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Spain

/ 832 days ago

Spanish FA president refuses to resign in dramatic speech

Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales has emphatically refused to step down from his role. The 46-year-old exec received immediate backlash for kissing soccer star Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain collected the Women's World Cup title on Sunday. The triumph was Spain's first ever trophy at the prestigious tournament. High-ranking government officials […]

FIFA

/ 833 days ago

FIFA opens investigation into Spanish Football President

FIFA opened an investigation into Spanish Football President Luis Rubiales. The executive earned criticism for the way he treated players after Spain won the Women's World Cup. Not only did he kiss Jenni Hermoso during the celebration. He awkwardly promised a trip to Ibiza to celebrate with the players. Additionally, that is where he said […]

Spain

/ 835 days ago

Spanish official calls on Luis Rubiales to resign for kiss

Spain's acting second deputy prime minister, Yolanda Diaz, has called for Luis Rubiales to resign after kissing Jenni Hermoso at the Women's World Cup. Rubiales, currently president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF), made headlines after kissing Hermoso on the lips during celebrations of Spain's title. Spain beat England 1-0 in the 2023 Women's World […]

Spain

/ 837 days ago

Chief of Spain FA takes focus for bizarre World Cup moment

Luis Rubiales, the chief of the Spain FA, had a bizarre method of celebration following the women's team winning the World Cup on Sunday. As the squad accepted their medals and met the Queen and Princess of Spain, Rubiales was there to greet each of the players. In addition to shaking their hands and hugging […]

England

/ 837 days ago

Spain, a class above, wins first Women's World Cup Final

Spain claimed its first Women's World Cup on Sunday with a convincing win against England. In the buildup to the competition, the Spanish women's national team faced major issues with the Federation and its head coach. However, on the field, no team could match Spain's patented tiki-taka style and free-flowing movement of the ball. That […]

Spain

/ 842 days ago

Late goal propels Spain to first ever Women's World Cup final

Spain booked their place in the 2023 Women's World Cup final after thrillingly beating Sweden on Tuesday. They are now set to face either England or co-hosts Australia in the title fixture. It will be the Spanish side's first-ever appearance in the tournament's championship game. The semifinal between Spain and Sweden started a bit slow […]

Spain

/ 846 days ago

Spain, Sweden win in Women's World Cup quarterfinals

Spain and Sweden have both booked their places in the semifinals of the 2023 Women's World Cup. The Spanish side endured a late comeback from the Netherlands to advance through the Women's World Cup quarterfinals. Sweden, on the other hand, were quite comfortable in their victory over Japan. The wins by the two European teams […]

Japan

/ 852 days ago

Japan, Spain advance to Women's World Cup quarterfinals

Japan and Spain have become the first teams to book their places in the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup. The two sides previously qualified for the knockout round after finishing first and second respectively in Group C. Japan took care of Norway on Saturday in a evenly matched fixture. Spain, on the other hand, […]

Croatia

/ 900 days ago

Spain beat Croatia in penalties to win Nations League

Spain held their nerves to beat Croatia 5-4 on penalties to win the UEFA Nations League after both sides had played out a goalless stalemate at the end of extra time. Unai Simon was the hero for the La Roja as he saved twice in the shootout before Dani Carvajal scored the winning penalty. Neither […]

Italy

/ 903 days ago

Late Spain goal sends La Roja through to Nations League Final

Spain earned a spot in the UEFA Nations League Final with a late 2-1 win over Italy. It was a rematch of the 2021 Nations League semifinal between the two. In that game, where Italy was the host, Spain prevailed by the same scoreline. The result sets Spain up with a chance at redemption. After […]

Carlo Ancelotti

/ 926 days ago

LaLiga asks for more power to fight racism after latest incident

Police in Spain have revealed that seven people have been arrested in connection to racism toward Vinicius Junior in Real Madrid's LaLiga game at Valencia this past weekend. Fans in attendance at the Mestalla racially abused the Brazilian star on Sunday. During a 10-minute delay, the star tried to identify some of those hailing chants […]

Barcelona

/ 934 days ago

Espanyol pitch invaders included Barcelona city politician

FC Barcelona's celebration of winning LaLiga against city rivals Espanyol stopped early as pitch invaders stormed Estadi Cornellà-El Prat. For Spanish soccer, it was ugly scenes all around. FC Barcelona fans danced around on a rival's field. Moreover, this is a rival likely to suffer relegation. However, the response from Espanyol supporters was shocking, to […]

Barcelona

/ 950 days ago

Barca TV to shut down after 24 years of FC Barcelona coverage

Barcelona have made the decision to shut down Barca TV in attempts to cut costs. The Spanish club informed multinational telecommunications company Telefonica that they will not renew their contract this summer. An official statement is expected from the team in the coming weeks. Barca TV launched in 1999 as a way to help grow […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 980 days ago

Luis Enrique sets sights on managing Premier League club

Luis Enrique has admitted to wanting to manage a Premier League club. The former Barcelona boss most recently was the Spanish national team head coach. He departed the team after failing to advance past the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Morocco defeated Spain in the first knockout phase on penalties. […]

Croatia

/ 982 days ago

Kovačić double sees Croatia pick up three points in Turkey

Croatia and Turkey battled in UEFA European Championship qualifying on Tuesday. Croatia had heartbreak at home in matchday one, suffering a late equalizer against Wales. On the other hand, Turkey came back in its game to defeat Armenia, 2-1. Therefore, Turkey had the chance to get breathing room in a tough Group D in European […]