Spain
Ancelotti Sentenced to One Year Imprisonment For Tax Fraud
Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Brazil’s national football team, has been handed a one-year suspended prison sentence by a Spanish court for tax fraud committed during his time as Real Madrid manager in 2014. The Madrid court also ordered Ancelotti to pay a fine of €386,000 ($452,187) during Wednesday’s ruling. Spanish prosecutors had accused the […]
Spain Shuts Down Illegal Football Streaming Platform
Spanish authorities said Friday they had shut down the country’s biggest illegal streaming platform Cristal Azul, which had been offering La Liga and second division football matches online for free. “More than 78,000 community members… were benefiting from the broadcasting, defrauding two well-known Spanish companies of more than 42 million euros ($44.4 million),” said Spain’s […]
Aitana Bonmati Wins Second Successive Women’s Ballon d’Or
Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmati on Monday won her second successive women’s Ballon d’Or, after leading her club to an historic continental quadruple of titles and claiming the Nations League with her country. The 26-year-old playmaker joins team-mate Alexia Putellas as the only women to win the Ballon d’Or twice, since the award’s inauguration […]
Spain should lose 2030 World Cup unless racism declines – Vinicius
Brazil’s forward #07 Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament group D football match between Paraguay and Brazil at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 28, 2024. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP) / ALTERNATE CROP Brazilian striker Vinicius Junior has called for […]
Spain beat France 5-3 to win Olympics men’s football gold
Spain, on Friday, claimed the gold medal in men’s football at the Olympics with a thrilling 5-3 victory over host nation France. In a thrilling final, Spain showcased their dominance and secured victory, leaving the home crowd disappointed but in awe of a spectacular match. The game ended 3-3 at full time after France equalised […]
Spain Demands Public Apology from Argentina’s President Amid Diplomatic Strain
Spain is demanding a formal apology from Argentina’s President, Javier Milei, following his disparaging remarks about Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife, amidst a growing diplomatic dispute between the two nations. In response to Milei’s comments, the Spanish government has recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires and plans to summon the Argentine ambassador for discussions. […]