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Katy Perry under investigation in Spain
Add a CommentOfficials in Spain are investigating singer Katy Perry, for allegedly filming a music video in ecologically-sensitive dunes in the Balearic Islands without permission. The video for her latest single Lifestimes shows the singer enjoying beaches and partying in clubs on … Read more →
Spain blocked Nico Williams from playing for Ghana because he’s too good – Derek Boateng
Add a CommentEx-Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng has expressed his displeasure with Ghana losing out on top talents to European nations. Boateng cited Kobbie Mainoo, Jeremy Doku, Jeremie Frimpong and Nico Williams as players who should’ve been snapped up by Ghana earlier. In the … Read more →
Morocco confirms joint 2030 World Cup bid with Portugal and Spain
Add a CommentThe Kingdom of Morocco has confirmed a joint 2030 World Cup bid with Spain and Portugal. This was announced by King Mohammed VI of Morocco, at the CAF President’s Outstanding Achievement Award 2022 ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, where he was … Read more →
Spain loses first World Cup qualifier in 28 years
Add a CommentSpain suffered their first World Cup qualifying defeat since 1993 as Sweden came from behind to end La Roja’s 66-game run. Carlos Soler volleyed Luis Enrique’s Spain into an early lead in Stockholm on his international debut. But just 12 seconds after … Read more →
Fifa approves Laporte’s switch from France to Spain
Add a CommentManchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has had his switch in nationality from France to Spain approved by Fifa. The 26-year-old was granted Spanish citizenship earlier in the week and can now play for the country at Euro 2020 this summer. … Read more →
Spain’s La Liga hopes to restart on June 12
Add a CommentThe top-flight of professional football in Spain hopes to restart on 12 June, league president Javier Tebas has said. La Liga has been suspended since March but started testing players last week as it plans to resume training and play … Read more →
Spain and Italy ‘give US hope’ cases will level off
Add a CommentThe situation in Italy and Spain, where infections and deaths have fallen in recent days, is “giving hope” on what the United States’ “future could be”, says Deborah Birx, one of President Trump’s coronavirus advisers. On Sunday, New York, the … Read more →
International Women’s Day: Trains in Spain cancelled as women strike
Add a CommentMany trains in Spain have been cancelled as workers prepare to strike to highlight gender inequalities on International Women’s Day. Three-hundred trains will not be operating on Thursday, the country’s transport ministry announced. A 24-hour strike, called by 10 unions, … Read more →
Spain’s harsh crackdown draws worldwide attention to Catalonia
Add a CommentThe Catalan government has claimed that 90 percent of voters are in favor of independence, following the violent crackdown Spanish riot police brought upon polling stations on Sunday. Catalan government spokesman Jordi Turull told reporters on Monday morning that 90 … Read more →
Gerard Pique prepared to quit Spain duty amid independence debate
Add a CommentBarcelona defender Gerard Pique says he will retire from international football before the World Cup if his support for Catalonia’s independence referendum is deemed a problem. Barcelona beat Las Palmas 3-0 in an empty stadium on Sunday following unrest in … Read more →
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