Longtime friends Sheila E. and Gloria Estefan are teaming up for the debut single from Sheila E.’s first-ever salsa album, Bailar. The two are sharing vocals on an energetic cover of the Celia Cruz classic “Bemba Colorá,” complete with a drum solo. The single, which also features singer Mimy Succar (whose son, Tony Succar, is the album’s co-producer), is out on Feb. 23, with the album dropping in April. “Gloria and I have been friends since the Eighties,” Sheila E. tells Rolling Stone. “So she’s family to me.
- 2/1/2024
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
New Delhi, July 20 (Ians) Oriol Romeu is coming home. After a great season with Girona Fc in Laliga EA Sports and a decade in English football, the 31-year-old will once again wear the Blaugrana jersey as he looks to replace the now-departed Sergio Busquets in the holding midfield role.
Last season, Romeu played for Girona Fc where he had a great season under coach Michel, who said in a press conference that Oriol has made him a better coach and that he will be a huge loss.
Romeu can bring experience and tranquillity to Xavi’s midfield. In addition, he is a home-grown player with Barca DNA. He dominates positional play to perfection, has personality and strong leadership skills. He’s a team player who knows how to cover his teammates’ backs.
Here are five things you might not know about the reigning Laliga EA Sports champions’ newest star.
He...
Last season, Romeu played for Girona Fc where he had a great season under coach Michel, who said in a press conference that Oriol has made him a better coach and that he will be a huge loss.
Romeu can bring experience and tranquillity to Xavi’s midfield. In addition, he is a home-grown player with Barca DNA. He dominates positional play to perfection, has personality and strong leadership skills. He’s a team player who knows how to cover his teammates’ backs.
Here are five things you might not know about the reigning Laliga EA Sports champions’ newest star.
He...
- 7/20/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The Barcelona midfielder, who scored two international goals and who won the World Cup with Spain in 2010 and the European Championship two years later, wrote on Instagram: "I would like to announce that after almost 15 years and 143 matches, the moment has arrived to bid farewell to the national team."
Busquets made his debut for La Roja against Turkey in April 2009 and went on to make 143 appearances, behind only Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos in the country’s history.
The 34-year-old captained Spain in each of their four games at the World Cup in Qatar, missing a penalty in the shootout as Luis Enrique’s side were knocked out by Morocco at the last-16 stage.
In the Instagram post, Busquets paid tribute to the variety of people involved in his successful Spain career.
"I would like to thank all the people who have accompanied me on this long road," he wrote.
Busquets made his debut for La Roja against Turkey in April 2009 and went on to make 143 appearances, behind only Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos in the country’s history.
The 34-year-old captained Spain in each of their four games at the World Cup in Qatar, missing a penalty in the shootout as Luis Enrique’s side were knocked out by Morocco at the last-16 stage.
In the Instagram post, Busquets paid tribute to the variety of people involved in his successful Spain career.
"I would like to thank all the people who have accompanied me on this long road," he wrote.
- 12/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid (Spain), Dec 12 (Ians) New Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente insisted there won’t be any major changes to the way his side plays football to those of his predecessor Luis Enrique.
The former Under-19 and Under-21 coach was named as Enrique’s successor in the job in the wake of Spain’s exit from the World Cup.
Enrique was criticized for the fact that Spain dominated possession in the games but failed to turn possession into clear chances to score.
“The model of play is non-negotiable, but we can adapt the system,” said De la Fuente in his presentation to the press.
“We will try and improve and give what we think can help us improve. We will try to dominate the play, have more shooting chances and move the ball faster. There are good players, who know how to interpret our ideas,” added the coach.
The former Under-19 and Under-21 coach was named as Enrique’s successor in the job in the wake of Spain’s exit from the World Cup.
Enrique was criticized for the fact that Spain dominated possession in the games but failed to turn possession into clear chances to score.
