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World Cup qualifiers LIVE: Renato Sanches fires Portugal into a second-minute lead in do-or-die clash with Serbia in bid to qualify for Qatar, while Spain must beat or draw with Sweden to reach the finals... and Ireland travel to Luxembourg
14/11/21 19:00
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal face a crucial World Cup qualifying clash against Serbia to round off their groups. The Euro 2016 winners must beat or draw with Serbia to qualify for the Qatar finals, but defeat in Lisbon would see the visitors qualify for the World Cup - leaving Ronaldo's nation in the play-offs. Meanwhile, Spain are in the same predicament as a victory or a draw at home to Sweden would take Luis Enrique's side through, while Ireland travel to Luxembourg in their final qualifying clash. Follow Sportsmail's JEORGE BIRD for live World Cup qualifier coverage, including build-up, updates and results with a number of enticing matches taking place....read
World Cup State of Play: Spain, Russia, Portugal and Croatia all face nervy final-day clashes and Wales are in the play-offs at least, while England could qualify TONIGHT... but there could be trouble for Uruguay and Ivory Coast
12/11/21 11:47Qualification for the 2022 World Cup is now well and truly heating up across the globe, with just over a year until the tournament gets underway in Qatar. But which nations are at risk of missing out?
Cristiano Ronaldo misses a big chance to grab Portugal winner as they are held to a goalless stalemate by the Republic of Ireland with defender Pepe seeing red... but they still go top ahead of final-day showdown with group rivals Serbia
11/11/21 18:43Portugal moved closer to automatic World Cup qualification on Thursday despite a poor 0-0 draw with Republic of Ireland that left them needing another point in their final game against Serbia.
Saul Niguez is 'frustrated and surprised at his lack of Chelsea game-time', with the on-loan midfielder 'concerned as his Spain exile continues after being left out of Luis Enrique's latest squad'
09/11/21 01:07Saul Niguez's (right) move to Chelsea has failed to live up to expectations so far with the on-loan midfielder increasingly fed-up at being marginalised, according to reports.
Dani Carvajal earns Spain recall for upcoming World Cup qualifiers as right back becomes the first Real Madrid player selected by manager Luis Enrique since March
05/11/21 12:55Spain coach Luis Enrique recalled Dani Carvajal to his squad on Friday for their remaining World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Sweden, the first Real Madrid player he has selected since March.
Oliver Torres' special Marco van Basten-esque volley kicks off EIGHT-goal thriller in LaLiga clash and puts Julen Lopetegui's Sevilla side third in table
24/10/21 16:14SEVILLA 5-3 LEVANTE: Julen Lopetegui's side eventually triumphed 5-3 in a carnival atmosphere at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium on Sunday afternoon thanks to Oliver Torres' screamer.
England drop two places to FIFTH in the FIFA world rankings after Poland and Hungary draws... with Nations League champions France and Euro 2020 winners Italy leapfrogging them
21/10/21 10:25England remain unbeaten since losing that Euros final in a penalty shootout at Wembley but they have slipped to fifth in the rankings, with Belgium, Brazil, France and Italy making up the top four.
Manchester City are dealt a huge injury blow as Pep Guardiola reveals Ferran Torres could be out until NEXT YEAR with a foot injury... but City boss refuses to blame Spain for potentially playing him while he was injured
15/10/21 15:22Ferran Torres is set to be out for up to three months for Manchester City after fracturing his foot while on duty with Spain, manager Pep Guardiola has revealed.
Manchester City suffer an injury blow as Ferran Torres is ruled out for at least a MONTH with a foot injury sustained during Spain's Nations League fixtures
14/10/21 11:48Manchester City will be without Ferran Torres for at least the next four weeks due to a foot injury sustained during the recent international break.
Are Spain on the brink of dominating world football AGAIN? With teen sensations Gavi, Pedri and Ansu Fati already key and Luis Enrique looking to the future, La Roja look primed to return to the glory days despite their Nations League disappointment
13/10/21 21:00Despite Sergio Busquets' impressive performances for Spain in recent matches, his anchoring role has not been the talk of the town when it comes to Luis Enrique's men.
'We are just Belgium': Kevin De Bruyne insists his country does not have '22 top players' like Italy, France and Spain after so-called Golden Generation falls short in the Nations League finals
11/10/21 14:08The No 1 ranked country suffered disappointment at the UEFA Nations League finals last week, losing 3-2 in the semi-finals to France and were then beaten 2-1 by Italy in the third-place play-off.
