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WATCH: Rafael Nadal is branded ‘sexist’ after saying female tennis players should not automatically earn the same as men – but others applaud his ‘common sense’

RAFAEL Nadal has sparked a debate after making his thoughts known on the topic of feminism and equal pay. The Grand Slam champion, 37, was

15 Feb, 2024 @ 09:04

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Dani Alves sobs in court: Footballer, 40, denies raping a woman in Spain

FORMER Barcelona and Brazil footballer Dani Alves has denied raping a young woman in an exclusive Spanish nightclub after testifying on the final day of

8 Feb, 2024 @ 10:23

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What a Caulker! Malaga City scores first victory since former England defender took the reins last month

JUST a month after a former England defender took the helm, Malaga City have secured their first win. They defeated Rincon 1-0 at their home

6 Feb, 2024 @ 17:16

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Sport

Real Betis midfielder William Carvalho the latest La Liga footballer accused of rape: Portugal midfielder ‘grabbed her by the head and forced her to perform a sexual act’

REAL Betis star William Carvalho is the latest La Liga footballer to be accused of a sex crime after he allegedly forced a girl to

6 Feb, 2024 @ 10:30

Andalucia·Lead·Sevilla·Sport

Footballer in Spain is poked in the bottom by a fan: La Liga star demands action over ‘sexual assault’ and suggests the reaction would be different if he was a woman

SEVILLA star Lucas Ocampos is calling on La Liga authorities to take action after a Rayo Vallecano supporter appeared to stick his finger up the

6 Feb, 2024 @ 10:12

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Ayuso President Of The Community Of Madrid Speaks About Accusations Of The Pp

Madrid premier raises ire of Rayo Vallecano fans: Isabel Ayuso suggests stadium should be moved out of the working-class district of Spain’s capital

FIRST-TIME visitors to the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas stadium will no doubt be surprised by what they see when they go to watch La

5 Feb, 2024 @ 17:01

Lead·Madrid·Politics·Sport

Trial for ex-Barcelona star Dani Alves begins in Spain: Footballer is accused of raping a woman, 23, in a nightclub

FORMER Barcelona and Brazil footballer Dani Alves has appeared in court this Monday, January 5, charged with the rape of a woman, 23, in a

5 Feb, 2024 @ 16:08

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Major upgrades are announced for Gibraltar’s Europa Sports Complex to make it in line with FIFA standards

A NEW FIFA quality pro turf that also sets the standards set by World Rugby will be laid from April through May at Gibraltar’s Europa

1 Feb, 2024 @ 14:17

Gibraltar·Sport

Former La Liga player faces sexual assault trial in Spain for ‘inappropriately touching a mascot wearing a parakeet costume’

FORMER La Liga player Hugo Mallo will go on trial this summer after being charged with inappropriately touching a female mascot before a match in

31 Jan, 2024 @ 17:08

Catalunya·Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Other News·Sport

Lions Gibraltar FC gets a new chairman: Boss of UK national league team takes over club

THE CEO of a Midlands-based National League football club has taken over Gibraltar’s bottom-placed side in a surprise move. Mark Palmer of Solihull Moors said

30 Jan, 2024 @ 07:43

Gibraltar·Sport

Luis Rubiales latest: Judge in Spain rules the kiss he planted on Jenni Hermoso ‘was not consensual’ – setting up sexual assault trial that could hand him four years in jail

A JUDGE has ruled the kiss Luis Rubiales planted on Jenni Hermoso was ‘not consensual’ as he is set to face trial in Spain. A

25 Jan, 2024 @ 12:35

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Carlos Alcaraz crashes out of Australian Open: Spain’s hopes are dashed by defiant German Alexander Zverev

CARLOS ALCARAZ’S hopes of winning a third Grand Slam ended in Melbourne on Wednesday when he was beaten by Germany’s Alexander Zverev in the quarter-finals

24 Jan, 2024 @ 17:00

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Want to watch the Euros 2024 in Germany? These are the cheapest host cities for drink, food and hotels

NEW research has revealed the best-hosting cities in Germany ahead of the upcoming 2024 UEFA European Championship this summer. A study by no-deposit casino bonus

24 Jan, 2024 @ 14:36

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The new Messi and Ronaldo? Jude Bellingham and Mason Greenwood could dominate Spanish football for next decade as Manchester United loanee sets up ‘dream move’ to Barcelona

