FC BARCELONA

Barça midfielder enters the first list of 40 players.
Next to the Badia also Thiago, Tello, Cuenca, Montoya, Bartra and Miño.

Sergio Busquets is shortlisted in the initial list of 40 players that RFEF must give the Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games in London and from which shall be the final selection of 22 players. As he unveiled RAC1 also appear on that six players from FC Barcelona: Thiago, Tello, Cuenca, Bartra, Montoya and Miño.

Coach Luis Milla given the final call for the Olympic Games in London after Euro 2012. And is that along with Busquets, other names like Thiago, Javi Martínez, Mata or Muniaín that could play the two competitions. Once you know the list of 22 players, the Olympic combined concentrate from July 6 and is scheduled to fight over two or three games of preparation before traveling to London.

In the case of Sergio Busquets decide to participate in the European Championships and the Olympics, the Badia will be virtually no rest. Still, azulgrana midfielder has made ​​public his desire sometimes also participate in the meeting in London. (via MD)

Summit on Tuesday in Barcelona with a view to the Euro.

Javier Miñano, trainer selection, accompanied Vicente del Bosque yesterday in Barcelona to evaluate the fitness of David Villa with a view to the European Championship for Spain begins on June 10, the day of his competition debut against Italy.

Asturian striker told they can count on him because he will able to play, but obviously left the final decision in the hands of the coach, which will list on 15 May.

Miñano also spoke with the athletic trainers of Barça following the day to day evolution of 'El Guaje', especially Emili Ricart, and consulted doctors at the club azulgrana. Afternoon Del Bosque Miñano and went to Camp Nou to watch Barça-Chelsea.

Villa broke his left shin in Japan in the semifinals of the Club World Cup on December 15 and had surgery four days later in Barcelona. He was diagnosed between 4 and 5 months out.

The term was fulfilled more optimistic last week and the '7 'of Barça has not yet been run on grass, although recovery is under way outside the group and away from the cameras.

Del Bosque has always said it wants to wait, but only if you are sure it will be able to play. In Barça are more cautious and, although the desire was to have him in the last month of competition, it is assumed that the high of 'El Guaje' will approach those 5 months that fall within the logic. (via MD)

Spain will cross Japan, Honduras and Morocco in the group stage of the Olympic Games in London.

The Spanish team will compete in Group D men's football tournament of the 2012 London Olympics, along with Honduras, Japan and Morocco, as the draw held at Wembley Stadium.

The Olympic team returns to the Olympic Games and will count on the basis of the equipment in the European champion held last season U-21.

men's tournament

Group A: United Kingdom, Senegal, United Arab Emirates and Uruguay.
Group B: Mexico, South Korea, Gabon and Switzerland.
Group C: Brazil, Egypt, Belarus and New Zealand.
Group D: Spain, Japan, Honduras and Morocco.

women tournament

Group A: Great Britain, Cameroon, New Zealand and Brazil.
Group B: Japan, Canada, Sweden and South Africa.
Group C: USA, France, Colombia and North Korea. (via SPORT)

Vicente del Bosque said that a hypothetical Champions League final between Real Madrid and Barça "not detrimental to the team," as the national team players are ready "to win some and lose others."

"Beyond the selection is Spanish football. We enjoy repeat a difficult time because there are currently five teams in the semifinals of European competitions and the selection does not play anything there. Whatever happens will not affect anything in the selection "said Del Bosque.

"We want to be a European Cup final between Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​because it will not hurt the team knowing that some will win and others lose. Players are ready for that," admitted the coach during the talk 'Gdansk with La Roja, which was presented the city where the team played their first three games of the group stage.

Del Bosque did not want to forward names squad for the championship which will give the May 15 and said that David Villa, currently recovering from a serious injury with his club, FC Barcelona, ​​could enter "always in a position to compete. "

"The question of Villa la we all have time to get well, is a special, exceptional and will always be in perfect condition and can compete. Last year we had an example with three players like Andrés Iniesta, Cesc Fábregas and Fernando Torres, endured until the end with some assurance that they were good and right ", he confessed.

