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17 Jul

Euro 2024: UEFA Announce Team Of The Tournament

Wontumi1SportsEngland, Spain, UEFA

England full-back Kyle Walker has been named in the Euro 2024 team of the tournament alongside six players from champions Spain. The Manchester City defender played every minute for England in Germany as the Three Lions finished runners-up. It is the second time in succession Walker has made the team of the tournament, having done so in 2021 when England were beaten by Italy in the final at Wembley. The team of the tournament was picked by a panel of 12 “technical observers” including David Moyes, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Rafa Benitez. Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), William Saliba (Arsenal), Rodri (Manchester…

24 Jun

Euro 2024: ‘Brave And Ambitious’ Albania Ready For Spain

Wontumi1SportsAlbania, Euro 2024, Spain, Sylvinho

nderdogs Albania face one of the favourites to win Euro 2024 when they play Spain on Monday but remain “ambitious” as they look to secure a knockout spot for the first time in their history. Spain have already qualified from Group B as winners, while Albania are third with one point. Albania lost to Italy despite scoring the fastest goal in Euros history, but then came from behind to hold Croatia to a 2-2 draw with a dramatic last-gasp equaliser. Manager Sylvinho says his team are “going to go for it” against Spain. He said: “They’re a strong team and…

19 Oct

Jenni Hermoso Returns To Spain Squad For First Time Since World Cup final

Wontumi1SportsJenni Hermoso, Spain

Jenni Hermoso has been named in Spain’s squad for the first time since Luis Rubiales kissed her on the lips during the World Cup trophy presentation. The kiss, which forward Hermoso says was not consensual, sparked outcry and Rubiales eventually resigned as Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president. Rubiales, whose actions overshadowed Spain’s World Cup win in August, was also given a restraining order. Spain will face Italy and Switzerland in the Nations League later this month. Their World Cup-winning manager Jorge Vilda was sacked in September and is being investigated as part of the criminal case against Rubiales, and has since been…

11 Oct

‘They Don’t Look At Your Skin Colour If You Have Money’ – Inaki Williams On Racism In Spain

Wontumi1SportsAthletic Bilbao, Inaki Williams, racism, Spain

Black Stars forward Inaki Williams has revealed racism in Spain is dependent on wealth and how rich he or she the person. According to the Athletic Bilbao man, he was in support of what Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr did when he suffered racist attacks last season and says he wished the Madrid players walked off the pitch. As compared to other countries, racism in Spain has not been as loud as it has been in other countries such as Italy. Inaki, who first suffered racism in 2020, spoke against the act during an appearance on ESPN's Bicycle Diaries revealing…

15 Sep

Barcelona’s spending limit slashed by €379m

Evans ManassehSportsBarcelona, LaLiga, Spain, spending limit

LaLiga have cut Barcelona’s spending cap for the new season from €649m to €270m. Real Madrid have the highest limit for the 2023/2024 campaign at €727m. Atletico Madrid’s limit is pegged at €296m. Sevilla (€168m) and Villarreal (€143m) make up the top five, while Deportivo Alaves (€31m) have the league’s lowest cap. LaLiga determines the limit using the difference between a team’s revenue minus non-sporting outgoings and debt repayments. The final figure then becomes the maximum amount clubs can spend on wages, bonuses and amortisation payments on transfers across a season, not how much they are necessarily spending. Clubs that…

15 Sep

3 Real Madrid players arrested over sex tape of teenage girl

Evans ManassehSportsplayers, Real Madrid, Spain

Three Real Madrid players have been arrested over the sex tape of a teenage girl. This is being reported by respected Spanish news website El Confidencial. They claim the players were held after the girl’s mother reported the case to the police. She revealed that one of the trio filmed a sex video of the girl and sent it to others. The ongoing investigation is being led by Civil Guard officers in Gran Canaria, because the complaint is said to have been lodged in Mogan in the south of the island on September 6. The players, who have not…

24 Aug

Spanish Official Threatens Action Against Luis Rubiales, Who Gave Unwanted Kiss To Soccer Star

Wontumi1Sports2023 Women's world cup, Jennifer Hermoso, Luis Rubiales, Spain

The president of the Spanish government’s High Council of Sport (CSD) says he will take action against Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales if the soccer body fails to do so. On Tuesday, RFEF called an extraordinary general assembly – set for Friday – which was expected to deal with the fallout of Rubiales giving Spain star Jennifer Hermoso an unwanted kiss on the lips during the medal presentation ceremony after Spain’s Women’s World Cup final win over England. However, the incident doesn’t appear on the order of the day for the assembly that was released by the RFEF. Speaking to…

11 Aug

Spain Beat Netherlands To Reach First Women’s World Cup Semi

Wontumi1SportsFIFA Women's World Cup, Netherlands, Spain

Teenage winger Salma Paralluelo came off the bench to score a 111th-minute winner as Spain beat the Netherlands to reach the Women’s World Cup semi-finals for the first time. Mariona Caldentey had appeared to give Spain the win in normal time when she slammed home an 80th-minute penalty via the post after Stefanie van der Gragt handled in the box. Van der Gragt went from villain to hero by smashing home a stoppage-time equaliser – but Paralluelo found space in the area in extra time to put Spain’s women into their first major semi-final for 26 years. The Netherlands, runners-up…

02 Dec

Cesar Azpilicueta Responds To Claims Spain Tried To Eliminate Germany With Japan Loss

Wontumi2SportsCesar Azpilicueta, Germany, Japan, Spain, World Cup

Cesar Azpilicueta is adamant that Spain didn't slack off in their defeat to Japan, insisting they gave their all to get a result. Spain looked set to comfortably finish top of their World Cup group when Alvaro Morata gave them the lead 11 minutes into their final group stage game. However, Japan turned things around at the start of the second half, getting two goals in three minutes to take the lead. La Roja weren't able to make a comeback themselves after that, meaning they finished second to Japan in the group and that Germany were knocked out. It has…

28 Nov

World Cup 2022: Germany’s Jamal Musiala Again Shows His Potential As He Impresses Against Spain

Wontumi2SportsGermany, Jamal Musiala, Spain, World Cup 2022

Priceless and peerless, Germany teenager Jamal Musiala now has the label of being "the next Lionel Messi". The 19-year-old played a key role in driving Hansi Flick's men to a crucial point on Sunday as they fought for their World Cup future in a tense 1-1 draw with Spain. And, while the performances of the four-time world champions in the tournament have been mixed to say the least, Musiala's individual displays have again emphasised what an exciting talent he is. The Bayern Munich attacking midfielder, who spent much of his childhood in England but opted to play for his country…