Afriupdate News
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • Home
  • NewsNew
    • Headlines
    • Africa
    • Nigeria
    • National
    • World
    • Politics
  • Life
    • Beauty
    • Culture
    • Entertainment
    • Events
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Health & Wellness
    • Love and Relationships
    • Travel and Places
    • Music
    • TV Series
    • What’s New
  • Sports
    • Boxing
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Other Sports
  • Business
    • Insurance
  • Technology
    • Social media
    • Gadgets
  • Features
    • Guide & Tips
    • Jobs
    • Scholarship
    • Reviews
    • Opinion
  • Submit a News TipGot Tips?
GET NEWS ALARTS
No Result
View All Result
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Afriupdate News
No Result
View All Result
Afriupdate News
No Result
View All Result
ALERTS
  • News
  • Headlines
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Features
  • Life
  • Sports
  • Technology
ADVERTISEMENT
Home Sports Football

Alba backs Spain to deliver in pressure game against Slovakia

AFP by AFP
June 20, 2021
in Football
0
Alba backs Spain to deliver in pressure game against Slovakia
Spain’s coach Luis Enrique (L) speaks with Spain’s defender Jordi Alba during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group E football match between Spain and Poland at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, Spain, on June 19, 2021. (Photo by Jose Manuel Vidal / POOL / AFP)

Jordi Alba admitted Spain’s players were “gutted” after Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Poland but is backing them to deliver against Slovakia on Wednesday and reach the last 16 of Euro 2020.
Robert Lewandowski’s header cancelled out Alvaro Morata’s opener in Seville before Gerard Moreno missed a penalty as Spain had to settle for another disappointing draw in Group E.

“We lack a bit of luck,” said stand-in captain Alba. “We’re doing things well and we are going to turn things around, I am convinced of that.

“Nobody can question our effort. People can blame us all they want but the intensity, the motivation that this team has is unquestionable.

“We’re gutted by the result but there is no other choice but to work and I’m sure the results will come. On Wednesday we have another game, a final, and we will try everything to try to get through.”

MORE FROM AFRIUPDATE

Spain To Offer Residency And Work Permits To Undocumented Migrants

Spain To Offer Residency And Work Permits To Undocumented Migrants

November 21, 2024
Spain: Flood survivors call for help, local govt criticised

Spain: Flood survivors call for help, local govt criticised

November 1, 2024
(FILES) Spain’s defender #20 Rocio Galvez is congratulated by President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales (R) next to Spain’s Jennifer Hermoso after winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 20, 2023. – A Spanish judge on January 25, 2024 proposed that disgraced former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales be tried over the kiss he forced on World Cup star Jenni Hermoso. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Spain judge proposes Rubiales go on trial for World Cup kiss

January 26, 2024
Dorival Junior speaks during his presentation as the new coach of the Brazilian national football team, at the headquarters of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on January 11, 2024. - Sao Paulo FC boss Dorival Junior replaces Fernando Diniz was fired from the five-time world champions following a string of losses. "It's a personal dream come true," the 2023 Copa do Brasil-winning coach said in a statement posted by Sao Paulo on X, formerly Twitter, on January 7, after days of speculation he would be named to take over struggling Brazil. (Photo by Daniel RAMALHO / AFP)

Date set for Spain-Brazil anti-racism football friendly

January 15, 2024
ADVERTISEMENT

Sweden’s victory over Slovakia on Friday means Spain are third in the group, with Slovakia also in front of them after they opened with a win over Poland.

“We are used to this kind of pressure,” said Alba. “We have to stay calm and I am sure that in the end victory will come.”

Morata had been under pressure after he was whistled by his own fans in the stalemate against Sweden.

He celebrated his goal by hugging coach Luis Enrique but the night turned sour for the forward, who scuffed the rebound from Moreno’s penalty and then went off late on after a collision with Wojciech Szczesny.

ADVERTISEMENT

“I appreciate the confidence that he (Luis Enrique) and all my teammates give me,” Morata said.

“But it doesn’t matter because we’ve drawn. I don’t care if I score or don’t score, what I want is to win and we haven’t won today.”

Follow our socials Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Google News.

Related topics: Jordi AlbaPolandRobert LewandowskiSpain
ShareTweetSendShare
ADVERTISEMENT
Next Post
Memphis Depay

Barcelona sign Depay on free transfer from Lyon

[FILES] France’s coach Didier Deschamps. / AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ

Deschamps admits Hungary draw ‘not what we wanted’

People line up outside Bridge Park Community Leisure Center to receive the COVID-19 vaccines in Brent, northwest London, Britain, June 19, 2021. (Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua)

UK reports over 10,000 COVID-19 cases for third consecutive day

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Advertisement
  • Privacy Policy

© 2023 Afriupdate News. All Rights Reserved

Welcome Back!

Sign In with Google
Sign In with Linked In
OR

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Sign Up with Google
Sign Up with Linked In
OR

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
  • Login
  • Sign Up
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Headlines
    • Africa
    • Nigeria
    • National
    • World
    • Politics
  • Life
    • Beauty
    • Culture
    • Entertainment
    • Events
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Health & Wellness
    • Love and Relationships
    • Travel and Places
    • Music
    • TV Series
    • What’s New
  • Sports
    • Boxing
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Other Sports
  • Business
    • Insurance
  • Technology
    • Social media
    • Gadgets
  • Features
    • Guide & Tips
    • Jobs
    • Scholarship
    • Reviews
    • Opinion
  • Submit a News Tip

© 2023 Afriupdate News. All Rights Reserved