Feed MRSS-S seleccion_futbol_albania_a, en.as.com en https://en.as.com Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:14:51 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/poland-vs-albania-live-online-stats-scores-and-updates-uefa-world-cup-qualifying-2026-f202603-n/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:14:51 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/poland-vs-albania-live-online-stats-scores-and-updates-uefa-world-cup-qualifying-2026-f202603-n/ AS USA Robert Lewandowski and Piotr Zielinski scored in a second-half turnaround in Warsaw, as Poland beat Albania in the playoff semifinals. Robert Lewandowski and Piotr Zielinski scored in a second-half turnaround in Warsaw, as Poland beat Albania in the playoff semifinals. Fútbol Selección Fútbol Polonia Selección Fútbol Albania UEFA FIFA Clasificación SERGEI GAPON (AFP) Poland vs Albania summary: stats, scores and highlights | UEFA World Cup Qualifying 2026 Robert Lewandowski and Piotr Zielinski scored in a second-half turnaround in Warsaw, as Poland beat Albania in the playoff semifinals. Robert Lewandowski and Piotr Zielinski scored in a second-half turnaround in Warsaw, as Poland beat Albania in the playoff semifinals. <p></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/why-isnt-rodri-playing-for-spain-against-albania-in-euro-2024-n/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:47:10 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/why-isnt-rodri-playing-for-spain-against-albania-in-euro-2024-n/ Roddy Cons The Manchester City midfielder played a crucial role in Group B wins over Croatia and Italy but won’t be involved in Düsseldorf on Monday. The Manchester City midfielder played a crucial role in Group B wins over Croatia and Italy but won’t be involved in Düsseldorf on Monday. Eurocopa Eurocopa 2024 Fútbol UEFA Selección española fútbol Selección Fútbol Albania Rodri CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF (EFE) Why isn’t Rodri playing for Spain against Albania in Euro 2024? The Manchester City midfielder played a crucial role in Group B wins over Croatia and Italy but won’t be involved in Düsseldorf on Monday. The Manchester City midfielder played a crucial role in Group B wins over Croatia and Italy but won’t be involved in Düsseldorf on Monday. <p><b>Spain have been one of the most impressive teams</b> in the early stages of Euro 2024, <b>sealing top spot in Group B with a game to spare</b> after victories over Croatia and Italy. They will expect to continue their perfect start to the tournament <b>against Albania</b> in Düsseldorf<a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/who-plays-today-in-euro-2024-24-june-games-times-tv-schedule-n/" target="_blank"> on Monday</a>, but will have to make do <b>without the services of Manchester City star Rodri.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/why-isnt-rodri-playing-for-spain-against-albania-in-euro-2024-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/who-plays-today-in-euro-2024-24-june-games-times-tv-schedule-n/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:31:10 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/who-plays-today-in-euro-2024-24-june-games-times-tv-schedule-n/ Calum Roche With Group A resolved, Group B takes the focus on Monday, with teams vying for position to progress into the round of 16. With Group A resolved, Group B takes the focus on Monday, with teams vying for position to progress into the round of 16. Eurocopa Eurocopa 2024 Fútbol UEFA Selección Fútbol Albania Selección española fútbol Selección Fútbol Croacia Selección italiana fútbol CHRISTOPHE SIMON (AFP) Who plays today in Euro 2024? June 24: games, times, TV, schedule With Group A resolved, Group B takes the focus on Monday, with teams vying for position to progress into the round of 16. With Group A resolved, Group B takes the focus on Monday, with teams vying for position to progress into the round of 16. <p>Sunday saw the first group complete its round of fixtures leaving <b>Germany and Switzerland as the teams to progress in the top two places of Group A.</b> <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/whats-the-latest-goal-ever-scored-at-a-european-championship-finals-n/" target="_blank">Hungary’s late, late win over Scotland</a> means that they will now have to wait on other results to see if they are one of the four best third-placed teams. <b>So to Monday, and it’s the turn of Group B.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/who-plays-today-in-euro-2024-24-june-games-times-tv-schedule-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/who-plays-today-in-euro-2024-19-june-games-times-tv-schedule-n/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:40:08 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/who-plays-today-in-euro-2024-19-june-games-times-tv-schedule-n/ Roddy Cons Germany and Switzerland are searching for a second win in a Group A, with Hungary, Scotland, Croatia and Albania looking for their first points. Germany and Switzerland are searching for a second win in a Group A, with Hungary, Scotland, Croatia and Albania looking for their first points. Eurocopa Eurocopa 2024 Fútbol UEFA Selección Fútbol Croacia Selección Fútbol Albania Selección Fútbol Alemania Selección Fútbol Hungria Selección Fútbol Escocia Selección Fútbol Suiza MARTIN DIVISEK (EFE) Who plays today in Euro 2024? 19 June: games, times, TV, schedule Germany and Switzerland are searching for a second win in a Group A, with Hungary, Scotland, Croatia and Albania looking for their first points. Germany and Switzerland are searching for a second win in a Group A, with Hungary, Scotland, Croatia and Albania looking for their first points. <p>On Wednesday, <b>the group stage of Euro 2024 moves on to its second round of games</b>, which will start to give us a clearer idea of which teams will make it through to round of 16. The big hitters - <b>France, Germany, England, Spain, Italy, Portugal - all won their opening matches</b> at the tournament, with Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala among the stand-out performers, although there was <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/mbappe-to-undergo-surgery-when-will-he-have-the-operation-will-he-play-again-at-euro-2024-n/" target="_blank">a scare for Kylian Mbappé.