"The process is the need to be and the doctors will tell us who are in the best conditions. What is clear is that as of May 30 we are all together we will prepare the best possible way to adapt and take the best participation in the Euro, "he said.

"The names we have them stuck in your head, master, we know by heart that potentially can come and take the decision on May 15," said Del Bosque, who subsequently relaxed in tone, it recognized that "does not" know any word in Polish.

"I know no word in Polish for years with Real Madrid played a European Cup match against Stal Mielek and I remember famous players that in that decade were brilliant," he said.

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The Argentine coach Alejandro Sabella explains the differences between Messi of Barça and of Argentina.

Alejandro Sabella has returned to rave to Leo Messi. "About that Messi is in Spain, the Royal Academy should invent a word to define it exactly. For me, as national team coach, is a privilege to direct it," he said in an interview on Radio Sport Telam.

The Argentine coach also explained what he said difference to Messi of Barça and playing for Argentina. "In Spain, the referees are stricter in physical play. In contrast, in South America are more permissive. If you play there as here you get along yellow and red cards every day. Why Messi is better in Spain than when wearing the Argentina shirt. but if we surround ourselves properly, we as a team to be champions. best thing is that Messi is Argentine, because it is a true ambassador of our country, which helps us all on the field and makes us look good outside with a exemplary behavior. " (via SPORT)

Chilean coach Claudio Borghi, removed iron Guardiola complaints about the physical state of Alexis Sánchez.

The head of the selection of Chile spoke at the Esports COPE program on his pupil Alexis and also discomfort FC Barcelona coach, Pep Guardiola, for your fitness especially after playing for his country. The Santpedor asked publicly to his forward to be dosed in international friendlies and Borghi replied: "It's hard to tell a player who enters the court and is dispensed. We understand that if the player is able to be played. He was injured and no one's fault, it was an accident and we hope that further in the future "

For the Chilean coach, Alexis "is in the middle" of this situation. "We understand that the club has made ​​a major investment and that the player belongs and we can quote it as it is being respectful of the player. We always talk with the player and understand the concerns of European coaches."

Nevertheless, Claudio Borghi made ​​clear that the deeply admires tocopillano Guardiola: "Alexis is amazed by his coach, with his companions, is a beautiful city. Football is his passion and a privilege to have a Chilean team of that level. "

The front is giving it all from your arrival at Camp Nou, although the coach jiuicio there are aspects that may not favorzecan style. "Barcelona has a very active game, a few touches and Alexis is over dribble, power, strength, but has done very well and the proof is the praise from the press, and technical people," said .

Finally, the head coach of Chile considers that "Barça makes it almost impossible to beat, scares the opponent before the game." And although Guardiola commitment "for its beauty sports" cobncluyó his speech with diplomacy: "Real Madrid is an impressive team." (via SPORT)

Both teams raised a game of one on one. Two European powers facing football in the field of Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena. In order to win and await the outcome of other Group 3 match between Ukraine and host Georgia. Eighty minutes of play for a place in European Championship in Slovenia. The truth is that each of the parties was for a combo. England was the biggest danger created at the beginning of the crash. Spain became sole owner of the game in the second half.

The first time the meeting was a short corner that pulled the English without creating danger. Spain tried, above all, bands, Grimaldo and Bustos, and in the 10th minute Borja did not finish and threw a center, immediately afterwards, a corner at the near post which topped Calero but seeing door. Since that time, England was the combination that created more danger in the field. The goalkeeper Rubén Blanco, as he did in the second game against Ukraine, became one of the protagonists of the first forty minutes after several decisive interventions by hand and the foot succeeded in halting the offensive plays of the Peacock . The side and corner faults were the plays that brought more danger to the goal and Spanish defense.

During the last five minutes of the first part of the game rule was for the England team. Akpom tried after a counter that ended with the ball going over the bar. Just two minutes before the end of the first act, Hughes, after a great individual move, he met again with goalkeeper Blanco.

