Pre-match: Mexico-Espana Friendly 11 August (R)

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  1. Pichi Moderator

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    Vicente del Bosque released the list of 21 players for this friendly. 18 of the 23 WC players were called up for this match. Albiol, Torres and Reina were not called up due to some minor injuries they currently have. Only Iniesta was allowed a break to rest due to the injuries he had leading up to the WC. The remaninder of the Barca WC players were called up, which was a change from what previously had been published. New call ups for this match are:

    Monreal from Osasuna, Santi Cazorla from Villareal and Bruno Soriano from Villareal who if he plays will make his NT debut.

    Here is the list:

    PORTEROS: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid) y Víctor Valdés (Barcelona).

    DEFENSAS: Álvaro Arbeloa (Real Madrid), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Joan Capdevila (Villarreal), Carlos Marchena (Villarreal), Gerard Piqué (Barcelona), Carles Puyol (Barcelona) y Monreal (Osasuna).

    CENTROCAMPISTAS: Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Busquets (Barcelona), Cazorla (Villarreal), Cesc Fábregas (Arsenal), Xavi (Barcelona) y Bruno Soriano (Villarreal).

    DELANTEROS: Silva (Manchester City), Pedro (Barcelona), Navas (Sevilla), Mata (Valencia), Villa (Barcelona) y Llorente (Athletic).

    Viva Espanha y La Furia Roja!
    Pichi, Aug 5, 2010
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  2. unclesox BigSoccer Supporter

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    Mexico City - Azteca
    Wednesday kickoff
    15:00 local Mexico City
    22:00 Central European
    4:00pm eastern/1:00pm pacific U.S.


    Recent form last six international results
    • MEXICO: WWDWLL
    1-3 Argentina (N)
    0-1 Uruguay (N)
    2-0 France (N)
    1-1 South Africa (A)
    2-1 Italy (N)
    5-1 Gambia (N)
    • SPAIN: WWWWWW
    1-0aet Netherlands (N)
    1-0 Germany (N)
    1-0 Paraguay (N)
    1-0 Portugal (N)
    2-1 Chile (N)
    2-0 Honduras (N)


    Last meeting
    14 November 2001
    International friendly in Huelva
    Spain 1-0 Mexico
    1-0 Raúl 73'


    History
    Matches: 7
    Mexico wins: 0
    Spain wins: 5
    Draws: 2
    Goals scored: Mexico 3, Spain 15
    unclesox, Aug 5, 2010
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  3. unclesox BigSoccer Supporter

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    Quotes from Barcelona sporting directer Andoni Zubizarreta:

    "Del Bosque's list has left us speechless. This must be the first time in history that players on holiday are called.
    They didn't train, there's the heat, humidity, altitude. It's impossible they can play more than 15 minutes.
    Spain director Hierro called us an hour before and I couldn't say a word. The decision surprises and hurts us.
    The decision has been made, it's extremely negative, but now we should see how we deal with it ahead of the Supercopa."


    Sportyou quoting an unknown source (perhaps a Federation official?):

    "Spain is the world champion so this can't be just a fun trip. Mexico celebrates its 200th birthday and we should respect that."

    This will be only the second occasion Spain has played a friendly in Mexico.
    unclesox, Aug 5, 2010
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  4. Juanele Member

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    Terrible timing for a friendly.
    Juanele, Aug 5, 2010
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  5. Pichi Moderator

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    It never crossed anyones mind that Spain would actually win it all in WC2010 when they agreed to the match?? The Spanish Super Copa needs to become a thing of the past, the timing is always lousy, no one goes to the matches because everyone in on vacation and it's 2 more matches that players have to play in a already too long season when you factor in the Liga, Copa, CL or Europa League and NT call ups!

    FIFA is to blame also for selecting 11 August as a Scheduled Game day for NT's so soon after the WC.

    Viva Espanha y La Furia Roja!!
    Pichi, Aug 6, 2010
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  6. minuscapita Member

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    Hey brothers! long time no see.
    What a great 2 years, huu? We are the kings of Europe and the world.
    I am loving this so much :D

    My question is. Does Fifa force federations to play these friendlies?
    I respect Mexico and all but I have to agree with Zubizarreta here, this is just too much on our players.