</a> But now that a somewhat predictable matchday one is over, <b>will there be any surprises on matchday two?</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/who-plays-today-in-euro-2024-19-june-games-times-tv-schedule-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><p><strong>Group B</strong></p> <ul> <li>Croatia - Albania (Hamburg, 9am ET)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Group A</strong></p> <ul> <li>Germany - Hungary (Stuttgart, 12pm ET)</li> <li>Scotland - Switzerland (Cologne, 3pm ET)</li> </ul> https://en.as.com/soccer/who-plays-today-in-euro-2024-15-june-games-times-tv-schedule-n/ Sat, 15 Jun 2024 14:47:26 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/who-plays-today-in-euro-2024-15-june-games-times-tv-schedule-n/ Roddy Cons Three-time winners Spain and current holders Italy get their European Championship campaigns underway in the “Group of Death”. Three-time winners Spain and current holders Italy get their European Championship campaigns underway in the “Group of Death”. Eurocopa Eurocopa 2024 Fútbol UEFA Selección Fútbol Hungria Selección Fútbol Suiza Selección española fútbol Selección Fútbol Croacia Selección italiana fútbol Selección Fútbol Albania GABRIEL BOUYS (AFP) Who plays today in Euro 2024? 15 June: games, times, TV, schedule Three-time winners Spain and current holders Italy get their European Championship campaigns underway in the “Group of Death”. Three-time winners Spain and current holders Italy get their European Championship campaigns underway in the “Group of Death”. <p>Euro 2024 got underway with a bang on Friday (14 June), as <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/germany-scotland-live-online-opening-ceremony-score-stats-and-updates-euro-2024-n/" target="_blank"><b>host nation Germany took poor Scotland apart</b></a> at <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/why-does-allianz-arena-in-munich-have-a-different-name-at-euro-2024-n/" target="_blank">Allianz Arena (or is it Fußball Arena München?</a>) in Munich? Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz were the stars of the show in <b>the opening game in Group A</b>, which kicked off the summer festival of soccer. Starting on Saturday (15 June), there will be <b>three Euro 2024 fixtures per day for seven of the next eight days</b>, the exception being Tuesday 18 June, when two games will be played.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/who-plays-today-in-euro-2024-15-june-games-times-tv-schedule-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><p><strong>Group A</strong></p> <ul> <li>Hungary vs Switzerland - RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne - 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT</li> </ul> <p><strong>Group B</strong></p> <ul> <li>Spain vs Croatia - Olympiastadion, Berlin - 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT</li> <li>Italy vs Albania - Westfalenstadion, Dortmund - 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT</li> </ul> https://en.as.com/en/2022/03/27/opinion/1648364831_877600.html Sun, 27 Mar 2022 08:37:46 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2022/03/27/opinion/1648364831_877600.html Alfredo Relaño Goals from Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo saw Spain past Albania on the national side's return to Catalonia after an 18-year absence. Goals from Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo saw Spain past Albania on the national side's return to Catalonia after an 18-year absence. Luis Enrique Dani Olmo Pau Torres Albania national football team Power8 Stadium Spain National football team Friendly football match Spanish National Team Friendlies Football stadiums National teams Football Sports facilities Competitions Sports spain,gives,catalonia,reason,for,cheer,on,welcome,la roja,goals,from,ferran torres,and,dani olmo,saw,past,albania,national,side,s,to,after,an,18-year,absence MIGUEL MORENATTI (DIARIO AS) <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2022/03/27/opinion/1648364831_877600_1648369640_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="."></img><p><strong>In the end, the Spain national team’s return to Catalonia after 18 years was a happy event with Luis Enrique’s team beating Albania through a late Dani Olmo goal</strong>, the winger placing the ball in the top corner with a shot that appeared to be remote-controlled. Espanyol’s Cornellà stadium, which had been silenced shortly beforehand by Albania’s equalizer, was on its feet again. <strong>The stadium was full, with fans who had come to cheer and support the side. In the first 15 minutes they were treated to some good football and in the final 15 to three goals</strong>. After the whistle, they filed out having enjoyed a hard-fought victory against a decent team, who have more to them than the name might suggest. This was no tomato can. It was a serious sparring session.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2022/03/27/opinion/1648364831_877600.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2022/03/27/opinion/1648364831_877600_1648370045_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="433" alt="."