In the second half, the spectacular reaction in Spain brought the two goals Spanish: the first one did Iván Calero after hitting hit a ball from the edge of the area. It was the 45th minute and was highlighted as a good team approach Santi Denia in the second half. Just two minutes later came the second piece of Grimaldo: Bustos was in attendance and outlined to perfection in one on one with the goalkeeper Willis. But the superiority of Spain in the grass was still evident. On 57 minutes came the third goal for Spain, the midfielder's boots Samper, who took the applause from the stands with a wonderful Georgian much. A real quality goal from the edge of the area. Gayá put the final 0-4 in the scoring in injury time.

The Spanish sent in the field of Tbilisi, opening the game by gangs, linking moves combinative and dominating the game, in addition to possession. However, the hard work and efforts made by Spain to England could not get the deserved reward as in the other match in Group 3, beat Georgia 0-1 to Ukraine and managed, thus qualifying for the Championship Europe of Slovenia, with 7 points. Spain, with 5 points, seven goals for and three against, stands at the gates of the European Championship in the category, after defeating the Elite round in a very tight group.
Georgia will play the final phase by the host Slovenia, Holland, Germany, France, Poland, Belgium and Iceland. (via RFEF)


[Match Stats]
England: Willis George, Alastair Gordon, Leo Chambers ©, Isaac Hayden, Luke Shaw, Calum Chambers (min.51, Jordan Graham), Jon Swift (min.52, Wallace), Luke Woodland, Calum Robinson (min.64, Mason Bennett), William Hughes, Chuba Akpom. Coach: John Peacock.

Spain: Rubén Blanco, Héctor Bellerín, Iván Sáez ©, Jaime Sánchez, Víctor Ruiz, Joaquín Fernández, Sergi Samper (Antonio Cotán Toño, min 80+), Borja Martínez, Álvaro Bustos (Samuel Castillejo, min.68), Alejandro Grimaldo (José Luis Gayá, min.76), Iván Calero. Coach: Santiago Denia.

Goals: 0-1 Iván Calero (min.45) Alejandro Grimaldo 0-2 (min.47) Sergi Samper 0-3 (min.57), 0-4 José Luis Gaya (min.80 +)

Referee: Nikolay Yodanov (BUL) Assistant Referees: Veselin Dobriyanov (BUL) and Giorgi Kruashvili (GEO) Fourth official: Tornike Gventsadze (GEO). UEFA delegate: Jozef Marko (SLO).

Cards: admonished Chambers and Luke Shaw from England, and Jaime Sánchez (min. 25), Víctor Ruiz (min. 63) and Samuel Castillejo (min. 71) by Spain.

Subs: Boris Paichadze National Stadium, Tbilisi (Georgia), March 31, 2012, 14:00 local time (12:00 CET).

The Argentine coach acknowledges that "you always sorprendre Messi, but not expect it."



Alejandro Sabella, Argentina coach, reviewed for the portal LigaBBVA representing a new record of Messi and the time it is Leo, in addition to affirming that Spanish football is experiencing a great time.

On the '10 'Barça, Sabella is happy about her figure and the record of goals scored: "Happy for him, Argentine football is a great achievement. Comes breaking records one after another. Always surprises us, but do not expect it. "The Argentine coach is aware that Messi is unable to be replaced: "Messi does not like off the court. Always wants one more goal. If gets four want to stick five, and if you want to stick five gets six. When the game is defined not want to leave, he always wants more. "

On Spanish football, acknowledged that experiencing one of its best moments: "Spain is very good. There are two teams far from the rest, Barça and Real Madrid. But there are many good teams, and if you see that there are two of the Champions eight in the champions League three of eight, and are world champions, you realize that Spanish football is going through a brilliant ". (via SPORT)

The first friendly of the National Team in Montenegro resulted in good work of the group to a tough opponent who raised difficulties, "as they will in the future, in the Elite round", as highlighted by the coach, Julen Lopetegui. Denis Suarez and Raúl de Thomas made ​​the goals for a Spain that ended the second half playing with seven players in the generation of 94.

Spain ended with a good feeling the first of the friendly land of his trip to Montenegro. After a first half quite equal those of the second half Lopetegui faced up to seven players in the generation of 1994, which says a lot of young players that are pushing on all categories.

