ramos from the national team that played in the FIFA World Cup.

Fans were left baffled by the coach's decision to keep him away from the team...

Spain arrived in Qatar with grand dreams of winning a second World Cup, fully convinced in their style of play, but departed early Wednesday, ruminating on an identity crisis.

La Roja last lifted a major trophy a decade ago at Euro 2012, while...

Spanish head coach Luis Enrique has lauded Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi for his contribution to his side's defeat on Tuesday. The 22-year-old delivered a monstrous performance to inspire the Atlas Lions to a historic quarter-final berth at the expense of...

Morocco's players unfurled a Palestinian flag during their on-pitch celebrations after the team's stunning World Cup upset victory against Spain on Tuesday.

The Palestinian flag -- which has been fluttering widely across Qatar during the finals...

Luis Enrique wants to stay on as Spain coach but said his future was not yet decided after Morocco knocked La Roja out in the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday.

The manager, who led Spain to the Euro 2020 semi-finals, saw his side beaten 3-0 on penalties...

Achraf Hakimi struck the decisive penalty in a shootout to send Morocco into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time on Tuesday as the African side stunned Spain after a goalless draw

Spain coach Luis Enrique had claimed he set his players...

The 2022 FIFA World Cup underwent yet another shocking result as Morocco beat Spain in the round of 16!

Yes, the North African side that many tipped to crash out of the group stage not only finished ahead of Croatia and Belgium in the first hurdle...

Every World Cup gives us a chance to fall in love with football again thanks to a "Cinderella Story", and this year's has to be the one involving Morocco, who have just ended Spain's chances of winning the title in a dramatic penalty shootout.

Prior...

The round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup is nearing a wrap. Tuesday will see the final two fixtures take place, with Morocco vs. Spain, the earlier tie, being the penultimate fixture as these two nations go in search of victory at the Education City...

Spain coach Luis Enrique set each of his players the "homework" of practising 1,000 penalties ahead of the World Cup, saying he is convinced they are not a lottery.

The 2010 world champions face Morocco in the last 16 on Tuesday, with the threat...

Morocco coach Walid Regragui has urged his team to believe they can defeat powerhouse Spain as they attempt to reach a first World Cup quarter-final.

The north African side are in the last 16 for only the second time after advancing as winners...

Spain's hopes of winning a second World Cup trophy in Qatar lie in the hands -– and feet –- of goalkeeper Unai Simon.

Luis Enrique's possession-based system demands a goalkeeper brave enough to distribute to nearby team-mates, even when under immense...