June 27, 2006
SPAIN EXITS
France wins 3-1
Hannover, Germany -- Midfielder Zinedine Zidane set up on goal and scored another in the waning minutes to help France pull off a 3-1 victory over Spain in the World Cup second-round on Tuesday night.
June 23, 2006
SUB-PERB
Spain’s second-string shines against Saudis
Spain coach Luis Aragones emptied his bench for Friday’s meaningless Group H finale at Fritz-Walter Stadion, and his subs stepped up to defeat Saudi Arabia 1-0. It was far from a perfect effort, however, and a second-half letdown by Spain kept the outcome in suspense until the final minutes.
June 19, 2006
SPAIN SURVIVE SCARE
Spain overcomes early deficit, win 3-1
Spain survived a scare from Tunisia on Monday as Raul and Fernando Torres saved the Spaniards with two second-half goals in Spain’s 3-1 victory over Tunisia in a Group H match.
June 14, 2006
VIVA VILLA
World Cup newcomer scores twice as Spain routs Ukraine 4-0
Traditional underachievers Spain put on the most dominating performance of this World Cup to date, handing the Ukraine a crushing 4-0 defeat at the Zentralstadion Wednesday.
June 8, 2006
THE ULTIMATE TEASERS
World Cup never reigns with Spanish team
So much talent -- so much expectation -- so much disappointment. Spain's World Cup history can be summed up in those nine words. Spain's failings are mind-boggling, given that the country boasts one of the best leagues in Europe, certainly one of the most exciting and high scoring on the continent and has not one, but two mega-clubs that enjoy a successful history.
May 24, 2006
ARAGONES NAMES SPAIN ROSTER
A Big Opportunity for Young Stars
Spain coach Luis Aragones' squad is young (average age 24) but talented, and hopes to come closer to fulfilling expectations than their World Cup predecessors.
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