Quick Facts: Best World Cup Result: Winners (2010) Best European Championship Result: Winners (1964, 2008, 2012) Record Scorer: David Villa (56 goals from 2005 to present) Most Capped Player: Iker Casillas (152 caps from 2000 to present) Coach: Vicente Del Bosque Captain: Iker Casillas Possible 23-man Spain 2014 World Cup Squad Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Pepe Reina (Napoli), Diego Lopez (Real Madrid). Defenders: Juanfran (Atletico Madrid), Raul Albiol (Napoli), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Javi Martinez (Bayern Munich), Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea). Midfielders: Xavi (Barcelona), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Santi Cazorla (Arsenal), Cesc Fabregas (Barcelona), Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich), David Silva (Manchester City). Forwards: Alvaro Negredo (Manchester City), Jesus Navas (Manchester City), Pedro (Barcelona), Diego Costa (Atletico Madrid), David Villa (Atletico Madrid) Player to Watch: Diego Costa The Atletico Madrid striker may not be everyone’s cup of tea due a penchant for histrionics and stretching the rules of the game. However, he has enjoyed an outstanding season in La Liga and represents an alternative to the classic Spain striker with his aggressive style and ability to hold the ball up. Spain may end up playing with a “false nine” once again, but if they do opt for an out-and-out striker, Costa is unlikely to let them down. Group Matches: Friday 13th June v Holland (16:00 local time in Salvador) Wednesday 18th June v Chile (16:00 local time in Rio de Janeiro) Monday 23rd June v Australia (13:00 local time in Curitiba)
Posted on: Mon, 12 May 2014 05:18:13 +0000
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