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Spain’s golden era reaches new heights with World Cup win – here are all the records La Roja has broken

SPAIN’s World Cup triumph has seen several records tumble over the course of the tournament’s 39 days. La Roja’s victory over Argentina on Sunday marked

20 Jul, 2026 @ 16:13

Lead·Sport

Spain World Cup win sparks global celebrations as La Roja gains support over Palestine stance

THOUSANDS across the globe were captured celebrating Spain’s World Cup win last night, as La Roja became a symbol of solidarity with Palestine for fans

20 Jul, 2026 @ 13:32

International Affairs·Lead·National News·Sport

Thousands swarm Madrid and Barcelona to celebrate Spain’s World Cup win as national team flies home for victory parade

THE Spanish National team is set to land in Madrid this afternoon, following their victory against Argentina in the World Cup final. The world champions

20 Jul, 2026 @ 10:45

Lead·Madrid·Sport

Champions of the world: Spain defeat embarrassing Argentina to win World Cup for second time

A VICTORY for football and another FIFA World Cup for Spain. On a sunny Sunday afternoon in New York, Luis de la Fuente’s brilliant, youthful

20 Jul, 2026 @ 00:19

Lead·Sport

Who is the football GOAT – Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Your answer depends on your politics, Spanish researchers say

IT is a question that has divided football fans for the best part of two decades: who is the greatest footballer of all time –

19 Jul, 2026 @ 13:40

Lead·Sport

Spain’s Royal Family plus PM Pedro Sanchez will go to Sunday’s World Cup final

SPAIN’S Royal Family will attend Sunday’s World Cup final in the United States, along with Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, who will join them in the

17 Jul, 2026 @ 12:23

Lead·National News·Sport

Argentine fans flood Madrid’s iconic Plaza Mayor after England heartbreak – chanting ‘Spain is scared’ ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final

SWARMS of Argentinian fans flooded one of Madrid’s most iconic squares last night after the Albiceleste secured their place in Sunday’s final against Spain. Viral

16 Jul, 2026 @ 16:30

Lead·Madrid·Sport

Lamine Yamal shocks at his 'gangster-themed' 18th birthday in Barcelona by hiring 'dwarf entertainers'

Burglars target Lamine Yamal’s luxury home while Spain star is away at World Cup

BURGLARS targeted Lamine Yamal’s luxury home, according to reports, while the teenage superstar was thousands of miles away helping Spain beat France to reach the

15 Jul, 2026 @ 17:05

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead·Sport

BREAKING: Brilliant Spain upset France to book spot in World Cup final – and England could be their opponents

A REMATCH of the Euro 2024 final could be on the cards after Spain usurped expectations to cruise past tournament favourites France and book a

14 Jul, 2026 @ 23:42

Lead·Sport

Football is integration: Spanish star Lamine Yamal lashes out at ex-PM Mariano Rajoy’s ‘racist’ France comment before World Cup semi-final clash.

SPANISH football star Lamine Yamal has hit back at Spain’s former prime minister over ‘racist’ remarks about the French national team. Writing in a football

14 Jul, 2026 @ 13:15

Lead·Sport

Ex-Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy criticised for ‘racist’ remarks about France team ahead of World Cup semi-final tie

FORMER Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy has come under fire after making ‘racist’ comments about the French men’s football team ahead of their World Cup

12 Jul, 2026 @ 17:10

Lead·Politics·Sport

World Cup fever? You must be kidding – I hate football more than Starmer, writes Charlie Mullins

I’M not a football fan. I don’t get it and I never will. I hate football so much that when my kids wanted to rebel

11 Jul, 2026 @ 14:26

Celebrity·Lead·Sport

Tour de France comes to Spain: The best places to catch the peloton in action as Barcelona hosts the Grand Depart

CYCLING’S most prestigious race has landed in Spain after the 2026 edition of the Tour de France officially began on the streets of Barcelona. The

4 Jul, 2026 @ 18:24

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Sport

When could Spain and England meet at the World Cup? All you need to know about potential knockout stage route

ENGLAND and Spain could clash in a mouth-watering 2026 FIFA World Cup final after each team’s potential route to the July 19 showpiece in New

4 Jul, 2026 @ 12:16

Lead·Sport

Missing England fan found in Barcelona after 10-day search – but had NO idea anyone was looking for him

A BRITISH football fan reported missing while heading to the US for the World Cup has been found in Barcelona – and had no idea

3 Jul, 2026 @ 15:30

Barcelona·Lead·Sport

World Cup fever hits Spain – but can you still play football with knee osteoarthritis?

By Dr. Fabian Poletti AS the FIFA World Cup dominates headlines around the world, many football fans are feeling inspired to get active again. For

2 Jul, 2026 @ 18:29

Health·Lead·Sport

Inside football superstar Erling Haaland’s incredible Marbella mansion – his ‘ultimate luxury escape from pitch pressure’

HIGH above Marbella’s Golden Mile, a winding mountain road leads to one of the most exclusive residential enclaves on the Costa del Sol. At the

30 Jun, 2026 @ 14:30

Lead·Marbella·Property·Sport

Massive World Cup fan zones with giant screens to go up in Marbella and San Pedro – but will it only be for Spain games?