></img> https://en.as.com/en/2021/10/13/soccer/1634124017_386834.html Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:28:24 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2021/10/13/soccer/1634124017_386834.html Reuters FIFA is investigating clashes at Wembley Stadium between police and Hungarian fans at Tuesday's game against England saying it has 'zero tolerance against such abhorrent behaviour'. FIFA is investigating clashes at Wembley Stadium between police and Hungarian fans at Tuesday's game against England saying it has 'zero tolerance against such abhorrent behaviour'. Hungary national football team Poland national football team Albania national football team England national football team Estadio Wembley Mundial 2022 Polish team England team Football stadiums FIFA World Cup National teams World Cup Football Sports facilities World Championship Competitions Sports fifa,condemn,abhorrent,wembley,violence,i,investigating,clashes,at,wembley stadium,between,police,and,hungarian,fan,tuesday,s,game,against,england,saying,it,haber,tolerance,such,behaviour Marc Atkins (Getty Images) England v Hungary - 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 12: Hungary fans celebrate during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between England and Hungary at Wembley Stadium on October 12, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 12: Hungary fans celebrate during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between England and Hungary at Wembley Stadium on October 12, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2021/10/13/soccer/1634124017_386834_1634124135_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 12: Hungary fans celebrate during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between England and Hungary at Wembley Stadium on October 12, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)"></img><p><strong>FIFA is investigating the clashes at Wembley Stadium</strong> between police and <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/10/12/hungary-fans-clash-police-inside-wembley-world-cup-qualifier/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hungarian supporters</a> at Tuesday's game against England saying it has "zero tolerance against such abhorrent behaviour".</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2021/10/13/soccer/1634124017_386834.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2021/10/13/soccer/1634124017_386834_1634124241_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="429" alt="Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group I - Albania v Poland - Arena Kombetare, Tirana, Albania - October 12, 2021 General view as the flag of Albania is displayed inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Florion Goga"></img> https://en.as.com/en/2021/03/28/soccer/1616958374_916161.html Sun, 28 Mar 2021 19:15:44 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2021/03/28/soccer/1616958374_916161.html Reuters Harry Kane scored his first England goal since 2019 to guide his side to a comfortable 0-2 win against Albania in Sunday's World Cup qualifier to top Group I. Harry Kane scored his first England goal since 2019 to guide his side to a comfortable 0-2 win against Albania in Sunday's World Cup qualifier to top Group I. England national football team Albania national football team Harry Kane Mount England team FIFA World Cup World Cup National teams World Championship Football Competitions Sports harry kane,leads,england,to,0-2,win,albania OZAN KOSE (AFP) <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2021/03/28/football/1616958374_916161_1616958522_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="."></img><p><strong>Harry Kane</strong> scored his first <strong>England</strong> goal since 2019 to guide his side to a comfortable 0-2 win against <strong>Albania</strong> in today's World Cup qualifier - a result which puts Gareth Southgate's team top of qualifying Group I.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2021/03/28/soccer/1616958374_916161.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2019/09/08/soccer/1567969816_661810.html Sun, 08 Sep 2019 19:15:26 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2019/09/08/soccer/1567969816_661810.html Perform Albania were victims of a national anthem mix-up against France on Saturday, but French president Emmanuel Macron has apologised. Albania were victims of a national anthem mix-up against France on Saturday, but French president Emmanuel Macron has apologised. France national football team Albania national football team National anthems French team Political symbols National teams Football Sports Politics french,president,apologises,for,national,anthem,gaffe,claims,albanian,primar,minister,albania,were,victims,of,mix-up,against,france,on,saturday,but,emmanuel macron,haber,apologised Getty Images French president Macron apologised for national anthem gaffe, claims Albanian prime minister <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2019/09/08/football/1567969816_661810_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="."></img><p><strong>French president Emmanuel Macron has apologised to Albania for a national anthem mix-up ahead of their Euro 2020 qualifier on Saturday</strong>, according to Albania prime minister Edi Rama.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/09/08/soccer/1567969816_661810.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2019/09/08/soccer/1567940363_557341.html Sun, 08 Sep 2019 11:18:51 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2019/09/08/soccer/1567940363_557341.html Perform After missing a penalty against Albania, the Barcelona and France forward joked his wife's absence was the reason he did not score. After missing a penalty against Albania, the Barcelona and France forward joked his wife's absence was the reason he did not score. Antoine Griezmann France national football team Albania national football team French team National teams Football Sports griezmann,to,spot-kicks,after,france,penalty,miss,missing,against,albania,the,barcelona,and,forward,joked,his,wife,s,absence,was,was,reason,did,not,score Getty Images Maybe it's because my wife didn't watch! - Griezmann vows to work on penalties after miss <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2019/09/08/football/1567940363_557341_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="."></img><p><strong>Antoine Griezmann</strong> promised to work on his penalties having joked his wife's absence may have resulted in his spot-kick miss against Albania.