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Qatar will participate in the World Cup this summer. Credit: Deportes Velez-Malaga Facebook page. Dreamers are found in every small town, but only a few of them actually succeed. A local hero has made it all the way from the quiet streets in Velez-Malaga, to the largest football stage on earth. Alvaro ReinaThe 45-year old Benamargosa native just did it. …

THE world’s number one tennis player, Carlos Alcaraz, will be battling it out in Saudi Arabia this week to win the sport’s biggest financial prize- €5m. The Six Kings Slam will take place in Riyadh for the second time. Although players have complained about the tennis schedule being too busy, they still found the time to increase their bank accounts …

Cape Verde, a nation with a population of less than half a million, is celebrating more than just a sporting victory. Photo credit: Maxisport/Shutterstock Cape Verde, with a population of just over 525,000, has achieved history by qualifying to the FIFA World Cup. The country will be playing in North America at the tournament 2026. The island nation, with a …

Lamine Yamal is said to be frustrated at Camp Nou. Also, whispers are becoming more frequent about a possible departure. Hansi Flick, the manager of Barcelona, and the 18-year old sensation who was last year’s Europe champion for Spain, as well as a key player in Barcelona achieving a domestic treble is said to have a rift behind closed doors. …

Photo Title: Alicante Hércules Football Club in their stadium Photo Credit: Hércules C.F. Facebook This Saturday, October 18 at 4:30pm, Alicante’s Hércules Football Club will go head-to-head with Villarreal Football Club’s second team.  The match will be a home advantage match, as they will be playing at José Rico Pérez Stadium in Alicante. These teams are competing in the Primera …

THREE people have been killed by police in Morocco after protests against investment in the 2030 FIFA World Cup – set to be jointly-hosted with Spain and Portugal – turned violent. On Tuesday night, thousands of antigovernment protesters marched through the streets. Hundreds were arrested. Nearly 300 civilians and police officers were also injured. The Gen Z 212 anonymous youth …

Catalonia has experienced another Champions League game, which was a rollercoaster ride. Barcelona started off strong against Paris Saint-Germain. Ferran Torres’ goal in the first half had the crowd excited, but then they crumbled just when it counted. PSG’s Gonçalo Ramos buried the dagger in the 90th minute, sealing a 2-1 comeback win that left Camp Nou stunned. Fans only …

PINATAR Arena in San Pedro del Pinatar will be the official Spanish home for the Netherlands’ national youth football teams. The partnership is valid until 2028. The agreement was signed by Dutch technical director Nigel de Jong, and Pinatar Arena General Manager Fran de Paula at the KNVB Campus. A popular destination since 2012 Since opening in 2012, Pinatar Arena …

There is a growing trend in football club museums. These museums represent a brand new type of tourism: sports tourism. Many sports fans make the most out of their travels by visiting the local stadium or team showcases. Barcelona and Real Madrid have museums that receive over a million visitors each year. This makes them two of the most popular …

Carlos Alcaraz, from Spain, won his eighth title in the current season on Tuesday after defeating Taylor Fritz of America 6-4 6-4 at the ATP 500 Japan Open in Tokyo. The Spaniard was pleased to have gotten revenge on Fritz for his surprise loss at the Laver Cup team tournament in San Francisco last month, which was the first time …