'INJUSTICE': Spanish newspapers hit out at English referee Anthony Taylor - and have a dig at French paper L'Equipe - over Kylian Mbappe's 'offside' Nations League winner in a final shrouded in controversy
11/10/21 06:49Spain fell to a 2-1 defeat in the showpiece on Sunday night but the decisive goal came in controversial fashion - with Kylian Mbappe clearly in an offside position when the ball was played.
France WIN the Nations League for the first time as Kylian Mbappe completes a dramatic fightback for Les Bleus after Mikel Oyarzabal's opener was cancelled out by Karim Benzema at the San Siro
10/10/21 17:48MATT BARLOW IN MILAN: It has taken 100 days for Kylian Mbappe to climb from the depths of despair. On Sunday night in Milan, Mbappe was a hero once again for France.
Adrien Rabiot is OUT of France's Nations League final against Spain after testing positive for Covid... and could miss Juventus' clash with Roma next weekend
09/10/21 09:41The 26-year-old is now self-isolating and will not travel to Milan with his international team-mates, the French Football Federation revealed on Saturday.
Spain star Ferran Torres shrugs off Barcelona 'rumours' and insists he is happy at Man City... before joking 'the only downside is the weather'
08/10/21 14:56Ferran Torres has been on on the radars of Barcelona since bursting onto a senior stage at Valencia. But his recent displays have led to links to a January loan move.
'This France is scary': Spanish papers praise the firepower of Les Bleus after incredible comeback victory over Belgium, as Spain prepare to face Kylian Mbappe and Co in the Nations League final
08/10/21 07:17France came roaring back against Belgium through Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe before Theo Hernandez's terrific stoppage-time equaliser and AS said the French firepower as 'scary'.
Italy's incredible unbeaten run FINALLY comes to an end as Ferran Torres double sees Luis Enrique's impressive young Spain side reach Nations League final after Leonardo Bonucci was sent off
06/10/21 17:42MATT BARLOW AT THE SAN SIRO: He knew it would end one day but Roberto Mancini could not have expected Italy's unbeaten run to grind to such an unruly halt.
PETE JENSON: Luis Enrique has been slaughtered for selecting a new-look Spain squad with no strikers... but he's not one for backing down and will hope Ferran Torres and Pablo Fornals can lead revenge mission against Italy
06/10/21 15:20No centre-forward, no Real Madrid players… and no chance according to his critics, but Luis Enrique intends to plough on regardless as he tries to build on Spain's semi-final appearance at the Euros.
Italy hunt for second trophy in four months, France fight to get back on track after dismal Euro 2020, and Belgium's golden generation pray to taste glory at last... why the Nations League climax is set to be spectacular
06/10/21 15:19It's the return of the Nations League this week, with the finals of the latest edition to be played not long after the dust finally settled at Wembley to crown Italy European champions back in July.
'I'm not getting involved... and I don't think they've got my number!': Luis Enrique rules out emotional Barcelona return to replace under-fire Ronald Koeman by committing to his Spain contract
30/09/21 15:49Koeman has overseen a terrible start to the season, with Barca winning just three LaLiga matches while also losing their first two Champions League group matches for the first time in the club's history.
Barcelona wonderkid Pedri picks up a rare injury to add to Ronald Koeman's woes after Champions League thumping by Bayern Munich - with defender Jordi Alba also set for a spell on the sidelines
15/09/21 16:43Pedri, 18, is unavailable for selection after receiving a knock in the defeat, which saw Thomas Muller's opener and Robert Lewandowski's brace wrap up an easy win for Bayern.
Saul Niguez's versatility cost him a midfield place at Atletico Madrid... now the Spaniard is desperate to play in his preferred position at Chelsea as he looks to rejuvenate his career and World Cup hopes
10/09/21 17:00PETE JENSON: There are no guarantees at Chelsea but the squad does not have the same array of options of box-to-box central midfielders nor the same paucity of options at left-back.
Kosovo 0-2 Spain: West Ham star Pablo Fornals nets fine finish before Man City forward Ferran Torres seals win for Luis Enrique's men as they move clear at top of group in World Cup qualifying
08/09/21 21:25Goals from Pablo Fornals and Ferran Torres earned Spain a 2-0 victory away to Kosovo in World Cup qualifying Group B on Wednesday and dragged them back into automatic qualification contention.
