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Vicente del Bosque

# vicente-del-bosque - Saturday 30 March, 2013

Mourinho award fix claims: Macedonia admit Pandev vote error

Goran Pandev’s vote for FIFA Coach of the Year has been at the centre of some debate. It’s now over.

# vicente-del-bosque - Sunday 24 March, 2013

There’s nothing wrong with Spain, insists Cazorla

The Arsenal man defended his teammates after their disappointing draw with Finland.

# vicente-del-bosque - Friday 22 March, 2013

FIFA release Goran Pandev’s ballot sheet in bid to prove he voted for del Bosque

The Napoli striker backed up Jose Mourinho’s claims that voting for FIFA Coach of the Year had been rigged against him.

# vicente-del-bosque - Sunday 21 October, 2012

Del Bosque picks Pirlo for Ballon d’Or

Italy fell to a 4-0 loss to Spain in the Euro 2012 final this year, but the 33-year-old remains widely regarded as one of the best in his position after some stellar performances at the tournament.

# vicente-del-bosque - Friday 21 September, 2012

Del Bosque hints at quitting football after Spain role

Former Madrid supremo suggests this job is the pinnacle of a a manager’s career.

# vicente-del-bosque - Tuesday 3 July, 2012

Night of history: behind the scenes on Spain’s moment of crowning glory

As the sun came up over Kiev following Sunday’s Euro 2012 final, Miguel Delaney met Spain’s history boys.

# vicente-del-bosque - Saturday 30 June, 2012

Spain v Italy: Del Bosque remaining coy on La Roja’s attacking intent

“We will play with three attackers, that’s for sure.” He’s not a man for giving stuff away, is Vicente del Bosque.

# vicente-del-bosque - Friday 29 June, 2012

Italy midfield daunts Spanish coach Del Bosque

The veteran manager believes the team’s axis is Pirlo and Balotelli.

# vicente-del-bosque - Tuesday 26 June, 2012

Spain are not boring to watch, insists Iniesta

The Spanish midfielder says he is happy with the team’s style of play.

# vicente-del-bosque - Monday 18 June, 2012

Yellow cards no problem for Del Bosque

Alvaro Arbeloa and Jordi Alba are both on one yellow card, meaning they are running the risk of being suspended for the quarter-finals.

# vicente-del-bosque - Thursday 14 June, 2012

Del Bosque, Trapattoni coaches of the old school

They’re tams may be in different classes but the respective Spain and Ireland bosses have a lot in common.

Open thread: will it be a miracle or massacre in Gdansk tonight?

This is it, folks. Join us in our open thread to discuss the Republic of Ireland’s chances against Spain tonight.

# vicente-del-bosque - Wednesday 13 June, 2012

Ireland have more than just an ‘aerial game’ – Del Bosque

The coach has pointed to the Irish sides’ strength on the flanks as one area of concern for his side.

# vicente-del-bosque - Monday 11 June, 2012

Forward-thinking Del Bosque defends Fabregas role

Spaniards started their Group C clash with Italy last night without a recognised striker in the first XI.

# vicente-del-bosque - Wednesday 6 June, 2012

Champions Spain undergo light first training run

They may be the world and European champions but only 300 fans turned out to watch Spain this morning. Ireland had around 13,000 yesterday.

# vicente-del-bosque - Thursday 31 May, 2012

Del Bosque urges Spanish stars to end conflict

The centre-half pairing facing Ireland next month don’t like each other. Don’t like each other at all.

# vicente-del-bosque - Wednesday 30 May, 2012

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VIDEO: Watch out Ireland! Spain return to top form in Korea friendly

Fernando Torres was on the scoresheet, as Vicente Del Bosque’s side won comfortably.

# vicente-del-bosque - Monday 28 May, 2012

I’ll be seeing you: Fabregas hit the social network to declare Euro 2012 fitness

The Spanish midfielder says he will be ready to play Italy on 10 June and Ireland four days later.

# vicente-del-bosque - Sunday 27 May, 2012

Del Bosque yet to finalise Euro squad

World champions Spain are in Group C with Giovanni Trapattoni’s Ireland as well as Italy and Croatia.

# vicente-del-bosque - Saturday 26 May, 2012

We don’t like favourites’ tag, admits Spain’s Ramos

“I don’t think you can underestimate anyone,” the Real Madrid defender said at the Spanish training ground yesterday.

# vicente-del-bosque - Wednesday 23 May, 2012

Wish you were here! Spain arrive in Austria ahead of Euros

Real Madrid trio Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonso were among the big names present in Schruns in the west of Austria. We’re not scared.

# vicente-del-bosque - Tuesday 22 May, 2012

David Villa out of European Championships

The Barcelona forward has been ruled out of the tournament by national team manager Vicente del Bosque tonight.

# vicente-del-bosque - Tuesday 15 May, 2012

Del Bosque names provisional Spain squad, Villa could still make it

Fernando Torres must wait as players from Chelsea, Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao are left out.

# vicente-del-bosque - Friday 4 May, 2012

Spain will wait until ‘last minute’ to make call on David Villa

The Barcelona striker may yet face Ireland in Poland, according to manager Vicente del Bosque.

# vicente-del-bosque - Sunday 22 April, 2012

In the clink: Ruud van Nistelrooy goes to prison

The former Manchester United striker paid a visit to a prison in Malaga and showed he has not lost his scoring touch.

# vicente-del-bosque - Monday 16 April, 2012

Don’t worry Ireland… El Clasico rivalry won’t affect Spain, says Del Bosque

Spain coach reckons that the national side won’t be hamstrung if we have a Real-Barcelona Champions League final.

# vicente-del-bosque - Friday 24 February, 2012

Bad news, Trap? Torres left out of Spain squad for Venezuela friendly

Could the former Liverpool goal machine be left kicking his heels this summer?