Spain coach Luis Enrique said on Sunday the fans who have abused Alvaro Morata and his family committed a “serious crime” and should be investigated by the police. Morata told Spanish radio station Cadena COPE on Thursday night his wife and children had been subjected to abuse by fans in Seville, with the striker under […]
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Spain put five past Slovakia to book Croatia showdown
Spain finally have lift-off at Euro 2020 after a 5-0 hammering of Slovakia on Wednesday sent them through as runners-up in Group E, with Croatia their opponents in the last 16. Luis Enrique described his team as a bottle of cava about to be popped and they certainly exploded in Seville, where a scoring frenzy […]
Veteran Gasol makes Spanish pre-Games list
Double silver medalist basketball veteran Pau Gasol has made Spain’s pre-list for the Olympics in Tokyo, the Spanish federation announced Saturday, giving the 40-year-old a fresh tilt at glory. The pivot is named in the 18 who will be targeting a medal in Japan after Sergio Scariolo’s ‘Roja’ squad is whittled down to 12. Though […]
Emotional Ramos says goodbye to Real Madrid
Sergio Ramos broke down in tears, saying leaving Real Madrid was one of the most difficult moments of his life as he bid farewell on Thursday after 16 years at the club. The defender played 671 games for Real Madrid and will be remembered as one of the club’s greatest ever players, having won five […]
Messi negotiations ‘going well’, says Barcelona president
Barcelona president Joan Laporta repeated on Tuesday that negotiations with Lionel Messi “are going well”, less than a month before the Argentine star’s club contract expires. “We are in talks with Leo’s representatives,” Laporta said at the official presentation of centre-back Eric Garcia, who has joined from Manchester City, as a Barcelona player. “I said […]
Olympic badminton champion Marin to miss Tokyo Games
Spain’s Carolina Marin, the women’s Olympic badminton singles champion, will miss the Tokyo Games after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in her left knee. The 27-year-old will undergo surgery in the coming days after suffering the injury during a training session last week. “This is another blow that I have to deal with, […]