LISBON – Cristiano Ronaldo hit the crossbar as Portugal and Spain played out a goalless draw in a compelling friendly in Lisbon on Wednesday. Ronaldo and Renato Sanchez both struck the woodwork for Portugal, who then should have won it…
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Discarded by Spain and Real Madrid, Lopetegui finds salvation at Sevilla
COLOGNE, Germany – Two years on from the embarrassment of being sacked as coach of his country on the eve of a World Cup, Julen Lopetegui has rebuilt his reputation to take Sevilla back to a sixth Europa League final…
Spain urged to take agri labourers from Bangladesh
Bangladesh has urged the Spanish government to take Bangladeshi workers to engage in agriculture sector, noting that there is ample scope of expanding cooperation in the sector between the two countries.
Austalia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy start easing lockdown
With Australia’s virus curve not just flat but “crushed” – as some keen local tabloids are describing it – restrictions are easing in some areas. Currently, for the most part, Australians everywhere are still required to stay at home unless…
Spain hit by record virus deaths; NY demands reinforcements
Spain’s coronavirus deaths jumped by a record number Tuesday as the country’s medical system strained to care for its tens of thousands of infected patients, and the World Health Organization warned that the pandemic was far from over in Asia.…
Global coronavirus death toll hits 33965; infected 721902
The global death toll from coronavirus reached 33,965 on Monday — a mortality rate of 18 percent. COVID-19 has so far infected 721,902 people around the world, according to worldometer. Of them, 536,643 are currently being treated with 26,789 in…
Climate summit host Spain struggles on environment
Spain wanted to make a splash on the international scene by agreeing to host next month’s COP25 climate summit at the last minute after Chile pulled out. But experts say green issues have not been a priority in the country,…
Teenager Ansu Fati becomes next promising star in Spain
Madrid (AP/UNB) — A 16-year-old forward born in Guinea-Bissau has become the next promising soccer star in Spain.
Ansummane Fati likely in Spain choice after Barcelona show
Barcelona’s teenage sensation Ansummane Fati is already being considered for the Spain team, coach Robert Moreno said after the 16-year-old lit up the Camp Nou with a superb display in his side’s rampant 5-2 win over Valencia on Saturday.
Spain finds 17 dead migrants, 100 survivors in Mediterranean
Spain’s maritime rescue service says at least 17 people have died trying to reach Spain in boats departing from North Africa.
Saudi forms JV with Spain’s Navantia for five warships
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) has signed a deal with Spanish government shipbuilder Navantia to establish a joint venture for five corvette warships. The agreement formalises discussions that began in April during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to…
Puigdemont ‘could run if not in jail’
Spain’s foreign minister has repeated his government’s position that the sacked Catalan leader could run in new elections in December, but stressed that meant only if he was not in jail. Alfonso Dastis spoke as a huge rally for Spanish…
Spain PM Rajoy demands direct rule
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has called on senators to approve direct rule over Catalonia, amid an escalating crisis over the region’s push for independence. He said he wanted to dismiss Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont, his vice-president and all regional…