'The excitement to play in the Europa League is IMMENSE!' Early-season star Pablo Fornals on West Ham's European dream, his recall to the Spain team and how a goal at Liverpool just before the Covid-lockdown changed everything
07/09/21 21:32INTERVIEW BY PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Fornals is a happy man because he's where he wants to be right now: living in London, back in the Europa League and back in the Spain squad.
Spain 4-0 Georgia: Hosts get back on track in World Cup qualifying with three first-half goals as Luis Enrique's side banish previous loss to Sweden
05/09/21 22:25An extremely comfortable evening's work saw Jose Gaya, Carlos Soler and Ferran Torres put the hosts in control with three first half strikes. Pablo Sarabia added another after the break.
Graeme Souness claims Adama Traore has 'found his level' at Wolves because he's a 'near miss as a footballer' and does not have the final product to justify a move to a Big Six club
29/08/21 16:34Fleet-footed Traore has impressed in Wolves' opening three matches of the Premier League season but has failed to match his immense pace and skilful dribbling with goals and assists.
Saul Niguez was once seen as Spain's Steven Gerrard but he has drifted into a utility man... and Thomas Tuchel could be the PERFECT coach to help him become the star again at Chelsea
25/08/21 19:00PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Wanting a place back in the Spain team and to play in what he feels is his best position is what's driving Saul Niguez towards a switch to the Premier League
Sergio Ramos 'called Carlo Ancelotti for help in convincing Florentino Perez to hand him a new deal' two weeks before leaving for PSG... only for Real Madrid boss to tell him the decision was 'beyond his powers'
21/08/21 09:12Legendary Madrid boss Ancelotti returned to the Bernabeu just two weeks before Ramos made a tearful exit when his contract expired, ending his 16-year stay at the Bernabeu.
Who needs rest?! Pedri joins in Barcelona training just five DAYS after winning Olympic silver with Spain in Tokyo - and could START LaLiga opener this weekend despite having barely a week off and playing 73 games last season
12/08/21 22:57The 18-year-old had to settle for a silver medal as Spain lost their Olympic final, adding even more minutes to the youngster's count in an exhausting year after the showdown went to extra time.
Brazil 2-1 Spain (aet): Substitute Malcom scores extra-time winner as Andre Jardine's side win the gold medal - just like in 2016 - but it's heartbreak for the star-studded Spanish in Tokyo!
07/08/21 14:06Malcom scored an extra-time winner as Brazil won the gold medal in the Olympic men's football tournament for the second Games running as they triumphed over Spain in Tokyo.
Wolves forward Rafa Mir 'to join Atletico Madrid training camp ahead of £12.7m deal' after Tokyo Olympic Games star goes for gold with Spain in men's football final
06/08/21 23:56Striker Mir, who scored a hat-trick in Spain's quarter-final win over the Ivory Coast at the Games, has not played for his club since two early appearances after joining more than three years ago.
Nolito backs Adama Traore to make LaLiga return if Wolves star continues to impress in the Premier League... as Celta Vigo forward praises 'the club of my life' and signals ambition to represent Spain at the 2022 Qatar World Cup
04/08/21 13:34EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Wolves star Traore also talked up the prospect of a return to Barcelona in June before playing just 13 minutes for semi-finalists Spain at Euro 2020.
Brighton are working to sign Spain Olympic defender Marc Cucurella - with forward Alireza Jahanbakhsh returning to Holland after three years
18/07/21 05:55The 22-year-old joined Getafe from Barcelona a year ago after a spell on loan and now has a £15million buy-out clause. Cucurella is currently with Spain's squad for the Tokyo Olympics.
Chelsea stars Jorginho and Emerson complete historic Champions League and Euros double after Italy's victory over England... but five years after Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe did the same, who else has won Europe's greatest prizes in the same year?
12/07/21 21:00For Jorginho and Emerson Palmieri, Italy's triumoh completed a historic double, as they won the Champions League and European Championship in the same summer - but who else has?
CHRIS SUTTON'S TEAM OF THE EUROS: Forget Kylian Mbappe and Kevin De Bruyne - arise England and Italy superstars like Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling and Jorginho
11/07/21 22:03Sportsmail's expert picks his best XI from a thrilling tournament - England lead the way with five selections, while fellow finalists Italy have four.
