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Trio of former champions primed for action 1 hour ago - FIFA

Ghana, Portugal and Spain, three teams with prior experience of winning the FIFA U-20 World Cup, are among those in action on a potentially entralling Day 1 of Turkey 2013.

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Iniesta takes Tahiti seriously 2 hours ago - Sky Sports

Andres Iniesta has promised Spain will not go easy on Confederations Cup minnows Tahiti when the two teams meet on Thursday in the Maracana.

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Iniesta: It's beautiful that Brazilians like our football 2 hours ago - FIFA

Andres Iniesta has insisted Spain will not take it easy against Tahiti, enthused about playing in the Maracana and expressed his pride that Brazilians admire the way La Roja play.

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Torres: We’re ready to win 5 hours ago - FIFA

As the creative influence in Spain’s midfield, Oliver Torres is set to be one of the headline acts at Turkey 2013. Here he tells FIFA.com of the team’s philosophy and comparisons to Xavi, who skippered La Rojita to their only previous title.

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World Champions take on debutants 5 hours ago - FIFA

In its matchday preview, FIFA.com highlights a potentially pivotal contest featuring Nigeria against a desperate Uruguay, plus a historic meeting between Spain and debutants Tahiti.

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Tahiti with it all to do against Spain 19 hours ago - FIFA

Reigning world and European champions Spain face Tahiti, whose 23-man squad includes just one professional player in Marama Vahirua, on Matchday 2 in Group B of the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013.

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Spain v Tahiti preview 21 hours ago - Sky Sports

Spain are out to make sure they avoid any slip-ups against Tahiti when the two sides meet in the Confederations Cup on Thursday.

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Spain's new breed ready to replace old guard 22 hours ago - BBC

Meet Spanish football's ready-made replacements for Alonso, Xavi and Iniesta

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Fabregas: Barça's made me better 23 hours ago - FIFA

Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas has told FIFA.com that his August 2011 move to Barcelona from Arsenal has helped him to become a better player and a regular starter for La Furia Roja.

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'Phenomenal' Spain leave press purring 1 day ago - UEFA

From lavish praise for "phenomenal" Spain to Italy's honest assessment, UEFA.com has the press reaction from both nations to the UEFA European U21 Championship final.

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Spain v Tahiti 1 day ago - BBC

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's game between Spain and Tahiti in the FIFA Confederations Cup.

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Mata's full focus on football 1 day ago - Sky Sports

Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata remains fully focused on his playing commitments with Spain amid mounting transfer talk.

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Thiago and Morata get that winning feeling 1 day ago - UEFA

Thiago Alcántara thanked his team-mates for "winning us one more title for Spain" after Tuesday's victory over Italy, with Álvaro Morata also getting used to being the best.

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Italy's 'special group' gave everything, says Verratti 1 day ago - UEFA

Italy midfielder Marco Verratti hailed a "truly special group" and could not fault his team-mates who "gave everything" but came up short against a superior Spain in the final.

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Lopetegui pleased with 'performance and personality' 1 day ago - UEFA

Julen Lopetegui praised Spain for "the performance and the personality" they showed to beat Italy, whose coach Devis Mangia said: "I'm proud of this team and we love each other."

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Lopetegui delight at 'performance and personality' 1 day ago - UEFA

Julen Lopetegui praised Spain for "the performance and the personality" they showed to beat Italy, whose coach Devis Mangia said: "I'm proud of this team and we love each other."

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Thiago - 'Perfect tournament' 1 day ago - Sky Sports

Spain's hat-trick hero Thiago Alcantara saluted his side for the 'perfect tournament' after they retained their European Under-21 Championship crown with a 4-2 victory over Italy.

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Spain close on Italy in all-time Under-21 rankings 1 day ago - UEFA

Spain's 4-2 triumph in Israel, their fourth UEFA European Under-21 Championship title, took them within one of opponents Italy's record haul of five.

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Thiago treble helps Spain retain Under-21 crown 1 day ago - UEFA

Italy 2-4 SpainA first-half hat-trick from captain Thiago Alcántara propelled Spain to their fourth UEFA European Under-21 Championship title and second in a row.

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Spain retain U21 Euro crown 1 day ago - Sky Sports

Spain captain Thiago Alcantara scored a first-half hat-trick to help his side secure European Under-21 Championship glory with a 4-2 victory over Italy in Israel.

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Thiago hat-trick sees Spain retain U-21 title 1 day ago - FIFA

Thiago Alcantara scored a hat-trick to ensure Spain retained their European Under-21 title in Jerusalem on Tuesday with a 4-2 win over Italy.

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Suarez: We’ll bounce back 2 days ago - FIFA

Luis Suarez speaks to FIFA.com about Uruguay's opening match 2-1 defeat to Spain at Brazil 2013, the support they received from the stands and his own spectacular landmark goal.

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Sweden return excites Spain's Ainhoa 2 days ago - UEFA

Explaining that being among the top teams in Europe is like "a prize," goalkeeper Ainhoa insisted that Spain were going to Sweden determined to compete with the best.

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Spain's Thiago dreaming of back-to-back titles 2 days ago - UEFA

Spain's Thiago Alcántara told UEFA.com he "dreams" of scoring the decider against Italy in Tuesday's final as he bids to join an elite list of players to have won back-to-back U21 titles.

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Italy U21 v Spain U21 2 days ago - BBC

David de Gea will equal the record for appearances for Spain Under-21s in the European Championship final against Italy in Israel.