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/09/08/soccer/1567940363_557341.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2019/09/07/soccer/1567887483_260761.html Sat, 07 Sep 2019 20:21:31 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2019/09/07/soccer/1567887483_260761.html Perform A mix-up with the national anthem of Albania caused a delay to the kick-off of their Euro 2020 qualifier with France in Paris. A mix-up with the national anthem of Albania caused a delay to the kick-off of their Euro 2020 qualifier with France in Paris. National anthems France national football team Albania national football team French team Political symbols National teams Football Sports Politics anthem,fail,at,france,v,albania,mix-up,with,the,national,of,caused,delay,kick-off,their,euro,2020,qualifier,in,paris Getty Images - AFP France's Euro 2020 qualifier with Albania briefly delayed after national anthem mix-up <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2019/09/07/football/1567887483_260761_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="."></img><p><strong>France's Euro 2020 qualifier with Albania was delayed following a bizarre mix-up with the visitors' national anthem at the Stade de France.</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/09/07/soccer/1567887483_260761.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/09/opinion/1507537303_478804.html Mon, 09 Oct 2017 08:58:51 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/09/opinion/1507537303_478804.html Alfredo Relaño We should not underestimate the importance of tonight's game in Jerusalem as it could be instrumental in seeing Spain being one of the top seeds for the 2018 Russia World ... We should not underestimate the importance of tonight's game in Jerusalem as it could be instrumental in seeing Spain being one of the top seeds for the 2018 Russia World ... Sergio Busquets Ránking FIFA Albania national football team Spain National football team José Ángel Iribar Ricardo Zamora Andoni Zubizarreta Raúl González Ecuador national football team Argentina national football team Netherlands national football team Bobby Charlton Franz Beckenbauer Lionel Messi FIFA Selección holandesa National teams Sports busquets,fifa,ranking,and,the,future,for,la roja <p><strong>We should not underestimate the importance of tonight's game in Jerusalem</strong> <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/08/football/1507485682_361642.html" target="_blank">as it could be instrumental in seeing Spain being one of the top seeds for the 2018 Russia World Cup draw</a> in December as at present it's not certain where Spain will be in the seeding. <strong>The only certainty is that failure to win over Israel and we definitely won't be one of the seeded nations.</strong> A win is vital and then hope that other results go "La Roja's" way. The other thing to look forward to at the Teddy Stadium tonight is <strong>Sergio Busquets earning his 100th international cap</strong>. Suspension against Albania deprived him from playing on Friday but tonight's game will see him join that elite circle of players to have worn the red shirt on more than one hundred times.</p><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2017/10/09/opinion/1507537303_478804_1507539073_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="283" alt="SERGIO BUSQUETS"></img><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/09/opinion/1507537303_478804.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2017/10/09/opinion/1507537303_478804_1507539151_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="460" alt="Ricardo Zamora"></img> https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/08/opinion/1507449368_372282.html Sun, 08 Oct 2017 08:02:12 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/08/opinion/1507449368_372282.html Alfredo Relaño Como tantos otros, recuerdo con afecto mi primera bici Como tantos otros, recuerdo con afecto mi primera bici Julen Lopetegui Vicente del Bosque Víctor Machín 'Vitolo' Albania national football team Rodrigo Álvaro Odriozola David Silva Saúl Ñíguez Isco Luis Aragonés Spain National football team Spanish National Team National teams Football Sports julen lopetegui,i,keeping,spain,s,old,bike,ticking,over,recordar,afecto,primera,bici <p><strong>Like so many other people, I remember my first bike</strong>. It was bought for me to grow into and it lasted for many years. Like so many other people and their bikes,<strong> from time to time I changed something. The brakes, for example, the light, or the dynamo</strong>. The chainrings, as new and better ones became available. The handlebars, which back then I preferred in racing style. And of course, the tyres and the inner tubes. A lot of spokes, of course, one by one, up to and including the wheel rims.<strong> One day, after many years, I looked at it and wondered if it was still my bike.</strong> I added it all up. The frame was still the same, although I had mulled changing that as well. But yes, I decided, it was still my bike.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/08/opinion/1507449368_372282.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/07/soccer/1507388223_000196.html Sat, 07 Oct 2017 15:24:21 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/07/soccer/1507388223_000196.html As.com The Bayern midfielder picked up an ankle ligament injury and will stay behind for La Roja's trip to Jerusalem The Bayern midfielder picked up an ankle ligament injury and will stay behind for La Roja's trip to Jerusalem Spain National football team Thiago Alcántara Albania national football team Israel national football team Gerard Piqué David Silva Spanish National Team National teams Football Sports thiago,ruled,out,israel,game,the bayern,midfielder,picked,up,an,ankle,ligament,injury,and,will,stay,behind,for,la roja,s,trip,to,jerusalem Manuel Lorenzo (EFE) Thiago protesta una acci&oacute;n. Thiago protesta una acci&oacute;n. <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/futbol/imagenes/2017/10/07/seleccion/1507382558_184683_1507382638_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="Thiago protesta una acci&oacute;n. "></img><h3><strong>Ankle injury</strong></h3><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/07/soccer/1507388223_000196.