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Spain have left Sergio Ramos off their Euro 2020 roster this summer. The central defender and former international captain played an integral role in Spain’s...

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Top Real Madrid players from Spain

Robert BaumFebruary 28, 2020February 28, 2020

by Robert BaumFebruary 28, 2020February 28, 2020

It comes as no surprise that Real Madrid, one of the most prominent football clubs in the world, has also hosted some of the best...

International The Swamp

The best World Cup upsets of all-time

Robert BaumFebruary 27, 2020February 27, 2020

by Robert BaumFebruary 27, 2020February 27, 2020

Given the odds of pairing powerhouses against mediocre countries, the World Cups are always full of surprises. These are our top World Cup upsets of...

International The Swamp

Spain’s all-time greatest XI

Robert BaumFebruary 25, 2020November 16, 2020

by Robert BaumFebruary 25, 2020November 16, 2020

Spain has produced some of the world’s finest footballers of the last decade, most evident in the team’s 2008 – 2012 golden era that saw...

International

Spain’s most capped players

Robert BaumFebruary 20, 2020

by Robert BaumFebruary 20, 2020

The arsenal of world-class players to emerge from Spain this century is remarkable. From Andries Iniesta, Xavi, Iker Casillas, to Xabi Alonso, each contributed to...

Barcelona

Top Barcelona Players from Spain

Robert BaumFebruary 18, 2020February 18, 2020

by Robert BaumFebruary 18, 2020February 18, 2020

Dutch legend Johan Cruyff helped to facilitate the creation of La Masia at Barcelona, establishing a youth academy to replicate the one he grew up...

International The Swamp

The best World Cup teams of all-time

Robert BaumFebruary 14, 2020

by Robert BaumFebruary 14, 2020

Which Brazil side was better: 1970, 1958, or 2002? In this post, we take on one of the most hotly debated issues in football and...

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Luis Enrique re-appointed Spain coach following daughter’s death

Robert BaumNovember 19, 2019November 19, 2019

by Robert BaumNovember 19, 2019November 19, 2019

Luis Enrique has been re-appointed as Spain’s head coach, five months after stepping down for personal reasons. Enrique announced his sudden departure from the squad...