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Federer’s heartfelt message to Nadal as Spaniard prepares to retire at the Davis Cup in Malaga this week

SWISS tennis legend Roger Federer has posted an emotional online letter to Rafael Nadal ahead of the Mallorcan’s retirement from professional tennis this week. Nadal,

19 Nov, 2024 @ 18:00

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Spain’s Nadal and Alcaraz play for biggest cash prize in tennis history at controversial Saudia Arabia tournament

SIX of the world’s top male tennis players including Spain’s Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, will play in the richest-ever exhibition tournament starting in Saudi

16 Oct, 2024 @ 15:00

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Spain's men's football boss says sorry but will not resign over applauding speech by controversial World Cup kisser Luis Rubiales

Spain football manager and Madrid mayor reject claims by Real star Vinicius that country is racist

SPAIN’S national football manager and the mayor of Madrid have both spoken out in response to comments made this week by Real star Vinicius that

5 Sep, 2024 @ 10:22

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Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. calls for Spain to lose 2030 World Cup hosting role if action not taken over racism

REAL Madrid star Vinicius Jr. has said that Spain should lose its co-hosting role at the 2030 World Cup if more action is not taken

4 Sep, 2024 @ 10:44

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Kim Kardashian and her son Saint at the Real Madrid stadium

‘Madrid Soccer Mom Tour 2024’: Reality star Kim Kardashian shows off snaps at Real stadium after making visit to Spain with son Saint West

REALITY star Kim Kardashian was in the Spanish capital last week, on what she described via her Instagram account as her ‘Madrid Soccer Mom Tour

2 Sep, 2024 @ 13:22

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Spain secure second gold medal at the Olympics in first-ever marathon event

SPAIN won their second gold medal of the Paris Olympics on Wednesday when Maria Perez and Alvaro Martin were victorious in the first-ever 42kms mixed

7 Aug, 2024 @ 11:10

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Nadal’s heartfelt message to a tearful Alcaraz following the youngster’s loss to Djokovic in the Olympics final

A TEARFUL Carlos Alcaraz who lost Sunday’s Olympic tennis final to Novak Djokovic, has been sent a supportive message from his hero and tournament doubles

5 Aug, 2024 @ 13:00

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When are Nadal and Alcaraz next playing doubles at the Paris Olympics 2024? All you need to know ahead of their quarter-finals clash

THE crowd-pleasing Spanish duo of Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz are back on court this Wednesday in the Olympic Games quarter-finals at Roland Garros in

31 Jul, 2024 @ 12:30

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New Barcelona coach Hansi Flick praises youngsters including new sensation Lamine Yamal at official Nou Camp presentation

HANSI Flick was officially presented as Barcelona coach on Thursday at a news conference alongside Barca president, Joan Laporta. The former Germany and Bayern Munich

25 Jul, 2024 @ 20:00

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Gibraltar-Spain football row rages on: UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Morata and Rodri over controversial chants following Euro 2024 victory

TWO members of Spain’s winning Euro 2024 team have been charged by Uefa for ‘extremely provocative’ celebrations when the pair made references to British-ruled Gibraltar.

24 Jul, 2024 @ 18:00

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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal pose for selfie as they arrive at the Olympic Village in Paris ahead of ‘dream team’ doubles debut

ONE of the many highly-anticipated events in this year’s Olympic Games-which start in Paris this Friday- will be on the tennis court. That will see

23 Jul, 2024 @ 18:00

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Euro 2024: Before the final between Spain and England

Big screens, extra security measures and the promise of a major party in Madrid: Spain and England fans prepare for the Euro 2024 final

THOUSANDS of Spain and England fans were preparing for the Euro 2024 final on Sunday, both in the streets of Berlin and on Spanish shores.

14 Jul, 2024 @ 14:00

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Spain's Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz books his place in Sunday's final

Spain’s reigning Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz books his place in Sunday’s final

MURCIA’S Carlos Alcaraz has kept alive his hopes of winning back-to-back Wimbledon titles after beating Daniil Medvedev in their semi-final on Friday. The 21-year-old Spaniard

12 Jul, 2024 @ 18:14

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BIG SCREEN GUIDE for Sunday’s Euro 2024 final between England and Spain:- Where you can enjoy all the atmosphere in the Valencia region

IN case the fact may have escaped you, there’s a certain football match happening in Berlin on Sunday night! England take on Spain in the

12 Jul, 2024 @ 17:00

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Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman gatecrash Spain's Euro 2024 coverage

‘I’m supporting Spain all the way!’ Two of Hollywood’s biggest stars make surprise appearance during Spanish Euro 2024 coverage to pledge their support for the national team

THE presenter of Spain’s Euro 2024 coverage received two surprise visitors on Sunday, when major Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman crashed the set

9 Jul, 2024 @ 14:55

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Revealed: This stadium is the first in Spain to be confirmed as a host for the World Cup in 2030

GRAN Canaria has been revealed as having one of Spain’s 11 host stadiums for the 2030 soccer World Cup to be held in Spain, Portugal

1 Jul, 2024 @ 16:45

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Spain tipped as favourites to win Euro 2024 as tournament enters knockout stages

SPAIN have become the favourites along with host country Germany to win Euro 2024 as the tournament gears up for the knock-out stages. If both

27 Jun, 2024 @ 15:00

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Britain’s Jack Draper knocks out Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in shock straight sets victory at Queen’s

DEFENDING champion at the pre-Wimbledon Queen’s Club tournament, Carlos Alcaraz, suffered a shock last-16 defeat on Thursday to British number one Jack Draper. Spaniard Alcaraz,

20 Jun, 2024 @ 17:43

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Rafael Nadal crashes out of Madrid Open: Tennis ace thanks crowd after playing the tournament for the last time – almost 20 years after first lifting the trophy

AN emotional Rafael Nadal bid farewell to the Madrid Open crowd for the final time after the legendary Spaniard was defeated in straight sets by

1 May, 2024 @ 11:36

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This is how the Elche stadium in Spain’s Costa Blanca will look like after €40million makeover

ELCHE CF has announced plans for a €40 million revamp of their Martinez Valero stadium as the club battles to get promoted to La Liga’s

24 Apr, 2024 @ 17:15

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Spanish tennis player gets 15-year ban for match-fixing and bribery despite not playing since 2018

A SPANISH tennis player has been banned until 2039 for match-fixing, despite hanging up his racket six years ago. Aaron Cortes Alcaraz, 29, has been

10 Apr, 2024 @ 15:15

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WATCH: MotoGP driver Aleix Espargaro shows off €20,000-a-day villa in Ibiza complete with private chef and massage therapists

WHILE many an Easter vacation was ruined in Spain this year thanks to widespread rain showers, there were some who still managed to have a

9 Apr, 2024 @ 10:41

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Rafael Nadal pulls out of Monte Carlo tournament: His uncle Toni reveals why

SPANISH tennis superstar Rafael Nadal has been forced to pull out of the Montecarlo Masters 1000 tournament, as he continues to face problems making his

5 Apr, 2024 @ 11:53

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