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/06/soccer/1507284221_078246.html Fri, 06 Oct 2017 20:34:57 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/06/soccer/1507284221_078246.html Rob Train,Robbie Dunne Spain 3-0 Albania World Cup 2018: match report, goals, action Spain 3-0 Albania World Cup 2018: match report, goals, action Spain National football team Albania national football team Alicante CF Spanish National Team FIFA World Cup National teams World Cup Football World Championship Teams Competitions Sports spain,3-0,albania world cup,2018,match,report,goals,action,cruz azul,vs,america liga mx,live JOSE JORDAN (AFP) Sin titulo Spain&#039;s players celebrate Spain&#039;s midfielder Isco&#039;s (C) goal during the World Cup 2018 qualifier football match Spain vs Albania at the Jose Rico Perez stadium in Alicante on October 6, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / JOSE JORDAN Spain&#039;s players celebrate Spain&#039;s midfielder Isco&#039;s (C) goal during the World Cup 2018 qualifier football match Spain vs Albania at the Jose Rico Perez stadium in Alicante on October 6, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / JOSE JORDAN <h3><strong>Spain 3-0 Albania: match report</strong></h3><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/06/soccer/1507284221_078246.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/06/album/1507323897_899551.html Fri, 06 Oct 2017 21:16:46 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/06/album/1507323897_899551.html As.com Spain sailed into the World Cup with a win over Albania and we have compiled a photo gallery of the best images from Alicante. Spain sailed into the World Cup with a win over Albania and we have compiled a photo gallery of the best images from Alicante. Spain National football team Albania national football team Estadio Rico Pérez World Cup qualifiers Europe Spanish National Team Hércules CF Group stage National teams Football stadiums Classification sports FIFA World Cup World Cup Football Teams Sports facilities World Championship Competitions Sports gallery spain,and,albania,pictures,spain,sailed,into,the,world cup,with,over,have,compiled,photo,gallery,of,best,from,alicante JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) 1-0. Rodrigo celebr&Atilde;&sup3; el primer gol. 1-0. Rodrigo celebr&Atilde;&sup3; el primer gol. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Spain fans Spain fans JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Spain fans Spain fans JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) The teams emerge. The teams emerge. HEINO KALIS (REUTERS) Spain starting eleven. Spain starting eleven. JOSE JORDAN (AFP) Taulant Xhaka and Thiago Alcántara. Taulant Xhaka and Thiago Alcántara. JOSE JORDAN (AFP) Frederic Veseli and Rodrigo. Frederic Veseli and Rodrigo. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) 1-0. Rodrigo scores thanks to this Isco pass. 1-0. Rodrigo scores thanks to this Isco pass. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Rodrigo makes it 1-0. Rodrigo makes it 1-0. HEINO KALIS (REUTERS) Rodrigo makes it 1-0. Rodrigo makes it 1-0. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Rodrigo makes it 1-0. Rodrigo makes it 1-0. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Rodrigo makes it 1-0. Rodrigo makes it 1-0. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Rodrigo makes it 1-0. Rodrigo makes it 1-0. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Rodrigo makes it 1-0. Rodrigo makes it 1-0. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Rodrigo celebrates making it 1-0. Rodrigo celebrates making it 1-0. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Isco scores Spain's second. Isco scores Spain's second. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Isco scores Spain's second. Isco scores Spain's second. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Isco scores Spain's second. Isco scores Spain's second. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Isco scores Spain's second. Isco scores Spain's second. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Isco and his Spanish teammates celebrate his goal. Isco and his Spanish teammates celebrate his goal. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Isco and his Spanish teammates celebrate his goal. Isco and his Spanish teammates celebrate his goal. Juan Thiago scores Spain's third goal. Thiago scores Spain's third goal. Juan Thiago scores Spain's third goal. Thiago scores Spain's third goal. Juan Thiago scores Spain's third goal. Thiago scores Spain's third goal. FITO GONZALEZ (DIARIO AS) Thiago celebrates Spain's third goal. Thiago celebrates Spain's third goal. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Referee Aleksei Eskov books Taulant Xhaka. Referee Aleksei Eskov books Taulant Xhaka. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Sergio Ramos protests with the referee. Sergio Ramos protests with the referee. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Panucci. Panucci. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Lopetegui. Lopetegui. FITO GONZALEZ (DIARIO AS) Thiago Alcántara and Ledian Memusha. Thiago Alcántara and Ledian Memusha. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Piqué. Piqué. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) David de Gea. David de Gea. JOSE JORDAN (AFP) Nacho Fernández replaces Piqué. Nacho Fernández replaces Piqué. