Aragones asks for calm from raucous Spain fans

MADRID, May 25: Spain coach Luis Aragones has asked fans at the squad's training camp in Madrid to quieten down and keep their opinions to themselves.

The side's preparations for the World Cup have been characterised by shouts from fans airing their views on a number of issues.

Aragones's decision not to call up Liverpool striker Fernando Morientes has drawn criticism from some, while errors from players have been received with loud jeers, usually along club lines.

The coach tried talking directly to the fans to ask for their co-operation last morning, and then held the afternoon session behind closed doors only to find that one disturbed by fans complaining about being locked out.

REUTERS