Vicente Del Bosque News
Barcelona held several meetings with Paris St Germain to bring the Brazilian back to the Camp Nou two years after he walked out on them to join the French side for a world record fee of 222 million euros (about $245 million).
Former Spain coach Vicente del Bosque on Wednesday said that the Spanish national team is not the only strong favourite to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup, set to kick off in Russia next week.
"Without a doubt, I have no intention to remain as coach, but you have to be discreet," Del Bosque said.
De Gea made a string of saves to keep Spain within striking distance of Italy on Monday before Antonio Conte`s men got a late second goal for a 2-0 second-round win.
After finishing second in Group D, Spain find themselves on the same side of the draw as world champions Germany and hosts France -- both of whom advanced to the last eight on Sunday.
Monday`s match will be the fourth time the teams have met in the last three European Championships and the sixth time in total, making it the tournament`s most played fixture.
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique headed a late winner as defending champions Spain overcame a resolute and determined Czech Republic 1-0 in their Group D opener in Toulouse on Monday.
Spain have won their last three meetings with the Czech Republic and Del Bosque`s side are on an eight-game competitive winning streak.
Costa`s repeated selection has been controversial ever since he was convinced by Del Bosque to turn his back on the country of his birth Brazil to play for Spain.
Del Bosque claimed that they wanted to play the game, but it's a matter of security.
Morata has to fight for a place alongside Diego Costa and Paco Alcacer.
Goalkeeper David de Gea was the hero as Spain capped their qualification for the 2016 European Championships with a 1-0 win away at Ukraine.
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has refused to confirm his role after next year's European Championships.
The Spanish football team will assure its place in next summer's European Championship in France if it is able to defeat Luxembourg on Friday.
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola said there is no one better qualified person than Vicente Del Bosque to manage Spain.
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has made three changes in the 23-man squad for the Euro 2016 qualifying games against Luxembourg and Ukraine.
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