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Pique is met by Lopetegui after being substituted. Pique is met by Lopetegui after being substituted. JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Pique thanks the crowd after being substituted. Pique thanks the crowd after being substituted. FITO GONZALEZ (DIARIO AS) David Silva and Ergys Kace. David Silva and Ergys Kace. Denis Doyle (Getty Images) Isco. Isco. JOSE JORDAN (AFP) Taulant Xhaka and Isco. Taulant Xhaka and Isco. JOSE JORDAN (AFP) Saul Ñíguez and Ergys Kace. Saul Ñíguez and Ergys Kace. <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/futbol/imagenes/2017/10/06/album/1507315732_368390_1507321496_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="1-0. Rodrigo celebr&Atilde;&sup3; el primer gol."></img> https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/05/soccer/1507233564_305588.html Thu, 05 Oct 2017 21:45:08 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/05/soccer/1507233564_305588.html As.com The Spanish and Manchester City footballer said that all the players want is the support from fans as they have been a huge help thus far in qualifying. The Spanish and Manchester City footballer said that all the players want is the support from fans as they have been a huge help thus far in qualifying. David Silva Spain National football team Albania national football team World Cup 2018 Spanish National Team National teams FIFA World Cup World Cup Football World Championship Competitions Sports silva the,atmosphere,i,phenomenal,and,tomorrow,it,will,be,better,the spanish,manchester city,footballer,said,that,all,the,players,want,support,from,fan,as,they,have,been,huge,help,thus,far,qualifying Manuel Lorenzo (EFE) R.P. SELECCI&Oacute;N ESPA&Ntilde;OLA Silva, en la rueda de prensa previa al partido ante Albania. Silva, en la rueda de prensa previa al partido ante Albania. <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/futbol/imagenes/2017/10/05/seleccion/1507226501_984846_1507229451_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="Silva, en la rueda de prensa previa al partido ante Albania. "></img><p><strong>David Silva spoke to the press ahead of Spain's game against Albania</strong> as the team travelled to Alicante, on Spain's south coast to continue training and look ahead to the game in<strong> Estadio José Rico Pérez on Friday night.</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/05/soccer/1507233564_305588.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/05/soccer/1507231174_779862.html Thu, 05 Oct 2017 20:37:12 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/05/soccer/1507231174_779862.html David Esteve Spain's captain applauded King Felipe's call to the nation: "It was necessary to address all Spanish people. Even if he is an Atlético Madrid fan, I liked it”. Spain's captain applauded King Felipe's call to the nation: "It was necessary to address all Spanish people. Even if he is an Atlético Madrid fan, I liked it”. Sergio Ramos Gerard Piqué Spain National football team World Cup 2018 Albania national football team Julen Lopetegui Spanish National Team National teams FIFA World Cup World Cup Football World Championship Competitions Sports sergio ramos i,liked,the,king,s,speech,did,great,job,spain,captain,applauded,king felipe,call,nation,it,was,to,address,all,spanish,people,even,if,i,an,atlético madrid,fan Sergio Ramos: "Mezclar política y deporte es un error" Sergio Ramos: "Mezclar política y deporte es un error" Sergio Ramos: "Mezclar política y deporte es un error" <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/futbol/imagenes/2017/10/05/seleccion/1507220381_191395_1507228015_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="Sergio Ramos."></img><p><strong>Sergio Ramos</strong> answered questions from the media at the <strong>Rico Pérez</strong> in <strong>Alicante</strong> this afternoon ahead of <strong>Spain</strong>'s <strong>2018 World Cup</strong> qualifier <strong>Albania</strong>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/05/soccer/1507231174_779862.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2017/10/05/football/1507231174_779862_1507234949_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="416" alt="."></img><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2017/10/05/football/1507231174_779862_1507235193_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="428" alt="Spain training this evening"></img><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2017/10/05/football/1507231174_779862_1507235250_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="423" alt="De Gea and Co."></img> https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/05/soccer/1507226885_170439.html Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:32:56 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/05/soccer/1507226885_170439.html David Esteve The Albania boss professed his admiration for the divisive Spain defender ahead of the World Cup qualifier in Alicante. The Albania boss professed his admiration for the divisive Spain defender ahead of the World Cup qualifier in Alicante. Albania national football team Spain National football team World Cup 2018 Gerard Piqué Christian Panucci Spanish National Team National teams FIFA World Cup World Cup Football World Championship Competitions Sports christian panucci piqué,haber,got,balls,lot,of,the albania,professed,his,admiration,for,divisive,spain,defender,ahead,the,world cup,qualifier,in,alicante Manuel Lorenzo (EFE) <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/futbol/imagenes/2017/10/05/seleccion/1507222737_912782_1507222789_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="."></img><p><strong>Albania coach Christian Panucci </strong>spoke to the press ahead of his side’s World Cup qualifier against Spain in Alicante on Friday evening.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/05/soccer/1507226885_170439.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2017/10/05/football/1507226885_170439_1507228087_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="445" alt="."></img><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2017/10/05/football/1507226885_170439_1507228125_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="429" alt="."