Spain gives England first competitive home loss in 11 years
England's World Cup satisfaction has been punctured by Spain on its homecoming SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
Spain fans chant ‘Gibraltar is Spanish’ during England match
Spain fans chant 'Gibraltar is Spanish' during England match SEPTEMBER 8, 2018
England seeks improvement after memorable World Cup journey
England seeks improvement after unlikely World Cup journey SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Spain's Enrique imposes new rules, including cellphone ban
Spain's Enrique imposes new rules, including cellphone ban SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Alba, Aspas respond to Spain slight with goals in Liga wins
Alba, Aspas respond to Spain slight with goals in Liga wins SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
Luis Enrique leaves out Koke, Alba and Aspas in 1st call-up
Luis Enrique had some surprises in naming his first squad as Spain's coach by leaving out regulars such as Jorge "Koke" Resurreccion, Jordi Alba and Iago Aspas AUGUST 31, 2018
Misfiring Betis must jump start attack in Seville derby
With zero goals from its opening two matches, Real Betis will be looking to jump start its attack in Seville derby AUGUST 30, 2018
Japan beats Spain 3-1 to win Women's Under-20 World Cup
Japan has upset Spain 3-1 in the final to win the Women's Under-20 World Cup for the first time AUGUST 24, 2018
Andres Iniesta scores again in Japanese league
Andres Iniesta scored his second goal in the Japanese league, helping Vissel Kobe earn a 1-1 draw with first-place Sanfrecce Hiroshima AUGUST 15, 2018
World Cup winner David Silva retires from Spain duty
World Cup winner David Silva has retired from Spain's national team after 125 appearances AUGUST 13, 2018
Pique confirms retirement from Spain national team
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique confirmed Saturday he has retired from Spain's national team AUGUST 11, 2018
Dutch to defend women's field hockey title vs Ireland
The Netherlands reached yet another Women's World Cup field hockey final after beating Australia in a shootout in London AUGUST 4, 2018
Spain’s La Liga dropped by Comcast Xfinity, Verizon Fios
NEW YORK (AP) BeIN Sports, which has televised Spain's La Liga in the U.S. since the 2012-13 season, has been dropped by the cable systems of Comcast Xfinity and Verizon Fios. AUGUST 2, 2018
Iniesta makes 1st start as Kobe beats Kashiwa in J-League
TOKYO (AP) Andres Iniesta made his first start as Vissel Kobe beat Kashiwa Reysol 1-0 in the J-League on Saturday. JULY 28, 2018
WORLD CUP: Winners and losers of the tournament in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) Savor the thrills, unpredictability, and constant drama of this World Cup. Even FIFA accepts the soccer showpiece might never b... JULY 16, 2018
Marketing firm to pay more than $24M in soccer bribery case
NEW YORK (AP) A Spain-based sports media company must pay a hefty penalty after its U.S. affiliate pleaded guilty to charges it bribed Latin American soccer officials. JULY 10, 2018
Foreigner: Martinez could be 1st to win for other nation
MOSCOW (AP) Two wins from becoming the first foreign coach to win a World Cup, Roberto Martinez always will be known as Frankie to his form... JULY 9, 2018
Spain appoints Luis Enrique as coach
MADRID (AP) Former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has signed a two-year deal to take charge of Spain. JULY 9, 2018
Spain hires Luis Enrique as head coach of the national team
MOSCOW (AP) Former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has been hired as head coach of Spain's national team. JULY 9, 2018
World Cup flop Spain parts ways with emergency coach Hierro
MADRID (AP) Fernando Hierro is out as coach of Spain's national team after less than a month in charge and a disappointing four-game run at... JULY 8, 2018
Correction: WCup-Russia-Croatia story
MOSCOW (AP) In a story July 5 about Russia and Croatia playing at the World Cup, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Alexander G... JULY 6, 2018
Madrid to sign Spain right back Odriozola from Real Sociedad
MADRID (AP) Real Madrid has reached a deal to sign Spain right back Alvaro Odriozola from Real Sociedad. JULY 5, 2018
World Cup’s 4th substitutes more than just penalty takers
MOSCOW (AP) When FIFA allowed teams to make a fourth substitution in extra time at the World Cup, it was widely assumed they would bring on... JULY 5, 2018
Russia win in World Cup offers distraction as Putin benefits
MOSCOW (AP) Russia's surprise victory over Spain in the World Cup turned Moscow into one giant street party and the Kremlin was eager to jo... JULY 2, 2018
After high of beating Spain, Russia must adapt for Croatia
MOSCOW (AP) Coach Stanislav Cherchesov seems to be the only Russian not caught up in the euphoria of the country's biggest World Cup win in... JULY 2, 2018