Spain

Man City's Rodri out of Spain squad after injury

Spain confirmed Monday Manchester City midfielder Rodri Hernandez will not be joining them for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers, after suffering a hamstring injury.
6 October 2025, 12:03 PM

World Cup qualifiers: Germany stunned by Slovakia, Spain ease past Bulgaria

The Netherlands were held to a 1-1 draw by Poland in Rotterdam in Group G despite taking the lead in the first half through Denzel Dumfries.
5 September 2025, 05:37 AM

Spain's Bonmati keen to add Euro crown to glittering medal haul

Aitana Bonmati is hoping to add another piece of silverware to her bulging trophy cabinet when Spain play their first Women's Euro final, taking on holders England in Basel on Sunday.
26 July 2025, 03:30 AM

Yamal, Williams dazzle as Spain beat France in nine-goal thriller

Yamal bagged a brace while Williams scored and provided an assist as the two wingers cut France's makeshift defence to ribbons.
6 June 2025, 01:13 AM

Yamal's Ramadan fasting 'completely normal' for coach

"It's been completely normal for us. He is following his precepts, his rules, as he is following them at his club (Barcelona)," De la Fuente said during a press conference ahead of Spain's first-leg tie in Rotterdam.
20 March 2025, 03:35 AM

Spain's Euro 2024 winning coach De la Fuente extends contract

Spain's Euro 2024 winning coach Luis de la Fuente extended his contract on Monday until 2028, the Spanish football federation said in a statement.
27 January 2025, 13:08 PM

Spain scoop the lot in remarkable year

A few weeks after Real Madrid claimed a record-extending 15th Champions League title by beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley in May an imperious Spain steamrollered all before them to triumph in the European Championship.
30 December 2024, 04:01 AM

Rafael Nadal calls time on epic tennis career

Rafael Nadal on Thursday announced he will retire after the Davis Cup finals in November, ending a career which brought 22 Grand Slam titles, global respect and inspired epic, iconic rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
10 October 2024, 10:18 AM

Ferran Torres suffers hamstring injury

The 24-year-old will miss Spain's Nations League matches against Denmark on Saturday and Serbia next Tuesday, national team coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed.
7 October 2024, 12:01 PM

Ruiz double helps 10-man Spain thump Switzerland 4-1

"This team managed to win a historic match," Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said afterwards.
9 September 2024, 01:28 AM

Euro winners Spain held by Serbia in drab goalless draw

Eight of Spain's starting line-up in their Euro 2024 final victory over England almost two months ago were on the field at kick-off against Serbia in Belgrade.
6 September 2024, 01:01 AM

Insatiable Spain hungry for more, says coach De la Fuente

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said on Wednesday that his team were eager to get back on the pitch after winning Euro 2024 in July and that his players' hunger for constant improvement means there will be no let-up in intensity.
5 September 2024, 04:30 AM

Bangladeshi musicians excel on international stages

The monsoon season usually marks a lull in concert activities, however, musicians and bands from the country are keeping busy with performances overseas. Many music artistes are taking the stage in various countries around the globe, including Europe and the United States.
29 July 2024, 07:13 AM

UEFA begins investigation into Morata, Rodri Euro 2024 celebrations

The players sang "Gibraltar is Spanish" on July 15, the day after they won the European Championship with a 2-1 victory over England in Berlin, during a public celebration in the Spanish capital. Gibraltar is a British territory located at the southern tip of Spain.
23 July 2024, 17:16 PM

Argentina stay top, Spain climb to third in FIFA rankings

The rankings come after a busy month for football, with Argentina beating Colombia to win the Copa America and Spain defeating England to win the European Championship.
18 July 2024, 10:48 AM

Gibraltar fury at Spain team's 'offensive' Euro victory chants

During the celebrations, which saw the city turned into a sea of red and yellow, several players grabbed the microphone to sing, with captain Alvaro Morata belting out "Gibraltar es espanol" -- "Gibraltar is Spanish" -- in a chant also picked up by Rodri, who plays for English club Manchester City.
17 July 2024, 11:43 AM

Spanish players dominate Euro 2024 team of the tournament

Spain midfielder Rodri and 17-year-old Lamine Yamal were among six Spain players named in UEFA's team of the tournament for Euro 2024 on Tuesday.
16 July 2024, 15:24 PM

Jubilant Spaniards greet Euro 2024 heroes

After receptions with King Felipe VI and prime minister Pedro Sanchez, La Roja were paraded through the capital city on an open-top bus.
16 July 2024, 02:33 AM

Spain's Euro glory built on selfless group mentality

Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal became the 10th Spain player to score at Euro 2024 when he set up and finished in the 86th minute to secure a 2-1 win over England and a record fourth title. It was their 15th goal, the most by any team at a Euros.
15 July 2024, 14:11 PM

Twenty-six and counting for Spain

Sunday sees Spain face England in the final of Euro 2024. La Roja have been the most impressive side at the tournament, and are favourites with the Opta supercomputer to win in Berlin, but anything can happen in a final.
14 July 2024, 09:59 AM