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September 27, 2016

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Lopetegui's revolutionary XI

Spain will face Macedonia on Saturday night in the fourth official qualifying match for the 2018 World Cup with their most revolutionary team in recent years. Injuries to Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, Andres Iniesta, Jordi Alba and Javi Martinez will give Julen Lopetegui's side a different feel, but the coach has absolute confidence in all of his players, most whom he has known for years through his work in the youth team. He'll look to those with less international experience than their peers, but all as highly qualified to take their place in this new-look La Roja side. An injury to Diego Costa has opened the door for Celta Vigo's Iago Aspas and just five of the expected starting XI have more than 20 caps for their country. David Silva is the only player with a century or more of appearances (107), whilst Koke has 28, Sergio Busquets (92), Juan Mata (40) and Pepe Reina (33). The total appearances of the injured players amounts to 408 games: Ramos ...

Luis Enrique: Barcelona play football rather than kicking opponents

A week of constant discussion about last Saturday's fiery game at the Estadio Mestalla has taken its toll on Luis Enrique, who hopes his Barcelona side can get back to concentrating on delivering footballing performances supporters can be proud of. Visibly irritated by yet more questions relating to the bottle-throwing incident that marred the Blaugrana's comeback win, the 46-year-old instead chose to reaffirm the club's commitment to fair play and attractive football. "I won't talk anymore about the Mestalla," he said. "In the club we have a set of values that we try to convey. "I am not interested in adding fuel to the fire anymore. "We aim to play football; not to kick or injure players. These are the values we try to transmit. "There have been seasons in which we are the team with the fewest cards, just have a look at the 'fair play' awards we have received in recent years. "We want to offer a show and w...

Real Madrid keeping tabs on Bayern Munich youngster

B ayern Munich teenager Timothy Tillman was closely scouted by Real Madrid officials last week. Los Blancos scouts took advantage of Bayern's visit to the Spanish capital for a UEFA Youth League clash against Atletico Madrid to keep a close eye on the 17-year-old. The attacking midfielder is famed for his technical quality in possession and vision and he will have impressed those watching as he bagged a goal for the Bavarian side in their 3-1 win. Tillman joins the likes of Ousmane Dembele of Borussia Dortmund on the list of talented youngsters who Real Madrid are monitoring.

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