Spain

Remodeled Bernabeu Stadium causes Madrid real estate boom

The ongoing renovations at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium have directly affected real estate prices in the city. Alterations to the historic arena were previously announced back in 2017. The actual work, however, began two years later, just before the COVID-19 pandemic. Team officials planned to expand the stadium's maximum capacity in the renovations. Nevertheless, […]

Leagues: LaLiga

/ 269 days ago

Remodeled Bernabeu Stadium causes Madrid real estate boom

ByChris Moore

News

/ 356 days ago

UEFA Euro 2024 draw unveils group stage matchups

The official draw for UEFA Euro 2024 took place on Saturday. The tournament will take place in Germany later this summer. Keeping with tradition, the hosts will kick off the competition by playing the first match of the tournament. Germany learned that they will face Scotland in the opening game of Euro 2024. Although typically […]

ByChris Moore

FIFA

/ 389 days ago

FIFA bans disgraced Spain FA Luis Rubiales for three years

FIFA issued a three-year ban to Luis Rubiales, the former chief of the Spain Football Association. The decision comes after FIFA opened an investigation into Rubiales in August, which was just days after the first concerns arose. Rubiales previously served a 90-day provisional suspension connected to the misogynistic comments and actions he made toward the […]

ByKyle Fansler

Euro 2024

/ 407 days ago

Spain avenges defeat at Scotland with home victory

Spain avenged its 2-0 loss against Scotland earlier in Euro 2024 qualifying with a win by the same scoreline on Thursday evening. Visiting Scotland had the chance to secure a place in the tournament proper with a draw. Despite a resolute defense and a ruled-out goal, Spain's ball control was too much for Scotland. Alvaro […]

ByKyle Fansler

Barcelona

/ 410 days ago

Barcelona hit with more injury problems before int'l break

Barcelona cannot escape its injury problems, and it is having a direct impact on the team's form in the current campaign. Following a harrowing 2-2 draw against Granada on Sunday, Barcelona revealed that two starters faced medical uncertainty. One of those is still reporting to international duty over the next two weeks. Barcelona announced Jules […]

ByKyle Fansler

Barcelona

/ 417 days ago

Barcelona extends teenager's contract with $1 billion clause

Barcelona is signing 16-year-old talent Lamine Yamal to a new contract extension that includes an other-worldly release clause. New reports indicate Barcelona wants to retain the winger for the future. Therefore, it is making the release clause over $1 billion. Playing in his first season with the senior squad, Lamine Yamal has impressed. Even though […]

ByKyle Fansler

Barcelona

/ 423 days ago

Spain 2010 World Cup run turned me into a Barcelona supporter

Growing up, I played soccer religiously. Practice happened three times a week, and then there was a game on Saturday. Oftentimes, there was a tournament at the weekend, so that took up all of my time. You would see teams sponsored by clubs from Europe. Everton and Celtic are two teams that stood out as […]

ByKyle Fansler

Atletico Madrid

/ 424 days ago

NFL in talks to play games at Bernabeu and Metropolitano

The NFL already has a strong base in England, and after pushing into Germany last year, it sees Spain as its next conquest. The NFL is plotting to host games in two of the country's most hallowed grounds. Those are the Santiago Bernabeu, the home of Real Madrid, and the Metropolitano, which Atletico Madrid calls […]

ByKyle Fansler

/ 438 days ago

Spain FA President Luis Rubiales resigns following Hermoso kiss

Harsh criticism and related suspensions have led to Luis Rubiales, the President of the Football Association in Spain, resigning from his post. Rubiales notoriously kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso after Spain won the 2023 Women's World Cup. Despite widespread requests for his resignation, Rubiales protested what he called a "social assassination" from critics. On Sunday, […]

ByKyle Fansler

Barcelona

/ 440 days ago

Bright future: Barcelona to tie two rising stars to $1bn release clause

A bright future awaits Barcelona after they agreed to sign both Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde to contracts with a release clause. The Blaugrana clearly have complete trust in them. This season's crop of young Spaniards who have been turning heads on the pitch seem to have a bright future at Camp Nou. At 16 […]

ByMartina Alcheva

Spain

/ 442 days ago

Spanish women's soccer is a mess as league goes on strike

Players in the top women's soccer league in Spain have decided to plan a strike based on pay discrepancies. Liga F players announced the strike just days prior to the start of the 2023/24 season. The athletes will remain on the sidelines for two full weeks. News of the strike adds to the turbulent times […]

ByChris Moore