Tag: Spain
Russia feared to have attacked Spanish Defence Minister’s plane
Fresh fears are sweeping through Europe after a Spanish Air Force plane carrying Defence Minister Margarita Robles suffered a mysterious…
Portugal edge Spain in tense penalty showdown to lift Nations League trophy
However, Cristiano Ronaldo levelled the score in the 61st minute, seizing on a loose ball in the box and calmly…
UEFA Nations League: Yamal magic helps Spain survive France comeback in 9-goal thriller
By Femi Fabunmi Defending champions Spain booked their spot in the UEFA Nations League final after a dramatic 5-4 win…
Spain survive French frenzy in 9-goal classic to reach UEFA Nations League Final
In the dying seconds, Randal Kolo Muani latched onto a pinpoint cross from Cherki to head home France’s fourth goal,…
Ex- Spanish soccer federation boss fined €10,000 over kiss without consent
The ruling also banned Rubiales from going within a 200-meter (yard) radius of Hermoso and from communicating with her for…
Olympics football: Super Falcons crash again to Spain
The Falcons were almost forcing the Spanish side to a goalless draw when they scored the only goal of the…
Heartbreak for England as Spain emerge European Champions
In the 54th minute, Nico Williams collected a pass and managed to hold off the defender, then rifled in a…
Euro 2024: History on line as Spain aims for record fourth title to stop England’s first triumph
For the first time, England topped their group in the Euro in consecutive editions, having previously managed to emerge group…
Spanish teenager Yamal coy over ‘dream come true’ wonder strike
Spain teenager Lamine Yamal on Tuesday sought to play down excitement over his wonder goal against France. Yamal, however, said…
Deschamps blames failure in front of goal for France’s Euro 2024 exit
Inefficiency in front of goal cost France at the European Championship, team head coach Didier Deschamps said after Tuesday’s 1-2…
Spain hit Euro 2024 final after moving past France in explosive match
The 16-year-old Yamal unleashed a powerful shot from long distance. His precise attempt glanced off the post into the top…
Euro semi-final: Spain dare France as Netherlands battle England for final spot
France, on the other hand, have managed to advance to the semi finals without scoring from open play as Les…
Dominant Spain thrash Georgia to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals
But Nico Williams was not to be denied some seconds later to give Spain a 3-1 lead. He finished his…
Spain edge Italy in Euro classic to reach round 16
Calafiori scored an unlucky own goal after he deflected a shot into his own net in the 55th minute of…
Spain crush helpless Croatia in Euro 2024
The Spaniards wasted no time in spreading the ball to the flanks throughout. But it was a direct pass straight…
Spain to join Norway, Ireland in recognising Palestinian state
Before the announcement, some 143 out of 193 member-states of the United Nations recognised a Palestinian state. European countries have…
Spain denies port entry to ships carrying arms for Israel
Nevertheless, the left-wing party Podemos filed a complaint with the Constitutional Court in Madrid
Spain, Brazil settle for draw in six-goal thriller
He home side had opened the scoring in the 12th minute from the penalty spot. Rodri put the ball into…
England’s defeat sets new record for U.K.’s most-watched women’s match
The biggest TV audience of 2023 so far was for King Charles III’s coronation service at Westminster Abbey on May…
England fans devastated but full of hope after World Cup final loss
Large crowds camped out with finger food and picnic blankets to cheer England on at public screenings across the country,…
Spain beat England to win FIFA Women’s World Cup
Twenty-three-year old Olga Carmona Garcia, who plays for Real Madrid scored the only goal of the match on 29 minutes.
Spain beat Croatia on penalties to win UEFA Nations League trophy
The match ended goalless on duration, which necessitated an extra-time, which did not produce a goal.
McTominay hits brace as Scotland stun Spain in Euro 2024 qualifier
Scotland opened scoring 7th minute into the game. Andrew Robertson pulled the ball back for McTominay on the edge of…
Nigeria, Spain deepen partnership on gas development
Nigeria and Spain have expressed commitment to deepening bilateral relationships and partnerships in investments and development of Nigerian gas resources…
Morocco hit quarter-finals, dump out Spain on penalties
The game ended goalless on duration time which necessitated an extra-time. There was no goal after extra-time, as the winner…
Luis Enrique refuses to focus on negatives ahead of Morocco meeting
Spain coach Luis Enrique is refusing to look at the negatives from his side's loss to Japan, instead pointing to…
Japan shock Spain to finish as Group winner
Three minutes later, Japan made it 2-1 and held on till the end. Kaoru Mitoma passed the ball to the…
Fullkrug’s late strike earns Germany crucial point against Spain
The match was heading for a victory for Spain when substitute Fullkrug equalised for Germany on 83rd minute. After a…
Ruthless Spain inflict biggest pain on Costa Rica
Morata then scored the 7th goal from a stunning strike. He latched on to a precise through ball from Dani…
Fati in, Thiago, De Gea overlooked for Spain’s World Cup squad (Full list)
Spain included FC Barcelona’s Ansu Fati but left out Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara and Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea…