Spanish players celebrating their Olympic Gold win at Paris (AFP) Silver medallists in Tokyo three years ago, it is the second time Spain have won Olympic men’s football gold after their victory in Barcelona in 1992 with a squad featuring Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique. Substitute Sergio Camello struck twice in extra time to settle … Read more
Morocco managed to take the win in their opening game at the Paris 2024 Olympics. (Image: AFP) After Argentina seemingly scored the equaliser, Argentina’s goal was ruled out due and the final few moments of the game was played in an empty stadium. Chaos and confusion reigned on Wednesday as Morocco beat Argentina 2-1 in … Read more
Alvaro Morata, skipper and EURO 2024 winner with Spain, poses with the EURO trophy (AFP) Milan reportedly had triggered Morata’s 13-million euro release clause in order to obtain the Spaniard. Spain’s skipper and Atletico Madrid forward Alvaro Morata has agreed to sign with Serie A side AC Milan on a four-year deal on Friday, say … Read more
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente in conversation with his players during EURO 2024 (AFP) Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams and Dani Olmo struck for Spain, while 16-year-old winger Lamine Yamal missed two clear openings which could have seen him crowned the youngest ever Euros goalscorer. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his team … Read more
Lamine Yamal in action for Spain. (Credit: AFP) De la Fuente left out various players who have been involved in the last few years, including Marco Asensio, Gerard Moreno and Pablo Sarabia. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named Barcelona’s teenage stars Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi in a 29-man Euro 2024 squad list on … Read more
Luis Rubiales and Jennifer Hermoso. (Twitter) The trial will be held at the Audiencia Nacional, a Madrid court in charge of complex cases, on a date yet to be set, said Judge Francisco de Jorge in the court document. Disgraced former Spanish football federation (RFEF) chief Luis Rubiales will stand trial for his forcible kiss … Read more
Last Updated: March 27, 2024, 22:55 IST Prosecutors want Luis Rubiales to face a year behind bars for the kiss and 18 months for the charge of coercion. (AFP Photo) Prosecutors also want Luis Rubiales to pay at least 50,000 euros ($54,000) in compensation to Jenni Hermoso. Spanish prosecutors are seeking two-and-a-half years jail for … Read more
