David Silva rues David Villa absence
David Villa's absence from Euro 2012 will be tough for Spain, according to teammate David Silva.
May 29, 07:42
Fernando Torres looking to repay Vicente Del Bosque faith
Fernando Torres is keen to prove his worth after being selected in Spain's Euro 2012 squad.
May 29, 07:12
Fernando Torres, David Silva, Juan Mata in Spain squad
Fernando Torres, David Silva and Juan Mata are named in Spain's 23-man squad for Euro 2012.
May 28, 00:10
Vicente Del Bosque bemoans David Villa absence
Vicente Del Bosque says that Spain will definitely miss David Villa at this summer's Euro 2012 championships.
May 25, 21:17
Fernando Torres expected Spain Euro 2012 snub
Fernando Torres says that he answered the call to join the Spain squad for Euro 2012 with "enthusiasm" after convincing himself that he would not be included.
May 24, 16:54
David de Gea: David Villa absence is a shame
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea believes that David Villa's absence from Spain's Euro 2012 squad is a "shame".
May 23, 19:47
David Villa out of European Championships
Spain forward David Villa is ruled out of Euro 2012 after failing to recover from his broken leg.
May 22, 21:05
Euro 2012: Who will be the leading goalscorer?
We've reached that time of year where people will begin to place their Euro 2012 bets. Here, Sports Mole picks five players who could be the tournament's leading goalscorer.
May 21, 17:40
Vicente del Bosque not ruling out Carles Puyol, David Villa
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque claims that Barcelona duo Carles Puyol and David Villa could yet be fit for Euro 2012.
May 16, 21:12
Doctor "optimistic" over David Villa's Euro 2012 chances
Spain's team doctor believes that David Villa has a chance of being fit for Euro 2012.
May 8, 13:09
David Villa to return to fitness for Euro 2012?
David Villa has reportedly been training for the last three weeks to try to win a spot in Spain's squad for the Euros after breaking his leg in December.
May 7, 18:37
Guillem Balague: 'Barcelona will sell David Villa, Dani Alves'
Spanish football correspondent Guillem Balague claims that Barcelona want to sell David Villa and Dani Alves.
May 1, 11:10
David Villa close to Barcelona return
Barcelona striker David Villa closes in on a return to fitness for the Spanish club.
Mar 30, 20:26
David Villa receives 1,000 paper cranes
A group of Japanese Barcelona supporters send David Villa 1,000 paper cranes as the striker steps up his recovery from a broken leg.
Mar 19, 17:10
Footballers show support for Eric Abidal
A host of players use Twitter to send Eric Abidal their messages of support, after it was revealed that he will require a liver transplant.
Mar 15, 21:18
David Villa "optimistic" over injury return
David Villa is confident that he will be fit enough to play for Barcelona and Spain in the near future.
Feb 8, 12:57
Pep Guardiola: 'We won't replace David Villa'
Pep Guardiola says that Barcelona will not replace the injured David Villa in January.
Jan 7, 17:40
David Villa faces five-month layoff
David Villa faces four to five months out after undergoing surgery on his broken tibia.
Dec 19, 20:28
David Villa to have surgery on Monday
Barcelona striker David Villa will have surgery on his broken leg on Monday.
Dec 17, 21:23
Pep Guardiola: 'We'll try our best without David Villa'
Barca boss Pep Guardiola says that the team will have to make do without David Silva in the World Club Cup after the striker broke his leg.
Dec 15, 20:24
Result: Barcelona 4-0 Al-Sadd
Barcelona book their place in the FIFA World Club World Cup final as they defeat Qatari club Al-Sadd 4-0 in Yokohama.
Dec 15, 13:24
David Villa suffers fractured tibia
David Villa breaks his leg during Barcelona's FIFA Club World Cup semi-final against Al-Sadd.
Dec 15, 11:54
Pep Guardiola: 'David Villa staying put'
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola describes press speculation that striker David Villa has been made available for transfer as "lies".
Dec 14, 13:07
David Villa to quit Barcelona for Premier League?
The Premier League's elite will be on red alert as David Villa reportedly tells his advisors to search for a new club in England.
Dec 12, 10:44
Jorge Valdano issues David Villa fear
David Villa is in danger of becoming a fringe player for Barcelona, according to Jorge Valdano.
Dec 7, 13:04
David Villa "happy and settled" at Barcelona
David Villa speaks of his happiness at Barcelona, distancing himself from a move to Liverpool.
Dec 3, 11:19
Result: Barcelona 4-0 Rayo Vallecano
Alexis Sanchez scores a brace as Barcelona recover from their weekend loss at Getafe with victory over Rayo Vallecano at the Nou Camp.
Nov 29, 23:00
Liverpool look to land Barcelona striker David Villa
Liverpool renew their interest in Spanish striker David Villa.
Nov 27, 07:00
Result: Barcelona 4-0 Real Zaragoza
Barcelona score four goals without reply to claim all three points against Real Zaragoza tonight.
Nov 19, 20:50
Result: Costa Rica 2-2 Spain
Spain come from 2-0 down to force a draw against Costa Rica in San Jose.
Nov 16, 06:38
Tuesday's international friendly round-up
There were wins for Germany, England, Uruguay and USA as Spain prevent a surprise defeat in Costa Rica with two late goals from David Silva and David Villa.
Nov 15, 23:14
Result: England 1-0 Spain
A header from Frank Lampard was enough for England to record victory over world and European champions Spain at Wembley this evening.
Nov 12, 19:05
Liverpool linked with move for David Villa
Liverpool are ready to offer £34m for Barcelona's David Villa.
Nov 10, 06:24
Result: Barcelona 2-0 Viktoria Plzen
Barcelona remain unbeaten in the defence of their Champions League title with a 2-0 win at home to Viktoria Plzen.
Oct 19, 21:49
Team News: Strong attacking lineup for Barcelona
Pep Guardiola selects a strong attacking lineup for Barcelona's match against Viktoria Plzen this evening.
Oct 19, 19:06
Result: Spain 3-1 Scotland
David Silva scores twice and sets up the other as Spain end Scotland's hopes of grabbing a play-off place for the Euro 2012 finals.
Oct 11, 21:33
Result: BATE Borisov 0-5 Barcelona
Barca thrash BATE Borisov 5-0 in their Champions League group stage match in Belarus.
Sep 28, 23:52
Team News: No Cesc Fabregas for Barcelona
Young Spanish midfielder Thiago takes the place of Cesc Fabregas for Barcelona's trip to BATE Borisov this evening.
Sep 28, 19:14
David Villa: 'Competition for places is good'
David Villa claims that the competition for places in the Barcelona starting lineup produces "positive" performances.
Sep 26, 16:56
Result: Barcelona 5-0 Atletico Madrid
Barcelona move up to second in La Liga with a 5-0 win at home to Atletico Madrid.
Sep 25, 00:16
