Tag: World Cup
Spain beat Argentina 95-75 in Basketball World Cup final in Beijing to claim first title for 13 years
It comes after a talented Spain side hosted the competition in 2014, but failed to lift the title, dramatically crashing out against France
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
Harry Maguire sends England fans wild as he heads ball into crowd at Spain nightclub
The 25-year-old headed a ball into the crowd before breaking into a celebratory dance
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...
Spain’s Fernando Hierro steps down from his role as national team manager
FERNANDO HIERRO, who managed Spain’s disastrous world cup campaign, has left his role as national team manager. Potential new replacements are now being lined-up...
WATCH: England fan carrying child beaten by riot cop while Brits shot at in Spain hotspot
THIS is the shocking moment a Spanish policeman beat an England fan who had his child on his shoulders. The clip shows a riot cop...
Spanish journalist slams sexual harassment against female sports reporters after football fan grabs and kisses her on air
Maria Gomez was reporting from Moscow ahead of Spain’s shocking defeat against Russia when the incident occurred
WATCH: Driver savagely reverses into parked car with woman inside in Estepona
THIS is the moment a driver reversed into another parked car sending it flying down a flight of steps. https://youtu.be/hR5jsT4HaV4 The CCTV footage shows a woman...
Football Crazy!
World Cup fever is here and there’s nothing you can do about it
Spain sacks its manager one day before the World Cup
SPAIN has sacked its manager just one day before the start of the World Cup. Spanish FA president and former Hamilton Academical defender Luis Rubiales...
ISIS threatens to behead Spain footballers Messi and Ronaldo at Russia World Cup in twisted posters
WARNING DISTRESSING IMAGES: Islamic State propaganda targets the Real Madrid and Barcelona stars ahead of the tournament next month
Spain rugby team accuse Romanian referee of bias after losing out on Japan World Cup qualification
SPAIN'S rugby team has accused a referee of bias after failing to qualify for the 2019 World Cup in Japan. The Romanian referee - who...
Spain chooses base for football World Cup in Russia
The players will use the training facilities of Krasnodar Academy, the local Russian Premier League club, which have both grass and artificial surfaces.
FIFA threaten to kick Spain out of 2018 Russian World Cup
FIFA are throwing the rule book at them saying they have the power to suspend membership if they feel elections are not independent.
Spain climbs two places in FIFA world rankings, England drops three
SPAIN is now the sixth best team in the world, according to FIFA's new rankings released today. La Roja climbed two places to sixth while...
World Cup 2018: Italy and Holland fail to qualify in major footballing upset
The process appeared to demonstrate a changing of the guard, with unfancied Iceland qualifying, while footballing superpowers Italy and Holland missed out.
GETTING SHIRTY: Spain releases its World Cup football kit and some people are NOT happy
SPAIN’S new shirt for the 2018 World Cup in Russia has caused an uproar with fans threatening to boycott buying the ‘Republican’ shirt. It...
Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale Ruled out Of Wales’ World Cup Qualifiers
The 28 year old Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale has been ruled out of Wales’ World Cup Qualifiers against both Georgia and the Republic...
Spain could play in Copa America
Portugal, Japan, China, Mexico and the US are also reportedly being sounded out
World Cup legend Sir Geoff Hurst employs Marbella lawyer to reclaim lost deposit
The 1966 World Cup final hat-trick hero is among thousands of British citizens hoping to recoup money lost during the property crash
Is England in trouble at Euro 2016?
EURO 2016 is in full swing, and for many football fans around the world it's the most thrilling event outside the World Cup. For some,...
Spain’s chances of succeeding in Euro 2016
Confidence in the team may not be as high as in previous tournaments, but there is still a very high level of expectation
Iker Casillas and Sara Carbonero set for second child
Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas is set to have his hands full…
Spain’s female football side call for manager to be sacked
Spain's women footballers want to end their coaches' 27 year reign
The beautiful bung: FIFA, Spain and the corruption game
The football world has been torn apart by recent arrests for corruption at the highest level, but it all leads back to Spain’s nonsensical exit from the 2002 World Cup, writes Rob Horgan