The goals for the Spanish team made ​​them Denis Suarez and Raúl de Thomas, and still could be more, because the opportunities clear of Spain to a tough opponent, as all who come in the next official competition, the Elite round offering the pass the European Championship. The group continues to grow day by day, and must continue to do so in view of that competition, where the level of demand will be highest. Spain will play a friendly against Montenegro again this Thursday, again, at 15.00 in time Spanish mainland. (via RFEF)


[Match Stats]
Montenegro: Kordić, Tatar (Janković), Milošević, Mitrović (Kopitović), Ćuković (Mustur), H. Pepić (Raspopović), Kalezić (Sekulić), Đorđević (Kalačević), Bakić (Boljević), Vukčević and Kordić (D. Pepić)

Spain: Ortolá; Manquillo, Insúa, Puerto (Osede), Varela (García Noblejas); Campaña (Saúl), Ruiz de Galarreta (Bernat); Denis Suarez, Nono (Oliver), Jesé Rodríguez; y Alcácer (De Tomas).

Goals: 0-1 (4') Denis Suárez. 1-1 (9') Dordevic. 2-1 (35') Bekic. 2-2 (90') De Tomás.

Barely two minutes had elapsed game, a penalty from Chechelashvili put the hosts ahead of the mini-tournament. From that moment, the Spanish took control of the ball and reached the goal defended by Adamia extensively with danger. An inmate of the Spanish right-back, Bellerín ended with a center Bustos tried to finish. The same Bellerín had it again with a direct free-kick that stopped the Georgian goalkeeper. Spain created danger, above all to pieces, in corners, but could not get the ball ended up in the nets. The boots had in front of the Spanish, Ivan Calero, but with only the goalkeeper sent off very attached to the bottom.

Georgia, meanwhile, came timidly to the goal of Rubén White, who had a good intervention to reject a corner. The ups of both fullbacks, Grimaldo and Bellerín, assumed the start of the offensive plays in Spain: Grimaldo tried even with a lack lateral from the edge of the area. Still, one of the lighter plays of the first forty minutes was Calero, who after a brilliant career move staff from midfield to the opponent's goal could not complete the first Spanish both.

After the break, Spain jumped onto the field wanting to retain ownership of the ball but with the aim of having to dial a while keep them alive. Instead, it was Georgia who, encouraged by an audience that was very active and cheering throughout the game, he made it more clearly: Akhvlediani first and Mzevashvili then, after a brilliant move, shook the Spanish bench.

When it appeared that less was reaching Spain, Álvaro Bustos bounced a corner who headed the central Iván Sáez, getting the tying goal for the team that runs when passed Santi Denia 59 minutes of play. The score was 2-1 in the about to arrive via Dani Iglesias, who had jumped onto the field in the second half and did not materialize a great opportunity with only the goalkeeper, who managed to stop at close range Adamia. The last and clear chance in the closing stages, was Álvaro Bustos, who sent out a ball that grazed the crossbar and the coaching staff blew Spanish, who already believed in the comeback.

Is repeated, therefore, the result achieved in the third game of the Tournament Caspian Cup U-16 in June 2011: 1-1. Starting at 14:00 CET Spanish, face England and Ukraine in the other match of Group 3. (via RFEF)


[Match Stats]
España: Rubén Blanco, Héctor Bellerín, Iván Sáez ©, Álvaro Bustos, Alejandro Grimaldo, Sergi Samper, Borja Martínez (Antonio J. Cotán, min.74) , Jaime Sánchez, Samuel Castillejo (Dani Iglesias, min.54), Alejandro Serrano (Juan Jesús Arguez, min.40) and Iván Calero. coach: Santiago Denia.

Georgia: Aleksandre Adamia, Otar Kakabadze, Lasha Dvali, Nika Tchanturia, Giga Samkharadze, Chiaber Chechelashvili, Giorgi Aburjania © (Gorozia, min.31), Giorgi Papunashvili, Nika Akhvlediani (Meskhi, min.54), Davit Jikia (Tsilosani, min.63), Aleko Mzevashvili. coach: Vasil Maisuradze.

Goals: 0-1 (Chechelashvili, min.2, penalty), 1-1 (Sáez, min.59)

Referee: Chris Reisch (Lux). Assistant Referees: Claudio de Carolis (Lux) and Veselin Dobriyanov (Bul). Fourth official: Nikolai Yordanov (Bul).

