Lionel Messi’s Barcelona BBQ lands him in hot water with Spain’s La Liga
A bit of team bonding involving Lionel Messi and his FC Barcelona teammates has ended up in a La Liga investigation. The 33-year-old Argentine ace...
Home Field to Give Spain a Huge Advantage in Euro 2020 Group
Euro 2020 has seen a year delay but is finally on the horizon and the tournament this time around has a very different feel...
Why the European Super League Would Have Been Bad for La Liga
In just a short few days, the European Super League went from being announced to shelved and left for another day as the backlash...
Red Reigns Supreme: Ducati take historic victory as Quartararo fades in Spain’s Andalucia
AUSSIE Jack Miller stormed to a commanding victory under the Andalucian sunshine in yesterday's Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez de la Frontera. ...
Spain mulls allowing football fans back in stadiums to cheer on teams
FOOTBALL fans may be allowed back into stadiums to cheer on their teams under plans being considered by the government and the sport's organising...
Livin’ La Vida Liga!: European Super League plan throws spotlight on Real Madrid – Barcelona rivalry in Spain
IN case you have been living under a rugby ball sized rock recently, the media has gone into meltdown over plans for a European...
HOWZAT!: Cricket taking root in Spain as European Cricket Championship tournament set for Malaga
WHILE many sports in Spain have been playing on a sticky wicket during the pandemic, one is booming – cricket. It may come as a...
Will Spanish clubs be next to withdraw from European Super League after English football’s ‘big six’ break away?
ALL remaining European teams, including Spain’s Real Madrid and Barcelona, are considering their involvement in the plans for the European Super League after all...
Spanish government condemns plans for Super League as Real Madrid president insists it’s the only way to “save football”
THE Spanish government has spoken out against the formation of a breakaway Super League by 12 clubs including Real Madrid and Barça and Atletico...
Spain’s La Liga slams Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and Real Madrid for forming new European Super League
LA LIGA president, Javier Tebas, has attacked the 12 founding members of a breakaway European Super League that includes three Spanish clubs. Barcelona, Atletico Madrid...
Surf’s Up! Beach on Spain’s Costa Blanca South to be made an official surfing zone
ORIHUELA COSTA councillors approved the modification of one of its local beaches yesterday, meaning that surfing will be allowed under certain weather conditions. Luisa Boné,...
IN PICS: Spain’s famous streaker invades pitch during Granada v Manchester United match (despite game being played in empty...
A STREAKER ran naked onto the pitch during Thursday night’s Europa League clash in Spain despite the match being played behind closed doors. No fans...
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
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