“The model of play is non-negotiable, but we can adapt the system,” said De la Fuente in his presentation to the press.
“We will try and improve and give what we think can help us improve. We will try to dominate the play, have more shooting chances and move the ball faster. There are good players, who know how to interpret our ideas,” added the coach.
- 12/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Doha (Qatar), Dec 12 (Ians) They are numbers that would make a football ‘purist’ such as Pep Guardiola break out into a cold sweat, or have former Spain coach, Luis Enrique trembling in his bed, but if there is one thing the current World Cup in Qatar is showing, it is that possession of the ball is not everything in football.
Maybe ‘tiki-taka’ isn’t dead (although it is badly wounded in Spain), but the World Cup is most definitely making a very solid case for the defense.
Morocco aren’t fooling anyone after rugged defensive displays against Spain and Portugal have earned them a historic semifinal tie against France.
The Moroccan side had just 23 percent of the ball against Spain and just 22 percent in their 1-0 quarterfinal win against Portugal. The story is a little different from the group stage, where they had less than 35 percent of the ball against...
Maybe ‘tiki-taka’ isn’t dead (although it is badly wounded in Spain), but the World Cup is most definitely making a very solid case for the defense.
Morocco aren’t fooling anyone after rugged defensive displays against Spain and Portugal have earned them a historic semifinal tie against France.
The Moroccan side had just 23 percent of the ball against Spain and just 22 percent in their 1-0 quarterfinal win against Portugal. The story is a little different from the group stage, where they had less than 35 percent of the ball against...
- 12/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Dec 8 (Ians) Luis Enrique on Thursday left his role as Spain head coach after the team was knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 by Morocco.
The 52-year-old was in the charge of the side since 2018 and guided Spain to the Euro 2020 semifinals.
The Spanish Football Federation (Rfef) issued a statement thanking Enrique for his service and expressing its desire to start a new project for the national team.
“The Rfef would like to thank Luis Enrique and his entire coaching staff at the helm of the absolute national team in recent years,” the statement read.
“The sports management of the Rfef has transferred to the president a report in which it is determined that a new project should start for the Spanish team, with the aim of continuing with the growth achieved in recent years thanks to the work carried out by Luis Enrique and his collaborators.
“Both the president,...
The 52-year-old was in the charge of the side since 2018 and guided Spain to the Euro 2020 semifinals.
The Spanish Football Federation (Rfef) issued a statement thanking Enrique for his service and expressing its desire to start a new project for the national team.
“The Rfef would like to thank Luis Enrique and his entire coaching staff at the helm of the absolute national team in recent years,” the statement read.
“The sports management of the Rfef has transferred to the president a report in which it is determined that a new project should start for the Spanish team, with the aim of continuing with the growth achieved in recent years thanks to the work carried out by Luis Enrique and his collaborators.
“Both the president,...
- 12/8/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Doha (Qatar), Dec 5 (Ians) Spain coach Luis Enrique promised that his side would not underestimate Morocco in their World Cup last-16 tie in the Education City stadium on Tuesday.
Spain goes into the match after a 2-1 defeat to Japan, while Morocco qualified after topping a group that contained Croatia and Belgium, conceding just one goal in three games.
“Morocco is a great team, they played really well and topped their group. We know what they can do and we won’t be overconfident,” he said in his pre-game press conference.
“They have a very strong midfield and they will try and pressure to stop us having the ball as they know that is how we like to play,” added the Spain coach.
“We always watch our rivals’ games and they played really well in all of theirs. They are a physical side, but they also have a lot of quality,...
Spain goes into the match after a 2-1 defeat to Japan, while Morocco qualified after topping a group that contained Croatia and Belgium, conceding just one goal in three games.
“Morocco is a great team, they played really well and topped their group. We know what they can do and we won’t be overconfident,” he said in his pre-game press conference.
“They have a very strong midfield and they will try and pressure to stop us having the ball as they know that is how we like to play,” added the Spain coach.