Cards: admonished Bellerín (min.25) and Antonio Cotan (min.76) by Spain, and Dvali (min.22), Kakabadze (min.36), Meskhi (min.69), Mzevashvili (min.72 ) and Chechelashvili (min.80 +) by Georgia.

Stadium: Mikheil Meskhi, Tbilisi (14:00 local, 12:00 CET Spanish)

A fan sued the Costa Rican Football Federation for their country "misleading advertising" by not being able to see Lionel Messi play when Argentina played in San José last year.

Gustavo Esquivel's attorney filed the application with the Office of the Consumer, which accused the Federation have announced the presence of a class for Argentina, including FC Barcelona player Leo Messi, according to local media reports.

The Barça player was not ranked in the match played in late March 2011, crash that marked the inauguration of the modern national football stadium built in the Costa Rican capital of China for donation. On that occasion, it was argued that Messi had been injured.

In that game ranked no other star players from Argentina, as Esteban Cambiasso, Javier Zanetti and Angel di Maria, although they were part of the form that came to Costa Rica.

The Office of the Consumer has the right to Esquivel, he said the local newspaper 'La Teja' and a radio. However, the Football Association on Friday filed an appeal.

Esquivel has tried to make back the money for three tickets purchased at a price of 234,000 colones (about 380 euros) and to punish the Federation for violation of consumer law.

The respective office reported the resolution to the city last Tuesday. The Consumer Ombudsman referred a similar complaint filed by another citizen who said he felt "cheated," said a spokeswoman for the agency. (via SPORT)

The Argentine coach said that Leo has his head well furnished and Guardiola felt that "it was very smart to protect him and surround him with other players."

The Argentine coach Alejandro Sabella, agreed with Guardiola when Leo takes note that, alone, the throne as best player in the world, told the Cadena Cope, identified as key to its success, the mind. "It is the engine that pulls the rest, but Leo has extraordinary conditions which sends the order to enhance all these qualities is the head. Messi always wants more, always a new challenge to overcome, it is hard to have a roof. "

In addition Sabella spoke of another factor to Messi, "Guardiola has been very important. It was very smart to accompany, encourage, protect and has been very important to surround him, place him in the company of players around him. "In short, Leo is "an extraordinary player, the best ever, with all the odds to succeed."

In recent times, the crack has achieved something that eluded him, earning the respect and admiration unanimous in Argentina, "the sports increasingly spend more to cover Messi, exceeding any national sports news, and is above all of us. The Argentines have always been very picky about football, but it is increasingly recognized that it is doing well, "concluded the coach. (via SPORT)

Now available the official announcement by the National Team for the conclusion of two international meetings to be held in the town of Podgorica Montenegro, 27 and 29 March 2012. (via RFEF)

A proposal for the National Team, the Royal Spanish Football Federation has called for the matches of the reference to the following players:

ATHLETIC CLUB: Jonas Ramalho Chimeno e Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta
CLUB ATLÉTICO DE MADRID SAD: Javier Manquillo Gaitan y Saúl Ñiguez Esclapez
FC BARCELONA: Gerard Deulofeu Lázaro
REAL BETIS BALOMPIE SAD: José A. Delgado Villar y Fco. Miguel Varela Martín
LEVANTE UD SAD: Iván López Mendoza
LIVERPOOL FC: Jesús Fernández Sáez
REAL MADRID CF: Derik Osede Prieto, Jesse Rodríguez Ruiz y Fco. Javier García-Noblejas Herranz
MÁLAGA CF SAD: Juan Miguel Jiménez López
MANCHESTER CITY FC: Denis Suárez Fernández
REAL RACING DE CLUB SAD: Daniel Sotres Castañeda
SEVILLA FC SAD: Israel Puerto Pineda y José Gómez Campaña
VALENCIA CF SAD: Juan Bernat Velasco y Francisco Alcacer García
VILLAREAL CF SAD: Adrián Ortola Vaño

This is the most used footballer Eusebio Sacristan this season at Barça B and his absence would be a huge setback.

