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Euro 2024: UEFA Announce Team Of The Tournament
17 Jul

Euro 2024: UEFA Announce Team Of The Tournament

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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…
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Spain Come From Behind To Thrash Georgia And Reach Euro 2024 Quarter-Finals
01 Jul

Spain Come From Behind To Thrash Georgia And Reach Euro 2024 Quarter-Finals

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Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams and Dani Olmo all scored as Spain came from behind to beat surprise packages Georgia 4-1 at Euro 2024 on Sunday and set up a blockbuster quarter-final against hosts Germany. Robin Le Normand’s own goal gave Georgia a shock lead in the 18th minute of this last-16 tie to send their noisy supporters wild in Cologne. It was the first goal Spain had conceded at the competition but they came back to equalise six minutes before the interval courtesy of Manchester City midfielder Rodri. Ruiz then headed home in the 51st minute and Williams ran through for the…
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Euro 2024: ‘Brave And Ambitious’ Albania Ready For Spain
24 Jun

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

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Underdogs 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…
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Jenni Hermoso Returns To Spain Squad For First Time Since World Cup final
19 Oct

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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…
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2023 WWC: Spain Through To Next Round After 5-0 Win Over Zambia
26 Jul

2023 WWC: Spain Through To Next Round After 5-0 Win Over Zambia

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Jenni Hermoso and Alba Redondo scored twice as Spain underlined their credentials as potential Fifa Women’s World Cup winners by thrashing Zambia to progress to the last 16 with a game to spare. The Spanish opened their Group C campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win against Costa Rica last week, having a total of 46 shots on goal. They picked up where they left off against Zambia, racing into a ninth-minute lead when Teresa Abelleira drove in a stunning strike from distance. Hermoso doubled the lead just four minutes later, heading home a cross on her 100th appearance for her…
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2022 World Cup: Morocco Beat Spain On Penalties To Book Quarterfinal Spot
07 Dec

2022 World Cup: Morocco Beat Spain On Penalties To Book Quarterfinal Spot

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Achraf Hakimi made himself a hero with a chipped winning penalty as Morocco stunned Spain in a shootout after a goalless draw to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. The two teams played out a draw after 120 minutes and Spain failed to convert any of their three penalties – goalkeeper Yaccine Bounou saving two – leaving PSG’s Hakimi to win it with a nerveless ‘Panenka’ to spark jubilant scenes. The north African side’s fans had been making themselves heard all game but the atmosphere in the stands did not match the attritional battle on the pitch. Spain hogged the ball…
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Spain To Allow Girls Over 16 Years To Opt For Abortions
17 May

Spain To Allow Girls Over 16 Years To Opt For Abortions

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Spain has approved a draft bill that would remove the requirement for 16 and 17-year-old girls to have parental consent before terminating a pregnancy. The new bill is aimed at reforming a previous abortion law approved by the conservative People's Party in 2015. Government spokeswoman Isabel Rodriguez said the bill represented "a new step forward for democracy". If the bill is approved, Spain will become the first country in Europe to offer its workers paid menstrual leave. In Spain, voluntary abortion is allowed up until the 14th week of pregnancy. But doctors in traditionally Roman Catholic Spain will still be…
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