Tired of the Unknown, Spain

Last season was arguably the most players Spain has squeezed its power to carry out a rigorous and lengthy competition. Juan Mata sure if La Furia Roja is not affected by fatigue and ready to perform well in the European Cup. Torres is the eye with two Spanish courtier who had a long trip with Chelsea last season. Both are struggling at two finals, the FA Cup and Champions League, which is exhausting and mind.

Not just two, David Silva had suffered a loss in performance at the beginning of the year due to too diforsir strength by Manchester City are chasing the Premier League championship title. That is just in the Premier League, the competition is hotter and tighter happen for Real Madrid and Barcelona in La Liga. 12 players from both clubs drained not only physically but also mentally. Moreover, Madrid and Barca competitive tension is always high in every season. This also raises the issue if there are cracks in the body 'Team Matador'.

Even with two players Athletic Bilbao, Javi Martinez and Fernando Llorente, who played in the final Europa League and Copa del Rey. It is feared that the players will come to Poland-Ukraine with a physical condition that is not perfect given the high intensity of the game with the club last season. If you like this then affected by the negative is Spanish, which was trying to defend the European Cup title. "Victim" was already falling when the two main pillars, David Villa and Carles Puyol, could not participate because of injury.


But the eyes are expected to shine in the tournament this time confirmed that his colleagues do not feel tired at all. Hunger for the title of their third European Cup to be a "weapon" to defeat their opponents as well as fatigue. "It really becomes a grueling season for most of our players, by playing a long time in some different competition," said Mata on the official UEFA website. "But we were all ready to perform optimally. Fact is easily self-esteem and our hunger to win, is a power greater than physical fatigue. Fatigue is not a problem for us," said 23-year-old left winger it.

Not to Think Degree Champion, Spanish Want to Focus on Italy

Spain became a strong candidate to win the 2012 Euro crown. Reluctant to think too much, La Roja want to put full focus on the first preliminary Group C match against Italy. Spain's ambitions to making history. Country on the Iberian peninsula was recorded as the first to grab the European title in a row at the same time still a world champion.

But the ambition is certainly not easy. Spain must compete with many other countries including Germany and the Netherlands are also strongly favored to win the tournament this time. Spanish goalkeeper, Victor Valdes stated that his team had not thought about the title. Spain is now the focus is Italy, which will be encountered on June 10. "All the teams that are here are a great team. We have to think step by step," said the player told the official website of Barcelona's La Liga. "Our first Rival is Italian and we will try to beat them and then think about the next game "Yes, it's true Spain is one of the team that must be defeated because we are the champions of the world and of course because our football philosophy," he said. Valdes is likely to play a role as second goalkeeper in the Spanish captain Iker Casillas. Even so, Valdes reluctant to complain. "I do not want nothing but praise of his career, is related to what I have seen from working with him from day to day and also when I have to deal with him," said Valdes.

'The Scandal Rocked Italy, Spain Not Feeling Benefits'

Italy will undergo Euro 2012 with the shadows of fixing scandal. Although Italy faced with a crisis, Vicente Del Bosque did not see it as an advantage for Spain. Gli Azzurri preparation for the 2012 Euro Cup disrupted by fixing cases. Related cases scommessopoli termed it, police have arrested 19 people, including Stefano Mauri is a former captain of Lazio and Genoa midfielder, Omar Milanetto.

The investigation later spread to the Italian national team training camp in Coverciano. Police searched the room and Domenico Criscito player who plays as a left back that could ultimately strengthen Italy for alleged involvement in the scandal. Spain and Italy joined in Group C and will meet on June 10 next. Del Bosque did not take a scandal that rocked Italian football it will affect the appearance of Daniele De Rossi et al. in the European Cup. "I will not enter into the debate over whether it would be advantageous for us or not," said Del Bosque as reported by AFP. "All I know is a professional Italian players and will go into the field with a goal to beat us," he said.

Watch 10 Euro for Spain 'Backup' Practice

Spain will train for one week at a resort in Austria. Fans who want to witness must be prepared to reach into his pocket for 10 euro. The policy was issued by the tourism authority Montafon, the area where the Spanish team will hold training camp in rural areas Schruns, in the foothills of the Alps, starting on Tuesday (22/5) future.

The plan forces Vicente del Bosque will hold five training sessions during their stay in Schruns. Fans who want to take a close look squad "Matador" practice, was quoted a special ticket for 10 euros, or nearly about USD 120 thousand. Squad which will take Del Bosque is a team of "reserve", as not including players from Barcelona, ​​Chelsea, or Athletic Bilbao.

List the team announced the coach three days ago. Squad "actually", which consists of 23 players, Del Bosque will be released on May 27. Reported by Reuters, after practicing in the Spanish Schruns will berujicoba against Serbia on June 26 and South Korea four days later. Program-related training sessions open to the public, Brazil had a unpleasant experience.

In preparation for the 2006 World Cup, they held a training camp in Weggis, Switzerland. Fans flooded the place and making it a sort of "festival food and drink". Brazil performed poorly in the tournament and was eliminated in the quarterfinals.

Carve Determination Spanish History

There has never been a team that can defend the European Cup title. That which now is also targeted the Spanish World Cup champions. Since 1960 were held last year, yet there is no winner to Euro title defense in the next issue. Germany so far - including West Germany when he was called - became the most successful team with three titles, followed by Spain and France, each of which has two titles.

Spain itself had won the last edition of the Euro Cup in 2008. Two years later the 'Team Matador' complete with the 2010 World Cup title. In the summer, the Spanish will be challenged to become the first team to retain the European Cup title, as well as the first European club lined up three major titles in a row. "We face a challenge that has never happened before, a triumph after a victory and another victory, and we are committed to making history," said Spain coach Vicente del Bosque on Sky Sports.

Number of players who also won the European Cup and World Cup, like Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Cesc Fabregas and Iker Casillas, Spain no doubt be one of excellence. However, del Bosque will not think too much about it and chose to focus on the challenge. "We are the favorites, but there's no point thinking about it. We have an obligation to defend the title. Not easy, but we will face these challenges," he said.