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History-making Swiss shock favourites Spain in World Cup

World Cup favourites Spain crashed to a shock 1-0 defeat to unfancied Switzerland in their opening game of the tournament here on Wednesday.
 

History-making Swiss shock Spain 1-0

World Cup favourites Spain crashed to a shock 1-0 defeat to unfancied Switzerland in their opening game of the tournament here on Wednesday.
 

Spain held 0-0 by Swiss at half-time

World Cup favourites Spain were held to a 0-0 scoreline by Switzerland at half-time of the Group H game here Wednesday.
 

Humble Fabregas hoping for World Cup chance

POTCHEFSTROOM, South Africa (Reuters) - It is a measure of the strength in depth in the Spanish squad that Cesc Fabregas is not always one of the first names on the team sheet but the Arsenal captain remains a study in humility.
 

Spain's Iniesta steps up fitness battle

POTCHEFSTROOM, South Africa (Reuters) - Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta stepped up his recovery from a minor thigh strain on Saturday but remains a doubt for the European champions' opening Group H match against Switzerland on June 16.
 

Spain's confidence rubs off on coach Del Bosque

AP Interview: Vicente del Bosque makes World Cup debut as Spain's confidence rubs off. The confidence gained from winning a European championship still runs through Spain's players as they head to the World Cup. Such conviction has rubbed off on coach Vicente del Bosque.
 

Spain wary after rivals suffer slew of injuries

MADRID (Reuters) - The recent rash of international injuries is worrying and Spain are taking precautions to make sure none of their players are forced out of the World Cup, forward Juan Mata and defender Joan Capdevila said on Sunday.
 

Llorente to the rescue for Spain

An injury-time goal from substitute Fernando Llorente saved Spain blushes on Saturday with a last-gasp 3-2 victory over Saudi Arabia in a pre-World Cup friendly here.
 

Torres trains normally for 1st time with Spain

Spanish forward Fernando Torres trains normally for first time since knee surgery. Spanish forward Fernando Torres should be fit for the World Cup after training for the first time since knee surgery.
 

Injured Fabregas, Torres in Spain World Cup squad

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque Thursday named injured players Cesc Fabregas and Fernando Torres in his final squad for the World Cup, along with Barcelona's uncapped keeper Victor Valdes.
 

Injured Fabregas, Torres in Spain squad for World Cup

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque Thursday named injured players Cesc Fabregas, Fernando Torres and Andres Iniesta in his final squad for the World Cup in South Africa.
 

Injured Fabregas and Torres on Spain roster

Injured Fabregas and Torres included in Spain's preliminary 30-man World Cup roster. Cesc Fabregas and Fernando Torres have been included in Spain's preliminary 30-man World Cup roster as they recover from injuries.
 

Uncapped Barca keeper Valdes enters World Cup equation

Barcelona's uncapped keeper Victor Valdes and winger Pedro Rodriguez were in a list of 30 players announced on Monday from whom coach Vicente del Bosque will select the 23 for June's World Cup in South Africa.
 

Nerves jangling as Barca and Real vie for the title

After cruising to the league title last season Barcelona must hold their nerve in the final two games of the season as they bid to fend off a Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired Real Madrid team desperate for some silverware.
 

Nerves jangling as Barca and Real vye for the title

After cruising to the league title last season Barcelona must hold their nerve in the final two games of the season as they bid to fend off a Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired Real Madrid team desperate for some silverware.
 

Inter stun Barca in Champions League semi-final

Inter Milan reached the Champions League final, beating Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate in their semi-final despite losing the second leg 1-0 and playing an hour of the game with 10 men.
 

10-man Inter stun Barca, face Bayern in Champions League final

Inter Milan reached the Champions League final on Wednesday, beating Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate in their semi-final despite losing the second leg 1-0 and playing an hour of the game with 10 men.
 

Inter reaches Champions League final over Barca

Inter Milan reaches European Champions League final, beating defending champion Barcelona. Only Jose Mourinho could laugh about a loss like this.
 

Ten-man Inter stun Barca, face Bayern in Champions League final

Inter Milan reached the Champions League final on Wednesday, beating Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate in their semi-final despite losing the second leg 1-0 and playing an hour of the game with 10 men.
 

Inter, Bayern to meet in Champions League final

Inter Milan reached the Champions League final on Wednesday, beating Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate in their semi-final despite losing the second leg 1-0 and playing an hour of the game with 10 men.