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WHATEVER you do, don’t have any emergencies – domestic or otherwise this afternoon, Sunday, May 11 at 4.15pm. There will be no plumbers, car mechanics or taxi drivers available anywhere, because Barcelona Football Club is hosting Real Madrid at the Camp Nou in the “clásico”. Whenever Madrid and Barcelona meet, it’s a clásico, but this match promises to be the …

Mads pedersen leading the way. Credit: Creative Screen/Shutterstock Danish cyclist Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) has won the opening stage of the Giro d’Italia, held between Durrës and Tirana over 160 kilometres on Albanian soil, the host of this year’s ‘Grande Partenza’. Pedersen won the stage after a dramatic crash by Spanish hopeful Mikel landa (Soudal Quick-Step). maglia rosa, defeating Belgian Wout …

Former Real Madrid star Xabi Alonso has announced that he will be leaving Bayer Leverkusen after the season. Alonso, 43, is believed to have clinched a three-year deal with his ex-club to replace Carlo Ancelotti in what has been pretty much an ‘open secret’. In a press conference, the former midfielder announced that he is moving on from his successful …

Carlos Alcaraz from Spain makes a return shot with his forehand. Credit: Colin McPhedran/Shutterstock Carlos Alcaraz had a successful comeback and defeated Serbian Dusan lajovic in 83 mins. In the third round he will play the winner of Michelsen vs Djere. Alcaraz began his campaign at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia on 9 May — the most prestigious clay-court event still …

Rodrygo (far left) could leave Real Madrid in the summer. Credit: Real Madrid’s official website Real Madrid will undergo significant changes during the summer. Spanish media reports that Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of the Santiago Bernabeu club, is likely to depart the club. Xabi Alonso will take the helm at the Santiago Bernabeu. Madrid’s preparations are not limited to the …

The Ronda Legion has had the goal of strengthening the relationship between civilians, the military and civil society. The Ronda Legion organised this event to commemorate the bravery of the legionnaires that walked more than 100 kilometres in order to save a town. In 2025 the race will celebrate its thirtieth anniversary, although it will be the twenty-fifth edition, due …

Barcelona players celebrate winning the Copa del Rey. Credit: Barcelona official website Barcelona has prepared for its summer transfer window, and is prepared for any scenario in its quest for attacking reinforcements. The Blaugrana are still focusing on Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao as their top target, but they’re also keeping a close eye on the other players. Barcelona keeps …

Liverpool, Merseyside United Kingdom Anfield Earthquakes: Liverpool fans shock the world as Reds thrash Spurs and win title. Credit: Thomas McAtee, Shutterstock Liverpool fans caused Richter Scale seismic shocks at Anfield – according to scientists – as the Reds smashed Spurs to clinch the Premier League title. Anfield was literally rocking as Liverpool thumped Spurs 5-1 — seismologists recorded real …

There will not be the anticipated ultimate within the Mutua Madrid Open. Aryna Sabalenka performed her half in defeating Elina Svitolina (6-3, 7-5) to arrange a 3rd title within the capital, however Iga Swiatek collapsed and misplaced to Coco Gauff (6-1, 6-1) giving the American an opportunity to win her first WTA 1000 clay-court title. Polish defending champion Swiatek had …

She was only interested in volleyball as a child. She looked forward to visiting the pavilion each afternoon. But she never thought that she would one day be part of the elite. Cristina Cruzado, 23, is the first Pizarra player to have been promoted to the Women’s Superliga, or Liga Iberdrola de Voleibol, the highest category in Spain. She is …