MARBELLA is set to get two massive television screens to broadcast Spain’s round of 32 World Cup knockout match against Austria. The city council is

30 Jun, 2026 @ 14:00

Lead·Marbella·Sport

Backlash forces Spanish broadcaster to apologise for putting subtitles on during interview of football star’s Andalucian mother

SPAIN’S public broadcaster RTVE has apologised after putting subtitles on the Andalucian mother of football star Fabian Ruiz. RTVE’s president, Jose Pablo Lopez, has apologised

26 Jun, 2026 @ 13:30

Andalucia·Lead·Sport

A valiant Atlantic archipelago has put itself on the map after lighting up the World Cup – but what do you really know about Cabo Verde?

A TINY Atlantic archipelago nation is starting to a draw global attention after holding the mighty Spain at the North American World Cup. Cabo Verde’s

23 Jun, 2026 @ 13:52

Barcelona·Canary Islands·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Sport

What does the law say on hanging a flag on your balcony during the World Cup in Spain – and how to avoid a €3,000 fine?

SPANISH property laws have outlined potential penalties for displaying national flags improperly or holding consistently loud parties during the World Cup. The World Cup is

22 Jun, 2026 @ 14:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Property·Sport

Final countdown to the 2026 Gay Games which begin in Valencia this weekend

Final countdown to Valencia’s 2026 Gay Games: This weekend will see over 10,000 participants take part in 37 sports

ORGANISERS of the 12th Gay Games are finalising their preparations to greet over 10,200 participants from over 80 countries to Valencia. It’s the biggest international

22 Jun, 2026 @ 10:41

Lead·Sport·Valencia

Battle for the World Cup final: Spain and Morocco clash over hosting rights for 2030 showpiece

WHILE football fever is gripping North America, concern is mounting elsewhere over a growing struggle that has broken out between the co-hosts of the next

20 Jun, 2026 @ 18:12

Lead·Madrid·Sport

Why expats on the Costa del Sol are turning to walking football to beat knee pain and stay in the game

By Dr. Fabian Poletti AS the FIFA World Cup dominates headlines around the world, many football fans are feeling inspired to get active again. For

20 Jun, 2026 @ 10:30

Health·Lead·Sport

Envious Spanish football fans marvel at England’s Oasis World Cup singalong – and wonder if Spain could ever reproduce such a moment

SPANISH football has, for once, been left envious of its English counterpart – marvelling at the country’s rich musical history and the connection it engenders

19 Jun, 2026 @ 13:00

Lead·Other News·Sport

Fast-track approval granted for massive €60 million sports and music stadium complex in Alicante

PLANS for a massive €60 million sports and leisure complex in Alicante have received a massive boost with the regional Valencian government classifying it as

17 Jun, 2026 @ 15:15

Alicante·Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead·Sport

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Spain’s golden era reaches new heights with World Cup win – here are all the records La Roja has broken

Spain World Cup win sparks global celebrations as La Roja gains support over Palestine stance

Thousands swarm Madrid and Barcelona to celebrate Spain’s World Cup win as national team flies home for victory parade

Champions of the world: Spain defeat embarrassing Argentina to win World Cup for second time

Who is the football GOAT – Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Your answer depends on your politics, Spanish researchers say

Spain’s Royal Family plus PM Pedro Sanchez will go to Sunday’s World Cup final

Argentine fans flood Madrid’s iconic Plaza Mayor after England heartbreak – chanting ‘Spain is scared’ ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final

Burglars target Lamine Yamal’s luxury home while Spain star is away at World Cup

BREAKING: Brilliant Spain upset France to book spot in World Cup final – and England could be their opponents

Football is integration: Spanish star Lamine Yamal lashes out at ex-PM Mariano Rajoy’s ‘racist’ France comment before World Cup semi-final clash.

Ex-Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy criticised for ‘racist’ remarks about France team ahead of World Cup semi-final tie

World Cup fever? You must be kidding – I hate football more than Starmer, writes Charlie Mullins

Tour de France comes to Spain: The best places to catch the peloton in action as Barcelona hosts the Grand Depart

When could Spain and England meet at the World Cup? All you need to know about potential knockout stage route

Missing England fan found in Barcelona after 10-day search – but had NO idea anyone was looking for him

World Cup fever hits Spain – but can you still play football with knee osteoarthritis?

Inside football superstar Erling Haaland’s incredible Marbella mansion – his ‘ultimate luxury escape from pitch pressure’

Massive World Cup fan zones with giant screens to go up in Marbella and San Pedro – but will it only be for Spain games?

Backlash forces Spanish broadcaster to apologise for putting subtitles on during interview of football star’s Andalucian mother

A valiant Atlantic archipelago has put itself on the map after lighting up the World Cup – but what do you really know about Cabo Verde?

What does the law say on hanging a flag on your balcony during the World Cup in Spain – and how to avoid a €3,000 fine?

Final countdown to Valencia’s 2026 Gay Games: This weekend will see over 10,000 participants take part in 37 sports

Battle for the World Cup final: Spain and Morocco clash over hosting rights for 2030 showpiece

Why expats on the Costa del Sol are turning to walking football to beat knee pain and stay in the game

Envious Spanish football fans marvel at England’s Oasis World Cup singalong – and wonder if Spain could ever reproduce such a moment

Fast-track approval granted for massive €60 million sports and music stadium complex in Alicante

Rising cancer rates among under-50s are the ‘great challenge’ of modern oncology, Spanish researchers warn

More than 1,000 evacuated near Madrid as year’s largest wildfire tears through 26,000 hectares

Driver arrested after alleged hit-and-run kills motorcyclist, 31, in Marbella

Spain’s golden era reaches new heights with World Cup win – here are all the records La Roja has broken

Malaga Airport to get €1.5 billion expansion as AENA warns it is nearing capacity

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