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Spanish-Bred Racehorse Nube Negra Still Going Strong in 2024

Although Spain has a rich background in dressage and other equine disciplines, as well as breeding the much-loved Andalucian horse, jumps racing is not...

Spain’s ski season saved: A total of 27 resorts are currently open across the country thanks to recent snowfall 

IMAGES of Spanish ski resorts with little to no snow have been widely shared on social media in recent months, with many blaming climate...

Mason Greenwood set to stay in Spain as La Liga president admits he ‘doesn’t care’ about the Englishman’s past

JAVIER Tebas, the president of La Liga, has said he ‘does not care’ about Mason Greenwood’s controversial past, with Spanish club Getafe keen on...

Real Mallorca defy the odds to reach the Copa del Rey final in Spain for just the fourth time...

REAL Mallorca have reached the final of the prestigious Copa del Rey for just the fourth time in their history after a dramatic penalty...

Ronnie Wood’s family day out in Spain: Rolling Stones legend, 76, takes in a football match in Barcelona

ROLLING Stones veteran Ronnie Wood has been in Spain enjoying a La Liga match with his family, at the invitation of FC Barcelona. Wood, 76,...

British expat buys a football club on Spain’s Costa del Sol: Ex-Burnley chairman Mike Garlick ‘will usher in a new era’...

THE ex-chairman of Premier League club Burnley, Mike Garlick, has bought Spanish club Antequera CF who play in group II of the Premiera RFEF. "I'm...

Nadal v Alcaraz: All you need to know as Spain’s biggest tennis stars prepare to clash at ‘The Netflix...

TWO of Spain’s sporting heroes are set to clash next month in an exhibition tennis match exclusively streamed on Netflix. Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand...

WATCH: Rafael Nadal is branded ‘sexist’ after saying female tennis players should not automatically earn the same as men...

RAFAEL Nadal has sparked a debate after making his thoughts known on the topic of feminism and equal pay. The Grand Slam champion, 37,...

Dani Alves sobs in court: Footballer, 40, denies raping a woman in Spain

FORMER Barcelona and Brazil footballer Dani Alves has denied raping a young woman in an exclusive Spanish nightclub after testifying on the final day...

What a Caulker! Malaga City scores first victory since former England defender took the reins last month

JUST a month after a former England defender took the helm, Malaga City have secured their first win. They defeated Rincon 1-0 at their home...

Real Betis midfielder William Carvalho the latest La Liga footballer accused of rape: Portugal midfielder ‘grabbed her by the...

REAL Betis star William Carvalho is the latest La Liga footballer to be accused of a sex crime after he allegedly forced a girl...

Footballer in Spain is poked in the bottom by a fan: La Liga star demands action over ‘sexual assault’...

SEVILLA star Lucas Ocampos is calling on La Liga authorities to take action after a Rayo Vallecano supporter appeared to stick his finger up...

Madrid premier raises ire of Rayo Vallecano fans: Isabel Ayuso suggests stadium should be moved out of the working-class...

FIRST-TIME visitors to the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas stadium will no doubt be surprised by what they see when they go to watch...

Trial for ex-Barcelona star Dani Alves begins in Spain: Footballer is accused of raping a woman, 23, in a...

FORMER Barcelona and Brazil footballer Dani Alves has appeared in court this Monday, January 5, charged with the rape of a woman, 23, in...

Major upgrades are announced for Gibraltar’s Europa Sports Complex to make it in line with FIFA standards

A NEW FIFA quality pro turf that also sets the standards set by World Rugby will be laid from April through May at Gibraltar’s...

Former La Liga player faces sexual assault trial in Spain for ‘inappropriately touching a mascot wearing a parakeet costume’

FORMER La Liga player Hugo Mallo will go on trial this summer after being charged with inappropriately touching a female mascot before a match...

Lions Gibraltar FC gets a new chairman: Boss of UK national league team takes over club

THE CEO of a Midlands-based National League football club has taken over Gibraltar’s bottom-placed side in a surprise move. Mark Palmer of Solihull Moors said...

Luis Rubiales latest: Judge in Spain rules the kiss he planted on Jenni Hermoso ‘was not consensual’ – setting...

A JUDGE has ruled the kiss Luis Rubiales planted on Jenni Hermoso was ‘not consensual’ as he is set to face trial in Spain.  A...

Carlos Alcaraz crashes out of Australian Open: Spain’s hopes are dashed by defiant German Alexander Zverev

CARLOS ALCARAZ'S hopes of winning a third Grand Slam ended in Melbourne on Wednesday when he was beaten by Germany's Alexander Zverev in the...

Want to watch the Euros 2024 in Germany? These are the cheapest host cities for drink, food and hotels

NEW research has revealed the best-hosting cities in Germany ahead of the upcoming 2024 UEFA European Championship this summer. A study by no-deposit casino bonus...

The new Messi and Ronaldo? Jude Bellingham and Mason Greenwood could dominate Spanish football for next decade as Manchester...

MANCHESTER United’s controversial prodigy Mason Greenwood, in exile at Getafe on a season-long loan, is dreaming of a sensational move to Barcelona. The 22-year-old Mancunian,...

Revealed: This will be the track for F1’s Grand Prix in Madrid – measuring more than 5,000m and bringing...

FORMULA One has revealed the layout of the track that will be built to host the new Madrid Grand Prix from 2026. The new circuit...

Army Judo team does Gibraltar proud with their latest medal haul

GIBRALTAR’S local regiment has once again outdone itself by coming home from the Army Judo Championships with a haul of medals. Ethaniel Jeffries-Mor reinstated his...

Cristina Gutierrez makes history as the first ever woman from Spain – and second in the world – to...

CRISTINA Gutierrez has made history as the first ever Spanish woman to win a category at the prestigious Dakar Rally. The 32 year old is...

Jenni Hermoso, 33, opens up about growing up gay in Spain: Women’s World Cup champion says it was a...

WOMEN’S World Cup champion Jenni Hermoso, 33, has opened up about growing up gay in Spain.  The footballer became a household name after speaking out...

Spanish tennis legend Rafa Nadal under fire after he signs up as Saudi ambassador for the sport

SPANISH tennis legend Rafa Nadal has come under fire after he announced he will be the new ambassador for the sport for Saudi Arabia. On...

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