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Spanish women among top Laureus winners and Djokovic is world sportsman of the year
8 months ago

Spanish women among top Laureus winners and Djokovic is world sportsman of the year

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spain’s first Women’s World Cup triumph last year earned two more major plaudits at the Laureus World Sports Awards on Monday. The Spanish women’s World Cup breakthrough last August in New Zealand and Australia was tarnished in the following weeks because of an unwanted kiss of forward Jenni Hermoso by then-federation president Luis Rubiales after the final. She’s …

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17-year-old Marc Guiu, another La Masia Academy graduate debuts for Barcelona
1 year, 2 months ago

17-year-old Marc Guiu, another La Masia Academy graduate debuts for Barcelona

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Xavi knows from his own experience that taking a chance on youngsters at the club’s famous La Masia football academy usually pays off. They don’t look scared out there.” Xavi has had to expedite the debuts of some players because of a series of injuries to the regular starters, but the way they’ve come through when called upon …

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Spanish soccer player Jenni Hermoso accuses Luis Rubiales of sexual assault for World Cup kiss
1 year, 3 months ago

Spanish soccer player Jenni Hermoso accuses Luis Rubiales of sexual assault for World Cup kiss

The Hindu  

Spanish soccer player Jenni Hermoso has accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault for kissing her on the lips without her consent after the Women’s World Cup final, the country's prosecutors’ office said Wednesday. Rubiales, the now-suspended president of the Spanish soccer federation, kissed Hermoso on the lips during the awards ceremony after Spain beat England to win the title on …

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Spanish football boss apologises for kissing World Cup star
1 year, 4 months ago

Spanish football boss apologises for kissing World Cup star

The Hindu  

The leader of Spain's soccer federation marred the country's Women's World Cup victory after kissing a player on the lips during the medal ceremony, drawing criticism for inappropriate conduct in a sport that has struggled to overcome sexism. The Spanish government and the world players' union condemned the behaviour of Luis Rubiales on Monday, a day after Spain's 1-0 win …

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Spanish soccer head apologizes for kissing player on lips after Women’s World Cup win
1 year, 4 months ago

Spanish soccer head apologizes for kissing player on lips after Women’s World Cup win

LA Times  

Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish soccer federation, celebrates on the field with members of the Spanish team after they defeated England 1-0 Sunday in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final in Sydney. Luis Rubiales, the president of Spain’s soccer federation, said he “made a mistake” and has apologized for kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the Women’s …

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Halle open: Daniil Medvedev beats Laslo Djere in 3 sets to reach quarterfinals, Jarry upsets Tsitsipas
1 year, 6 months ago

Halle open: Daniil Medvedev beats Laslo Djere in 3 sets to reach quarterfinals, Jarry upsets Tsitsipas

Firstpost  

Medvedev next faces Roberto Bautista Agut in Halle after the eighth-seeded Spanish player beat American Brandon Nakashima 7-5, 7-6 in their second-round match. Daniil Medvedev continued building momentum after recent setbacks as he moved into the quarterfinals of the Halle Open on Wednesday, beating Laslo Djere 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 at the grass-court tournament. Medvedev could have wrapped up the second-round …

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Nations League: Spain morale is sky high after Italy win, says coach Fuente
1 year, 6 months ago

Nations League: Spain morale is sky high after Italy win, says coach Fuente

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his team’s morale was “sky high” after they beat Italy on Thursday to reach the Nations League final against Croatia. We’re happy and our morale is sky-high.” The coach handed Robin Le Normand his debut after the French-born defender obtained Spanish nationality in May, and the Real Sociedad player impressed despite conceding an …

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Spain women’s football coach says has ‘best team’ amid player revolt
1 year, 10 months ago

Spain women’s football coach says has ‘best team’ amid player revolt

The Hindu  

Spain women’s coach Jorge Vilda on Wednesday defended his depleted squad as the best he wants and was tentative about questions on a revolt that has seen 15 players frozen out of the national setup for nearly five months. Ahead of the Cup of Nations tournament in Australia, Vilda pointed to the results and took umbrage when a reporter asked …

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Spanish women’s soccer in turmoil after player revolt
2 years, 3 months ago

Spanish women’s soccer in turmoil after player revolt

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — More than half of the Spain women’s team no longer want to play in protest at their coach, though they don’t want him removed. Fifteen players have told the Spanish federation that being on the team has “significantly” affected their “emotional state” and health. The players, however, insisted on Friday they have not asked for coach Jorge …

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Real Betis' punishment for fan violence is reduced
2 years, 10 months ago

Real Betis' punishment for fan violence is reduced

The Hindu  

The Spanish football federation cut Real Betis' punishment for fan violence on Monday, shutting only a section of its stadium instead of the entire venue after a player was hit by a piece of PVC thrown from the stands in a Copa del Rey match. The federation had initially closed the Benito Villamarín Stadium after the object hit Sevilla player …

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Seville derby abandoned after Sevilla player is hit by pole
2 years, 11 months ago

Seville derby abandoned after Sevilla player is hit by pole

The Hindu  

A Spanish Cup clash between rivals Sevilla and Real Betis was abandoned on Saturday after Sevilla player Joan Jordan was struck in the head by an object thrown from the stands. Video replays showed a pole-shaped object hitting Jordan on the head moments after Nabil Fekir had equalised for host Betis to draw the last 16 tie level at 1-1 …

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‘Spanish football is 25 years behind on racism’ so will the Diakhaby-Cala incident change anything?
3 years, 8 months ago

‘Spanish football is 25 years behind on racism’ so will the Diakhaby-Cala incident change anything?

New York Times  

There were 28 minutes played at Cadiz’s Ramon de Carranza stadium on April 4th against Valencia, when a free kick was hit long into the penalty area of the visitors. In 2018, Levante midfielder Jefferson Lerma accused Celta Vigo’s Iago Aspas of calling him a “black shit” during a game, but a La Liga investigation found no evidence. “When I …

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