David Villa
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David Villa denies accusation of sexual harassment during MLS stint
Football | Jul 23, 2020, 04:00 PM ISTAfter spending trophy-laden spell in Spain with Valencia and Barcelona, Villa moved to the US with New York City FC in 2015 till 2018 before calling time on his illustrious career in Japan with Vissel Kobe.
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Spain's World Cup hero David Villa retires from international football
Football | Nov 13, 2019, 03:34 PM ISTDavid Villa on Wednesday announced that he would call it a day from professional football at the end of the season.
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Fernando Torres to play his last match against Spain teammates Andres Iniesta, David Villa
Football | Aug 23, 2019, 01:54 PM ISTTorres, who announced his decision to retire in June, is all set to play his last professional match on Friday against Andres Iniesta and David Villa's Vissel Kobe in Japan.
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Andres Iniesta teaming up with old teammate David Villa in Japan
Football | Feb 14, 2019, 07:16 PM ISTThe 36-year-old Villa scored 59 goals in 98 appearances for Spain from 2004-17, including five goals at the 2010 World Cup as his nation won their first title.
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Former Barcelona striker David Villa signs with Japan's Vissel Kobe, reunites with Andres Iniesta
Football | Dec 01, 2018, 07:41 PM ISTVilla said he was drawn to Vissel by his desire to participate in a project under construction, where he could play technical, possession-based soccer.
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Spain call up David Villa three years after last appearance
Football | Aug 25, 2017, 05:25 PM ISTVilla fills the void among the strikers left by Diego Costa, who hasn't played for Chelsea this season and isn't in form.
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David Villa to retire from international football after World Cup
Football | Jun 10, 2014, 04:05 PM ISTWashington: David Villa, former Valencia, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid player, announced Monday that he will retire from international football after the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.In an exclusive interview to EFE, Villa said that he
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Villa says WCup to be his last event with Spain
Football | Jun 04, 2014, 08:25 PM ISTMADRID: David Villa, Spain's all-time leading scorer, says this World Cup will be his last event with the national team. The striker tells Spanish television station Cuatro, "I don't like to say it, but yes,
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David Villa patient about recovery from broken leg
Football | Sep 14, 2012, 06:18 PM ISTBarcelona, Spain, Sep 13: Barcelona forward David Villa expects it will take some time to get back to top form after having returned from the broken leg that ruled him out for most of last
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Spain's Villa, Puyol to attend Euro 2012 final
Football | Jun 30, 2012, 05:08 PM ISTUkraine, Jun30: David Villa and Carles Puyol will attend Spain's European Championship final against Italy as spectators after missing the tournament because of injury.The Spanish federation said Saturday the two players who helped Spain win
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Spanish striker David Villa to miss Euro 2012
Football | May 23, 2012, 12:12 PM ISTBarcelona, Spain, May 23: Spain striker David Villa ruled himself out of the European Championship on Tuesday after failing to recover from a leg injury that forced him to miss much of the last season
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Villa Given 'Slim' Hope Of Returning This Season
Football | Dec 20, 2011, 01:07 PM ISTBarcelona, Dec 20: David Villa has only a slim chance of playing for Barcelona again this season and could also miss the 2012 European Championship after undergoing surgery on his broken leg on Monday.One of
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Barcelona Striker David Villa Breaks Left Leg
Football | Dec 15, 2011, 06:49 PM ISTYokohama, Dec 15: Barcelona striker David Villa broke the tibia in his left leg Thursday during the team's 4-0 victory over Al-Sadd in the semifinals of the Club World Cup.The Spanish club said on its
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Lionel Messi Wins FIFA World Player Award
Football | Jan 11, 2011, 08:00 AM ISTZurich, Jan 11 : Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi won FIFA's Ballon d'Or award on Monday as the world's best player of 2010.Messi won the trophy for a second straight year, finishing ahead of