Emotional Nagelsmann lauds returned belief
An emotional Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann said Saturday the team's 鈥榖elief in ourselves has returned鈥� despite a 2-1 extra-time elimination by Spain in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
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Spain is a winning horse: De la Fuente
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente lavished praise on his young side after Friday's 2-1 extra-time win over hosts Germany took them to the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
'Shattered' Germany set sights on World Cup
The hosts may have bowed out of Euro 2024 at the quarter-finals on home soil, but Julian Nagelsmann has given Germany their swagger back after a difficult decade.
Merino extra-time goal sends Spain past Germany to Euro semis
A Mikel Merino goal in the final minute of extra time took Spain to a 2-1 win over Germany and into the Euro 2024 semis.
Rodri the rock behind Spain's sparkling Euros
Germany's hopes of winning Euro 2024 on home soil rest with inflicting a very rare defeat on Spain's midfield maestro Rodri in Friday's blockbuster quarter-final.
Belief returns for Kroos and Germany before Spain showdown
Host nation Germany face Spain in Friday's Euro 2024 quarter final in Stuttgart riding a wave of belief not seen in the proud football nation for almost a decade.
PM calls for enhanced trade, investment between Bangladesh, Spain
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday emphasised the need for increased trade and commerce between Bangladesh and Spain to foster mutual cooperation and benefits...
Microsoft to invest 2.2b euros in Spain data centres
Microsoft is to invest 2.2 billion euros ($2.4 billion) in a huge data centre project in northeastern Spain, regional authorities said Wednesday as the area seeks to establish itself as a cloud storage hotspot...
Germany-Spain clash won't be my last game: Kroos
Retiring Germany veteran Toni Kroos said he was confident Friday's blockbuster Euro 2024 quarter-final against Spain would not be the last game of his career.
Showdowns, young guns and own goals as Euro heads into quarter-finals
Euro 2024's quarter-finals kick-off on Friday with a blockbuster match between hosts Germany and Spain as the tournament heads towards its decisive final week. Here AFP looks at the state of play with some of the Euro's heavy hitters facing off in the least eight:
Sane says Kroos control can help Germany 'hurt' Spain
Germany winger Leroy Sane said his side could 鈥榟urt鈥� Spain in Friday's Euro 2024 quarter final, thanks to the impressive return of midfielder Toni Kroos.
Spain's Oyarzabal says nobody called us favourites before Euro
Spain forward Mikel Oyarzabal said Tuesday nobody considered La Roja favourites before Euro 2024 but he is convinced the team can defeat hosts Germany in the quarter-finals to continue their superb run.
We could have beaten Georgia 9-1: Spain coach
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his team could have beaten Georgia 9-1 as they eased through to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals on Sunday to face...
Spain come from behind to thrash Georgia and reach Euro quarters
Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams and Dani Olmo all scored as Spain came from behind to beat surprise packages Georgia 4-1 at Euro 2024 on Sunday and set up a blockbuster quarter-final against hosts Germany.
Georgia clash is Spain starlet Yamal鈥檚 next exam
Spain are focussed on defeating debutants Georgia on Sunday to reach the Euro 2024 quarter-finals and so is their 16-year-old starlet Lamine Yamal after...
Faltering stars, delighted underdogs battle in Euro last 16
Euro 2024's last 16 match-ups were confirmed on Wednesday night after Georgia snatched a spot in the knockout stage for the first time in their history. Here, AFP looks at each of the fixtures coming in the next round, where tournament heavyweights line up alongside ambitious underdogs:
Spain coach urges exciting team to keep feet on the ground
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente told his team not to get carried away after they completed the group stage at Euro 2024 with a perfect record and not a single goal conceded...
Spain complete perfect Euro 2024 group stage
An early Ferran Torres strike gave Spain's second-string side a 1-0 win over Albania on Monday as the three-time champions finished the Euro 2024 group stage with a perfect record and the defeat eliminated their opponents.
Spain to eliminate tax on olive oil to ease price jump
Spain鈥檚 leftist government said Friday it will remove the value-added tax on olive oil, a staple of Spanish cuisine which has soared in price due to a severe drought that has caused...
Italy down after Spain humbling, but not out
Italy might be reigning European champions but the Azzurri's thrilling Euro 2020 triumph seemed like it happened a lot longer than three years ago on Thursday night when they were given a brutal reality check by Spain.
Williams torments Italy as Spain youngsters star
Livewire winger Nico Williams was irresistible in Spain's 1-0 win over Italy at Euro 2024, the pick of a selection of exciting young stars who are raising hopes of a return to the glory days for La Roja.
Dominant Spain brush past Italy to reach last 16
Spain qualified for the last 16 of Euro 2024 with a match to spare on Thursday after beating Italy 1-0 in a dominant display which ensured that La Roja would go through as Group B winners.
Playing Italy like 'looking in a mirror', says Spain's De la Fuente
Luis de la Fuente said on Wednesday he was struck by the similarities between his Spain team and Italy as the pair aim to secure qualification for the knockout stage of Euro 2024.
Hungary coach slams refereeing 'double standards' in Germany loss
Hungary coach Marco Rossi criticised the decision to allow Germany's opening goal as his side lost 2-0 to the Euro 2024 hosts in Stuttgart on Wednesday.
Spain romp past Croatia as Yamal makes history
Spain made a dream start to Euro 2024 as Alvaro Morata scored in a statement 3-0 victory over Croatia in Berlin on Saturday, with Lamine Yamal becoming the youngest player in the competition's history.
鈥業nfinite鈥� Pedri is Spain鈥檚 key against Modric鈥檚 Croatia
Spain鈥檚 Euro 2024 hopes have been bolstered by Pedri Gonzalez鈥檚 return to form and the Barcelona playmaker could prove crucial in their stern opening battle against...
Our strength is unity, not one leader: Pedri
Spain midfielder Pedri says his country's strength at Euro 2024 will be teamwork rather than having a key player or leader.
Pedri brace helps Spain thrash N Ireland
Pedri Gonzalez struck twice for Spain as they thumped Northern Ireland 5-1 in their final friendly ahead of Euro 2024 on Saturday.
145 countries now recognise a Palestinian state
Israel's war in Gaza since the October 7 attack has revived a global push for Palestinians to be given a state of their own.
Spain, Ireland, Norway recognise Palestinian state
Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognised a Palestinian state on Tuesday in a coordinated decision slammed by Israel as a 鈥榬eward鈥� for Hamas, more than...