Goals from Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo saw Spain past Albania on the national side's return to Catalonia after an 18-year absence.

Goals from Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo saw Spain past Albania on the national side's return to Catalonia after an 18-year absence.

Xavi has been handed control of transfers as part of Barcelona's overhaul and Dani Alves' return is further evidence of his total power at Camp Nou.

Following Spain's qualification for the 2022 World Cup, Alfredo Relaño discusses Spain head coach Luis Enrique's habit of creating a siege mentality in his squad.


WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
Alfredo Relaño reacts to Spain's win over Greece - which, coupled with Sweden's defeat to Georgia, leaves La Roja within touching distance of World Cup qualification.

It's FIFA week! Clubs press pause on their own activities as their best players head off to join their national teams. But it wasn't always like this.


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