Feliciano Lopez today left no room for surprise at the ground breaking of Rafael Nadal and gave Spain the first point of the tie in the World Group of the Davis Cup by winning the Indian number two, Ramkumar Ramanathan 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 in 2 hours and 25 minutes.
Feliciano, who had to replace a physical indisposition Nadal breaking the Mallorcan tennis player, won his greatest seniority ranking and not to give a chance to his rival, 21 and number 203 in the world.
If the low Nadal had opened a window of hope for the Indian team, Feliciano Lopez was responsible for confirming close 1-0 for Spain.
It only took five sets to Feliciano confirm that the absence of Nadal marked a change of actors but not libretto in the RK Khanna Stadium Delhi, packed in its 5,000 seats for an audience that was eager to see play number four world but he cheered for their presence in the Spanish bank.
The world number 26 came up with the premise of maintaining a steady pace aware of the enormous wear awaited by the humidity and heat of the Delhi court, appealing to their usual network game and waiting for the error of his rival.
With the 'break' and confirmation of service, Feliciano noted in 40 minutes the first sleeve.
Without giving room for his rival, tespañol began the second set with a quick break service for young Ramanathan weighed like a millstone.
The Indian, grown for five years on the tennis courts of Barcelona , appealed to his good serve to keep the face, but was unable to embarrass his opponent in the second set, in which Feliciano threw ex officio and remove.
The local did manage to do it and convincingly in the third set, which showed its best face: good service and more effective intensity that allowed him to break his opponent's serve in the eighth game.
The Spanish tennis player had their chances to wipe away the downside, but the effort took its toll and let out several easy points at the net when he tried to wrest the serve Indian and finished paying for it with the loss of the set.
Lopez did not want to scare pass away and took care to let him see Ramanathan, who broke serve in the opening of the fourth set. Advantageously again and the pressure on the local player, substitute Nadal only had to wait for the set to fall mature and also the first point of the tie.
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sâmbătă, 17 septembrie 2016
joi, 11 august 2016
Alex Menendez signed two - year contract with Girona
Alex Menendez signed two - year contract with Girona last Aug. 1; eight days after it has become unemployed. In between a serious injury, several sensationalist headlines and the most unusual story summer transfer market in Spain. The defense, from the Sporting Gijon , knee hours after signing his contract with the Catalan club, which has decided to reverse its incorporation injured.
Gijones central defender, a member of Sporting in the final climb of Asturian club First, suffers a cruciate ligament tear in his right knee that can take eight months in dry dock. Girona has decided to invoke a clause in the agreement by which players can cancel the contract until 15 days after the signing if the player is detected physical problems that prevent you from carrying out their work properly. This has been reflected in a public statement .
luni, 8 august 2016
Mirotic: "We have to take a step forward to Brazil"
Spanish international Nikola Mirotic recognized the need to give "a step forward against Brazil" after falling on Sunday in the first match of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro against Croatia, a match that reduced the margin of error of a Spain that relaxed "somewhat" in the second half.
"As you know, it was a very difficult game. We have made a great first half, but in the second we relaxed a bit and when they started to climb we got nervous," he said.
The power forward Chicago Bulls wanted to highlight the positive aspects of grief. "Without it make a great game, with little success and could have rebounded better in defense, have been a point of winning a team that comes from winning very tough matches," he said.
"We know that many games left, although it has reduced the margin of error. The team always gives his best when things are not well given. We have to take a step forward against Brazil," he added.
"We both played a lot. They also did a great game, but were about to go up. They are physically very well, but it will depend more on our feelings," he concluded.
"As you know, it was a very difficult game. We have made a great first half, but in the second we relaxed a bit and when they started to climb we got nervous," he said.
The power forward Chicago Bulls wanted to highlight the positive aspects of grief. "Without it make a great game, with little success and could have rebounded better in defense, have been a point of winning a team that comes from winning very tough matches," he said.
"We know that many games left, although it has reduced the margin of error. The team always gives his best when things are not well given. We have to take a step forward against Brazil," he added.
"We both played a lot. They also did a great game, but were about to go up. They are physically very well, but it will depend more on our feelings," he concluded.
Scariolo: "The defeat brings an increase in the concentration
Spanish basketball coach, Sergio Scariolo said many points to improve after the defeat (72-70) against Croatia on Sunday in the Olympic debut in Rio de Janeiro, while he took as positive, "the rise of concentration" that will give them losing the first match of the Games.
"We have awarded 25 points, 5 offensive rebounds, we made five losses, we have to think better play the fourth quarter," said the Italian coach, who lamented the final quarter against the Croats, where despite all Pau Gasol had the basket to force overtime.
Scariolo called a ballast the misfires in the early stages. "They have created a situation of unrest when reroll. But we knew this would happen, that Croatia would close and would challenge us to throw out. It was the same trap that had fallen Greece and Italy, "he said.
"They've got two extremely difficult triples that have made them go to the locker room with confidence and instead -6 -12. Although we went well, they were into the game," he added, before seeking solace in defeat as touch care for the rest of the tournament.
"There is no doubt that we need to maintain a good performance with continuity. We lack mechanisms, performance, safety in doing things, improving concentration. The defeat brings an increase in concentration and is the basis on which we must build "he said before referring to the next match against Brazil.
"Just as it suits us have such demanding to stimulate our reaction form a stronger party. It will be a difficult challenge in a fantastic environment," he concluded.
"We have awarded 25 points, 5 offensive rebounds, we made five losses, we have to think better play the fourth quarter," said the Italian coach, who lamented the final quarter against the Croats, where despite all Pau Gasol had the basket to force overtime.
Scariolo called a ballast the misfires in the early stages. "They have created a situation of unrest when reroll. But we knew this would happen, that Croatia would close and would challenge us to throw out. It was the same trap that had fallen Greece and Italy, "he said.
"They've got two extremely difficult triples that have made them go to the locker room with confidence and instead -6 -12. Although we went well, they were into the game," he added, before seeking solace in defeat as touch care for the rest of the tournament.
"There is no doubt that we need to maintain a good performance with continuity. We lack mechanisms, performance, safety in doing things, improving concentration. The defeat brings an increase in concentration and is the basis on which we must build "he said before referring to the next match against Brazil.
"Just as it suits us have such demanding to stimulate our reaction form a stronger party. It will be a difficult challenge in a fantastic environment," he concluded.
Pau Gasol: "It's a defeat that hurts and puts us in a difficult position"
Spanish player Pau Gasol basketball team recognized that the defeat to Croatia (72-70) on the first day of the Olympic Games in Rio "hurts a lot" about how it was produced and after having missed 14 point lead in the third quarter.
"With these differences we have achieved, with the experience and quality we have, we have to capitalize and keep not relax. They have played hard and have seized their chance to win," lamented Gasol told Spanish TV.
Catalan, who said they should "put the batteries", said he expected them to "a tough match against the host". "I hope we are prepared mentally," the power forward of San Antonio Spurs.
"It's a defeat that hurts and puts us in the most difficult position. It seems to be the keynote of every championship, but I think we can redirect things," Gasol finished.
