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Villa accused of harassment while at NYCFC, which he denies

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In this March 2, 2019, photo, David Villa celebrates after scoring in the second half of Vissel Kobe's 1-0 win over Sagan Tosu in a J-League football match in Kobe, western Japan. Spanish striker Villa said Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, he will retire from Japanese club Vissel Kobe next year.(Kyodo News via AP)/Kyodo News via AP)

Spanish striker David Villa set to retire from Japan club

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FILE - In this May 21, 2017 file photo, New York City FC's David Villa (7) celebrates his second-half goal during an MLS soccer game against Orlando City in Orlando, Fla. Villa, one of the biggest stars in MLS, is leaving New York City FC. The Spanish star and World Cup winner spent four seasons with the club as its first captain. He plans to continue playing, but has not said where. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

David Villa leaving New York City FC

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Spain's David Villa, center right, controls the ball during the World Cup Group G qualifying soccer match between Spain and Italy at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Saturday Sept. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul White)

David Villa to miss Spain qualifier at Liechtenstein

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Villa doubtful for Spain’s qualifier vs. Liechtenstein

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FILE - In this Sunday, May 21, 2017 file photo, New York City FC's David Villa celebrates his goal as he runs past Orlando City's Leo Pereira, left, in an MLS soccer game in Orlando, Fla. David Villa has been called up by Spain for the first time since the 2014 World Cup, giving the country’s record scorer a chance to add to his 59 international goals. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Villa starting from scratch in return to Spain national team

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, May 21, 2017 file photo, New York City FC's David Villa celebrates his goal as he runs past Orlando City's Leo Pereira, left, in an MLS soccer game in Orlando, Fla. David Villa has been called up by Spain for the first time since the 2014 World Cup, giving the country’s record scorer a chance to add to his 59 international goals. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Record scorer Villa gets first Spain call-up since 2014

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 19, 2017, file photo, Toronto FC midfielder Michael Bradley clears the ball against the New York Red Bulls during the first half of an MLS soccer match, in Harrison, N.J. NYCFC's David Villa, Toronto's Michael Bradley and Chicago's Bastian Schweinsteiger are among the fan selections for next month's Major League Soccer All-Star game. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Villa, Bradley highlight MLS All-Star picks by fans

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

New York City FC forward David Villa, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Seattle Sounders during the second half of a Major League Soccer game, Saturday, June 17, 2017, in New York. NYCFC won 2-1.(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Villa scores twice, New York City beats Seattle 2-1

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FILE - In this March 13, 2016, file photo, New York City FC forward David Villa scores a penalty kick goal against Toronto FC during the first half of an MLS soccer game at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Spanish forward agreed to extend for one year his contract with New York City FC, assuring his tie with the club through 2018. The extension was announced on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, by NYCFC. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

David Villa extends contract with NYC by 1 year through 2018

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Spain&#8217;s David Villa, left, kicks the ball as El Salvador goalkeeper Derby Carrillo (1) defends during the second half of an exhibition soccer game, Saturday, June 7, 2014, in Landover, Md. Spain won 2-0. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Spain’s final World Cup tuneup reveals a favorite comfortable in its own style

By Paul St. Jean - The Washington Times

FILE _ This is a file photo of Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas, center, as he holds up the World Cup trophy with team members as they celebrate their victory at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between the Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa. Winning the soccer World Cup can bring instant rewards to that country’s stock market investors. But they better be quick as the post-victory rally doesn’t last long. That’s the conclusion of investment bank Goldman Sachs, which published a wide-ranging report late Tuesday May 27, 2014 on the World Cup and its economic impact. Goldman Sachs analysts found “a clear pattern of out performance by the wining team in the weeks after the World Cup final.” On average, the investment bank’s portfolio strategy team the victor outperforms the global market by 3.5 percent in the first month. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)

Spain gambles on Costa in 23-man World Cup squad

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

Spain delays decision on World Cup forwards

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Few surprises in Spain’s 30-man World Cup squad

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Spain beats Germany for first-ever World Cup final berth

By Andrew Dampf - Associated Press