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'De la Fuente knew Spain were special - a nation now agrees' As Spain bid for their first major men's tournament triumph since 2012, Guillem Balague looks at how a "special team" was built. BBC Sport - Published on July 14, 2024
'A very, very special player' - Yamal, 16, makes Euros history Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks at Lamine Yamal's rise to becoming the youngest player in European Championship history. BBC Sport - Published on July 9, 2024
'There is faith in the collective at Spain' Guillem Balague talks to BBC Sport about Spain's Euro 2024 tournament and how Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have helped Luis de la Fuente's side become the favourites. BBC Sport - Published on July 9, 2024
How Luis de la Fuente made Spain Euro 2024 favourites Guillem Balague talks to BBC Sport about Spain's Euro 2024 tournament and how Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have helped Luis de la Fuente's side become the favourites. BBC Sport - Published on July 9, 2024
Training in sandals & injuries - Spain's unlikely turning point Before Spain's Euro 2024 semi-final against France, Guillem Balague looks at their emergence as tournament favourites. BBC Sport - Published on July 9, 2024
From goat herding to idol - Modric's 'underdog' rise to the top Spanish football expert Guillem Balague charts how Croatia and Real Madrid's Luka Modric defied the odds to become one of the game's very best. BBC Sport - Published on June 24, 2024
Spain's 'band of brothers' a 'serious candidate' Spanish football expert and BBC Sport columnist Guillem Balague looks at Spain's chances in Euro 2024. BBC Sport - Published on June 15, 2024
'A next step to the elite' - inside Maresca's move to Chelsea Enzo Maresca swaps newly promoted Leicester City for Chelsea. Guillem Balague looks at the reasons for the Italian's move. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2024
How Maresca took Leicester back to big time - but clouds on horizon? Guillem Balague takes a closer look at how Enzo Maresca guided Leicester to promotion but the club's future remains uncertain. BBC Sport - Published on May 7, 2024
'Master and pupil' - how Arteta and Guardiola compare BBC Sport columnist Guillem Balague discusses the similarities between Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and Arsenal counterpart Mikel Arteta. BBC Sport - Published on March 30, 2024
'Alonso feels time is right to end speculation' Xabi Alonso "felt the time was right" to end speculation over his future by announcing he will stay at Bayer Leverkusen, writes Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published on March 29, 2024	Barcelona or Premier League? Flick to return a changed man Former Germany boss Hansi Flick is ready to return to management and will do so a changed man, says Guillem Balague. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2024
Why Mbappe is swapping Paris St-Germain for Real Madrid Spanish football writer Guillem Balague tells BBC Sport why Paris St-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe has agreed to join Real Madrid this summer. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2024	Isolated, disrespected & lacking support - why Xavi is quitting Barca After Xavi announced he would be leaving Barcelona this summer. Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks at why. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2024