    Peace
    minuscapita, Aug 6, 2010
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  7. Pichi Moderator

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    They don't force teams to play friendlies but scheduled the international match date(s) and if the Federations want to they can scheduled matches on that date, which require teams to release players for these friendlies if selected by the NT coach. This would have been a non-issue if Spain had lost in the KO stage but with the WC win and the 30 day vacation that players have plus the super copa in Spain and a whole bunch of other things, asian Barca tour, American Madrid tour the perfect storm was brewing and has arrived.

    Spain more then likely would have opted out of this match if it was against another team, but to respect Mexico's bicentennial celebration and the fact they are WC champs the cost of breaking off the match would have cost the Federation a pretty penny and embarrassment.

    Here is the latest article on the Furia Roja's trip to Mexico!

    http://www.elpais.com/articulo/deportes/Espana/rumbo/Mexico/elpepudep/20100809elpepudep_6/Tes

    Aupa Espanha y La Furia Roja!!
    Pichi, Aug 9, 2010
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  8. Pichi Moderator

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    Good news for us Furia Roja supporters here in the US, the match will be televised on Univision live at 1600 hrs EST, 1300 hrs PST.

    Viva Espanha y La Furia Roja!!
    Pichi, Aug 9, 2010
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  9. Catracho_Azul Member+

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    Thats a day game... ooooo That sucks...the heat in that cauldron is horrible...add the fact that your playing high-up with not a lot of oxygen.

    smh, Mexico set yall up :D
    Catracho_Azul, Aug 9, 2010
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  10. Agapito X Fa Member+

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    think is more so people in España could see this match instead of a getting up at 3am just to watch a friendly

    TVE International in the states is showing this match if you have this channel
    Agapito X Fa, Aug 10, 2010
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  11. ceezmad Member+

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    ceezmad, Aug 11, 2010
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  12. Oscar Member+

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    You can see the starting line-up and all changes here: LINK

    I have to say I forgot about this game :D I missed the first half, but seeing as more of our actual first team played in the 2nd half I imagine I caught the better half of Spain. Which is reflected in the comeback to 1-1 and Silva missing a golden chance to win the game in the final minutes. I don't know why the ref didn't play on the 4th minute he called and stopped it at 48, I felt another goal was close with Mexico still trying to win the game in the end and spaces opening up for Spain.

    1-1 is a score both sides can take their benefits from I imagine, now let the season start already.
    Oscar, Aug 11, 2010
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  13. rawr Member

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    Mexico deserved to win. And there was no reason to play 4 minutes. Hell, there was no reason to add more than 1 or 2. Also, game was pretty boring.
    rawr, Aug 11, 2010
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  14. Juanele Member

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    What a waste of time. Hopefully no players got hurt. Now let the real season begin.
    Juanele, Aug 11, 2010
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  15. Pichi Moderator

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    Unfortunately contracts are contracts and Spain had no way to get out of this match. Super Copa this weekend and I can almost envision the liga starting!!

    Viva Espanha y La Furia Roja!!
    Pichi, Aug 12, 2010
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  16. Duiz Member

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    I love how we still salvaged a tie!
    Duiz, Aug 14, 2010
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  17. danjohnson1985d New Member

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    cant believe we lost :( oh well just a friendly and the players were tired from WC
    danjohnson1985d, Aug 14, 2010
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  18. minuscapita Member

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    Hu? It was a tie.
    minuscapita, Aug 15, 2010
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  19. Duiz Member

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    Yeah, this was a tie, and by no means was it meant to be for all the glory of the world cup. Take it easy danjohnson1985d.
    Duiz, Aug 15, 2010
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  20. Pichi Moderator

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    Yeah he's a big soccer newbie (August 2010) not that a little hazing every once is a while isn't a good thing! :rolleyes:

    Viva Espanha y La Furia Roja!!
    Pichi, Aug 15, 2010
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