"With these differences we have achieved, with the experience and quality we have, we have to capitalize and keep not relax. They have played hard and have seized their chance to win," lamented Gasol told Spanish TV.
Catalan, who said they should "put the batteries", said he expected them to "a tough match against the host". "I hope we are prepared mentally," the power forward of San Antonio Spurs.
"It's a defeat that hurts and puts us in the most difficult position. It seems to be the keynote of every championship, but I think we can redirect things," Gasol finished.
Spain fell 72-70 to Croatia in its debut in Rio-2016
Spanish basketball team started on the wrong foot in the Olympic Games Rio 2016 Sunday falling 72-70 against Croatia in the match played at the Arena Carioca 1 Olympic Park.
Sergio Scariolo's men, current Olympic doubles runner-up, controlled the first part of the meeting, but after the break began the Croatian comeback against a very Fallona Spain, who lived an agonizing end.
The match was eventually decided in the last five minutes when Croatia drew level 67 before finishing seizing victory.
"In the second half we did not defend well. Now we have to think about the next game and look ahead," he said after the meeting the Nikola Mirotic power forward.
Spain already started something cold, leaving Croatia take the lead for a while, but two triple Pau Gasol and Mirotic launched the Spanish team, which would end the first quarter with partial 21-13 in their favor.
Gasol and Mirotic were the best men of his team with 26 and 19 points, respectively.
Given the defensive strength of Spain in the first half, Croatia tried from the outside, but continuous misfires allowed the escape of the Spaniards in the lead at halftime winning 38-32.
"We had many problems in attack for the first time," he acknowledged after the meeting Dario Saric.
After the break, the success of Darko Planinic from the free throw line and Roko Ukic triple Croats approached a 47-51 before entering the fourth quarter with two more points for the Spaniards.
"The last quarter was horrible, we had five turnovers and other mistakes and although we could put back in the game, could not avoid losing," said Spanish coach Sergio Scariolo.
In the fourth quarter, with an off Spain, two consecutive failures attack Mirotic allowed paths Croatian recoveries, which were placed 52-56, before a 6:47 for the final three-pointer put the Balkan Ukic to a point .
A new failure led the Croatian attack against and mate Luka Babic to put Croatia ahead one 6:13 remaining.
The last five minutes were epic with a three pointer by Sergio Rodriguez answered with Bojan Bogdanovic another, the best of his team with 23 points, before Gasol made a third consecutive to post a 63-62 in favor of Spain.
1:35 to go, Planinic tied at 67 points. Croatia sentenced after two free throws by Krunoslav Simon, in the absence of 17 seconds, which placed one 71-70 in favor of the Balkans, which would add a new point, also free kick.
The buzzer, Gasol had one last chance to tie, but received a great plug Saric.
Scariolo will now have to bounce back from defeat on Tuesday to face a complicated Brazil.
"Other times we lost the first game and we could fix it," said Spanish coach.
Sergio Scariolo's men, current Olympic doubles runner-up, controlled the first part of the meeting, but after the break began the Croatian comeback against a very Fallona Spain, who lived an agonizing end.
The match was eventually decided in the last five minutes when Croatia drew level 67 before finishing seizing victory.
"In the second half we did not defend well. Now we have to think about the next game and look ahead," he said after the meeting the Nikola Mirotic power forward.
Spain already started something cold, leaving Croatia take the lead for a while, but two triple Pau Gasol and Mirotic launched the Spanish team, which would end the first quarter with partial 21-13 in their favor.
Gasol and Mirotic were the best men of his team with 26 and 19 points, respectively.
Given the defensive strength of Spain in the first half, Croatia tried from the outside, but continuous misfires allowed the escape of the Spaniards in the lead at halftime winning 38-32.
"We had many problems in attack for the first time," he acknowledged after the meeting Dario Saric.
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After the break, the success of Darko Planinic from the free throw line and Roko Ukic triple Croats approached a 47-51 before entering the fourth quarter with two more points for the Spaniards.
"The last quarter was horrible, we had five turnovers and other mistakes and although we could put back in the game, could not avoid losing," said Spanish coach Sergio Scariolo.
In the fourth quarter, with an off Spain, two consecutive failures attack Mirotic allowed paths Croatian recoveries, which were placed 52-56, before a 6:47 for the final three-pointer put the Balkan Ukic to a point .
A new failure led the Croatian attack against and mate Luka Babic to put Croatia ahead one 6:13 remaining.
The last five minutes were epic with a three pointer by Sergio Rodriguez answered with Bojan Bogdanovic another, the best of his team with 23 points, before Gasol made a third consecutive to post a 63-62 in favor of Spain.
1:35 to go, Planinic tied at 67 points. Croatia sentenced after two free throws by Krunoslav Simon, in the absence of 17 seconds, which placed one 71-70 in favor of the Balkans, which would add a new point, also free kick.
The buzzer, Gasol had one last chance to tie, but received a great plug Saric.
Scariolo will now have to bounce back from defeat on Tuesday to face a complicated Brazil.
"Other times we lost the first game and we could fix it," said Spanish coach.
joi, 4 august 2016
White hopes that Spain "has all the luck he deserves" in Rio
The president of the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE), Alejandro Blanco, hoped that the Spaniards have "all the luck they deserve" in Rio, where the margin of medals already achieved something very important by the number of classified and stressed that " Spain has sports icons in world sport".
"No I predict, that gives me very unlucky. We have many possibilities, the results are very good, people are very strong, in the ideal state before the Games, then the competition will qualify us, but we are the tenth country in the world in number of classified and fourth in Europe, "he said.
White recalled that for the first time in history such a strong team as Italy has less classifieds that Spain and number of teams, "except the host country are the United States , Australia , France and Spain".
"This data is already important to see the level of the team. Allow it stand out, because getting that a country of 44 million people is a huge honor. We are fortunate to have athletes who are icons of world sport plus (Rafael) Nadal. at this time in the sports world how important is the brand Spain, "he added.
COE president praised the way in which the Spanish sport has worked to get to Rio last four years, but insisted that "have 306 athletes is the best message for the Spanish satiety".
"They then go 15 or 20 medals well, but can not say. The flag now flies over the Villa, tomorrow we have another landmark event with the inauguration of the House of Spain and just missing the opening day and we have all the luck which deserve, "he added.
Asked about the facilities of the Olympic Village and complaints shown by some athletes to certain deficiencies in the installation, White argued that Spanish athletes are good and comfortable and that he has not received any complaint.
"It's one of the best villas in the whole story. There were issues that had to end and are ending. Maybe that haste to have it on time is what has annoyed a little the subject, but athletes are very good," he said.
Despite this, White said any athlete or a technician found "with a faucet that does not work, something usual when premieres a house."
"Think here are housed 16,000 people. There have been key failures and the problem is that they had not tested before, but in general people are delighted. The athletes are well, we have not received any complaints and generally people are happy, "he said.
"No I predict, that gives me very unlucky. We have many possibilities, the results are very good, people are very strong, in the ideal state before the Games, then the competition will qualify us, but we are the tenth country in the world in number of classified and fourth in Europe, "he said.