MANCHESTER United’s controversial prodigy Mason Greenwood, in exile at Getafe on a season-long loan, is dreaming of a sensational move to Barcelona. The 22-year-old Mancunian,

24 Jan, 2024 @ 10:31

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Revealed: This will be the track for F1’s Grand Prix in Madrid – measuring more than 5,000m and bringing over 110,000 spectators

FORMULA One has revealed the layout of the track that will be built to host the new Madrid Grand Prix from 2026. The new circuit

23 Jan, 2024 @ 16:20

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Army Judo team does Gibraltar proud with their latest medal haul

GIBRALTAR’S local regiment has once again outdone itself by coming home from the Army Judo Championships with a haul of medals. Ethaniel Jeffries-Mor reinstated his

20 Jan, 2024 @ 12:44

Gibraltar·Sport

Cristina Gutierrez makes history as the first ever woman from Spain – and second in the world – to win the Dakar Rally

CRISTINA Gutierrez has made history as the first ever Spanish woman to win a category at the prestigious Dakar Rally. The 32 year old is

19 Jan, 2024 @ 13:20

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Jenni Hermoso, 33, opens up about growing up gay in Spain: Women’s World Cup champion says it was a ‘taboo’ to be a lesbian

WOMEN’S World Cup champion Jenni Hermoso, 33, has opened up about growing up gay in Spain. The footballer became a household name after speaking out

17 Jan, 2024 @ 14:23

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Spain’s Rafael Nadal to hold press conference as French Open decision looms

Spanish tennis legend Rafa Nadal under fire after he signs up as Saudi ambassador for the sport

SPANISH tennis legend Rafa Nadal has come under fire after he announced he will be the new ambassador for the sport for Saudi Arabia. On

17 Jan, 2024 @ 14:15

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From Liverpool to Malaga: Meet the former England international who has joined a fifth-tier football club in Spain – after discovering it during a holiday to the Costa del Sol

FIFTH-TIER Spanish football side Malaga City have announced a surprising new addition to their staff, with former Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur star Steven Caulker joining

17 Jan, 2024 @ 13:17

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Sport

Former Spanish tennis star Arantxa Sanchez Vicario given two-year jail term for hiding assets and ordered to pay €6m in compensation to Luxembourg Bank

THE LONG and drawn out fall from grace of former Spanish tennis star Arantxa Sanchez Vicario continued on Wednesday, after a court in Barcelona sentenced

17 Jan, 2024 @ 12:22

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While Tyson Fury dodges Marbella for Morecambe, Oleksandr Usyk searches for sparring partners at his Valencia training camp to prepare for Saudi Arabia clash

TYSON Fury’s opponent for his upcoming undisputed title fight has been canvassing for sparring partners at his Valencia training camp. Oleksandr Usyk, who holds the

17 Jan, 2024 @ 10:34

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Marbella·Sport·Valencia

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz avoids two major rivals in Australian Open 2024 draw

MURCIA tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has avoided rivals Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner in the draw for the Australian Open- the first tennis Grand Slam

11 Jan, 2024 @ 17:58

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Rafael Nadal is back on form: Spain's tennis champ thrashes Dominic Thiem in straight sets following a months-long break due to injury

Spain’s tennis hero Rafa Nadal will miss Australian Open after a new injury to his hip is detected

SPANISH tennis hero Rafa Nadal will have to miss the upcoming Australian Open so that he can receive more treatment to his hip, after a

7 Jan, 2024 @ 14:28

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Jenni Hermoso testifies against Luis Rubiales: Ousted football boss is accused of ‘non-consensual kiss’ while celebrating Spain’s World Cup victory

FOOTBALLER Jenni Hermoso gave evidence to the National Court in Madrid on Tuesday which is investigating the so-called ‘Rubiales’ case. Hermoso- part of Spain’s 2023

2 Jan, 2024 @ 13:27

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid·Sport

Rafael Nadal is back on form: Spain’s tennis champ thrashes Dominic Thiem in straight sets following a months-long break due to injury

RAFA NADAL returned to singles tennis with a win on Tuesday with a straight sets defeat of Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane ATP 250 event.

2 Jan, 2024 @ 12:19

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