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Spain confirm 23-man squad for final Euro 2020 qualifiers
Dinamo Zagreb starlet Dani Olmo has been called up to Spain’s senior squad for the first time ahead of the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Malta and Romania.
Nigeria’s Kenneth Omeruo excited to make La Liga Team of the Week
Kenneth Omeruo is pleased to make the Spanish La Liga Team of the Week following his impressive performance in Leganes’ 0-0 draw with Celta Vigo on Saturday.
Sergio Ramos’ penalty kick gives Spain winning start
Spain captain Sergio Ramos scored another “Panenka” penalty kick to give his side a 2-1 home win over Norway on Saturday in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier.
Injured Diego Costa misses out on Spain squad
Diego Costa was left out of the Spain squad announced by coach Luis Enrique on Thursday, ahead of games against Wales and England.
Inigo Martinez: Real Madrid will be fine without Cristiano Ronaldo
Julen Lopetegui has been backed to be a success at Real Madrid despite losing Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus, with Spain international Inigo Martinez impressed with what he has seen so far this season.
Luis Enrique names youthful Spain squad for Croatia, England games
New Spain coach Luis Enrique announced his first squad on Friday, with Barcelona’s Jordi Alba and Koke of Atletico Madrid the major absentees for their UEFA Nations League matches against Croatia and England.
Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso, Alvaro Morata named in Spain squad to face England
Chelsea duo Marcos Alonso and Alvaro Morata have been included in Luis Enrique's first Spain squad, with only two Barcelona players, Sergi Roberto and Sergio Busquets, in the 23-man selection.
Real Madrid begin crunch month after passing on January transfers
Zinedine Zidane, whose Real Madrid side go to Levante this weekend, will soon find out if he was right to refuse to add to his squad in the January transfer window.
Major January transfers in Europe
AFP Sport rounds up some of the most notable deals to have happened in Europe as the January window prepares to slam shut on Wednesday.
Manchester City would need huge squad to win quadruple – Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola said on Friday that Manchester City would need more than 30 senior players on top form to stand any chance of winning an unprecedented quadruple.
Alexis Sanchez desperate to leave Arsenal for Manchester City in January
Alexis Sanchez is desperate to leave Arsenal in January and is hoping to force through a move to Manchester City, Goal reports.
Neymar departure affected Barca’s transfer dealings – Soler
Barcelona director Albert Soler says losing Neymar was the root of the club's problems this summer, as they closed the transfer window with failed bids for Philippe Coutinho and Angel Di Maria.
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Expert wants appropriate monetary policy tools to check rising inflation rate
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Thai court says anti-abortion laws unconstitutional
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