White recalled that for the first time in history such a strong team as Italy has less classifieds that Spain and number of teams, "except the host country are the United States , Australia , France and Spain".
"This data is already important to see the level of the team. Allow it stand out, because getting that a country of 44 million people is a huge honor. We are fortunate to have athletes who are icons of world sport plus (Rafael) Nadal. at this time in the sports world how important is the brand Spain, "he added.
COE president praised the way in which the Spanish sport has worked to get to Rio last four years, but insisted that "have 306 athletes is the best message for the Spanish satiety".
"They then go 15 or 20 medals well, but can not say. The flag now flies over the Villa, tomorrow we have another landmark event with the inauguration of the House of Spain and just missing the opening day and we have all the luck which deserve, "he added.
Asked about the facilities of the Olympic Village and complaints shown by some athletes to certain deficiencies in the installation, White argued that Spanish athletes are good and comfortable and that he has not received any complaint.
"It's one of the best villas in the whole story. There were issues that had to end and are ending. Maybe that haste to have it on time is what has annoyed a little the subject, but athletes are very good," he said.
Despite this, White said any athlete or a technician found "with a faucet that does not work, something usual when premieres a house."
"Think here are housed 16,000 people. There have been key failures and the problem is that they had not tested before, but in general people are delighted. The athletes are well, we have not received any complaints and generally people are happy, "he said.
vineri, 29 iulie 2016
"The Spanish team is ready, willing and just wants to compete"
The president of the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE), Alejandro Blanco, said before leaving with the Spanish delegation to Rio de Janeiro that the team is "ready and willing" with the intention of " compete "and wished that Spain is" very well represented "in the Olympics.
"Yesterday we had an important act with the Prime Minister, and there is optimism as it could not be otherwise. The team is ready, willing and just wants to compete. I just hope you have luck and Spain once again be well represented "said White to the media in terminal 4 at Barajas Airport.
The previous leader put in value of the Spanish team "results". "That's not optimism, is the reality. We are very optimistic and also very realistic," he said.
White does not forecast a "medals" for Spain at the Olympics because "it would be unfair". "We've had two years there where we passed the cycle in London and Beijing Olympic medals modalities. If now we go there and not the results, we can not rend our garments," he warned.
"We have athletes in various sports that are world number ones, we can not to judge only by a competition. I'm sure it will be fine, but do not quantify the result by a medal or less," he added.
White felt " a lot" that King Philip VI, who sent the Spanish delegation at the airport, can not go with the delegation to the Olympic Games. " It sure is what you like , " he said.
"Yesterday we had an important act with the Prime Minister, and there is optimism as it could not be otherwise. The team is ready, willing and just wants to compete. I just hope you have luck and Spain once again be well represented "said White to the media in terminal 4 at Barajas Airport.
The previous leader put in value of the Spanish team "results". "That's not optimism, is the reality. We are very optimistic and also very realistic," he said.
White does not forecast a "medals" for Spain at the Olympics because "it would be unfair". "We've had two years there where we passed the cycle in London and Beijing Olympic medals modalities. If now we go there and not the results, we can not rend our garments," he warned.
"We have athletes in various sports that are world number ones, we can not to judge only by a competition. I'm sure it will be fine, but do not quantify the result by a medal or less," he added.
White felt " a lot" that King Philip VI, who sent the Spanish delegation at the airport, can not go with the delegation to the Olympic Games. " It sure is what you like , " he said.
Spain travels to Rio with the desire to overcome the 17 medals in London 2012
Match or exceed 17 medals in London 2012 is the desire with which the Spanish sports leaders facing Games in Rio, a city that started Friday around athletes classified.
After an Olympic cycle in which the federations saw their incomes cut substantially, whatever is not worsen the results of four years it will be considered a success and maintaining overall fitness level.
Technicians Sports Council have estimated that the Spanish delegation has 46 medal chances. Of these, it is normal that is realised between half, in the best case, or third party, according to conservative estimates.
The president of the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE), Alejandro Blanco, little concrete fond medals, also mentioned this morning before traveling to Rio, the reference of previous Games.
"We carry the last two years we have overcome the cycle in London and Beijing Olympic medals modalities. If now we go there and not the results, we can not rend our garments," he warned.
"We have athletes in various sports that are world number ones, we can not to judge only by a competition. I'm sure it will be fine, but do not quantify the result by a medal or less," he added.
The main options of the podium are in charge of the following athletes who come to Rio backed by their results in top level competition in recent months:
= ATHLETICS
- Ruth Beitia. Triple European champion tall and bronze in the last World Cup, 37 years seeking his first Olympic medal. The absence of Russian can help you get it.
- Miguel Angel Lopez. Reigning world and European 20-km walk, it intends to double in Rio (20 and 50 km). Also benefits the suspension of Russian athletics.
- Orlando Ortega third in the world ranking of the year in 110m hurdles with 13.04. Last year, still as a Cuban, was the fastest in the world (12.94). Will be their first Games as Spanish. London 2012 was sixth with Cuba
= SWIM
- Mireia Belmonte . The double Olympic silver medalist in London 2012 will swim six events in Rio: 200 and 400 individual medley, 400 and 800 free, 200 butterfly and 4x200 relay. In the last round of importance, Europeans May in London, returned with two silvers (1500 and 4x200) and a bronze (400).
- Jessica Vall. Its enormous progress in the last two seasons, endorsed by the bronze obtained in the 200 m. Breaststroke World 2015, stand as candidate to the Olympic podium.
- Ona Carbonell and Gemma Mengual . Carbonell, silver in duos and bronze teams in London 2012, will pair this time with Mengual, silver in duos and teams in Beijing 2008, which backtracked on his retirement to help the Spanish synchronized to clear open questions in this cycle, after the controversy farewell coach Anna Tarres.
After an Olympic cycle in which the federations saw their incomes cut substantially, whatever is not worsen the results of four years it will be considered a success and maintaining overall fitness level.
Technicians Sports Council have estimated that the Spanish delegation has 46 medal chances. Of these, it is normal that is realised between half, in the best case, or third party, according to conservative estimates.
The president of the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE), Alejandro Blanco, little concrete fond medals, also mentioned this morning before traveling to Rio, the reference of previous Games.
"We carry the last two years we have overcome the cycle in London and Beijing Olympic medals modalities. If now we go there and not the results, we can not rend our garments," he warned.
"We have athletes in various sports that are world number ones, we can not to judge only by a competition. I'm sure it will be fine, but do not quantify the result by a medal or less," he added.
The main options of the podium are in charge of the following athletes who come to Rio backed by their results in top level competition in recent months:
= ATHLETICS
- Ruth Beitia. Triple European champion tall and bronze in the last World Cup, 37 years seeking his first Olympic medal. The absence of Russian can help you get it.
- Miguel Angel Lopez. Reigning world and European 20-km walk, it intends to double in Rio (20 and 50 km). Also benefits the suspension of Russian athletics.