Leonardo Spinazzola is the speed demon, Spain's rising star Pedri covered a staggering 76.1km but beware England, Marco Verratti is the toughest tackler... the stats behind a Euros like no other
08/07/21 17:34Flying wing back Spinazzola, who is ruled out with an Achilles rupture, has been revealed as the joint-fastest player at the tournament, after he clocked up a remarkable top speed of 21mph.
Euro 2020 race for the Golden Boot: Harry Kane is now just ONE GOAL behind Cristiano Ronaldo, who will win as things stand... while Switzerland's Steven Zuber has the most assists so far
07/07/21 22:30Harry Kane is now just one goal behind Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for the Euro 2020 Golden Boot. Sportsmail takes you through the players with the most goals and assists.
REVEALED: Giorgio Chiellini taunted Jordi Alba after he thought the referee's red coin meant SPAIN had won the first toss for their Euro 2020 semi-final shootout at Wembley... only for the Italy captain to playfully remind him he was wrong!
07/07/21 11:55ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Giorgio Chiellini might not have been the master of mind games that he appeared to be before his side's penalty shoot-out win against Spain on Tuesday at Wembley.
Alvaro Morata insists Spain 'deserve much more' than their Euro 2020 semi-final loss to Italy, which came after his penalty shootout miss... while legends Gerard Pique and Sergio Ramos claim Wembley defeat was 'cruel' and 'unfair'
07/07/21 07:38The 28-year-old striker claimed Spain deserved much more than their Euro 2020 semi-final defeat to Italy on Tuesday after the striker missed the crucial penalty in the shootout loss.
'God is Italian': Italy's papers hail 'lions' in Azzurri squad after they beat Spain on penalties in Euro 2020 semi-final... but Spanish media sum up painful evening with 'holy s***' before claiming Luis Enrique's side deserve to be in Sunday's showdown
07/07/21 06:48Italian media hailed Roberto Mancini's national team squad after they beat Spain on penalties in the Euro 2020 semi-final, with one paper claiming: 'God is Italian'.
Was this the moment Italy had Spain beaten? Wily Azzurri captain Giorgio Chiellini psychs out Jordi Alba during the coin toss by playfully punching and pulling his bemused opponent into a bearhug - before penalties were taken at the end HE wanted
07/07/21 00:12The semi-final was locked level at 1-1 after extra-time, meaning the clash was taken all the way to a tense round of spot-kicks, and Chiellini pulled out all the stops to gain a cheeky advantage.
'Andres Iniesta was not like this at 18 years old': Spain boss Luis Enrique hails 'unique' talent Pedri for his brilliant showing at Euro 2020 after the Barcelona midfielder starred again in agonising semi-final defeat by Italy
06/07/21 23:34PETE JENSON: Luis Enrique paid tribute to 'unique' teenage talent Pedri after he finished his first big tournament in tears but having played his way into the hearts of neutrals everywhere.
Leonardo Bonucci admits semi-final win over Spain was 'toughest game' of his career while Italy scorer Federico Chiesa hails Azzurri for 'fighting until the end' at Wembley
06/07/21 22:46Federico Chiesa delighted in Italy 'fighting until the end' in their Euro 2020 semi final win over Spain on penalties at Wembley while Leonardo Bonucci branded it the 'toughest game' of his career.
PETE JENSON: Spain's Euro 2020 run leaves a nation feeling like they have a team to challenge again... Luis Enrique's fledgling stars have big international futures ahead of them, and they will now target success in Qatar after coming close to glory
06/07/21 22:25PETE JENSON: Spain didn't think they had a team, certainly not one to go within penalty kicks of the final. But a young side has emerged under the command of Luis Enrique.
'Football's coming ROME': Jubilant Italian fans in London steal England's chant as they party into the night after their team's dramatic Euros semi-final victory... but who will they face in Sunday's final?
06/07/21 22:01Italy have sealed their place in Sunday's hotly-anticipated Euro 2020 final with a 4-2 win over Spain at Wembley Stadium, meaning they will face either England or Denmark at the weekend.
PLAYER RATINGS: Federico Chiesa capped a busy night on the right flank with a brilliant goal for Italy, but Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal left his shooting boots at home after missing TWO glorious opportunities to score
06/07/21 21:55Italy and Spain played out a remarkable Euro 2020 semi-final at Wembley on Wednesday night with the Azzurri progressing on penalties. Here, Tom Collomosse offers his verdict.
