CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 16 : Spain’s players must keep cool heads, lift their spirits and show a better version of themselves, forward Mikel Merino said on Tuesday as the former world champions digested the shock of being held by tiny Cape Verde at the World Cup.The 2010 winners played a goalless draw�

SPAIN 0-0 CAPE VERDE: The European champions were continually thwarted by Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, eventually turning to Lamine Yamal with 20 minutes left, but even…

In the most surprising result of the World Cup so far, 2010 winners and European champions Spain failed to beat debutants Cape Verde

One of the tournament favourites could find no way past the debutants and their keeper Vozinha

Lamine Yamal comes off the bench but cannot help Spain overcome World Cup debutants Cape Verde in 0-0 draw.

A flat Spain side missed the spark of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams as they were held to a 0-0 draw by a dogged Cape Verde in their World Cup opener in Atlanta.

Spain 0-0 Cape Verde: The reigning European champions stumbled to a goalless draw in Atlanta

Spain's ghosts of recent World Cup horror shows reappeared in Atlanta as the European champions were held 0-0 by debutants Cape Verde in their opening game on Monday.

Spain's opening 0-0 draw against Cape Verde was supposed to be a comfortable start to their World Cup campaign. Instead, it became a reminder of the struggles that have haunted…

Lamine Yamal’s impetus was sorely missed in a match of defense versus attack.

After the final whistle, the Cape Verde players celebrated wildly, clinching one of the greatest results in their nation's football history. | Football News

ATLANTA, June 15 : Spain manager Luis de la Fuente insisted there was no cause for alarm after his side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by World Cup debutants Cape Verde on…

Spain 0-0 Cape Verde: The European champions were held to a draw by the World Cup debutants

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said he is still convinced La Roja will go far at the World Cup despite failing to break down debutants Cape Verde in a 0-0 draw to open their…

The unexpected draw with Cape Verde exposed Spain's limitations without their star wingers

Spain's frustrating draw not just about the opposition's defensive discipline; several of Luis de la Fuente's selection calls also came under scrutiny. | Football News

Mikel Merino said Spain have to react to the "grief" of failing to beat debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, but is confident the European champions are still…

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 16 : Spain’s players must keep cool heads, lift their spirits and show a better version of themselves, forward Mikel Merino said on Tuesday as the…

SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ESP/ (PIX):Soccer-Cool heads needed as Spain digest disappointment of Cape Verde draw

Midfielder says it is important the European champions have ‘humility’ after disappointing draw against debutants