- Orlando Ortega third in the world ranking of the year in 110m hurdles with 13.04. Last year, still as a Cuban, was the fastest in the world (12.94). Will be their first Games as Spanish. London 2012 was sixth with Cuba
= SWIM
- Mireia Belmonte . The double Olympic silver medalist in London 2012 will swim six events in Rio: 200 and 400 individual medley, 400 and 800 free, 200 butterfly and 4x200 relay. In the last round of importance, Europeans May in London, returned with two silvers (1500 and 4x200) and a bronze (400).
- Jessica Vall. Its enormous progress in the last two seasons, endorsed by the bronze obtained in the 200 m. Breaststroke World 2015, stand as candidate to the Olympic podium.
- Ona Carbonell and Gemma Mengual . Carbonell, silver in duos and bronze teams in London 2012, will pair this time with Mengual, silver in duos and teams in Beijing 2008, which backtracked on his retirement to help the Spanish synchronized to clear open questions in this cycle, after the controversy farewell coach Anna Tarres.
duminică, 24 iulie 2016
Julen Lopetegui, new coach of the Spanish football team
The Royal Spanish Football Federation announced Thursday the hiring of Julen Lopetegui as new coach of Spain . The Basque coach will be the heir of Vicente Del Bosque , who decided not to renew his contract after eight years in office.
Lopetegui, who began his career in the dugout in the Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid Castilla, and worked for some years as coach of the federation between 2010 and 2014, which was coach of the Under-19 categories, Sub- 20 and U-21. In this journey he won the European Under-19 in 2011 and the Under-21 in 2013, year in which also participated in the U-20.
After passing through the lower echelons of 'The Red', former goalkeeper of Real Madrid and Barcelona he went to Porto , where he led the Portuguese team for a year and a half, making the Portuguese reached the quarterfinals of the UEFA champions league.
Lopetegui debut on the bench will occur on September 1 when 'Red' faces in a friendly in Brussels Belgium . Also, its debut in an official match will be against Liechtenstein on September 5 in the first game of qualifying for the World Cup Russia
Lopetegui, who began his career in the dugout in the Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid Castilla, and worked for some years as coach of the federation between 2010 and 2014, which was coach of the Under-19 categories, Sub- 20 and U-21. In this journey he won the European Under-19 in 2011 and the Under-21 in 2013, year in which also participated in the U-20.
After passing through the lower echelons of 'The Red', former goalkeeper of Real Madrid and Barcelona he went to Porto , where he led the Portuguese team for a year and a half, making the Portuguese reached the quarterfinals of the UEFA champions league.
Lopetegui debut on the bench will occur on September 1 when 'Red' faces in a friendly in Brussels Belgium . Also, its debut in an official match will be against Liechtenstein on September 5 in the first game of qualifying for the World Cup Russia
sâmbătă, 2 iulie 2016
Manchester City record the Spanish international Nolito
Manchester City have signed striker until today Celta de Vigo Nolito with a contract for four years, he said Friday the club league English.
Manuel Agudo Duran 'Nolito ", 29, joins the" blues "after three seasons at the Spanish club, with 39 goals he scored.
Nolito was to the orders of Pep Guardiola at Barcelona , although he spent most of the time in the subsidiary between 2008 and 2011, says a note from Manchester City reported in its online page.
Nolito began his playing career with the Écija Balompié, from where he went to Barcelona B.
Manchester City highlights that Nolito is one of the best players of Celta adding that scored four goals in two games with the Spanish national team in preparation matches for Euro 2016 against Bosnia and South Korea.
In the first interview with his new club, Nolito spoke of his beginnings in the world of football and his first ball was a gift from his grandfather. "My grandfather gave me my first ball and always was like my father. He took me to train small and instilled in me how much or how little I know," he said.
Regarding his football idols, decanted by Romario . "It was always one of my idols. His mastery of the ball. I liked the way they play , " said the Manchester City website.
Nolito is a player who has taken longer than others to excel and reach the top.
"I have 29 years and am very well. They're doing very positive things in recent years. I think when I arrived at Barcelona B with 21 years is when I realized I could devote myself to play football professionally. I was there about to reach the elite ", he said.
Nolito was defined as someone "normal" likes "flamenco and being with family and friends." "Flamenco helps me before games to focus and that's what I listen before jumping on the grass," he said.
The player Sanlucar de Barrameda ( Cádiz ) said it is a "great satisfaction" that new coach Pep Guardiola, Manchester Txiki Begiristain and would notice him.
"I'll try I bring as much and whatever you ask the coach. I will try to play as usual and help Manchester to win games. I am fortunate to know a little Pep Guardiola and I know that I will help my career and I will he put the batteries, "he said.
"As soon as I made the proposal, discussed it with my family and decided to sign with Manchester City with great enthusiasm. I hope that everything goes well, give joy to my team and be in bad times and in good times," he added Nolito.
The Spanish player said to be a friend of David Silva , meet Jesus Navas and he was "impressed" by his new club facilities. "This is another world. Here you just have to devote to play football without worrying about anything else. I hope to play well here and do a lot of goals , " concluded Nolito.
Manuel Agudo Duran 'Nolito ", 29, joins the" blues "after three seasons at the Spanish club, with 39 goals he scored.
Nolito was to the orders of Pep Guardiola at Barcelona , although he spent most of the time in the subsidiary between 2008 and 2011, says a note from Manchester City reported in its online page.
Nolito began his playing career with the Écija Balompié, from where he went to Barcelona B.
Manchester City highlights that Nolito is one of the best players of Celta adding that scored four goals in two games with the Spanish national team in preparation matches for Euro 2016 against Bosnia and South Korea.
In the first interview with his new club, Nolito spoke of his beginnings in the world of football and his first ball was a gift from his grandfather. "My grandfather gave me my first ball and always was like my father. He took me to train small and instilled in me how much or how little I know," he said.
Regarding his football idols, decanted by Romario . "It was always one of my idols. His mastery of the ball. I liked the way they play , " said the Manchester City website.
Nolito is a player who has taken longer than others to excel and reach the top.
"I have 29 years and am very well. They're doing very positive things in recent years. I think when I arrived at Barcelona B with 21 years is when I realized I could devote myself to play football professionally. I was there about to reach the elite ", he said.
Nolito was defined as someone "normal" likes "flamenco and being with family and friends." "Flamenco helps me before games to focus and that's what I listen before jumping on the grass," he said.
The player Sanlucar de Barrameda ( Cádiz ) said it is a "great satisfaction" that new coach Pep Guardiola, Manchester Txiki Begiristain and would notice him.
"I'll try I bring as much and whatever you ask the coach. I will try to play as usual and help Manchester to win games. I am fortunate to know a little Pep Guardiola and I know that I will help my career and I will he put the batteries, "he said.
"As soon as I made the proposal, discussed it with my family and decided to sign with Manchester City with great enthusiasm. I hope that everything goes well, give joy to my team and be in bad times and in good times," he added Nolito.
