Spain sacks national football team coach Julen Lopetegui just a day before FIFA World Cup starts
Real Madrid had unexpectedly announced on Tuesday that Lopetegui, who had only recently extended his contract with Spain, would take over as their coach next season.
Jun 13, 2018, 16:32 PM ISTIndian women hockey team began Spain series with 0-3 defeat
It was an evenly matched encounter between the two teams but the host team Spain defeat Indian team by 3-0 in the first match of the series.
Jun 13, 2018, 11:09 AM ISTReal Madrid name Spain's Julen Lopetegui as coach
The 51-years old spain coach Julen Lopetegui will sign a three-year contract with Real Madrid as a manager after the Fifa World Cup 2018.
Jun 13, 2018, 10:47 AM ISTPortugal trains in rain in Russia, Cristiano Ronaldo participates
Portugal held its first training session in Russia on Sunday in preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, with superstar Cristiano Ronaldo appearing out of sorts amid adverse weather conditions.
Jun 10, 2018, 19:10 PM ISTSpain back to training in Russia after narrow win in Tunisia friendly
The Spanish football team returned to some light training on Sunday at its 2018 FIFA World Cup base in this Russian city, after a narrow 1-0 victory over Tunisia in an international friendly.
Jun 10, 2018, 19:01 PM ISTSpain fail to impress in narrow Tunisia victory in Warm-up match
Spain labored to a narrow 1-0 victory over Tunisia in an underwhelming World Cup warm-up in Krasnodar on Saturday.
Jun 10, 2018, 10:28 AM ISTCristiano Ronaldo's Portugal arrive in Russia for World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal arrived Saturday in Russia to begin final preparations for a World Cup campaign that pits them against arch-rivals Spain.
Jun 10, 2018, 08:48 AM ISTSpain tour a good platform for youngsters to make World Cup squad: Rani Rampal
Indian skipper Rani Rampal feels the Spain tour will provide a good platform for youngsters to make the cut for the Hockey Women's World Cup squad and give the team a last chance to implement new changes in its game.
Jun 09, 2018, 19:12 PM ISTSimona Halep defeats Garbine Muguruza, to play in third final
World No. 1 and Romanian tennis ace Simona Halep on Thursday eased past third seed Garbine Muguruza of Spain.
Jun 08, 2018, 11:50 AM ISTPortugal coach Fernando Santos undecided on line-up for FIFA World Cup opener
Lisbon: Portugal national football team coach Fernando Santos has said he is still uncertain about the line-up for his side`s FIFA World Cup opener against Spain.
Jun 07, 2018, 13:21 PM ISTPortugal coach Fernando Santos still has doubts over starting lineup
Portugal coach Fernando Santos still has a lot of doubts about the team he will field in their opening World Cup match against neighbours Spain.
Jun 07, 2018, 09:22 AM ISTSpain not the only favourite to win FIFA World Cup, says ex-coach
Former Spain coach Vicente del Bosque on Wednesday said that the Spanish national team is not the only strong favourite to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup, set to kick off in Russia next week.
Jun 06, 2018, 20:33 PM ISTAndres Iniesta to decide his Spain future after World Cup in Russia
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has refused to rule out the chances of extending his international career with Spain beyond this month`s FIFA World Cup.
Jun 06, 2018, 13:30 PM ISTFrench Open: Garbine Muguruza through as Tsurenko retires hurt
Spain`s Garbine Muguruza reached the quarter-finals of the French Open without raising a sweat when her Ukrainian opponent Lesia Tsurenko retired after just two games on Monday.
Jun 05, 2018, 09:34 AM ISTFrench Open: Garbine Muguruza through as Lesia Tsurenko retires hurt
Spain`s Garbine Muguruza reached the quarter-finals of the French Open without raising a sweat when her Ukrainian opponent Lesia Tsurenko retired after just two games on Monday.
Jun 05, 2018, 08:53 AM ISTSoccer: Tunisia include Wahbi Khazri in World Cup squad despite injury
Tunisia have included Wahbi Khazri, who has battled to overcome a thigh injury over the last month, and fit-again midfielder Mohamed Amine Ben Amor in their final 23-man squad for the World Cup.
Jun 03, 2018, 16:07 PM ISTHow Lopetegui turned Spain's sadness to excitement
Spain ruled global football for four years then fell from grace with inconsistent performances at the last two major tournaments, but coach Julen Lopetegui says his new-look side are ready to carve out their own place in history at the World Cup in Russia.
Jun 01, 2018, 18:17 PM ISTRani to lead Indian hockey eves on Spain tour
Rani will lead the 20-member Indian women's hockey team while goalkeeper Savita will serve as her deputy in their upcoming tour to Spain, beginning June 12.
Jun 01, 2018, 12:48 PM ISTSpain's Dani Carvajal still hoping to play at World Cup
Spain defender Dani Carvajal is still in contention to play at the World Cup, despite injuring his hamstring playing for Real Madrid against Liverpool on Saturday.
May 28, 2018, 22:59 PM ISTAndres Iniesta greets Japanese football fans, vows to conquer Asia
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta made his first appearance at Vissel Kobe since signing for the Japanese side, greeting thousands of fans and vowing to make his new club the biggest in Asia.
May 26, 2018, 19:49 PM IST