UEFA cut ticket prices for Italy vs Spain as they struggle to sell out for the first semi-final of Euro 2020 despite reduced capacity at Wembley... but insist it's still a full house for England vs Denmark
06/07/21 15:59Around 60,000 fans will be allowed to attend the Italy vs Spain game at Wembley. However, the game has struggled to sell out. As a result. several tickets have been sold at a discounted price.
VIEW FROM SPAIN: Luis Enrique has earned the admiration of his squad and the nation, and his midfield trio can outpass Italy tonight... but there are already fears over England's set-pieces should they meet in the final
06/07/21 15:08PETE JENSON: It took a while to get everyone on board but Spain is behind its football team going into the semis. Some believe they can win Euro 2020 others think they have gone as far as they can.
Italy are in the Euro 2020 final! Roberto Mancini's side beat Spain on penalties with Jorginho netting the crucial spot-kick after Alvaro Morata had his effort saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma... following THRILLING 1-1 draw at Wembley
06/07/21 15:04MATT BARLOW AT WEMBLEY: There is not a team in Europe with a greater momentum than Roberto Mancini's Azzurri. They are unbeaten in 33 games, having won every single game in Euro 2020.
The 2008 penalty shootout that fired Spain to glory, a MAULING in the 2012 showdown in Kiev and Italy's 2016 revenge masterminded by Antonio Conte.... a look back at the semi-finalists' wild history ahead of their FOURTH straight Euros knockout clash
06/07/21 13:46The two sides have been among the strongest at Euro 2020 too and will do battle in the semi-final on Tuesday at Wembley Stadium for a place against either England or Denmark in Sunday's final.
Alvaro Morata once described playing against Giorgio Chiellini as 'like being put in a cage with a GORILLA and you have to steal his food' - but can the Spain striker get the better of Italy's talismanic captain at Wembley tonight?
06/07/21 11:19In Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bouncci, Italy boss Roberto Mancini believes he has the best pairing in the world. And Morata, a club team-mate, is all too aware of what he is up against.
Spain winger Pablo Sarabia ruled OUT of Euro 2020 semi-final against Italy with abductor injury... in blow to Luis Enrique's side ahead of showdown at Wembley tonight
06/07/21 07:58Sarabia, who has been one of Spain's standout players during their Euros campaign so far having scored two goals, was forced off at half-time during the quarter-final win against Switzerland.
'How fantastic is this party?': Papers in Italy and Spain look forward to mouth-watering Euro 2020 semi-final at Wembley with Dani Olmo pictured flexing his muscles... and Roberto Mancini mocked up as a matador!
06/07/21 07:13London is calling for Spain and Italy as they fight it out for a place in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley on Tuesday night - and it's little surprise their sports dailies are ramping up the anticipation.
Sampdoria's 'Goal Twins' seek to soothe their Wembley heartache 29 years on... Pain of 1992 European Cup final defeat by Barcelona is pushing Roberto Mancini and Gianluca Vialli to beat Spain and reach Euro 2020 final
05/07/21 22:10ITALY VS SPAIN PREVIEW: As Matteo Pessina drilled home Italy's second to settle a tense last-16 tie v Austria, Gianluca Vialli raced from his seat to embrace great friend Roberto Mancini.
Roberto Mancini hails Italy's centre-back pairing of Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci as the world's best... and the pair with a combined age of SEVENTY face Spain in their Euro 2020 semi-final on Tuesday
05/07/21 21:30Chiellini was returning after injuring a flexor muscle in the opening game of the tournament, but his partnership with Bonucci was key in resisting Belgium's push for an equaliser.
Luis Enrique loves whizzing around on an electric scooter as his young squad dance to reggae-flamenco fusion... he's the crazy King of Spain who could lead his side to another Euros final
05/07/21 21:30He failed at Roma, won the treble at Barcelona, and now has Spain one match from the Euros final. If they win the tournament, he will have completed the Champions League-Euros double.
Italy's titanic centre backs will stand them in good stead but Spain have marathon man Pedri running the show in midfield... as two of Euro 2020's heavyweights go head-to-head at Wembley - who would England (or Denmark!) rather face in the final?
05/07/21 21:00When Italy and Spain step out onto the hallowed turf of Wembley on Tuesday, all eyes will be on the Euro 2020 semi-final match - but who would England or Denmark rather face in Sunday's big final?
Italy and Spain go head-to-head in a mouth-watering Euro 2020 semi-final clash at Wembley on Tuesday with the winner set to play England or Denmark in Sunday's final: Everything to know ahead of kick-off
05/07/21 15:00Italy and Spain go head-to-head on Tuesday evening in an eagerly-anticipated Euro 2020 semi-final clash. The pair are both vying for a place in Sunday's final against England or Denmark.