The Spanish player said to be a friend of David Silva , meet Jesus Navas and he was "impressed" by his new club facilities. "This is another world. Here you just have to devote to play football without worrying about anything else. I hope to play well here and do a lot of goals , " concluded Nolito.
miercuri, 29 iunie 2016
Italy finds the Spanish exhaustion
Friendly not only disappointed, as many people list. They also found that anyone could harm us. A day fool you Georgia? It could be, but when it happens so often is that something happens, like other unofficial shocks of recent times as against the Netherlands, France and Germany. Nor is it a matter of dramatizing, it is our athletes enjoy a festive event that brings together the best of the continent. But we all feel like that of " everyone's computer , " that they maniquearon victorious times in a cohort of bad journalists to take over the speech and feeling.
We'd get to the second round after the latest setback against Croatia, as contrapié. Living without fear of Italy, they said, which stunk, played badly and was inferior to us, they said. What can go wrong when the team arrives limp and environment ningunea a global tetracampeona that historically has painted our faces? with the same eleven in three matches of the first phase, the team faced an Italy which already warned in the first minute. No rain was falling hard on the French capital, if not the beginning of Italian bathroom. He began apretándonos up, creating a flow of unexpected occasions that only De Gea and the post prevented fructificase. However much was the pitcher to the source that ended up breaking.
Dramatically only Pique was to clear the rejection of Spanish goalkeeper, while between the Transalpine sharks Chiellini arrived first to climb the mail the 1-0. No longer made a feint, now smack it was real. Fortunately for Spain, the score did not move again before the break. We could be eliminated at that point, but the goalkeeper and Italian mistake in front of goal shunned. The second half did not deprive us of the shameful spectacle of Sergio Ramos, in case you had been doubts after his dismal performance against Croatia. Nor we could see Koke and Thiago, players who have allowed us to beat lines, forward, bring freshness to the negligence of Silva and Cesc insignificance. Iniesta, solísimo, could do little until he entered Lucas Vázquez, who stood beside Aduriz will that was needed in the Paris late and much left over the Italians, because not only we exceeded in exceptional tactical demonstration, too, and unquestionably, in the attitude , something that has proved decisive and very striking.
Italy, serious from day to Belgium, is building its way into the base defense of Juventus: Buffon in goal, Barzagli, Bonucci and Chiellini ahead. On its strength today playing a team that took the ball to Spain for most of the first half, he unstitched back in several different ways putting on the lawn work, their belief, their quality and solidarity. The triumph Azzurri was clearly incontestable, beating Spain in all facets of the game and even falling short on the scoreboard thanks to what happened on the table of Saint Dennis.
We'd get to the second round after the latest setback against Croatia, as contrapié. Living without fear of Italy, they said, which stunk, played badly and was inferior to us, they said. What can go wrong when the team arrives limp and environment ningunea a global tetracampeona that historically has painted our faces? with the same eleven in three matches of the first phase, the team faced an Italy which already warned in the first minute. No rain was falling hard on the French capital, if not the beginning of Italian bathroom. He began apretándonos up, creating a flow of unexpected occasions that only De Gea and the post prevented fructificase. However much was the pitcher to the source that ended up breaking.
Dramatically only Pique was to clear the rejection of Spanish goalkeeper, while between the Transalpine sharks Chiellini arrived first to climb the mail the 1-0. No longer made a feint, now smack it was real. Fortunately for Spain, the score did not move again before the break. We could be eliminated at that point, but the goalkeeper and Italian mistake in front of goal shunned. The second half did not deprive us of the shameful spectacle of Sergio Ramos, in case you had been doubts after his dismal performance against Croatia. Nor we could see Koke and Thiago, players who have allowed us to beat lines, forward, bring freshness to the negligence of Silva and Cesc insignificance. Iniesta, solísimo, could do little until he entered Lucas Vázquez, who stood beside Aduriz will that was needed in the Paris late and much left over the Italians, because not only we exceeded in exceptional tactical demonstration, too, and unquestionably, in the attitude , something that has proved decisive and very striking.
Italy, serious from day to Belgium, is building its way into the base defense of Juventus: Buffon in goal, Barzagli, Bonucci and Chiellini ahead. On its strength today playing a team that took the ball to Spain for most of the first half, he unstitched back in several different ways putting on the lawn work, their belief, their quality and solidarity. The triumph Azzurri was clearly incontestable, beating Spain in all facets of the game and even falling short on the scoreboard thanks to what happened on the table of Saint Dennis.
luni, 27 iunie 2016
Spain is uncovered
It has completed the first week of competition, enough to take the pulse of most teams despite missing three games Saturday to complete the second day time. All candidates (that I can hardly give consideration to Portugal and Belgium) have already played two games, although none has been so convincing as Spain so far. Although we must agree that Italy has itself been as serious as ours. The Fury Red Spain went from the beginning to be a protagonist again, with the ball movement as an argument and Iniesta again as a catalyst .
A guy who overflows almost walking, playing as a legend, someone to enjoy regardless of the colors that dye their heart. Excuse the excitement, but I think it is living the best time of the national team history, and as such we must honor him and enjoy him . It would be unfair however throw all the flowers to a single then Footballer of good overall tone shown by the combined Forest. Today again make his mark side , as deep as against the Czech Republic, perhaps even more incisive and important on the offensive plot.
They provide an amplitude to represent pure gold peers and to the two most offensive lines, both already as arriving from behind. In addition Turkish has uncovered a little Nolito. I really wanted to achieve a goal, and he has succeeded. He attended the 1-0, overflowed at all times, put the initialling of 2-0 and secured a constant headache for his rivals. Morata has understood very well with him, ensuring a partnership that promises years of revenues. Two goals in addition to the juventino tip, this time put the success of the good intentions that always shows. For its part Turkey little positive to say. Several attackers have a great talent, but do not connect to each other, at least in so far this tournament. It's getting them at night, with the obligation now imposed on the Czech Republic to have options as one of the best third. It will be a final for both the Ottomans to the Central.
OTHER Italy has no Baggio, Del Piero or Totti to make up magic, nor Inzaghi a Toni or Giuseppe Rossi (ay, injuries) kill you up, but will always be Italy. They maintain their classical label. Are a serious squad, without fuss, something neither seek nor need. Direct necessity when not connected Candreva or Giaccherini and have opened the scoring against Belgium and against Sweden. To both they have earned. None has marked them. And walk firm until the second round, with the winner Juventus base supporting a magnificent defense, veterans truffled gladiators ready to fight with anyone to defend his. Germany hesitated to Ukraine but hit later.
Not all debuts should be easy nor victorious, and for them it was not the first but the second, which gives confidence. Yes, despite a first time stranglehold on his second day as against Poland after the break their neighbors managed to bare their miseries Krychowiak supported by a colossal power that downplayed the German average. Top occasions only marred by Milik avoided a sorpresón, but Poland has the face of revelation (such as Croatia, which today has gotten in trouble). England is England, as usual. They prodded the dramatic way that could be expected of them at a lower (and with many casualties) Russia. Then the derby against Wales lost break with goals from Bale, grateful to Joe Hart. A Hodgson came start scoring front, the sides put centers and goodwill but did not work until Vardy called, continuing his fairy tale particular.
