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Euros semi-final matchwinner Olmo is fast becoming indispensable for Spain and looks set for a big summer transfer window

Follow live coverage of England vs Spain in the Euro 2024 final today Spain will assess Alvaro Morata after he was involved in an incident with a pitch invader and a freak collision with a member of his own team’s security staff following their semi-final win over France. Atletico Madrid forward Morata, who is the captain of his national team, started the 2-1 victory in Munich before being substituted late on. Following the game as his team-mates celebrated in front of fans a supporter entered the field of play and attempted to get a photo alongside the team. A security staff member...

Hansi Flick and Thiago Alcantara have met to discuss a possible role on Barcelona’s coaching staff. The former Spain international, 33, announced his retirement from the game on Monday following his exit from Liverpool at the end of last month. Flick is keen to have the former midfielder as part of his backroom team and has met him in Barcelona for talks. Thiago is now set to consider the proposal. Flick, the former Bayern Munich head coach, replaced Xavi at Camp Nou in May. Thiago made 101 first-team appearances for Barcelona after graduating through their La Masia academy. He won 10...

In an interview with The Athletic, the former Real Madrid striker looks back on his career and Spain's run to the Euro 2024 semi-finals

Donny van de Beek is close to a move from Manchester United to Girona. The La Liga side are set to pay an initial €500k for the 27-year-old midfielder with a total add-ons package of €20m of which €5m are seen as realistically achievable. Girona are in the market for midfield additions after Aleix Garcia left for Bayer Leverkusen last month. Van de Beek joined United in 2020 from Ajax, fresh from helping them to the Champions League semi-finals under Erik ten Hag in the 2018-19 season. He has gone on to make only 62 appearances for United in the four years since, scoring two goals. Van...

Spain midfielder Pedri has been ruled out of the rest of the European Championship after suffering a left knee injury. The 21-year-old was forced off in the opening stages of Spain’s quarter-final win over Germany on Friday night following a heavy challenge from Toni Kroos. Pedri received treatment on the pitch and was subsequently replaced by Dan Olmo. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed on Saturday that Pedri suffered a “grade 2 internal lateral sprain in his left knee” but that he will remain with the Spain squad throughout the rest of their tournament. Kroos, who...

Mikel Merino headed Spain into the semi-finals - and silenced his dad Miguel. He is the epitome of what this squad is - talented and united

Spain midfielder Pedri had to be withdrawn only minutes into his country’s European Championship quarter-final due to a left knee injury. Pedri, 21, was on the end of a heavy challenge from Germany’s Toni Kroos in the opening five minutes of the game in Stuttgart. The Barcelona man had to receive treatment on the pitch before being substituted off and replaced by Dani Olmo in the eighth minute. Pedri appeared visibly upset as he left the pitch and at half-time, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed their medics were evaluating an internal-lateral sprain on his left knee. On...

Laporte is in a confident mood ahead of Spain's Euro 2024 quarter-final against Germany. But he faced doubts this summer...

The Manchester City midfielder is more important than ever for his national team after stepping into a leadership role

Germany's captain at Euro 2024 speaks on Toni Kroos' return, Lamine Yamal's talent and a controversial 'racist' survey

Barcelona winger and Spain international Lamine Yamal, 16, has successfully passed his school exams. The teenager received news of his results in Germany, where he is representing Spain at the European Championship. Yamal — who scored seven goals in 50 appearances for Barcelona this season — started in Spain’s victories over Croatia and Italy, before being used as a second half substitute for the final group stage win over Albania. The teenager passed his fourth ESO exams this week, a Spanish educational equivalent to GCSE exams in the United Kingdom or the United States high school...

De la Fuente has overcome doubts about his position to turn Spain into Euros contenders. Here's how he's done it

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He was perhaps the biggest surprise call-up for Spain at Euro 2024. That's why Ayoze Perez is smiling