Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | The latest data from the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) on Tuesday showed that last month was the second hottest March of the 21st century recorded in the country, with the least rainfall in about 30 years. Despite a spell of freezing weather at the …
Read More »Sergio Ramos announces international retirement after 180 appearances
Paris, France | Xinhua | Paris Saint-Germain’s former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos announced on Thursday that he is retiring from international football after a record 180 appearances for his country. The 36-year-old, who will be 37 in March, published a letter in which he confirmed he would no longer be …
Read More »Deadly knife attacks in Spain, Germany spark outrage across Europe
Rome, Italy | Xinhua | A spate of violence in Spain and Germany that left several people dead and many injured has drawn outrage from leaders this week. On Wednesday, one person was killed and another hospitalized after a man carrying a large machete-type knife carried out attacks at two churches in …
Read More »Cheptegei back from injury, wins 10km race in Spain
Madrid, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance ace Joshua Cheptegei on Saturday won the San Silvestre 10km road race in Madrid Spain. The double 5,000m and 10,000m world athletics record holder won the 10km race in 29:09.11. Mohamed Katir El Haouzi from Eritrea came second as he crossed the …
Read More »Luis Enrique sacked after Spain’s World Cup exit
Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | Luis Enrique will not continue as Spain national team coach following their elimination from the World Cup finals at the last-16 stage to Morocco, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed on Thursday. The RFEF explained he won’t have his contract extended after, “the RFEF’s direction of …
Read More »Analysis: Spain’s exit and stats show limit of pure passing game
Big wins over weak rivals, followed by ‘pass, pass, pass… go home 🌟 #FIFAWorldCup 2022 ✳ RESULTS ⚽ Morocco 0 Spain 0 (3-0 penalties) ⚽ Portugal 6 Switzerland 1 Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | “Pass, pass, pass, pass… Go home.” History repeats for Spain, who left the World Cup on Tuesday night following a penalty …
Read More »🔵 LIVE: Morocco vs Spain
🌟 #FIFAWorldCup ⚽ Morocco 0 Spain 0 (3-0 penalties) Doha, Qatar | THE INDEPENDENT | Spain dominiated the play, but Morocco held on in extra time of their Round of 16 World Cup match before wining the penalty shoot-out. Hakimi scores!!!!!!! THEY'VE DONE IT!!!! WHAT A PENALTY TO WIN IT! …
Read More »Morocco deserves respect ahead of Spain tie, says defender Hakimi
🌟 #FIFAWorldCup 2022 ✳ TODAY ⚽ Morocco vs Spain 6pm (UBC tv) ⚽ Portugal vs Switzerland 10pm Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has asked for more “respect” for his side as they prepare for a last-16 tie against Spain in the World Cup. The 24-year-old right back knows Spain …
Read More »The Germans are back!
🌟 #FIFAWorldCup 2022 ✳ RESULTS ⚽ Spain 1 Germany 1 ⚽ Croatia 4 Canada 1 ⚽ Japan 0 Costa Rica 1 ⚽ Belgium 0 Morocco 2 MONDAY ⚽ Cameroon vs Serbia 1pm (UBC) ⚽ South Korea vs Ghana 4pm (UBC) ⚽ Brazil vs Switzerland 7pm ⚽ Portugal vs Uruguay 10pm Doha, Qatar | Xinhua …
Read More »WORLD CUP: Make or break for Germany against Spain
🌟 World Cup 2022 ⚽ Tunisia 0 Australia 1 ⚽ Poland 2 Saudi Arabia 0 ⚽ France 2 Denmark 1 ⚽ Argentina 2 Mexico 0 ✳ TODAY ⚽ Japan vs Costa Rica 1pm ⚽ Belgium vs Morocco 4pm ⚽ Croatia vs Canada 7pm ⚽ Spain vs Germany 10pm (UBC TV) Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | Spain face Germany in a crunch game …
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