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  David Villa denies accusation of sexual harassment during MLS stint

  Football | July 23, 2020 16:00 IST

  After 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 | November 13, 2019 15:34 IST

  David 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 | August 23, 2019 13:54 IST

  Torres, 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 | February 14, 2019 19:16 IST

  The 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 | December 01, 2018 19:41 IST

  Villa 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 | August 25, 2017 17:25 IST

  Villa 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 | June 10, 2014 16:05 IST

  Washington: 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 | June 04, 2014 20:25 IST

  MADRID: 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 | September 14, 2012 18:18 IST

  Barcelona, 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 | June 30, 2012 17:08 IST

  Ukraine, 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 IST

  Barcelona, 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 | December 20, 2011 13:07 IST

  Barcelona, 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 | December 15, 2011 18:49 IST

  Yokohama, 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 | January 11, 2011 8:00 IST

  Zurich, 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