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Vicente del Bosque led Spain to a World Cup and a European Championship

Del Bosque has no regrets as he ends Spain reign

Outgoing Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said he has no regrets as he prepares to leave his post after eight hugely successful years in charge.

Soccer • 18 Jul 16

Vicente Del Bosque managed Spain to victory at the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012

Spain confirm Vicente Del Bosque departure

Spain have confirmed that Vicente del Bosque is stepping down as national team coach.

Euro 2016 • 04 Jul 16

Del Bosque is sticking with what has worked for Spain in the past

Defeat won't lead to change in Spanish approach

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque will not change his side's approach when they take on Italy in their eagerly anticipated last-16 clash at Euro 2016.

Euro 2016 • 26 Jun 16

Casillas (L) has been supplanted by De Gea in the Spanish goal

Del Bosque: Dropping Casillas my toughest decision

Vicente del Bosque has said that leaving goalkeeper Iker Casillas on the bench for Spain's Euro 2016 opener against the Czech Republic was the most "painful" decision he has made during his tenure as Spain coach.

Euro 2016 • 15 Jun 16

David de Gea is in line to start Spain's opening game against the Czech Republic

De Gea set to start Spain opener

Spain goalkeeper David De Gea is in line to start their Euro 2016 opener against the Czech Republic on Monday despite being involved in an off-field controversy, coach Vicente del Bosque has said.

Euro 2016 • 12 Jun 16

Del Bosque weighs in behind controversy-hit De Gea

David de Gea has the full support of Spain coach Vicente del Bosque after allegations about the Manchester United goalkeeper's private life appeared in the Spanish press.

Euro 2016 • 11 Jun 16

Del Bosque says Spain feel a responsibility to defend their European titles

Del Bosque confident Spain can net Euro hat-trick

Spain can learn from their 2014 World Cup nightmare and become the first side to win a third successive European Championship, according to coach Vicente del Bosque.

Euro 2016 • 06 Jun 16