Spain are staying in a luxury central London hotel, Denmark will use Tottenham's Enfield HQ... while Italy are training at the home of National League BARNET! Where the Euro 2020 semi-finalists are based as they head to England for Wembley finale
05/07/21 11:45The final week of Euro 2020 - this most unusual of major tournaments - comes to a head in London, with both semi-finals and Sunday's final at Wembley. But where are all the teams based?
'Hands of a Saint': Spanish press hail Unai Simon as Luis Enrique's saviour after goalkeeper's heroics in the penalty shootout win over Switzerland as it's 'semis deluxe' for La Furja Roja
03/07/21 09:11After Remo Freuler's harsh red card for the Swiss, Spain, who missed a host of chances in extra time, went on to win the shootout 3-1, with Simon the star of the show in between the sticks.
Liverpool star Thiago Alcantara shows his class by comforting Switzerland forward Ruben Vargas after the 22-year-old saw his crucial penalty saved in heartbreaking Euro 2020 shoot-out defeat against Spain
02/07/21 23:57After the match finished 1-1 thanks to Denis Zakaria's own goal and Xherdan Shaqiri's equaliser, Switzerland held on to force penalties despite Remo Freuler's harsh-looking red card.
Vladimir Petkovic salutes his Switzerland 'heroes' despite penalty shootout defeat by Spain in Euro 2020 quarter-final and claims they 'would have deserved to go through' to face Italy at Wembley next week
02/07/21 23:45In the shootout two of the Swiss penalty kicks were stopped by Unai Simon while Ruben Vargas blazed over as the Swiss failed to repeat their heroics against France in the round of 16.
Roberto Mancini boasts his 'excellent' Italy side 'could have scored even more goals' after seeing off Belgium and insists they are not 'setting ourselves limits' as they chase Euro 2020 glory
02/07/21 22:15The former Man City boss guided Italy into their first major semi-final for nine years thanks to first-half goals from Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Insigne and insisted 'we're not setting ourselves limits'.
Jurgen Klinsmann hails Italy's display against Belgium as 'football from the best category' after showing both sides of their game in battling win to progress to the Euro 2020 semi-finals
02/07/21 22:00The Azzurri booked a semi-final date with Spain after a sparkling attacking display early on followed by a resolute defensive showing late on to secure the victory at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
Alan Shearer bemoans serious injury to Italy's Leonardo Spinazzola, describing it as a 'massive blow' while Gary Lineker leads support for full-back who has been hailed as one of Euro 2020's best players
02/07/21 21:58The BBC pundits led the sympathy messages to Italy's Leonardo Spinazzola, who was stretchered off in tears towards the end of the Azzurri's Euro 2020 win over Belgium.
Spain's penalty shoot-out saviour Unai Simon vows to FORGET his spot-kick heroics, just as he did with his Croatia howler... and admits Swiss stopper Yann Sommer would be his Man of the Match
02/07/21 20:20'You have to forget errors quickly, but you have to forget successes quickly too because we have a semi-final to face,' said the Spain keeper, who celebrated wildly at the end.
PLAYER RATINGS: Yann Sommer was almost unbeatable again in goal for Switzerland while Manchester United target Pau Torres struggled as Spain squeezed into Euro 2020 semi-finals
02/07/21 19:08Spain made it through to the Euro 2020 semi-finals by beating a resilient Switzerland side on penalties in Saint-Petersburg. Sportsmail rates all the players from the last eight tie...
'He's very, very unlucky': Lee Dixon baffled after Switzerland midfielder Remo Freuler is sent off by Michael Oliver in Euro 2020 quarter-final against Spain
02/07/21 18:26Freuler was shown a straight red card by ref Michael Oliver after a sliding tackle on Spain forward Gerard Moreno, and Dixon, working as a co-commentator for ITV, stated his bafflement.
Mikel Oyarzabal fires Spain into the semi-finals of Euro 2020 as the Real Sociedad star scores the decisive penalty in nerve-shredding shootout after heroic display from Switzerland in Saint Petersburg
02/07/21 14:00SWITZERLAND 1-1 SPAIN - SPAIN WIN 3-1 ON PENALTIES - CRAIG HOPE: Spain found an opponent worse at taking penalties than they are, and because of that they are one win from the final.
