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Barcelona FC president probe over Neymar signing

National Court judge to investigate the president and the club for allegedly defrauding the Tax Office of €2.8 million

British police investigate ‘deliberate poisoning’ of Marbella-based tennis star at Wimbledon

Her condition deteriorated so rapidly that her mother claims she ‘nearly died’

Marbella bids to host HUGE Davis Cup tie between Spain and Great Britain

MARBELLA has officially bidded to host the next Davis Cup tie between Spain and Great Britain.  Mayor Angeles Munoz and Sports Councillor Javier Merida travelled...

Barcelona star Luis Suarez plays doctor for young cancer patient

Days before winning his first La Liga title with the Catalan giants, Suarez took time out to surprise an adoring fan

IN PICS: Celebrations in Spain’s capital as Real Madrid beat Liverpool to win Champions League final

ACROSS the city Real Madrid fans erupted in joy as the whistle blew to end the match in Stade de France on Saturday night. Scenes...

Extreme E: The new green motorsport with Spanish roots joins race to help the planet

A NEW type of motorsport launched this year, and its competitors are racing not just for glory, but also for the planet, writes Shannon...

Hull City play Leyton Orient on Costa del Sol TONIGHT and entry is ONLY €3!

New head coach of the Yorkshire side, former Doncaster boss Grant McCann, will face a tough task, as he has a depleted squad to pick from

World’s best riders descend on Spain’s Sierra Nevada for Snowboard World Cup THIS WEEKEND

Spaniards Lucas Eguibar and Regino Hernández are expected to attend

Tennis tragedy: Spain’s Paula Badosa must battle against ‘best friend’ Aryna Sabalenka – who lost her boyfriend to suicide...

SPANISH tennis star Paula Badosa has admitted that she will play the most difficult match of her career this week when she meets her...

Javea U14 rugby squad eyes up Valencian championship title in last match of season

THREE matches separate Javea’s star rugby team from becoming champions of Spain’s Valencia region for the first time. The under-14s of Aguiles Xabia Rugby are...

Prosecutor probes €1.4 million payment made to refereeing official by FC Barcelona in Spain

A prosecutor is investigating FC Barcelona over €1.4 million in fees paid to a top refereeing official between 2016 and 2019. The La Liga club...

Golfing legend Christy O’Connor Jnr dies while on holiday in Spain

Irish sporting hero passes away in Tenerife during visit with his wife

Rafael Nadal to carry Spanish flag at London Olympics opening ceremony

The 2008 gold medallist and world number two was chosen by the International Olympics Committee today

Neymar hit with backhander allegations in transfer to Barcelona

Prosecutors representing Neymar’s former club Santos claim the striker, his father and Barcelona officials took backhanders from his transfer fee

Professional Gaming and eSports

Between the many cities in Spain, Barcelona seems to be a major attraction for video game companies. Like many other places in the world,...

An expat’s guide to the Spanish Olympic team

AS Rio gets set for August 5’s Grand Opening Ceremony, many expat sports fans on the Costa will want to root for their ‘local’...

Sergio Garcia ‘hires’ Juan Carlos Ferrero as caddie

The former tennis world number one is set to carry Garcia's clubs at the Thailand Open next month

EXCLUSIVE: The Olive Press interviewed Azahara Munoz before winning open title

The Olive Press caught up with Azahara Munoz before she went on to retain Costa del Sol Open title

Jamie Vardy lookalike Brit making hundreds per hour in Spain

He says he didn´t realise how popular Vardy and Leicester City would be in Spain

Where to watch England and Croatia’s World Cup semi-final clash on Spain’s Costa Del Sol

AS England and Croatia get ready for the biggest game in their country’s history, we look at some of the stand-out venues to enjoy...

Mallorca fans in Spain racially abuse Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr for the second time in 12 months

Real Mallorca fans shamefully subjected Real Madrid football player Vinicius Jr to racist abuse for the second time in a year during their 1-0...

Fernando Alonso adamant McLaren-Honda can topple Mercedes

The McLaren-Honda team has made progress in 2016

How to Get the Most Out of Your Champions League Experience

The Champions League is one of the most popular sporting events in the world, as the best teams from all over Europe come together...

Real Madrid block Gareth Bale’s €1 million-a-week transfer to Chinese club, despite Zidane ‘wanting him gone’

Bale still has three years left on his contract with the Bernabeu club, where he has made just 79 La Liga starts in the previous three seasons

Quintana secures first Vuelta a Espana victory

Climbing specialist Quintana won the Giro D’Italia in 2014

PACMA slam Spain’s government for awarding €30,000 to Andalucia’s bullfighter known as ‘the Pirate’

Padilla nearly lost his life in the bullring in 2011 when a bull ripped his eye out after the animal mauled him on the ground

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