Vicente del Bosque
# vicente-del-bosque - Saturday 30 March, 2013
Mourinho award fix claims: Macedonia admit Pandev vote error
Goran Pandev’s vote for FIFA Coach of the Year has been at the centre of some debate. It’s now over.
# vicente-del-bosque - Sunday 24 March, 2013
There’s nothing wrong with Spain, insists Cazorla
The Arsenal man defended his teammates after their disappointing draw with Finland.
# vicente-del-bosque - Friday 22 March, 2013
FIFA release Goran Pandev’s ballot sheet in bid to prove he voted for del Bosque
The Napoli striker backed up Jose Mourinho’s claims that voting for FIFA Coach of the Year had been rigged against him.
# vicente-del-bosque - Sunday 21 October, 2012
Del Bosque picks Pirlo for Ballon d’Or
Italy fell to a 4-0 loss to Spain in the Euro 2012 final this year, but the 33-year-old remains widely regarded as one of the best in his position after some stellar performances at the tournament.
# vicente-del-bosque - Friday 21 September, 2012
Del Bosque hints at quitting football after Spain role
Former Madrid supremo suggests this job is the pinnacle of a a manager’s career.
# vicente-del-bosque - Tuesday 3 July, 2012
Night of history: behind the scenes on Spain’s moment of crowning glory
As the sun came up over Kiev following Sunday’s Euro 2012 final, Miguel Delaney met Spain’s history boys.
# vicente-del-bosque - Saturday 30 June, 2012
Spain v Italy: Del Bosque remaining coy on La Roja’s attacking intent
“We will play with three attackers, that’s for sure.” He’s not a man for giving stuff away, is Vicente del Bosque.
# vicente-del-bosque - Friday 29 June, 2012
Italy midfield daunts Spanish coach Del Bosque
The veteran manager believes the team’s axis is Pirlo and Balotelli.
# vicente-del-bosque - Tuesday 26 June, 2012
Spain are not boring to watch, insists Iniesta
The Spanish midfielder says he is happy with the team’s style of play.
# vicente-del-bosque - Monday 18 June, 2012
Yellow cards no problem for Del Bosque
Alvaro Arbeloa and Jordi Alba are both on one yellow card, meaning they are running the risk of being suspended for the quarter-finals.
# vicente-del-bosque - Thursday 14 June, 2012
Del Bosque, Trapattoni coaches of the old school
They’re tams may be in different classes but the respective Spain and Ireland bosses have a lot in common.
Open thread: will it be a miracle or massacre in Gdansk tonight?
This is it, folks. Join us in our open thread to discuss the Republic of Ireland’s chances against Spain tonight.
# vicente-del-bosque - Wednesday 13 June, 2012
Ireland have more than just an ‘aerial game’ – Del Bosque
The coach has pointed to the Irish sides’ strength on the flanks as one area of concern for his side.
# vicente-del-bosque - Monday 11 June, 2012
Forward-thinking Del Bosque defends Fabregas role
Spaniards started their Group C clash with Italy last night without a recognised striker in the first XI.
# vicente-del-bosque - Wednesday 6 June, 2012
Champions Spain undergo light first training run
They may be the world and European champions but only 300 fans turned out to watch Spain this morning. Ireland had around 13,000 yesterday.
# vicente-del-bosque - Thursday 31 May, 2012
Del Bosque urges Spanish stars to end conflict
The centre-half pairing facing Ireland next month don’t like each other. Don’t like each other at all.
# vicente-del-bosque - Wednesday 30 May, 2012
VIDEO: Watch out Ireland! Spain return to top form in Korea friendly
Fernando Torres was on the scoresheet, as Vicente Del Bosque’s side won comfortably.
# vicente-del-bosque - Monday 28 May, 2012
# vicente-del-bosque - Sunday 27 May, 2012
Del Bosque yet to finalise Euro squad
World champions Spain are in Group C with Giovanni Trapattoni’s Ireland as well as Italy and Croatia.
# vicente-del-bosque - Saturday 26 May, 2012
We don’t like favourites’ tag, admits Spain’s Ramos
“I don’t think you can underestimate anyone,” the Real Madrid defender said at the Spanish training ground yesterday.
# vicente-del-bosque - Wednesday 23 May, 2012
Wish you were here! Spain arrive in Austria ahead of Euros
Real Madrid trio Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonso were among the big names present in Schruns in the west of Austria. We’re not scared.
# vicente-del-bosque - Tuesday 22 May, 2012
David Villa out of European Championships
The Barcelona forward has been ruled out of the tournament by national team manager Vicente del Bosque tonight.
# vicente-del-bosque - Tuesday 15 May, 2012
Del Bosque names provisional Spain squad, Villa could still make it
Fernando Torres must wait as players from Chelsea, Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao are left out.
# vicente-del-bosque - Friday 4 May, 2012
Spain will wait until ‘last minute’ to make call on David Villa
The Barcelona striker may yet face Ireland in Poland, according to manager Vicente del Bosque.
# vicente-del-bosque - Sunday 22 April, 2012
In the clink: Ruud van Nistelrooy goes to prison
The former Manchester United striker paid a visit to a prison in Malaga and showed he has not lost his scoring touch.
# vicente-del-bosque - Monday 16 April, 2012
Don’t worry Ireland… El Clasico rivalry won’t affect Spain, says Del Bosque
Spain coach reckons that the national side won’t be hamstrung if we have a Real-Barcelona Champions League final.
# vicente-del-bosque - Friday 24 February, 2012
Bad news, Trap? Torres left out of Spain squad for Venezuela friendly
Could the former Liverpool goal machine be left kicking his heels this summer?














































