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Spain and Portugal’s official bid for 2030 World Cup announced by Pedro Sanchez in Madrid

Kirsty Mckenzie - 5 Jun, 2021 @ 09:00

PEDRO Sanchez has endorsed a bid for the World Cup to be hosted in Spain and Portugal in 2030. The Spanish prime minister said that...

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Spain beat Argentina 95-75 in Basketball World Cup final in Beijing to claim first title for 13 years

Charlie Smith - 16 Sep, 2019 @ 09:37

It comes after a talented Spain side hosted the competition in 2014, but failed to lift the title, dramatically crashing out against France

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WATCH: Spain’s Women’s World Cup dreams end as two penalties hand USA 2-1 victory in France

Charlie Smith - 25 Jun, 2019 @ 12:32

Spain felt aggrieved after Jill Ellis’ side were awarded a ‘soft’ second penalty via VAR, after Rose Lavelle went down in the box

Celebrity

Harry Maguire sends England fans wild as he heads ball into crowd at Spain nightclub

Olivia Burke - 26 Jul, 2018 @ 17:38

The 25-year-old headed a ball into the crowd before breaking into a celebratory dance

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

Bradley Stokes - 11 Jul, 2018 @ 10:06

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...

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Spain’s Fernando Hierro steps down from his role as national team manager

Bradley Stokes - 9 Jul, 2018 @ 12:24

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...

Crime & Law

WATCH: England fan carrying child beaten by riot cop while Brits shot at in Spain hotspot

Laurence Dollimore - 8 Jul, 2018 @ 21:19

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...

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Spanish journalist slams sexual harassment against female sports reporters after football fan grabs and kisses her on air

Elisa Menendez - 2 Jul, 2018 @ 21:12

Maria Gomez was reporting from Moscow ahead of Spain’s shocking defeat against Russia when the incident occurred

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WATCH: Driver savagely reverses into parked car with woman inside in Estepona

Staff Reporter - 27 Jun, 2018 @ 16:19

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...

Giles Brown: Loud and Clear

Football Crazy!

Giles Brown - 24 Jun, 2018 @ 16:00

World Cup fever is here and there’s nothing you can do about it

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Spain sacks its manager one day before the World Cup

Laurence Dollimore - 13 Jun, 2018 @ 11:51

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...

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ISIS threatens to behead Spain footballers Messi and Ronaldo at Russia World Cup in twisted posters

Elisa Menendez - 17 May, 2018 @ 14:27

WARNING DISTRESSING IMAGES: Islamic State propaganda targets the Real Madrid and Barcelona stars ahead of the tournament next month

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Spain rugby team accuse Romanian referee of bias after losing out on Japan World Cup qualification

Laurence Dollimore - 19 Mar, 2018 @ 11:57

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...

Andalucia

Spain chooses base for football World Cup in Russia

Jed Neill - 13 Jan, 2018 @ 17:08

The players will use the training facilities of Krasnodar Academy, the local Russian Premier League club, which have both grass and artificial surfaces.

Andalucia

FIFA threaten to kick Spain out of 2018 Russian World Cup

Jed Neill - 16 Dec, 2017 @ 16:08

FIFA are throwing the rule book at them saying they have the power to suspend membership if they feel elections are not independent.

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Spain climbs two places in FIFA world rankings, England drops three

Laurence Dollimore - 23 Nov, 2017 @ 13:40

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...

Andalucia

World Cup 2018: Italy and Holland fail to qualify in major footballing upset

Joe Wallen - 23 Nov, 2017 @ 10:08

The process appeared to demonstrate a changing of the guard, with unfancied Iceland qualifying, while footballing superpowers Italy and Holland missed out.

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GETTING SHIRTY: Spain releases its World Cup football kit and some people are NOT happy

Laurence Dollimore - 7 Nov, 2017 @ 12:38

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...

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Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale Ruled out Of Wales’ World Cup Qualifiers

Staff Reporter - 16 Oct, 2017 @ 12:06

The 28 year old Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale has been ruled out of Wales’ World Cup Qualifiers against both Georgia and the Republic...

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Spain could play in Copa America

Alex Brown - 30 May, 2017 @ 12:29

Portugal, Japan, China, Mexico and the US are also reportedly being sounded out

Malaga

Malaga star Demichelis to retire

Alex Brown - 15 May, 2017 @ 16:53

Demichelis only rejoined the club in January

Property

World Cup legend Sir Geoff Hurst employs Marbella lawyer to reclaim lost deposit

Rob Horgan - 6 Dec, 2016 @ 12:03

The 1966 World Cup final hat-trick hero is among thousands of British citizens hoping to recoup money lost during the property crash

Sport

Is England in trouble at Euro 2016?

Staff Reporter - 17 Jun, 2016 @ 10:29

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,...

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Spain’s chances of succeeding in Euro 2016

Staff Reporter - 16 Jun, 2016 @ 10:02

Confidence in the team may not be as high as in previous tournaments, but there is still a very high level of expectation

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Iker Casillas and Sara Carbonero set for second child

Rob Horgan - 12 Nov, 2015 @ 11:44

Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas is set to have his hands full…

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Spain’s female football side call for manager to be sacked

Fiona Tomas - 24 Jun, 2015 @ 09:00

Spain's women footballers want to end their coaches' 27 year reign

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Slight fall in new COVID-19 infections and hospital cases in Costa Blanca area of Spain

Alex Trelinski - 11 Jun, 2021 @ 17:45

NEW coronavirus infections have fallen on both a daily and week-to-week basis in the Valencian Community. The regional health ministry today(June 11) reported 182 new...

Gibraltar tweaks its COVID-19 entry requirements from this Sunday

11 Jun, 2021 @ 17:15

Free Festival announced showing off the young musical talent of Spain’s Costa Blanca

11 Jun, 2021 @ 17:00

Top court rejects extra night-time hours for clubs and late bars in Costa Blanca area of Spain

11 Jun, 2021 @ 16:35

Spain’s regions given total freedom over nightlife restrictions from tomorrow

11 Jun, 2021 @ 15:50

Up The Flagpole As Benidorm's Beaches On The Costa Blanca In Spain Celebrate Their Lofty Status

‘UP THE POLE’ as Benidorm beaches on Spain’s Costa Blanca celebrate their Blue Flag awards

11 Jun, 2021 @ 15:45

Police to strongly clamp down on illegal drinks parties in the Alicante area of Spain's Costa Blanca

Police to strongly clamp down on illegal outdoor drinks parties in Alicante area of Spain’s Costa Blanca

11 Jun, 2021 @ 15:00

Spanish Army Sergeant Dies After Parachute Exercise Over The Coast Of La Manga In Murcia

Spanish army sergeant dies after parachute exercise over the coast of the Mar Menor’s La Manga in Murcia

11 Jun, 2021 @ 14:15

British opticians on Spain’s Costa Blanca give 1,500 pairs of unwanted specs to needy around the world

11 Jun, 2021 @ 13:30

Warning of €450 million summer losses if UK tourists can't go to the Mar Menor and La Manga areas of Murcia in Spain

Warning of €450 million summer losses if UK tourists can’t go to the Mar Menor and Costa Calida areas...

11 Jun, 2021 @ 12:45

EXPLAINED: The latest rules on people from the UK travelling to and from Spain

Up to 1,752 tourists have already entered Spain using the new COVID-19 Digital Certificate

11 Jun, 2021 @ 12:00

Support for independence reaches historic low in Spain’s Basque Country

11 Jun, 2021 @ 11:27

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