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David Villa Earns Spain Recall

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Spain’s record goalscorer is back with his national team...

Earning his first call-up since joining NYCFC in 2015, David Villa has been named to Spain’s squad for their upcoming UEFA World Cup qualifiers against Italy on Sept. 2 and at Liechtenstein on Sept. 5.

The 2016 MLS MVP and current leading scorer in MLS with 19 goals played his last game for La Rojas at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Villa took to Twitter to share his excitement at the news, confirming that he will accept the call.

He said: “Very excited.