Tag: Sport
Alaves sign Spanish goalkeeper Roberto on loan from West Ham
ALAVES have signed Roberto on loan from West Ham.
Riders battle the elements in washout first test in Jerez
The weather did not play ball in the rider’s first taste of 2020 machinery
Atletico Madrid eliminated from Spain’s Copa del Rey after losing to third division side
SPANISH giants Atletico Madrid have suffered a shock defeat to a team in the third-tier of Spanish football.
Former Real Madrid, Leeds United and Spain player Raul Bravo accused by Serbian press of attempted murder on ex-teammate
DARKO Kovacevic has called Raul Bravo to offer him his support in the wake of a murder accusation by the Serbian press.
GOLF: Spain’s Sergio Garcia pipped to Abu Dhabi Championship by England’s Lee Westwood
ENGLISHMAN Lee Westwood has won the Abu Dhabi Championship, with Sergio Garcia finishing in eighth place.
Spanish LEGEND Xavi reveals he turned down opportunity to manage Barcelona
The LEGENDARY midfielder who spent 17 years with the Blaugrana said the opportunity came ‘too early’ in his coaching career.
Spain’s racing legend Carlos Sainz wins Dakar Rally for THIRD time
CARLOS Sainz and Lucas Cruz have won the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.
Spain’s Pepe Reina returns to Premier League for Aston Villa
PEPE Reina has returned to the Premier League for Aston Villa.
Barcelona sack Valverde and IMMEDIATELY replace him with former Real Betis manager Quique Setien
BARCELONA have sacked their manager Ernesto Valverde and have taken no time in replacing him.
Spain reach tennis ATP Cup semi-finals in Australia with victory over Belgium
SPAIN have advanced to the ATP Cup semi-finals in Australia with a 2-1 win over Belgium.
Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale staying put in Spain says agent
GARETH Bale’s agent has said he is likely to stay at Real Madrid, despite speculation that he would be moving elsewhere.
LONG RACE TO RECOVERY: Costa Blanca expat’s inspiring new book on how sport helped him overcome personal tragedy
LOSING a parent to suicide is one of life’s greatest tragedies - losing two before your 20th birthday is cataclysmic.
Expat and Marbella resident returns to golf after two years maternity leave, dramatically wins the Solheim Cup with the...
Suzzan Pettersen had been away from the sport on maternity leave for two years. Many doubted that she should even be selected, having only played in two events prior to the competition.
Spain edge Australia 95-88 to reach second-ever Basketball World Cup final after TWO periods of overtime
Spain will now bid to win their second-ever title, taking on the winner of the Argentina-France semifinal, which is to be played later today
Woman’s body found in search for missing Olympic skier Blanca Ochoa in Spain
The 1992 Winter Olympics bronze medallist had been last seen at a shopping centre in Madrid on August 24
Former Man United midfielder in court as Spain’s first major match-fixing trial gets underway
Ander Herrera was among the 42 defendants charged over a suspect match in 2011 between Real Zaragoza and Levante
Premier League winner Okazaki sees career on Spain’s Costa del Sol end after just 34 days as Malaga cancel...
This has left the 2016 title-winner back hunting for a new club having left the King Power Stadium earlier this summer
Liverpool FC target among 51 ‘POISONED’ by Salmonella at sushi restaurant in Spain
While the current number stands at 51, authorities believe that figure could climb much higher
Online Sports Betting in Spain – Where to Play & What’s Legal?
Whether you live in Spain or are just holidaying there it’s a good idea to verify what is legal before you try something. This...
WATCH: Spain’s Women’s World Cup dreams end as two penalties hand USA 2-1 victory in France
Spain felt aggrieved after Jill Ellis’ side were awarded a ‘soft’ second penalty via VAR, after Rose Lavelle went down in the box
Is La Liga in Danger of Irrelevance?
IN the past, European football body UEFA has made overtures to create some form of super league. The super league concept would likely include...
Tearful Andy Murray reveals retirement after Wimbledon as Spain’s Rafael Nadal leads tributes
“I'm not sure I'm able to play through the pain for another four or five months”
Expat forced to call family in Spain and tell them ‘I’m not dead’ after football club said he was...
It is thought that the club revealed the fake news so they could get an important match with Arklow Town postponed
Sevilla claim 100th European victory as they thrash Akhisarspor 6-0 in a bid to win 6th Europa League
Sevilla's 100th victory in Europe helps Pablo Machín's men bounce back from their 4-2 La Liga loss to Barcelona
BABYFACED: England’s youngest side since 1959 batter Spain in Sevilla tonight
It is the first time Spain have lost on home soil to England in 29 games, as Gareth Southgate displayed a tactical masterclass using a side whose average age is just 23
The Most Followed Sports in Spain
When it comes to sports, any sport that is, Spain is found there and thereabouts at the top of the rankings in terms of...
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