></img> https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/04/soccer/1507114335_503332.html Wed, 04 Oct 2017 11:04:11 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/04/soccer/1507114335_503332.html As.com All the information you need on where and when to watch the UEFA World Cup qualifier in Alicante. Kick-off Friday October 6 at 2045 CEST. All the information you need on where and when to watch the UEFA World Cup qualifier in Alicante. Kick-off Friday October 6 at 2045 CEST. Spain National football team Albania national football team Gerard Piqué Sergio Ramos Spanish National Team National teams Mundial de Clubes 2017 FIFA Club World Cup FIFA Soccer clubs Teams Football Sporting organisations Competitions Sports spain,vs,albania,how,and,where,to,watch,timar,tv,all,information,you,need,on,when,the,uefa world cup,qualifier,in,alicante,kick-off friday october,6,at,2045,cest Spain vs Albania: how and where to watch: times, TV, online Spain vs Albania: how and where to watch: times, TV, online <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2017/10/04/football/1507114335_503332_1507114422_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="Spain vs Albania: how and where to watch: times, TV, online"></img><h3>What time does the Spain vs Albania match start?</h3><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2017/10/04/football/1507114335_503332_1507114531_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="414" alt="Spain train"></img><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2017/10/04/soccer/1507114335_503332.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2017/10/04/football/1507114335_503332_1507114582_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="468" alt="CHRISTIAN PANUCCI"></img> https://en.as.com/en/2017/09/29/soccer/1506682164_050776.html Fri, 29 Sep 2017 11:14:34 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2017/09/29/soccer/1506682164_050776.html Joaquín Maroto Spain national team coach Julen Lopetegui has called up two players for the first time since 2014, while David Villa is among those who drop out. Spain national team coach Julen Lopetegui has called up two players for the first time since 2014, while David Villa is among those who drop out. Spain National football team Albania national football team Israel national football team Spanish National Team National teams Football Sports illarramendi,rodrigo,callejón,called,up,to,spain,squad,by,lopetegui,national,team,coach,julen lopetegui,haber,two,players,for,first,timar,since,2014,while,david villa,i,among,those,who,drop,out JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) Illarramendi, Rodrigo, Callej&oacute;n, called up by Lopetegui <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2017/09/29/football/1506682164_050776_1506683256_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="."></img><p><strong>Julen Lopetegui has announced the Spain national team squad</strong> for the two upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Israel.<em> La Roja</em> will face<strong> Albania</strong> on Friday October 6 in Alicante, before travelling to Jerusalem to face <strong>Israel</strong> on Monday October 9.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2017/09/29/soccer/1506682164_050776.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2017/09/29/football/1506682164_050776_1506683666_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="365" alt="."></img> https://en.as.com/en/2017/09/02/soccer/1504388823_995550.html Sat, 02 Sep 2017 21:57:44 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2017/09/02/soccer/1504388823_995550.html As.com After beating Italy 3-0 at the Bernabéu, Lopetegui's side need two wins and a draw against Lichtenstein, Albania and Israel. After beating Italy 3-0 at the Bernabéu, Lopetegui's side need two wins and a draw against Lichtenstein, Albania and Israel. Selección Macedonia National teams Football Sports Spain National football team Italy national football team Julen Lopetegui Liechtenstein national football team Albania national football team Israel national football team Macedonia national football team Spanish National Team Selección italiana spain,seven,points,from,qualifying,for,2018,world cup,after,beating,italy,3-0,at,bernabéu,lopetegui,s,side,need,wins,and,draw,against,lichtenstein,albania,israel Mariscal (EFE) <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/futbol/imagenes/2017/09/02/seleccion/1504382729_876594_1504382805_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="."></img><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2017/09/02/football/1504337730_510889.html" target="_blank">Spain's convincing 3-0 win over Italy</a> has <strong>put them on track for qualification for Russia, with the side needing seven points from their remaining three games.</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2017/09/02/soccer/1504388823_995550.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2017/09/02/football/1504388823_995550_1504389235_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="366" alt="Isco takes a bow after his stunning performance against Italy"></img> https://en.as.com/en/2017/07/19/soccer/1500470638_776017.html Wed, 19 Jul 2017 13:35:06 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2017/07/19/soccer/1500470638_776017.html AFP Former Italy defender Christian Panucci was presented as the new coach of the Albanian national team on Wednesday. Former Italy defender Christian Panucci was presented as the new coach of the Albanian national team on Wednesday. Albania national football team World Cup qualifiers Europe Christian Panucci Group stage National teams Classification sports FIFA World Cup World Cup Football World Championship Competitions Sports panucci,named,albania,coach,former italy,defender,christian panucci,was,was,presented,as,new,of,the,albanian,national,team,on,wednesday New Albania coach Christian Panucci. New Albania coach Christian Panucci. <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/futbol/imagenes/2017/07/19/internacional/1500461740_869035_1500461899_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="New Albania coach Christian Panucci."