Resurgent Spain, emotionally-charged Denmark, giant-killing Swiss and ONE team yet to concede (yes, England)! Here's the lowdown on the Euro 2020 last eight as the quarter-finals kick-off TONIGHT
02/07/21 09:13You'd have to be some kind of prophet, or a very wealthy gambler to have predicted the make-up of Euro 2020's last eight. But here we are... time to have a look at all the runners and riders.VIEW FROM SPAIN: The 'soap opera' of Luis Enrique's maverick side is giving fans more fun than they've had in years... no one expects them to win Euro 2020, but if they beat Switzerland tonight they are capable of anything
02/07/21 07:22PETE JENSON: Spain managed to pull victory from the jaws of defeat, and then as their manager admitted, throw it back into the mouth of the beast again only to then retrieve it for a second time.
'Hungry for glory': Spanish newspapers throw their support behind La Roja and insist 'we dream' ahead of crunch Euro 2020 quarter-final tie against Switzerland... as Luis Enrique says his team have been the best at the tournament so far
02/07/21 07:04Having knocked out 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia in stunning fashion, Spain now turn their attentions to what may prove to be a tricky quarter-final tie against the team who eliminated France.
Luis Enrique loves a battle... and making Spain fans adore Alvaro Morata will rank among one of his GREATEST achievements as the striker looks to silence his critics by emerging as his country's hero at the Euros
01/07/21 21:30Luis Enrique has done some striking things in his managerial career. He won the treble at Barcelona, and managed to pick a Spain squad without a single Real Madrid player in it.
Euro 2020 team of the last-16: Raheem Sterling was England's bright spark against the Germans, Alvaro Morata silenced his critics while captain fantastic Granit Xhaka led the Swiss to a historic win
01/07/21 12:53Football fans got their first taste of knockout football at the Euros, which saw eight more teams sent packing. Sportsmail has picked our team of the last 16 and also selected five subs who just missed out.
Spain face fight with Barcelona and more LaLiga clubs after naming six Euro 2020 stars in their Olympics squad despite burnout fears... but Pedri and Co will have the final say - and the LAW is on their side
01/07/21 09:59PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Pedri was called up for Spain's Olympics squad on Tuesday but Barcelona have contemplated requesting that he be withdrawn to avoid him being burned out.
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon admits he has 'tortured' himself by watching his horror gaffe against Croatia 'six or seven times'... but he still CAN'T explain his moment of madness
30/06/21 21:31Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon has revisited his horror gaffe in Monday's last-16 game but still can't fathom how he missed his kick to gift Croatia the lead.
Manchester City forward Ferran Torres burst on to the international scene with Spain... now he looks set to stay and will be desperate to play a key role for Luis Enrique's side as Euro 2020 reaches boiling point
30/06/21 21:30PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: As Pep Guardiola freshens up his options in attack for next season, do not underestimate the part Spain's Ferran Torres might play for Manchester City.
'Unforgettable!': Spanish papers hail Luis Enrique's side's 'epic' victory over Croatia as Spaniards avoid early Euro 2020 exit in dramatic last-16 win in Copenhagen
29/06/21 07:51La Furja Roja held their nerve after Croatia scored two late goals in normal time to send the game to extra time, with Alvaro Morata and Mikel Oyarzabal striking to clinch a 5-3 victory.
Luis Enrique pays tribute to Unai Simon for 'giving a lesson to everyone' on how to respond to mistakes after bizarre own goal... and insists Spain deserved 'epic' win over Croatia
28/06/21 20:31Luis Enrique paid tribute to his his goalkeeper and his centre-forward, Unai Simon and Alvaro Morata, after the former went from howler to hero and the latter silenced critics with a match-winning goal.
Ian Wright hails Alvaro Morata's 'fantastic finish' in Spain's 5-3 win over Croatia... as Graeme Souness hopes goal will get 'all those idiots off his back' after striker and his family have suffered sickening abuse
28/06/21 19:37Morata produced a wonderful finish to put Spain back in front in extra-time and send them on their way to the quarter-finals, and it was a goal that Wright was thrilled to see.
