COACH - Nigeria did not renew the contract of Stephen Keshi

The 52-year-old, who became the first Nigerian to lead the side into the second round at a World Cup, is attracting the interest of other countries.

7 Jul 2014
NATIONAL TEAM - IVORY COAST - COACH - Giovanni Trapattoni in talks to become Ivory Coast boss

The Elephants are looking for a new manager after deciding not to renew the contract of French coach Sabri Lamouchi, who failed to guide the side past the group stages at the World Cup in Brazil.

6 Jul 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - DAY 21 - QUARTER FINALS - ARGENTINA VS BELGIUM 1:0

QUARTER-FINALS 
5th July 2014

Argentina vs Belgium 1:0

5 Jul 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - DAY 21 - QUARTER FINALS - NETHERLANDS VS COSTA RICA 4:3

QUARTER-FINALS
5th July 2014

Netherlands vs Costa Rica 4:3
Netherlands reached the semi-finals. Through on penalties

5 Jul 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - Brazil - win World Cup for injured star Neymar - Thiago Silva

Brazil captain Thiago Silva called on his team-mates to win the World Cup for injured star Neymar after the forward was ruled out of the tournament.

The 22-year-old scored four goals in five matches before breaking a vertebra in his spine during the quarter-final win against Colombia.

5 Jul 2014
Transfer - Cameroon - Choupo-Moting signs for Schalke from German rivals Mainz

Cameroon forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting has joined Schalke on a free transfer from Bundesliga rival Mainz.

5 Jul 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - DAY 20 - QUARTER FINALS - FRANCE VS GERMANY 0:1

QUARTER-FINALS
4th July 2014

France vs Germany 0:1

4 Jul 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - DAY 20 - QUARTER FINALS - BRAZIL VS COLOMBIA 2:1

QUARTER-FINALS
4th July 2014

Brazil vs Colombia 2:1

4 Jul 2014
NATIONAL TEAM - USA - 2014 WORLD CUP - USA look to bright future despite lost opportunity

We’ve got a few young players coming through and that gives us optimism looking ahead to the future of American football and the national team. “It was a phenomenal tournament for us,” Klinsmann continued. 

2 Jul 2014
NATIONAL TEAM - BELGIUM - 2014 WORLD CUP - Belgium welcome attack-minded foes

“The United States came out to win the match rather than avoid defeat. We were then able to take advantage of the extra space,” confirmed Kevin De Bruyne, who opened the scoring in the third minute of extra time and put in a fine all-round performance, linking well with Eden Hazard in particular. “It was a real pleasure to play such free-flowing football,” he added.

2 Jul 2014

2018 WORLD CUP - GROUP B - SPAIN - SQUAD

Spain 
2018 WORLD CUP - NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM - 06/2018


Last sixteen

Coach: Julen Lopetegui
Captain: Sergio Ramos

 

No.: 1
David de Gea

Goalkeeper

Date of birth: 7 November 1990
Caps: 29
Club: Manchester United


No.: 2
Dani Carvajal

Defender

Date of birth: 11 January 1992
Caps: 15
Club: Real Madrid


No.: 3
Gerard Piqué

Defender

Date of birth: 2 February 1987
Caps: 98
Club: Barcelona


No.: 4
Nacho

Defender

Date of birth: 18 January 1990
Caps: 17
Club: Real Madrid


No.: 5
Sergio Busquets

Midfiels

Date of birth: 16 July 1988
Caps: 103
Club: Barcelona


No.: 6
Andrés Iniesta

Midfield

Date of birth: 11 May 1984 
Caps: 127
Club: Barcelona


No.: 7
Saúl

Midfield

Date of birth: 21 November 1994
Caps:10
Club: Atlético Madrid


No.: 8
Koke

Midfield

Date of birth: 8 January 1992
Caps: 40
Club: Atlético Madrid


No.: 9
Rodrigo

Forward

Date of birth: 6 March 1991
Caps: 6
Club: Valencia


No.: 10
Thiago

Midfield

Date of birth: 11 April 1991
Caps: 29
Club: Bayern Munich


No.: 11
Lucas Vázquez

Forward

Date of birth: 1 July 1991 
Caps: 7
Club: Real Madrid


No.: 12
Álvaro Odriozola

Defender

Date of birth: 14 December 1995
Caps: 4
Club: Real Sociedad


No.: 13
Kepa Arrizabalaga

Goalkeeper

Date of birth: 3 October 1994
Caps: 1
Club: Athletic Bilbao


No.: 14
César Azpilicueta

Defender

Date of birth: 28 August 1989
Caps: 22
Club: Chelsea


No.: 15
Sergio Ramos (captain)

Defender

Date of birth: 30 March 1986
Caps: 152
Club: Real Madrid


No.: 16
Nacho Monreal

Defender

Date of birth: 26 February 1986
Caps: 22
Club: Arsenal


No.: 17
Iago Aspas

Forward

Date of birth: 1 August 1987
Caps: 10
Club: Celta Vigo


No.: 18
Jordi Alba

Defender

Date of birth: 21 March 1989
Caps: 62
Club: Barcelona


No.: 19
Diego Costa

Forward

Date of birth: 7 October 1988
Caps: 20
Club: Atlético Madrid


No.: 20
Marco Asensio

Midfield

Date of birth: 21 January 1996
Caps: 12
Club: Real Madrid


No.: 21
David Silva

Forward

Date of birth: 8 January 1986
Caps: 121
Club: Manchester City


No.: 22
Isco

Midfield

Date of birth: 21 April 1992
Caps: 28
Club: Real Madrid


No.: 23
Pepe Reina

Goalkeeper

31 August 1982
Caps: 36
Club: Napoli

 

 

20 Jun 2018
(afrofootball.com)

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