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Jordi Fernandez is Spanish. He’s coaching Canada against Spain at the Paris Olympics on Friday
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jordi Fernandez is Spanish. He’s coaching Canada against Spain at the Paris Olympics on Friday

Associated Press  

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — Jordi Fernandez was born in Spain, raised in Spain, learned basketball in Spain, even started his coaching career as a teenager in Spain. It’s also a similar situation to last summer’s World Cup, where Canada beat Spain 88-85 in the second-round finale and eliminated the 2019 champions from the quarterfinals. Del Harris, born and raised in Indiana, …

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Xavi’s trophy hopes at Barcelona shrink after Copa del Rey exit
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Xavi’s trophy hopes at Barcelona shrink after Copa del Rey exit

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — The chances for Xavi Hernández to salvage Barcelona’s season — and likely his own job — are quickly fading. Xavi’s side exited the Copa del Rey quarterfinals after losing in extra time at Athletic Bilbao 4-2 on Wednesday, a loss that came two weeks after Barcelona was dismantled by Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup. While …

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Barcelona boss Xavi is making his players WORSE not better, Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup triumph proves Kylian Mbappe isn't needed, while Sevilla and Villarreal are serious relegation candidates -
11 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona boss Xavi is making his players WORSE not better, Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup triumph proves Kylian Mbappe isn't needed, while Sevilla and Villarreal are serious relegation candidates -

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid trounced Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup leaving Xavi's future as coach in question. Ronald Araujo was sent off during Barcelona's Spanish Super Cup defeat by Real Madrid Your browser does not support iframes. Despite their 4-1 win over their eternal rivals, Real boss Carlo Ancelotti remained grounded Despite his devastating display, hat-trick hero Vinicius Jr admitted he …

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Spain given show of support from Sweden in first match since World Cup scandal
1 year, 3 months ago

Spain given show of support from Sweden in first match since World Cup scandal

ABC  

World Cup winner Spain and Sweden have stood together in solidarity before their European Nations League match in Gothenburg. Key points: Spain was playing its first match since winning the World Cup The Spanish and Swedish players stood together before kick-off The match almost did not go ahead after Spanish players threatened a boycott It was the first match Spain …

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A kiss on the lips with Federation President was not consensual, says Hermoso
1 year, 3 months ago

A kiss on the lips with Federation President was not consensual, says Hermoso

The Hindu  

The embattled president of Spain’s football federation defiantly refused to step down on Friday after insisting that a kiss on the lips with Women’s football player Jenni Hermoso was consensual, an assertion that Hermoso strongly denied. Instead, he said on Friday that he is the victim of a witch hunt by “false feminists.” While Rubiales held his ground, federation vice …

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Who is Luis Rubiales, Spain’s ‘under-fire’ FA president for inappropriate behaviour during FIFA Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 3 months ago

Who is Luis Rubiales, Spain’s ‘under-fire’ FA president for inappropriate behaviour during FIFA Women’s World Cup final

The Hindu  

Spain’s football federation chief Luis Rubiales has been under fire this week for instances of inappropriate behaviour during the FIFA Women’s World Cup final where Spain beat England 1-0 to lift its maiden world title. Re-elected president of the federation in 2020, Rubiales angered Spanish football traditionalists by expanding Spain’s Super Cup contest between the league champions and Copa del …

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Anger in Spain after soccer chief kisses a player at Women's World Cup ceremony
1 year, 4 months ago

Anger in Spain after soccer chief kisses a player at Women's World Cup ceremony

NPR  

Anger in Spain after soccer chief kisses a player at Women's World Cup ceremony Enlarge this image toggle caption Noe Llamas/SPP/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect Noe Llamas/SPP/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect Spain just won its first ever Women's World Cup, and celebrated with a huge party in Madrid on Monday. A spokesperson for Spain's People's Party called Rubiales' attitude "embarrassing" …

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Spain, France, Canada: What World Cup player boycotts reveal about the paradox of power in women's football
1 year, 9 months ago

Spain, France, Canada: What World Cup player boycotts reveal about the paradox of power in women's football