When Sturridge replaced a horrific Sterling, the British joined optimism. It was based on faith as the tip of Liverpool completed the comeback in injury time, Rooney going crazy (what a player!) And yours. I do not think so , but it is true that this time it seems that accompanies them a special halo. Finally France , which always wins it organized something. He did it in 1984 before us with Magique Carré headed by Platini and did so in 1998 on the back of Zidane to destroy the Brazilian Ronaldo. Of course now they not seem such a strong block, although convinced, and that moves mountains. Giroud is untrustworthy, Evra, Sagna and Koscielny ensure fun and strangers, but the midfield is made to fight with the best of them , more physical than in football, but not without the latter.
They suffered against Romania, and further to Albania, but are growing. And they have inspiradísimo Payet. Eye to it.
luni, 20 iunie 2016
Iniesta is the sun
And everything revolves around him in the Spanish selection. The man of the flagship goals, which made us believe that something big was brewing with his right hand to the square in the lair of English at Old Trafford in 2007. The same crowned us to you Spanish champions in July 2010 in South Africa to the Netherlands. Yet beyond such important goals as significant, yours is control of the game.
All float around him who invents the churning lines while agglutinates rivals to create spaces for the rest. From the inside left is the main catalyst of the game of Spain , which well understood by their presumable fellow industry (Alba from behind, Nolito ahead) can give the team great results.
He has been the best, but it would be unfair to forget the verticality of Nolito (the heir of Villa), the haunting but magical patience Silva, of the large number of records has offered Morata or excellent run of form of the central couple. They have been the most prominent does not mean that his colleagues have surrendered at a good level as well. De Gea has responded soberly how little has been demanded. Juanfran fulfilled, although Alba has been sharper. Busquets has swept with his usual solvency, perhaps only Cesc has tuneless, but we must recognize at least the knowledge to be sung to prevent a goal from the Czechs.
Aduriz has provided the goal that did not score. Sounds weird, but I mean it seemed the only conscious (Morata included) that this game is to introduce the ball into the net . It has enjoyed a couple of times when he has made it clear that he has no doubts: it will search both by all means. A Pedro has not had time to too. Not that Thiago has much changed the landscape that gave Cesc. So?
Well , he had to be in the throes of a second monodirectional part (as most of the game), who see clearly where you had to put it. Soft center, measured at that place you could not arrive in time Cech but one of our auctioneers. His teammate at Barca, Pique, stabbed strongly by the post, impossible for the vast rival goalkeeper. After many hanging balls, the always was the one who saw it clearer. Above him turn, and he entrust us . Iniesta is the sun, which gives us life.
On Friday at 21h, next assault against Turkey, who lost yesterday against Croatia.
All float around him who invents the churning lines while agglutinates rivals to create spaces for the rest. From the inside left is the main catalyst of the game of Spain , which well understood by their presumable fellow industry (Alba from behind, Nolito ahead) can give the team great results.
He has been the best, but it would be unfair to forget the verticality of Nolito (the heir of Villa), the haunting but magical patience Silva, of the large number of records has offered Morata or excellent run of form of the central couple. They have been the most prominent does not mean that his colleagues have surrendered at a good level as well. De Gea has responded soberly how little has been demanded. Juanfran fulfilled, although Alba has been sharper. Busquets has swept with his usual solvency, perhaps only Cesc has tuneless, but we must recognize at least the knowledge to be sung to prevent a goal from the Czechs.
Aduriz has provided the goal that did not score. Sounds weird, but I mean it seemed the only conscious (Morata included) that this game is to introduce the ball into the net . It has enjoyed a couple of times when he has made it clear that he has no doubts: it will search both by all means. A Pedro has not had time to too. Not that Thiago has much changed the landscape that gave Cesc. So?
Well , he had to be in the throes of a second monodirectional part (as most of the game), who see clearly where you had to put it. Soft center, measured at that place you could not arrive in time Cech but one of our auctioneers. His teammate at Barca, Pique, stabbed strongly by the post, impossible for the vast rival goalkeeper. After many hanging balls, the always was the one who saw it clearer. Above him turn, and he entrust us . Iniesta is the sun, which gives us life.
On Friday at 21h, next assault against Turkey, who lost yesterday against Croatia.
duminică, 19 iunie 2016
The 'Antidiva' Spain
WITH DEL BOSQUE AND CASILLAS AT THE HELM, THE ATMOSPHERE OF THIS SELECTION 'INIESTIZADA'
CONTRASTS WITH OTHER MORE TYPICAL VEDETISMOS LEAGUE
Vive La Roja normally, as usual, either in batacazos (Brazil) or successes.No arsonists, with the feet of Iniesta on the ground , the good spirits of Iker Casillas on the bench, the blessed tuteo between Sergio Ramos and Pique, unpayable cachaza Del Bosque ... does not seem the selection of such a cantankerous League as the Spanish where the fire was pokes and pokes.Club football is more dissonant, the selection is a rocker, the boys find in it a spiritual retreat that do not have their frazzled equipment. As Jordi Alba said, "there is tension between Barcelona and Madrid, but in selecting the atmosphere is phenomenal." Underlined, among others, Peter, a praetorian who Nolito has beaten him. No matter: "The harmony of the costume is very good". And it is not choirboys. Nolito ask him. "Here if you want to joke there is also, I'm not the only one who likes".
A Del Bosque always worried tactics and conviviality. The defeats, which take away the appetite and cause a strange sweating, dislike as much as the group does not behave nobly. He calls emotional strength and is one of her essential creeds, like his disbelief of command and control. He is a man of football for nearly 50 years, knows the egómetros. For example, is standard or flinching when relieved flock to the bench. No look, no taps or gestures of reproach. First of all, order and serenity. If Cesc strip bad manners breastplate, as it did in Brazil, a cold shower and a few days a corrective talk. Where others see the devil in Pique, he perceives "a playful kid with own opinions". "Del Bosque gives us a lot of freedom and appreciated , " he said on Saturday Cesc himself.
luni, 13 iunie 2016
Euro 2016 - Spain-Czech Republic: Pique and continue honking (1-0)
Spain was stuck in its debut at Euro until the imposing figure emerged Piqué (to which a part of the hobby usually still hisses) to win the match at 87 minutes. It was agony with a happy ending, because Spain deserved for football but had not found by the Czech siege Morata, first, Aduriz then.
MATCH
1 - Spain : De Gea; Juanfran, Pique, Ramos, Alba; Busquets; Silva, Cesc ( Thiago , 70 '), Iniesta, Nolito (Pedro, 82'); and Morata ( Aduriz , 62 ').
0 - Czech Republic : Cech; Kaderabek, Sivok, Hubnik, Limbersky; Darida, Plasil, Krejci, Selassie (Sural, 18 '), Rosicky (Pavelka, 89') and Necid (Lafata, 75 ').
Goal: 1-0. M. 87: Pique.
Referee: Szymon Marciniak (Poland). Yellow to Limbersky (61 ').
Subs: game of the first round of Group D match at the Municipal Stadium in Toulouse. Filled in a festive atmosphere.