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Lopetegui wants unity, Mangia happy as underdogs 2 days ago - UEFA

Julen Lopetegui wants his talented Spain side to be "one united team" in the final against five-time winners Italy, who are happy to be underdogs according to coach Devis Mangia.

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Lopetegui wants unity, Italy happy underdogs 2 days ago - UEFA

Julen Lopetegui wants his talented Spain side to be "one united team" in the final against five-time winners Italy, who are happy as underdogs according to coach Devis Mangia.

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Under-19 finals schedule confirmed by UEFA 2 days ago - UEFA

The finals schedule has been confirmed with the opening games on 20 July including hosts Lithuania against France and holders Spain taking on neighbours Portugal.

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Spain ready to make history 2 days ago - Sky Sports

Spain's formidable winning machine stand on the brink of another historical achievement in Jerusalem on Tuesday (5pm).

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Brazil discovers a new beautiful game 3 days ago - BBC

BBC Sport's Tim Vickery says Brazilian locals were mesmerised by Spain's performance and team ethic against Uruguay.

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Lopetegui looking forward to 'beautiful' final 3 days ago - UEFA

Spain coach Julen Lopetegui is expecting "a beautiful final" on Tuesday as the holders look to retain their Under-21 crown against an Italy side with "a real ability to create danger".

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Fabregas delighted by display 3 days ago - Sky Sports

Cesc Fabregas was delighted with his performance after Spain beat Uruguay 2-1 in their Confederations Cup Group B opener.

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Del Bosque hails opening win 3 days ago - Sky Sports

Vicente Del Bosque believes Spain are now in the driving seat in Confederations Cup Group B after overcoming Uruguay 2-1 in their opening game.

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Spain start well against Uruguay 3 days ago - UEFA

Spain 2-1 Uruguay Pedro Rodríguez and Roberto Soldado struck in the first half and that proved enough despite a late Luis Suárez goal.

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Del Bosque: Only our finishing let us down 3 days ago - FIFA

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque says he is delighted with his team's FIFA Confederations Cup opening victory against Uruguay and believes only poor finishing prevented a greater winning margin.

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Soldado: FIFA Confederations Cup is the perfect way to end the season 3 days ago - FIFA

FIFA.com talks to Roberto Soldado, who made up for previous disappointments with Spain by taking advantage of his opportunity and scoring against Uruguay.

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Pirlo the peerless, Spain sublime 3 days ago - FIFA

On the second matchday of the FIFA Confederations Cup, there was a masterclass of the art of free-kick taking from centurion Andrea Pirlo and Uruguay's Luis Suarez, but only the former ended up on the winning side.

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Spain too strong for Uruguay 3 days ago - Sky Sports

Spain opened their Confederations Cup campaign with an impressive 2-1 victory over Uruguay in Recife.

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VIDEO: Highlights: Spain 2-1 Uruguay 3 days ago - BBC

Goals from Pedro and Roberto Soldado help Spain beat Uruguay 2-1 at the Arena Pernambuco in the Confederations Cup on Sunday.

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Dominant Spain down Uruguay 3 days ago - FIFA

Spain beat Uruguay 2-1 in the opening game in Group B of the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup thanks to first half goals from Pedro and Roberto Soldado.

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LIVE: Spain-Uruguay 3 days ago - FIFA

Follow our LIVE coverage of the FIFA Confederations Cup match between Spain and Uruguay from the Arena Pernambuco in Recife! Join in the global conversation on Twitter @FIFAcom using #ESPURU

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Italy stand in way of Spanish U21 double 3 days ago - UEFA

Spain are one step away from completing back-to-back UEFA European Under-21 Championship victories but first they must overcome an Italy side eyeing a record sixth title.

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Morata now two clear in Golden Boot race 4 days ago - UEFA

Spain striker Álvaro Morata is two goals clear atop the adidas Golden Boot standings after taking his tournament tally to four with his added-time strike against Norway on Saturday.

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Del Bosque talks Casillas, Xavi eyes missing title 4 days ago - FIFA

Vicente Del Bosque has discussed a troublesome period for Iker Casillas, who has weighed in on his match-fitness. Xavi, meanwhile, has rued Spain's disappointment in South Africa in 2009.

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Trio of world champions join the fray 4 days ago - FIFA

Reigning world champions Spain take on inaugural FIFA World Cup™ winners Uruguay, while four-time world champions Italy battle Mexico as FIFA.com previews the second day of FIFA Confederations Cup action.

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Borini downs Dutch to set up Spain final 4 days ago - UEFA

Italy 1-0 NetherlandsFabio Borini struck 11 minutes from time to set up a final against Spain and keep Italy on course for a record sixth title.

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Thiago and Rodrigo hail Spain's progress 4 days ago - UEFA

Thiago Alcántara said that Spain were the "complete" team after a 3-0 semi-final victory over Norway featuring a decisive breakthrough goal by a happy Rodrigo.

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Mixed feelings for Norway's Nyland and Johansen 4 days ago - UEFA

Norway's players said the team could have a lot of pride in their showing at the U21 finals, with Orjan Nyland and Stefan Johansen also saving praise for Spain's semi-final display.

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Lopetegui's final focus, Skullerud's fond memories 4 days ago - UEFA

Spain coach Julen Lopetegui was happy his team's late goals finished off "one of the strongest teams" in Israel, while Tor Ole Skullerud outlined his pride in Norway's displays at the finals.

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Italy set up Spain showdown 4 days ago - Sky Sports

Fabio Borini fired Italy into the final of the European Under-21 Championship with the only goal of the game in their semi-final victory over Holland in Petah Tikva.

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