Spain line up Russia friendly
Thursday, January 12, 2006
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Spain have confirmed that they will play Russia in Albacete on 27 May, 18 days before they get their FIFA World Cup campaign under way against Ukraine.
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Return in Russia
Its Russian counterpart had announced on 2 January that the match would take place, with a return in Moscow some time in 2007, although the venue for the game in Spain had not been decided. It will be staged in Albacete 18 days before the Spanish get their World Cup campaign under way against Ukraine in Leipzig.
Spying mission
Coach Luis Aragonés is currently in Tunisia to check out another of Spain's opponents in Germany. The African champions are involved in friendly fixtures against Libya tonight and Ghana on Sunday. Saudi Arabia complete Group H.