Spain
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In a move that has come as a huge setback to ties between Spain and Saudi Arabia, the European nation has now confirmed that it has scrapped a deal over the sale of weapons to their Middle Eastern trade partner. In its official announcement, Spain said that it had cancelled its 2015 deal…
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Gerard Pique has called out Cristiano Ronaldo for cheating during Friday’s match, saying the Portugal international footballer dived for a crucial free-kick which twisted the outcome to a 3-3 draw. Feeling relaxed and purposeful despite the tensed atmosphere, Ronaldo skilfully dazzled the Spaniards with a kick that drove the ball over the human-wall and into…
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Fernando Hierro, coach of the Spanish side that played against Portugal in Group B’s second match, says Cristiano Ronaldo is not better than any of his players notwithstanding the overwhelming skills and courage possessed by the Real Madrid ace. Ronaldo scored a hat-trick against La Rojas thus making history as one of the four footballers…
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The 2018 Europa League winners, Atletico Madrid, are scheduled to play against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state on May 22. In this Multichoice and LaLiga-sponsored encounter tagged the GOtv MAX Cup, Nigerians expect their Team B to put up a courageous, tactical and entertaining show against the Europa League reigning champions…
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Javier Gomez has made invaluable contributions to the development of Spanish football and his recent connection with La Liga players from Saudi Arabia endears him to the hearts of many. Gomez, who holds position as La Liga’s corporate director, said at a press briefing that he expects to have more Saudis playing in the Spanish…
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Toni Kroos got his call-up for the German national team as a 17-year-old and has since earned every match played for his country and current team Real Madrid. Ahead of Germany’s friendly match against Spain, the 28-year-old midfielder spoke with reporters on many issues, particularly his maturity as a footballer and personal view of the…
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Xavi Hernandez, the former Barcelona player who currently plays for Qatari club, Al Sadd SC, has given his take on the upcoming Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. Image shows Xavi Hernandez and Lionel Messi Xavi, 38, said he believes Madrid will always rise up to the challenge by featuring their A-team…
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An 11-year-old girl who complained of stomach pains and was admitted for treatment at a Spanish hospital miraculously gave birth to a baby, and his blood brother is believed to be the father. Reports confirm she gave birth to a baby boy of Friday at Virgen de la Arrixaca Hospital located in the Spanish city…
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The King of Spain, King Felipe VI, has called on Catalonia’s newly elected parliamentary body to desist from further agitations for independence. In his traditional Christmas Eve address on Sunday night, the King who was crowned on 19 June 2014, said he would not expect any moves from Catalonia towards secession from Spain. “The way forward…
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In what has been Spain’s most tumultuous days in modern politics, the government maintained its stand against Catalonia’s separatist leaders who defied the country’s constitution with an unlawful declaration of independence. The regional government and its parliament were dissolved on Friday 27 October, 2017, and the question is: will a new election bring an end…
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After a long awaited speech from Catalan President Carles Puigdemont, it has been confirmed before Catalonia’s parliament that regional leaders have signed a declaration of independence from Spain. However, the move will not be implemented immediately allowing for talks with the national government in Madrid. The symbolic gesture was welcomed by some lawmakers but for…
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Ivan Fandino, a famous bullfighter from Orduna, Spain, was gored to death by a raging bull in far away France. Fandino, 36, received emergency treatments in the bullring’s surgery room, but died on his way to the hospital. He suffered two heart attacks, and was pronounced dead on arrival. The famous matador had previously…
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