CHARACTERS
Pique: The Barcelona played a perfect game in defense, against an opponent who did not pull much, and appeared in attack when most needed to score the winning goal. A much he needed to shake off the stigma of being whistled by the Spanish fans. He had not scored since 2009 against Bosnia.
Iniesta: Barca is the reference, the leader of this team, the author of impossible passes that split second you need only to put together the plan. Even dared with the goal of Pele was not in Mexico 70 to 39 minutes. Its wake not stop until you find prize: a pass to Piqué's goal.
Morata: The striker of Juventus was the offensive reference to Spain and lived prowling goal as 9 which is good, but without success in any auction. So Del Bosque opted to change it to Aduriz, also without a goal.
De Gea: I rental agent for Del Bosque after the sexual controversy of yore, goalkeeper of Manchester United lived quiet in the first half in the absence of rivals arrivals. In the second half, more of the same. In procvas times exi
KNOT
Spain broke with its eleven type and the sleaze of De Gea in goal when he ran into Czech Republic better than expected in the initial moments. A rocky team, very East, with the experience and craft of not disordered, but to create quality too. So Spain took time to convince scoring their superiority, that it was time to go to win.
The Spanish pressure was such that on the basis of two against one Spain began living on the opponent's area. the goal is sensed, was presaged, it was the natural way to translate into something crisp domain. Debt goal was there. Nobody paid, so no goals to rest and painful feeling of having been very close to the most complicated in these games, the goal / key.
In the second half, Del Bosque's team started with less force but good game overall. But something was missing. It was when it began to become clear that Morata would not be the scorer Aduriz was needed.
With Athletic, Czechs threw a padlock more dread that caused them the imposing picture of a whole a striker like him. Aduriz was closer than Morata to score, true, but perhaps would have been daring to align the two seen together the rival just wanted a draw and nothing else.
Not daring man Del Bosque so the end was as the initial harassment: inert until the imposing figure emerged Piqué to win the first time. And then fists De Gea kept the good taste of the first three points.
MATCH
1 - Spain : De Gea; Juanfran, Pique, Ramos, Alba; Busquets; Silva, Cesc ( Thiago , 70 '), Iniesta, Nolito (Pedro, 82'); and Morata ( Aduriz , 62 ').
0 - Czech Republic : Cech; Kaderabek, Sivok, Hubnik, Limbersky; Darida, Plasil, Krejci, Selassie (Sural, 18 '), Rosicky (Pavelka, 89') and Necid (Lafata, 75 ').
Goal: 1-0. M. 87: Pique.
Referee: Szymon Marciniak (Poland). Yellow to Limbersky (61 ').
Subs: game of the first round of Group D match at the Municipal Stadium in Toulouse. Filled in a festive atmosphere.
CHARACTERS
Pique: The Barcelona played a perfect game in defense, against an opponent who did not pull much, and appeared in attack when most needed to score the winning goal. A much he needed to shake off the stigma of being whistled by the Spanish fans. He had not scored since 2009 against Bosnia.
Iniesta: Barca is the reference, the leader of this team, the author of impossible passes that split second you need only to put together the plan. Even dared with the goal of Pele was not in Mexico 70 to 39 minutes. Its wake not stop until you find prize: a pass to Piqué's goal.
Morata: The striker of Juventus was the offensive reference to Spain and lived prowling goal as 9 which is good, but without success in any auction. So Del Bosque opted to change it to Aduriz, also without a goal.
De Gea: I rental agent for Del Bosque after the sexual controversy of yore, goalkeeper of Manchester United lived quiet in the first half in the absence of rivals arrivals. In the second half, more of the same. In procvas times exi
KNOT
Spain broke with its eleven type and the sleaze of De Gea in goal when he ran into Czech Republic better than expected in the initial moments. A rocky team, very East, with the experience and craft of not disordered, but to create quality too. So Spain took time to convince scoring their superiority, that it was time to go to win.
The Spanish pressure was such that on the basis of two against one Spain began living on the opponent's area. the goal is sensed, was presaged, it was the natural way to translate into something crisp domain. Debt goal was there. Nobody paid, so no goals to rest and painful feeling of having been very close to the most complicated in these games, the goal / key.
In the second half, Del Bosque's team started with less force but good game overall. But something was missing. It was when it began to become clear that Morata would not be the scorer Aduriz was needed.
With Athletic, Czechs threw a padlock more dread that caused them the imposing picture of a whole a striker like him. Aduriz was closer than Morata to score, true, but perhaps would have been daring to align the two seen together the rival just wanted a draw and nothing else.
Not daring man Del Bosque so the end was as the initial harassment: inert until the imposing figure emerged Piqué to win the first time. And then fists De Gea kept the good taste of the first three points.
Iker Casillas to beat the record
The debate has been pursuing him for several years, whether wearing the shirt of Real Madrid or that of the Spanish, but Iker Casillas continues to accumulate records and historical records almost every time he defends the goal.
The goalkeeper Porto accumulates right now 783 minutes without conceding a goal with the national team and is just 36 to break the record of absolute invincibility of the national team, which is precisely in his hands, when he recorded 818 minutes without picking the ball its frame in 2012.
In the last three friendlies Spain have conceded a goal, but none of them was Iker Casillas in goal: to Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper was Sergio Asenjo , against South Korea's own goal came with Sergio Rico , who just replaced Casillas minutes before, and the loss to Georgia was the goalkeeper David de Gea .
Also, if finally came to play a match in the European Championship in France, excancerbero Real Madrid could continue to increase unbeaten record in Euro, currently recorded in 510 minutes, started in the appointment of 2012 after the draw one harvested in the group stage against Italy, while only conceded the team in the tournament.
The goalkeeper Porto accumulates right now 783 minutes without conceding a goal with the national team and is just 36 to break the record of absolute invincibility of the national team, which is precisely in his hands, when he recorded 818 minutes without picking the ball its frame in 2012.
In the last three friendlies Spain have conceded a goal, but none of them was Iker Casillas in goal: to Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper was Sergio Asenjo , against South Korea's own goal came with Sergio Rico , who just replaced Casillas minutes before, and the loss to Georgia was the goalkeeper David de Gea .
Also, if finally came to play a match in the European Championship in France, excancerbero Real Madrid could continue to increase unbeaten record in Euro, currently recorded in 510 minutes, started in the appointment of 2012 after the draw one harvested in the group stage against Italy, while only conceded the team in the tournament.
duminică, 12 iunie 2016
Spain team presents its official anthem for Euro
The members of the plantillla of Spain sing together in 'The Red Baila', the name of the official anthem of the team for the Euro
The Spanish team has presented yesterday the official anthem ahead of the European Championship in France in which will debut next Monday.
Sergio Ramos takes the singing voice of the song called 'The Red Baila', which has the support of the Niña Pastori.
In the video they involved all players who will be in France, and together they sing the official song of 'The Red' for this tournament.
The Spanish team has presented yesterday the official anthem ahead of the European Championship in France in which will debut next Monday.
Sergio Ramos takes the singing voice of the song called 'The Red Baila', which has the support of the Niña Pastori.
In the video they involved all players who will be in France, and together they sing the official song of 'The Red' for this tournament.
