Street named after Rafa Nadal in Spain’s Mallorca as thanks for helping clean-up of devastating October 2018 floods
Sant Llorenc des Cardassar, the epicentre of the floods, also declared the Mallorcan sporting hero as the municipality's adoptive son
Spain and Portugal join forces for 2030 football World Cup bid
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Michael Schumacher moved to villa in Spain’s Mallorca purchased from Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez
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European beach handball tournament returns to resort popular with expats on Spain’s Costa Blanca
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Swiss tennis star Roger Federer tops Forbes’ rich-list as Barcelona legend Messi joins exclusive club
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Incredible sportsmanship goes viral as Spanish triathlete sacrifices podium slot to British rival
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Veteran who slew Celtic is setting his sights on an upset against Rangers
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New coach for Elche as return to La Liga top flight starts soon for fans on Spain´s Costa...
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Barcelona FC legend Lionel Messi requests transfer after 20 years at the club amid legal battle
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Shock departure for coach who secured top La Liga soccer for Spain’s Costa Blanca two days earlier
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Top flight La Liga soccer returns to Spain’s Costa Blanca after five-year gap
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LEWIS Hamilton made Formula 1 history with a lights to flag victory at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.
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