Spain’s Mallorca wins lucrative deal with Discovery network to showcase island as sports destination
"We want to convey to the whole world that right now, our greatest attraction is that we are a safe destination for tourism," said Consell de Mallorca president Catalina Cladera
Rafa Nadal makes pitstop at academy in Spain’s Mallorca before travelling to Monte Carlo Masters
For months, work has been underway at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar in Manacor where an innovative new sports facility is being added
RACIST ROW sees Spanish FA launch proceedings against Cadiz’s Juan Cala over foul tirade against Valencia’s Mouctar Diakhaby
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has opened a disciplinary proceeding against Cadiz's Juan Cala over last Sunday's alleged racist abuse of Valencia's Mouctar Diakhaby. Valencia's...
Brits shine and rookies suprise in Barcelona WorldSBK test as 2021 season draws closer
THE first and only official preseason WorldSBK test came to a close last week with a familiar name at the top of the time...
Valencia footballers WALK OFF pitch after ‘racist abuse’ is yelled at Mouctar Diakhaby
VALENCIA football team walked off the pitch after an allegedly racist slur directed at one of their players. The game against Cadiz on Sunday night...
Spain’s National Team Busy Prepping for Qatar Run
Those living in Spain know that football is an integral part of national culture. At the highest tier, there are La Liga loyalties, followed...
IT’S A WRAP!: Spain’s champion racer Fernando Alonso’s F1 comeback wrecked by a sandwich wrapper
SPAIN’S double F1 world champion Fernando Alonso had his return to Grand Prix racing wrecked by a sandwich wrapper. He was running in midfield in...
GIBRALTAR: Dillian Whyte floors Alexander Povetkin in heavyweight clash
GIBRALTAR was the centre of attention for boxing fans around the world last night as Dillian Whyte flattened Alexander Povetkin with a huge...
Major coup as worldwide sporting event comes to popular city on Spain’s Costa Blanca in December
TORREVIEJA is to host Spain’s first International Women’s Handball competition, this December. Alicante Council is coordinating the event, which is expected to attract the best...
EXCLUSIVE: How a British expat pensioner took a horse destined for the knackers yard and made him a champion
CHRISTINE Hartfield, from the UK, is no stranger to the horse world, a former eventing champion, she has dedicated the last 13 years caring...
NO LIMITS IN SIGHT: Blind cyclist from Valencia’s Xativa to compete in 600km race through Morocco
Although he is partly there, having secured €5,000 of the necessary €11,000, Javier needs more help to realise his dream.
Ride like a girl: Meet two Spanish women busting stereotypes in the motorsport world
IN what is still to this day a predominantly male dominated sport, two female motorcycle racers are pushing stereotypes and fighting for victory after...
IN PICS: Illegal TV app showing Premier League football with 100 million users taken down after raids in Spain...
AN ILLEGAL TV app that was streaming European football, other TV channels and videos has been taken down in Spain. Policia Nacional and Europol dismantled...
FORÇA BARÇA!: Joan Laporta wins election to become new president of FC Barcelona 11 years after being ousted from...
The returning president’s main mission this time round is to convince the Argentinean star to stay in Barcelona
Guidelines for sporting activities in Spain’s Andalucia
THE Junta has proposed basic rules of conduct for sporting activities in Spain’s Andalucia, in force until March 19. The regulations have been divided into...
Former FC Barcelona president arrested in police corruption probe over La Liga club in Spain
CATALAN police raided FC Barcelona's Nou Camp headquarters and various homes this morning(March 1) to arrest several people including ex-club president, Josep Maria Bartomeu. The...
Reviewing the best football latest results for absolutely free
Probably any football fan out there probably noticed that, when attempting to find a website dedicated to football live scores, there were tons of...
Sports Betting Tips: A Look at the Basics
Due in no small part to the ongoing health crisis, many of us has throughout Spain been forced to remain at home for long...
Spanish-Bred Sensation Nube Negra Ready for Cheltenham Champion Chase
A team in red hot form ? Dan and Harry Skelton win on the big stage yet again with Nube Negra! Beating the mighty Altior in...
New F1 grade motorsports facility one step closer in Spain’s capital as investors gain official approval
INVESTORS have chosen the Spanish capital to construct a brand new motorsports venue with a view to hold international events such as Formula 1...
Sports centre reopens on Spain’s Costa Blanca despite lack of emergency funds coming from regional government
ORIHUELA City Council made their feelings known when he visited the nearly-completed Municipal Sports Center of The Espeñetas this week. The refurbishment costs of €280,000...
GRANADA DREAMING OF UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE GLORY
UEFA resume the UEFA Europa League campaign this week by shining a light on three ambitious clubs, Granada CF, Benfica and Bayer 04 Leverkusen,...
Yuzuru Hanyu leads Japanese figure skate nationals
Hanyu returned to a known place after his longest break between figure skate competitions: the top. He, who is the two-times Olympics champion was...
Spain’s biggest sporting event returns to the Costa Blanca and Murcia this summer
ONE of the world's top cycling road races, La Vuelta a España, will be returning to the Costa Blanca and Murcia areas this summer. Last...
Lionel Messi Could be Playing in Manchester Blue Next Season
Lionel Messi's future is still very much up in the air as we approach the 2020/21 season's business end. Manchester City and Pep Guardiola...
Spain’s Fernando Alonso struck by car while training in Switzerland, F1 return in doubt
NEWS is emerging that Spanish F1 Driver Fernando Alonso has been hit by a car whilst cycling in Switzerland. Italian sports outlet La Gazzetta dello...
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LIFE’S A BEACH: Travel restrictions and wintry weather lead to quietest spring season ever on Valencia beaches
However, the situation is expected to reverse completely when the heat finally sets in and the national state of alarm preventing national travel is dropped on May 9.