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Barcelona and Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal says Premier League star is the one player he would love to play alongside
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Forward also seen taking Maresca advice
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Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously imitates iconic Lionel Messi line directed at former Man United star following Argentina's ill-tempered 2022 World Cup win
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Micah Richards slams Declan Rice's sending off as 'one of the WORST decisions' as he fumes the Arsenal star shouldn't have been punished in Brighton draw
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Trent Alexander-Arnold taunts Man United fans with mocking gesture after Liverpool's huge 3-0 win at Old Trafford
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Luke Littler breaks down in tears as he reveals tragic loss of family friend in emotional post-match interview after devastating defeat
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Chelsea unveil Jadon Sancho at Stamford Bridge moments before Sunday's clash with Crystal Palace... after ex-Man United star seals Old Trafford exit
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Gary Lineker provides update on his Match of the Day future after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate behaviour allegations
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Southampton announce the £25m signing of Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal, as the goalkeeper dresses up as Hagrid for his unveiling
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England legends Gary Lineker and Gary Neville lead tributes to former Three Lions manager Sven-Goran Eriksson following his death aged 76 after cancer battle
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Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel responds after Blues striker Nicolas Jackson hit back at him for criticism following his goal against Wolves
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Premier League Darts champion Luke Littler is beaten by eight-year-old prodigy plucked from the crowd at an exhibition event
Noah shone bright
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Liverpool fans fear Trent Alexander-Arnold has ALREADY fallen out with Arne Slot - as defender seems to sulk after being subbed amid links to Real Madrid
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Raging fans shout 'F*** OFF' at Everton players as they board their train home after dismal 4-0 defeat at Tottenham... as Neal Maupay hits back
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Alan Shearer slams 'awful decision' as VAR rule out stoppage time Bournemouth winner against Newcastle after controversial Dango Outtara handball
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Fans baffled as Floyd Mayweather seems to fire referee mid-fight in John Gotti III rematch
Mayweather had the referee ejected after the second round
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Paddy Power pay out on Everton to be RELEGATED just two games into the Premier League season - after Sean Dyche's side lose heavily again
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Chelsea winger Noni Madueke calls Wolverhampton 's***' on official Instagram page, before deleting and admitting he meant to post on private account
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Fans call West Ham's Tomas Soucek a 'hero' for intervening to help a Crystal Palace ball boy in danger after an LED screen collapses at Selhurst Park
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Logan Sargeant survives HORROR crash at Dutch Grand Prix as Williams driver is forced to jump out of his burning car after it burst into flames
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Gary Neville blasts Chelsea's 'ugly and plain wrong' approach of throwing players on the scrapheap as he insists the owners look TERRIBLE, not tough
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Jermaine Jenas admits sending inappropriate texts to women at BBC and says he has 'let myself down' as reveals his marriage is on the rocks
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Utah Jazz rookie Filipowski's mom opens up about estranged son, 20, and relationship with the 27-year-old woman accused of grooming him
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Backlash as artwork immortalizing Australian break dancer Raygun appears in the California desert
'She doesn't deserve recognition'
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Jake Paul reveals fight purse ahead of Tyson bout... but fans don't believe he's telling the truth over astronomical earnings
Quite the cash claim
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Atletico Madrid fans vandalise Joao Felix's plaque with litter at Metropolitano Stadium following the club-record signing's cut-price move to Chelsea
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Atletico Madrid CONFIRM £34m signing of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea - with a bizarre 'pitbull' graphic - as Joao Felix heads the other way for £42.7m
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First transgender Paralympian, 50, breaks silence on criticism of her competing at Paris 2024 - and claims she will be a 'role model' at the Games
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Ralf Schumacher's ex-mother-in-law, 70, wades into 'lying' row with his ex-wife and says former F1 driver told her 'I'm definitely NOT gay'
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Jamie Carragher spots tactic he's 'never seen before' while analysing Arne Slot's new-look Liverpool... and it leaves co-pundit Gary Neville baffled
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Ex-Man United starlet Angel Gomes breaks silence after horror collision in Lille match saw him hospitalised with serious head injury
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Leicester pay heartwarming tribute to Craig Shakespeare ahead of Premier League return following former manager's death aged 60
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Meet the new WAGs of the Premier League: A Dutch model already welcomed by Old Trafford and a Beauty Pageant queen winner in Brighton
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Erling Haaland makes Marc Cucurella eat his words as the Man City star brushes off the Euro 2024 winner to score against Chelsea in Premier League
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Pep Guardiola reveals why he was surprised after Man City won 2-0 at Chelsea - as he describes the result as a 'big step' for his team
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Aussie UFC 305 star Casey O'Neill impersonates Olympic breakdancer Raygun as she wins fight in the Octagon before showing off her moves
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