Rafa Alcántara received the news of his call to the Brazil youth team with great joy. The Barça B player was about to fulfill his dream, which is none other than wear the shirt combined with his father, Mazinho, won a World Cup.

The CBF was made ​​official its presence through its website, but yesterday backed down and announced that the Blaugrana will not be in the team Ney Franco. The reason is that it is not dated FIFA and Barça are not required to give your player. And the Blaugrana entity has exercised its right to prevent Rafinha miss a month of competition with the subsidiary that manages Eusebio Sacristan. The smaller of the Alcántara should join Brazil under 20 on Monday 19 March to Thursday 19 April. The plan included a preparation in Brazil, contest the MIC (Mediterranean International Cup) on the Costa Brava from 3 to 8 April and play two more friendlies Tasting. Rafinha is the player most used by Eusebio in the Barça B and the club does not contemplate the prospect of losing so much time on his player.

The player's father, Mazinho, is in Brazil and is making a link between Barça and the CBF, they keep talking about the possibility of having the player. The intention of the Brazilian federation is that Rafa does is with the other youth of the 'canarinhá 3 to 8 Apr. at MIC, drawing which takes place a few kilometers from Barcelona, ​​in the Girona. The illusion of the player is wearing the shirt of Brazil, although the RFEF pampers you all you can to choose 'La Roja as did his brother Thiago. (via SPORT)

Ronaldinho is on the list and could be one of the three over 23 years will Menezes London.
Spanish League has been called,also, Coutinho, Henrique, Diego Alves, Jonas and Marcelo.

Brazilian football coach, Mano Menezes has announced the list of 52 shortlisted for the London 2012 Olympic Games in, which include the side of Barcelona, Dani Alves, like his partner Adriano. Among the above is also the local star Neymar, Real Madrid player Marcelo and Valencia, Jonas.

Flamengo The forward of Ronaldinho Gaúcho, who has played the Olympic football tournaments in Sydney 2000 and Beijing 2008, in which Brazil failed to achieve the gold is still missing in their windows, listed and could be one of three over 23 years Menezes will take to London.

Spanish League has been invited as well Espanyol striker Phillipe Coutinho, on loan from Inter Milan until the end of this season, Henrique, who has played for Granada and Valencia goalkeeper Diego Alves.

English Carling come Uvini and Sandro of Tottenham, David Luiz of Chelsea and Rafael of Manchester United. I of the Italian Pato and Thiago Silva of Milan, Gabriel Silva of Novara, Hernanes of Lazio, Juan and Julio César of Inter and Net of Fiorentina. (via MD)

his 19 years, the Barça B forward has become one of the great hopes for the future to select 'verdeamarelha'.

The Barça B lost in the coming days to one of their players with greater progression. The U 20 Brazil has claimed the presence of Rafinha and forward cause low of 19 March until 19 April.

Eusebio Sacristán must adjust their schedules as the absence of the Brazilian team will orphan the top scorer with six goals 'record shared with Rodri'. In addition, the coach has used the player in 27 of the 28 league games played. By the way, has not missed a single minute in the last 11 games.

The Brazilian U-20, Ney Franco has prepared a comprehensive work plan to try to draw together the young talents of the 'verdeamarelha'.

Keep in mind that Rafinha turned 19 years last February. To begin with, international are cited on 19 March in Rio de Janeiro. In that event will include a concentration of fine tuning to dispute the MIC prestigious tournament to be held in the Costa Brava from 3 to 8 April. But Franco does not condone and will complete their program with a second stage in Tasting, which also have seen a couple of friendlies.

As of April 19, Rafinha be released and able to return to Barcelona and return to the discipline of filial Blaugrana to face the final stretch of the season. (via SPORT)

Despite what he had said UEFA, the friendly summer selections do not end this year. Barça will be affected.

The Spanish national team played in Puerto Rico's first game after Euro 2012, a meeting beneficial for autism training center in the country, after ratifying the agreement signed Tuesday with the presidents of both federations, Angel Maria Villar and Eric Labrador , respectively.

It will be the Puerto Rican town of Bayamón and the Juan Ramón Loubriel stadium hosting the friendly match with the current world champion team on 15 August.