ABC  

Verónica Boquete can't quite believe this is still happening. But six years after her own national team career came grinding to a halt, frozen out of the side after speaking publicly against an abusive former head coach and the lack of support from Spain's football federation, she is watching as 15 current players suffer the same fate. Last September, following …

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Legendary Spanish defender and World Cup winner Sergio Ramos calls time on international career
1 year, 9 months ago

Legendary Spanish defender and World Cup winner Sergio Ramos calls time on international career

India TV News  

Legendary Spanish defender Sergio Ramos has called time on his illustrious international career after he decided to hang his boots for Spain. The 2010 World Cup winner is considered by many one of the greatest players of all time which saw him win multiple international and club accolades. In 2010, Ramos was part of the Spanish team that beat the …

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Atlético ends skid with win in Copa del Rey
2 years, 1 month ago

Atlético ends skid with win in Copa del Rey

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — It was a modest win over a tiny rival but coach Diego Simeone will be relieved to at least avoid more embarrassment in the Copa del Rey before Atlético Madrid tries to regroup during the World Cup break. Atlético ended a five-game winless run after Ángel Correa and João Félix scored to beat fifth-tier Almazán 2-0 in …

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Dreams can come true: Christensen after Barcelona move
2 years, 5 months ago

Dreams can come true: Christensen after Barcelona move

The Hindu  

Danish defender Andreas Christensen said on Thursday that he was a Barcelona supporter as a child and that signing with the Spanish club was "a dream come true". "I grew up watching Barcelona, and Ronaldinho and Deco were my favourite players," Christensen told a news conference after signing a contract until June 2026. Christensen, who has 56 caps for Denmark, …

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Davis Cup: Carlos Alcaraz named in Spanish team but Rafael Nadal left out
2 years, 10 months ago

Davis Cup: Carlos Alcaraz named in Spanish team but Rafael Nadal left out

Firstpost  

The 18-year-old Alcaraz joins Roberto Bautista, Pablo Carreno, Alejandro Davidovich and Marcel Granollers in the Spanish team, with Sergi Bruguera as captain. Madrid: Carlos Alcaraz will play for Spain in the qualifying rounds of the Davis Cup in March but Rafael Nadal was not named in the squad announced by the Spanish tennis federation on Thursday. Nadal will play Matteo …

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Barcelona's Ansu Fati pulls out of Spain squad after another injury setback
3 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona's Ansu Fati pulls out of Spain squad after another injury setback

Firstpost  

Fati sustained a hamstring injury, which will be a big concern for Xavi and a blow for the Spanish national team, who confirmed the 19-year-old has withdrawn from the squad. Barcelona: Ansu Fati suffered another injury on Saturday as he was forced off during Barcelona’s LaLiga game against Celta Vigo, on the same day Xavi Hernandez was appointed coach. Fati …

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Klopp not enthused by Atletico style, but cannot argue with results
3 years, 2 months ago

Klopp not enthused by Atletico style, but cannot argue with results

The Hindu  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said on Monday that he was not a fan of Spanish side Atletico Madrid's style of play but could not argue with its results on the pitch. Liverpool, which was beaten home and away by Diego Simeone's team in the Champions League Round of 16 last season, travels to Madrid on Tuesday to take on Atletico …

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LaLiga's decline is indisputable as they face having NO teams in Champions League last eight
3 years, 9 months ago

LaLiga's decline is indisputable as they face having NO teams in Champions League last eight

Daily Mail  

After Barcelona and Sevilla were both beaten last week in the Champions League – seven goals put past them in the process – the inquests in Spain began. Things didn't get any better on the Thursday when Real Sociedad conceded four against Manchester United and last night as Atletico Madrid's attempt at drawing 0-0 finished in a 1-0 defeat Joe …

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Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes he can convince Lionel Messi to stay
3 years, 11 months ago

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes he can convince Lionel Messi to stay

Firstpost  

Laporta knows Messi from when he took over the club as their young president in 2003. Laporta is one of a handful of candidates vying to become Barcelona’s next president in an election by club members called for 24 January. Besides having successfully led Barcelona a decade ago, Laporta’s strongest asset to win over voters is his relationship with Messi, …

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