David Villa gets first Spain call-up in three years

David Villa is not only loving life with Patrick Vieira's New York City FC but his outstanding Major League Soccer form has earned a dream Spain recall at the age of 35.

David Villa gets first Spain call-up in three years
Fri, 25 Aug, 2017 - 16:34

David Villa is not only loving life with Patrick Vieira's New York City FC but his outstanding Major League Soccer form has earned a dream Spain recall at the age of 35.

Three years ago eyebrows were raised at the news that the World Cup and European Championship winner would be leaving LaLiga to become NYCFC's first player.

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