The ratification of the agreement between both federations have been carried out in the boardroom la Ciudad of Fútbol de Las Rozas, who visited today the president of the Football Federation of Puerto Rico, Eric Labrador, the mayor of the city of Bayamón and represented the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Ramon Luis Rivera and Maritza Casiano.

In signing the agreement with Villar were present, the general secretary of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Jorge Pérez Arias, and director selection, José María Claramunt.

"It's a dream. For us it is as if we were the World Cup," said the media of the Spanish Federation Eric Labrador.

"Since the people of Puerto Rico has received the news live with enthusiasm and great excitement. It's a game for the story to us. Since the arrival of the Spanish frigate in five hundred years ago, now comes La Roja and us is an emotion and a great privilege, "he added.

Mayor Ramón Luis Rivera also stressed pride in receiving the current world champion and Europe: "It will be a privilege to receive in our city to all members of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, to which we appreciate the effort to be with we. Football is the fastest growing sport in Puerto Rico. "

It will be the last time the Spanish international fight over a friendly in August, following the agreement of FIFA, which will eliminate this date on the international calendar. (via SPORT)

Now available the list of players summoned by the national selectors for the concentration to be held in the Ciudad del Fútbol de Las Rozas of 20 to March 23 and subsequent Elite Round European Championship XI to be held in Tbilisi (Georgia) from 24 to 31 March. (via RFEF)

UD ALMERÍA SAD: Joaquín Fernández Moreno
ARSENAL FC: Héctor Bellerín Moruno
ATHLETIC CLUB: Aitor Seguin Cid
CLUB ATLÉTICO DE MADRID SAD: Borja Martínez Sánchez e Iván Calero Ruiz
C ATLÉTICO OSASUNA: Ander Cantero Armendariz
FC BARCELONA: Alejandro Grimaldo García y Sergi Samper Montaña
CÁDIZ CF SAD: Jaime Sánchez Muñoz
RC CELTA DE VIGO SAD: Rubén Blanco Veiga
RC DEPORTIVO DE LA CORUÑA SAD: Daniel Iglesias Gago
REAL MADRID CF: Iván Sáez Jiménez
MÁLAGA CF SAD: Víctor J. Ruiz Ramos y Samuel Castillejo Azuaga
REAL SPORTING DE GIJÓN SAD: Alejandro Serrano García y Álvaro Bustos Sandoval
SEVILLA FC SAD: Juan Jesús Arguez Ruíz y Antonio Jesús Cotan Pérez
VALENCIA CF SAD: José Luis Gaya Peña
VILLARREAL CF SAD: Ramón Bueno Gozalbo

Luis Milla, Spanish Under-21 coach, has spoken to players like Busquets, Javi Martínez and Muniain, battling for European Championships and Olympic Games. Milla has given notice to expect a European Championship final to decide if this circumstance occurs.

"There are players who have the chance to double Olympic and European Championship. It is a decision to be taken after the Euro because it will be a long season" said Milla. "They have the conviction mentally and physically after playing the Euro want to play the Olympics but they are young, that illusion is normal and they should say so publicly. But we must wait to the last moment to see" Milla added.

The coach has also referred to the praise of Messi to Guardiola. "Guardiola is a reference for everything you did and how he did it. Let him say Messi is the show that has a cohesive group," he stressed. (via MD)

National team coach described Messi as a player "just extraordinary."

The Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said to be optimistic about the recovery of David Villa before the European Football Championship in Poland and Ukraine in June. "From what we get from the people around you, doctors and himself, we are optimistic that it can be for the finals. But is anyone's guess right now, "said the coach in Warsaw, where he completed a two-day briefing with the coaches of the teams qualified for the player torneo.El Barca, Spanish key front was seriously injured during the Club World Cup in December and recovered against time to play the tournament.

Del Bosque joined in Warsaw to rain praise for the Argentine Leo Messi, calling it "simply extraordinary" and "decisive." "It is true that Barcelona is well surrounded," but that does not stop Messi is by itself "extraordinary" and "decisive in every game," said Salamanca. Vicente del Bosque said the good moment that Spanish football, both in clubs and at the level selection, and good performance of Real Madrid and Barcelona in the Champions League. (via SPORT)