“We always watch our rivals’ games and they played really well in all of theirs. They are a physical side, but they also have a lot of quality,...
- 12/5/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Doha (Qatar), Dec 4 (Ians) Spain defender Rodrigo Hernandez insisted on Sunday there will be no change of style when his side takes on Morocco in the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday, despite their 2-1 defeat to Japan in their last Group E match.
Spain controlled over 80 percent of the ball against Japan on Thursday but was caught by Japan’s intensity at the start of the second half, with the defeat costing them first place in the group.
With another match against intensely-organised rivals on the horizon, Rodri insisted that “you learn from your mistakes”, but said the plan would remain the same.
“We won’t change the way we play even though we lost. Football is about getting things right and wrong and we will continue with our philosophy of the game.”
“There will be no risks and we will keep a cool head,” said the 26-year-old.
Spain controlled over 80 percent of the ball against Japan on Thursday but was caught by Japan’s intensity at the start of the second half, with the defeat costing them first place in the group.
With another match against intensely-organised rivals on the horizon, Rodri insisted that “you learn from your mistakes”, but said the plan would remain the same.
“We won’t change the way we play even though we lost. Football is about getting things right and wrong and we will continue with our philosophy of the game.”
“There will be no risks and we will keep a cool head,” said the 26-year-old.
- 12/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Doha, Nov 30 (Ians) Spain coach Luis Enrique was giving nothing away about his line-up to face Japan on Thursday in the last round of matches in Group E.
A draw will be enough to see the Spanish through and even a defeat would possibly still see them into the last-16 on goal difference and the coach is expected to make some changes as he rests players such as Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, while preferring not to risk Gavi and Rodrigo Hernandez, who have struggled with slight physical problems in the last couple of days.
“We are not going to speculate with any player,” Enrique told the press ahead of his game, before adding that whoever played, Spain would go for the win.
“We want to win to be first in the group of death. We have no intention of speculating because we want to be the first,” he said.
A draw will be enough to see the Spanish through and even a defeat would possibly still see them into the last-16 on goal difference and the coach is expected to make some changes as he rests players such as Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, while preferring not to risk Gavi and Rodrigo Hernandez, who have struggled with slight physical problems in the last couple of days.
“We are not going to speculate with any player,” Enrique told the press ahead of his game, before adding that whoever played, Spain would go for the win.
“We want to win to be first in the group of death. We have no intention of speculating because we want to be the first,” he said.
- 11/30/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Lisbon, Sep 28 (Ians) Portugal manager Fernando Santos has claimed that his team’s elimination from UEFA Nations League A was unfair. At the Municipal Stadium in Braga, visitors Spain upset Portugal 1-0 with Alvaro Morata’s 88th-minute strike to top Group 2 with 11 points. Portugal finished second with 10 points.
“It is true that in the first half Spain had more possession without creating major problems. We lacked some patience, we played with a lot of long passes, but at passing the ball the team did well and got there,” the coach explained.
According to Santos, Portugal created goal situations, while Spain did nothing but try to stay more in possession, reports Xinhua.
“We tried to correct that at half-time, and we were pushing hard at the restart. We had a great opportunity, but we didn’t take it, and then Spain started to have more ball; and we had more difficulty,...
“It is true that in the first half Spain had more possession without creating major problems. We lacked some patience, we played with a lot of long passes, but at passing the ball the team did well and got there,” the coach explained.
According to Santos, Portugal created goal situations, while Spain did nothing but try to stay more in possession, reports Xinhua.
“We tried to correct that at half-time, and we were pushing hard at the restart. We had a great opportunity, but we didn’t take it, and then Spain started to have more ball; and we had more difficulty,...
- 9/28/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Sep 28 (Ians) Spain won the UEFA Nations League Group A2 on Tuesday as Alvaro Morata’s late goal edged out Portugal 1-0, while the Czech Republic were relegated after losing to Switzerland in the last round of group matches.
