The Irish Times

Spectacular mauling of Madrid signals a new era for Xavi’s Barcelona

New manager has overseen a remarkable transformation since he took the reins

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 17:10

Kylian Mbappé settles frenetic endgame in France’s favour as they take Nations League

Spain had controlled the game until it loosened up in the last half hour

Sun Oct 10 2021 - 22:14

Ferran Torres double helps Spain end 10-man Italy’s record 37-game unbeaten run

Leonardo Bonucci’s first-half red card proves crucial in loss for Mancini's side

Wed Oct 06 2021 - 21:55

Single-minded Saul eager to prove his real worth at Chelsea

Spaniard frustrated at lack of opportunities in his favoured No 8 role at Atlético

Fri Sept 10 2021 - 19:08

Mancini’s Italianism, his team’s rawness and conviction a pleasure to watch

Italy were always winning the shootout, which isn’t a lottery or matter of chance

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 08:32

Roberto Mancini: ‘almost no one believed we could do it’

Italy delight in reaching the final of Euro 2020 as Luis Enrique looks to World Cup

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 07:11

New Italy has veered away from the ‘Spanish-isation’ of its game

Italy concluded in 2010 that the only way to beat the Spanish was to try to become more like them

Mon Jul 05 2021 - 23:00

Euro 2020 power rankings: England go top after Ukraine rout

What sides go up and down when it comes to progression or backsliding in the hierarchy

Sun Jul 04 2021 - 18:41

Spain need shootout to see off Switzerland

Mikel Oyarzabal gets Spain over the line and into Euro 2020 semi-finals

Fri Jul 02 2021 - 20:09

Euro 2020 quarter-finals: Dates, venues, story so far

We take a look at how Friday and Saturday’s four quarter-final ties are shaping up

Wed Jun 30 2021 - 13:28

Spain emerge from necessary battle in the Luis Enrique revolution

There’s an anxiety in Spanish football. Old certainties don’t seem so certain any more

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 11:53

Spain coach Enrique wants police to act on fan abuse of Morata and his family

Spain’s opponents Croatia will be without Ivan Perisic for match in Copenhagen

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 21:05

Ken Early: Tiki taka a nightmare from which Spain vainly struggle to awake

If chances start to go in, they will take some stopping in Euro 2020 knockout stages

Fri Jun 25 2021 - 12:30

Worth waiting for: Spain’s rock Sergio Busquets repays Luis Enrique’s faith

Spain captain missed the first two games of tournament after Covid diagnosis

Thu Jun 24 2021 - 18:27