For Peter, a European Championship with an air of revenge
The front of Chelsea and the Spanish national team Pedro Rodríguez wants a rematch at Euro 2016 did evil role in the Red World Cup Brazil 2014.
Two years ago, when he defended the title, the Spanish team was eliminated in the first round, having played only the first two games.
Peter sees a different mentality in the selection about four years ago, in the victory at Euro 2012, when the Red had won the Euro 2008 and 2010 World Cup, while now comes from a failure in Brazil-2014.
The Canaries striker 28 years and knows how to win titles with Spain.
"I was four years ago and now people are with another mentality, wanting to do something great, to make a big tournament. Maybe it's because we did not do a good World Cup and we want to reverse this situation , " said the striker, who left the last season Barcelona to move to Chelsea.
For this, the first hurdle to Spain arrives Monday in Group D debut against the Czech Republic in Toulouse.
"We are focused on the game, eager to start. We have to prepare well for the match. People are very focused to do well and wanting to make a big tournament," he said.
"The coach has he prepared several scenarios that we can expect in this game. You can play folded back. It will be a difficult game, but no pushovers. Let's play focused and give our best to achieve victory," he added.
"All teams will it be difficult, as Romania showed against France in the first match of the tournament. We are focused, wanting, with good dynamics, in good shape to begin in the best way possible and make a good game," he said .
Pedro has been capped 56 times and thinks it comes at a good time at this tournament.
- Six years in the national team -
"It took six years in the selection, with almost 60 games, with goals and important titles. Now I'm more experienced. In that sense, I have evolved and have improved. That is the most important," he said.
It also wants to take personal revenge in a season that has not won a title with his new club Chelsea, where he has played 38 matches and scoring 8 goals, lower figures to which he was accustomed with the Catalan club.
"It is always very hard the first year on a team, but in this sense, the reception of all peers and fans has been perfect. It was a good experience in a very physical and competitive league," he said.
"The schedule of matches in the afternoon, change much about the Spanish schedule, over night, but once you get used to is good for the player and fans. Also TV standard for broadcasting in different countries" he added.
The canary player believes the case David De Gea , whose name appeared on Friday in a case of sexual scandal, "we will not destabilize" facing the Euro.
"David is fine, I saw him training quiet, was also quiet when we talked to him about it. We are with him, we have to help him , give our support. We are calm and he. This issue is not going to destabilize. It is with the head very cold and that's the most important for the group , "he said.
"It does not affect us. There is a very good harmony in the group. We want to start the tournament in the best possible way that is winning. Winning in the debut, it gives you access to more confidence and be better positioned face to move to the next phase. We need to gain confidence to move forward, "he said.
Two years ago, when he defended the title, the Spanish team was eliminated in the first round, having played only the first two games.
Peter sees a different mentality in the selection about four years ago, in the victory at Euro 2012, when the Red had won the Euro 2008 and 2010 World Cup, while now comes from a failure in Brazil-2014.
The Canaries striker 28 years and knows how to win titles with Spain.
"I was four years ago and now people are with another mentality, wanting to do something great, to make a big tournament. Maybe it's because we did not do a good World Cup and we want to reverse this situation , " said the striker, who left the last season Barcelona to move to Chelsea.
For this, the first hurdle to Spain arrives Monday in Group D debut against the Czech Republic in Toulouse.
"We are focused on the game, eager to start. We have to prepare well for the match. People are very focused to do well and wanting to make a big tournament," he said.
"The coach has he prepared several scenarios that we can expect in this game. You can play folded back. It will be a difficult game, but no pushovers. Let's play focused and give our best to achieve victory," he added.
"All teams will it be difficult, as Romania showed against France in the first match of the tournament. We are focused, wanting, with good dynamics, in good shape to begin in the best way possible and make a good game," he said .
Pedro has been capped 56 times and thinks it comes at a good time at this tournament.
- Six years in the national team -
"It took six years in the selection, with almost 60 games, with goals and important titles. Now I'm more experienced. In that sense, I have evolved and have improved. That is the most important," he said.
It also wants to take personal revenge in a season that has not won a title with his new club Chelsea, where he has played 38 matches and scoring 8 goals, lower figures to which he was accustomed with the Catalan club.
"It is always very hard the first year on a team, but in this sense, the reception of all peers and fans has been perfect. It was a good experience in a very physical and competitive league," he said.
"The schedule of matches in the afternoon, change much about the Spanish schedule, over night, but once you get used to is good for the player and fans. Also TV standard for broadcasting in different countries" he added.
The canary player believes the case David De Gea , whose name appeared on Friday in a case of sexual scandal, "we will not destabilize" facing the Euro.
"David is fine, I saw him training quiet, was also quiet when we talked to him about it. We are with him, we have to help him , give our support. We are calm and he. This issue is not going to destabilize. It is with the head very cold and that's the most important for the group , "he said.
"It does not affect us. There is a very good harmony in the group. We want to start the tournament in the best possible way that is winning. Winning in the debut, it gives you access to more confidence and be better positioned face to move to the next phase. We need to gain confidence to move forward, "he said.
San Jose: "I debuted in Paris, hopefully I finish the tournament there with another result"
Mikel San Jose , Central Athletic Club, recalled that his international debut absolute occurred in Paris, which will host the final of Euro 2016, where he desired Spain finished "with another result" after its first day, when he fell defeated 1-0.
He made his debut as a starter St. Joseph a September 4, 2014, at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis where dreams now contest the final of Euro 2016.
"It's my first European Championship and I am very happy to be in a competition like this with so many phenomena. The memory I have of the last major tournaments is to see Spain lifting the title, I hope this time we can also get it," he said.
"It debuted in Paris and hopefully end up in the same place Euro, with a different result to that day," he added.
San Jose sees the Spanish team prepared to repeat the success of the last two Europeans conquered. "The atmosphere in the dressing room and the concentration is phenomenal. We looked forward to the tournament started and already arrive on Monday to compete, to go us well and we grow in the tournament."
Finally, he praised the start of the competition with France suffered victory over Romania. "Yesterday watching the game many we agreed that Romania was a tough opponent. We could not beat them in March and we knew it would not be easy for France premiere. We saw a great game, with a host wanting to win, suffering great way to end with a goal.
He made his debut as a starter St. Joseph a September 4, 2014, at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis where dreams now contest the final of Euro 2016.
"It's my first European Championship and I am very happy to be in a competition like this with so many phenomena. The memory I have of the last major tournaments is to see Spain lifting the title, I hope this time we can also get it," he said.
"It debuted in Paris and hopefully end up in the same place Euro, with a different result to that day," he added.
San Jose sees the Spanish team prepared to repeat the success of the last two Europeans conquered. "The atmosphere in the dressing room and the concentration is phenomenal. We looked forward to the tournament started and already arrive on Monday to compete, to go us well and we grow in the tournament."
Finally, he praised the start of the competition with France suffered victory over Romania. "Yesterday watching the game many we agreed that Romania was a tough opponent. We could not beat them in March and we knew it would not be easy for France premiere. We saw a great game, with a host wanting to win, suffering great way to end with a goal.
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