Villa returns to Spain squad

Spain will begin their World Cup title defence with all-time leading goalscorer David Villa after he was recalled for the first time since suffering a broken leg eight months ago.

Villa returns to Spain squad
Fri, 31 Aug, 2012 - 15:11

Spain will begin their World Cup title defence with all-time leading goalscorer David Villa after he was recalled for the first time since suffering a broken leg eight months ago.

Villa missed Spain’s Euro 2012 success after he sustained the horrific injury with Barcelona at the World Club Challenge last December.

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