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The 2030 FIFA World Cup is no longer coming to Costa del Sol. Malaga retracted its bid to host the tournament.  The move was announced by the Mayor of Malaga, Francisco de la Torre in a Saturday morning press conference. He cited viability issues relating to renovations at La Rosaleda, Malaga CF’s stadium.  Malaga was one of nine cities put …

Paco de la Torre devastated by decision. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Málaga. Malaga has officially withdrawn its bid to host matches for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, giving a serious blow to the city’s ambitions and its football club, Málaga CF.  Francisco de la Torre, Mayor of Andalusia, announced his decision on 12th July after he met with representatives from the …

RENOWNED for its scorching sunshine, crystal-blue sea and golden sands, Marbella has long been a fan favourite for those seeking some R&R. But with world-class sporting facilities to boot – whether pristine golf courses, immaculate football pitches or gyms kitted out with all the latest mod cons – it is no surprise that the resort has quickly become the go-to …

Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning Wimbledon champion, secured his place in SW19’s third consecutive final after a four-set victory over Taylor Fritz (no.5) on Friday. The world’s No.2 Jannik Sinner will take on the world’s No.1 Jannik Snider in Sunday’s finale. This is a thrilling replay of last month’s French Open Final, which has been hailed by many as one the …

The reigning Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz is aiming to reach his third SW19 final in a row today. He will face off against Taylor Fritz. The 22-year old Spaniard, who is trying to become only the fifth man in Open history to win three consecutive Wimbledon titles, looks to be in excellent form. He has dropped only two sets in …

Diogo Jota, his brother and a friend were killed in a car crash on the A-52 highway. Credit: Shutterstock Just over a week ago, the world was shaken by the devastating news that Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva had died in a car accident on Spain’s A-52 highway, in the province of Zamora. The brothers were reportedly travelling …

Legendary Croatian midfielder Luka Modrić has signed a one-year contract with AC Milan, marking a significant move in the summer transfer window. The 38-year-old Croatian midfielder is joining the Rosso-neri as a free agent after 12 years with Real Madrid. He won numerous La Liga titles, and five UEFA Champions League trophies. AC Milan’s new head coach, Massimiliano Allegri, confirmed …

Davide Carrera (an Italian freediver who lives in Nerja in the east of Costa del Sol) has broken the record for freediving by descending 117 meters at the Vertical Blue competition, the most prestigious event in this extreme sports, taking place in The Bahamas. Carrera is a world-renowned freediving figure. He was born 1975 in Turin. He has lived in …

Carlo Ancelotti was sentenced to a year in jail by a Madrid court on charges of tax fraud related to undeclared image rights income during his time at Real Madrid. The ruling stems from the 2014 tax year, Ancelotti’s first season managing the Spanish club, where he allegedly failed to declare more than €386,000 to the Spanish tax authorities. The …

Christian Horner is the last team principal to leave Red Bull after 20 years. Credit : Michael Potts F1, Shutterstock Red Bull stuns F1 as Horner’s Two-decade reign ends… In a move that’s sent shockwaves through Formula One, Red Bull Racing has parted ways with Christian Horner after 20 years at the helm, just twelve months on from the high-profile …