In a duel in Portugal’s Braga, the hosts almost opened the scoring in the 32nd minute through Diogo Jota, who received a long pass from Bruno Fernandes and unleashed a shot towards the top right corner that Unai Simon kept out with a brilliant one-handed save.
The Portuguese were in total control during most of the game but Spain stayed in the contest and took the lead in the 88th minute. A long ball into the box from Dani Carvajal was headed by Nico Williams across to Alvaro Morata, who lashed it into the goal, reports Xinhua.
In that match, Morata shot three on target out of his four attempts.
In a duel in Portugal’s Braga, the hosts almost opened the scoring in the 32nd minute through Diogo Jota, who received a long pass from Bruno Fernandes and unleashed a shot towards the top right corner that Unai Simon kept out with a brilliant one-handed save.
The Portuguese were in total control during most of the game but Spain stayed in the contest and took the lead in the 88th minute. A long ball into the box from Dani Carvajal was headed by Nico Williams across to Alvaro Morata, who lashed it into the goal, reports Xinhua.
In that match, Morata shot three on target out of his four attempts.
- 9/28/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Sep 27 (Ians) Spain face a vital match in Portugal on Tuesday night with a place in the Final Four of the UEFA Nations League at stake, but also with eyes on the more immediate future.
La Roja need to win in Portugal to ensure their spot in the final phase of the Nations League, but after their 2-1 defeat at home to Switzerland on Saturday, coach Luis Enrique also needs a good result to take to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Spain will kick off their World Cup campaign against Costa Rica on November 23, with only a friendly against Jordan on November 17 as preparation for the main event, and that leaves Luis Enrique very little time to sort out some major problems which were evident on Saturday, reports Xinhua.
The coach has the excuse that some players who in normal circumstances would be in the squad — including Mikel Oyarzabal,...
La Roja need to win in Portugal to ensure their spot in the final phase of the Nations League, but after their 2-1 defeat at home to Switzerland on Saturday, coach Luis Enrique also needs a good result to take to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Spain will kick off their World Cup campaign against Costa Rica on November 23, with only a friendly against Jordan on November 17 as preparation for the main event, and that leaves Luis Enrique very little time to sort out some major problems which were evident on Saturday, reports Xinhua.
The coach has the excuse that some players who in normal circumstances would be in the squad — including Mikel Oyarzabal,...
- 9/27/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Sep 12 (Ians) Real Madrid came back from a goal down and the loss of Karim Benzema through injury to win 4-1 at home to Real Mallorca and maintain their unbeaten record at the top of La Liga.
Vedat Muriqi headed Mallorca ahead in the 35th minute on Sunday evening, but Fede Valverde equalised in first-half injury time. The Uruguayan collected the ball inside his own half and slalomed his way into the Mallorca area before scoring a magnificent goal.
Vinicius Jr was looking to lead Madrid in Benzema’s absence, but Mallorca held firm until the 72nd minute when the Brazilian scored with a left-foot shot, reports Xinhua. The game was still in the balance until Rodrygo also scored an excellent solo goal in the 89th minute and Antonio Rudiger headed in a fourth in injury time.
Fc Barcelona won 4-0 in Cadiz in a match that had to...
Vedat Muriqi headed Mallorca ahead in the 35th minute on Sunday evening, but Fede Valverde equalised in first-half injury time. The Uruguayan collected the ball inside his own half and slalomed his way into the Mallorca area before scoring a magnificent goal.
Vinicius Jr was looking to lead Madrid in Benzema’s absence, but Mallorca held firm until the 72nd minute when the Brazilian scored with a left-foot shot, reports Xinhua. The game was still in the balance until Rodrygo also scored an excellent solo goal in the 89th minute and Antonio Rudiger headed in a fourth in injury time.
Fc Barcelona won 4-0 in Cadiz in a match that had to...
- 9/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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