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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...

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,...

Dani Alves’ mother doxes his alleged rape victim online in an extraordinary attack: Young woman is due to testify...

THE mother of ex-Barcelona football star Dani Alves, awaiting trial next month on rape charges, may have landed him in further hot water after...

Jenni Hermoso testifies against Luis Rubiales: Ousted football boss is accused of ‘non-consensual kiss’ while celebrating Spain’s World Cup...

FOOTBALLER Jenni Hermoso gave evidence to the National Court in Madrid on Tuesday which is investigating the so-called 'Rubiales' case. Hermoso- part of Spain's 2023...

Carlo Ancelotti agrees two-year contract extension at Real Madrid

LA LIGA leaders Real Madrid have extended Carlo Ancelotti’s contract until 2026, putting paid to Brazil chasing him to become their new coach. Ancelotti had...

Real and Barca share a victory for once! Fresh life breathed into breakaway European Super League after top EU...

THE titans of Spanish football are celebrating after a European court ruled against football’s top governing bodies in a dispute over the controversial European...

Dreams do come true: Autistic footballer inspired by fellow British expat Jude Bellingham gets shirt signed by Real Madrid...

AN autistic British boy whose life has been turned around by football had his dreams come true when his hero Jude Bellingham and the...

Farewell, El Tel: Former Barca and England boss Terry Venables passes away at 80 

THE former England and Barcelona coach Terry Venables died at the age of 80 on Sunday after a long illness. Best known and loved in...

Outrage after 80 passengers are kicked off a flight in Spain to make room for Sevilla football team

AIR NOSTRUM has been slammed for turfing passengers off a Vigo to Madrid flight at the last minute to make way for a bunch...

Spain’s women continue conquer: FC Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati claims Women’s Ballon d’Or 

ANOTHER Spaniard has conquered the world - this time it was a Catalan ascending the stage to collect her prize. Like men’s winner Lionel Messi,...

The iconic allure of football merchandise: a glimpse into memorable pieces

A substantial portion of the charm of football is woven with merchandise. These materials not only embody the spirit and ardour of supporters but...

Football’s 90 minutes: why are they not equal across leagues?

To everyone who loves to watch football games, the whole 90-minute match seems like it's happening in the blink of an eye. Or not?...

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘facing 99 lashes for adultery after hugging a paralysed woman in Iran’

FOOTBALLING icon Cristiano Ronaldo has been sentenced to 99 lashes in Iran for 'adultery' according to web portal Mundo Deportivo. The former Real Madrid and...

Real Madrid star Vinicius questioned by judge over racist ‘monkey chants’ by Valencia football fans in Spain

REAL MADRID striker Vinicius was questioned for around 40 minutes on Thursday by a judge investigating racist insults directed at him during his side's...

Sticking to his story: Disgraced former football chief Luis Rubiales tells High Court that Jenni Hermoso kiss was consensual

THE DISGRACED former chairman of Spain’s Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, told the National High Court this week that his allegedly unsolicited kiss on the...

FC SCANDAL-ONA: Barca charged with bribing referees after early morning raid on Spanish FA headquarters

FC BARCELONA could be in some very hot water after morning raids on the Spanish football association’s offices resulted in the club being charged...

Go-go no no? Real Mallorca fans unimpressed with dancing girls in plain sight in stadium’s VIP section

REAL Mallorca have gone back in time a few years with their latest innovation: dancing go-go girls in plain view in the stadium’s new...

Luis Rubiales FINALLY resigns: Spanish football boss tells Piers Morgan he is stepping down following ‘Kissgate’ scandal but vows...

SPAIN’S disgraced FA chief Luis Rubiales has finally resigned from his post after weeks of pressure, and he chose to do it on British...

OLIVE PRESS OPINION: Luis Rubiales comes from a long tradition of Andalucian entitlement and impunity

THE Rubiales-in brigade like to wring their hands and ask - what is the world coming to? What is Spain coming to if, in this...

Costa del Sol football trials to be held TODAY: New club Racing Marbella on the hunt for fresh talent

A NEW football club in Marbella is holding trials THIS AFTERNOON for budding footballers who think they’ve got what it takes. Racing Marbella, part of...

Jenni Hermoso files official complaint with the courts against Luis Rubiales over ‘non-consensual’ kiss

SPAIN'S World Cup soccer star Jenni Hermoso has filed an official complaint accusing suspended RFEF president Luis Rubiales of sexual assault. The complaint was lodged...

Real Madrid finally unveil new €1 billion Bernabeu stadium set to enable it to compete with the Premier League

REAL Madrid have unveiled the new, revamped Santiago Bernabeu stadium, which set them back just the cool one billion euros. It puts the Spanish giants...

Head coach of Spain’s women’s football team Jorge Vilda is sacked after supporting Luis Rubiales

SPAIN'S women's World Cup winning coach Jorge Vilda has been sacked by the Spanish FA- the RFEF. The news came on Tuesday, just over a...

Spain’s men’s football boss says sorry but won’t quit for applauding speech by controversial World Cup kisser Luis Rubiales

SPAIN'S men's football team coach Luis de la Fuente has apologised for applauding RFEF president Luis Rubiales last week but has refused to resign. De...

WATCH: The mother of Luis Rubiales speaks amid her ongoing hunger strike 

THE mother of Luis Rubiales finally made an appearance last night shortly before 8pm on Tuesday as her hunger strike enters its third day.  Dozens...

REVEALED: The luxury villa overlooking Spain’s Costa Tropical where Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales allegedly held sordid sex parties

By Laurence Dollimore in Motril and Walter Finch THIS stunning villa on the Costa Tropical of Granada boasts breathtaking sea and mountain views, an infinity...

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