></img><p>Ex-<a title="Real Madrid CF: latest news" href="https://en.as.com/tag/real_madrid/a/" target="_blank">Real Madrid</a> and AC Milan star <strong>Christian Panucci was unveiled as coach of Albania on Wednesday</strong>, and promptly set a target of reaching Euro 2020.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2017/07/19/soccer/1500470638_776017.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2017/07/19/football/1500470638_776017_1500471130_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="523" alt="Panucci talks to the media during his unveiling as Albania's new coach."></img> https://en.as.com/en/2016/10/10/opinion/1476083235_659577.html Mon, 10 Oct 2016 07:23:50 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2016/10/10/opinion/1476083235_659577.html Alfredo Relaño Spain and Italy left neck and neck at top of group Spain and Italy left neck and neck at top of group Selección italiana fútbol Selección española fútbol Selección Fútbol Albania Julen Lopetegui Sergio Ramos Gerard Piqué Monreal Thiago Alcántara Sergio Busquets Etrit Berisha Diego Costa Ter Stegen Víctor Machín 'Vitolo' David Silva Nolito Selecciones deportivas Fútbol Deportes spain,and,italy,left,neck,at,top,of,group <p><strong>An awkward night well negotiated by Spain</strong>. That's how you could sum up their <a title="Albania 0-2 Spain" href="http://en.as.com/en/2016/10/09/football/1475996749_023927.html" target="_blank">assignment in Albania</a>, who (as expected) parked the bus, sat back and waited for us. Mindful the hosts were only going to play one up front,<strong> Julen Lopetegui saved himself a man in defence and sent his side out in a 3-4-3</strong> (with Sergio Ramos, Gerard Piqué and Nacho Monreal at the back); it didn't quite work, though. They pressed Albania, sure, but lacked the penetration out wide usually brought by the full-backs. They pushed hard through the middle, with Thiago Alcántara in sharp nick and slipping in some lovely balls. But it wasn't easy. <strong>Yet again, Spain worked the goalkeeper very little given the degree of their domination</strong>.</p><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2016/10/10/opinion/1476083235_659577_1476084020_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="490" alt="Andrés Iniesta (centre) looks to break through Albania's dogged backline in Shkodër."></img><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2016/10/10/opinion/1476083235_659577.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2016/10/10/opinion/1476083235_659577_1476084120_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="413" alt="Spain's players celebrate Nolito's goal, which sealed a 2-0 win in Albania."></img> https://en.as.com/en/2016/10/10/soccer/1476051145_889137.html Sun, 09 Oct 2016 22:47:08 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2016/10/10/soccer/1476051145_889137.html As.com "I've had the idea in my head for a while now. I've always given 100% on the pitch and although there are those who are grateful, there's certainly people who don't want me there". <ul> <li> <a href=" http://en.as.com/en/2017/03/28/football/1490710524_852374.html" title="Bolivia vs Argentina live stream online: CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier">Bolivia vs Argentina live stream</a>. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href=" http://en.as.com/en/2017/03/26/football/1490560428_449546.html" title="Bolivia vs Argentina. How and where to watch: times, TV, online">Bolivia vs Argentina How and where to watch</a>. </li> </ul> "I've had the idea in my head for a while now. I've always given 100% on the pitch and although there are those who are grateful, there's certainly people who don't want me there". <ul> <li> <a href=" http://en.as.com/en/2017/03/28/football/1490710524_852374.html" title="Bolivia vs Argentina live stream online: CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier">Bolivia vs Argentina live stream</a>. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href=" http://en.as.com/en/2017/03/26/football/1490560428_449546.html" title="Bolivia vs Argentina. How and where to watch: times, TV, online">Bolivia vs Argentina How and where to watch</a>. </li> </ul> World Championship Teams Gerard Piqué Spain National football team Albania national football team Spanish National Team National teams FIFA World Cup FC Barcelona World Cup Football Competitions Sports piqué i,ll,leave,the,national,team,after,2018,world cup,i,ver,had,idea,in,my,head,for,while,now,always,given,100 %,on,pitch,and,although,there,arar,those,grateful,s,certainly,people,who,don,t,want,bolivia,vs,argentina,live,stream,argentina how,where,watch JUAN FLOR (DIARIO AS) <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/futbol/imagenes/2016/10/09/seleccion/1476048868_864239_1476048972_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="674" alt="."></img><p><strong>Gerard Piqué</strong> announced this evening following the Albania game that he intends to leave the Spanish national team after the conclusion of the<strong><a href="http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/preliminaries/europe/" target="_blank"> 2018 World Cup to be staged in Russia</a>.</strong> The Barça defender speaking in the mixed-zone at the conclusion of tonight's match in Shkoder was <a href="http://en.as.com/en/2016/10/09/football/1476042992_244270.html?omnil=resrelart" target="_blank">annoyed after more social media controversy</a> this evening and stated that clearly there are people that "don't want me in the national team".</p><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2016/10/10/football/1476051145_889137_1476052002_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="431" alt="PIQUE"></img><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2016/10/10/soccer/1476051145_889137.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>