This year’s Ballon d’Or isn’t until October 27, and the 30 nominees who are shortlisted will be announced early September. The voting is a lengthy and arduous process. The voting process is long and rigorous. A jury of football journalists representing the top 100 nations in the FIFA Men’s Ranking decides the Ballon d’Or. Each jury member chooses ten players, …

A heated debate in Palma city council reignited historic tensions around one of the darkest chapters of Spain’s Civil War. Officials clashed about the legacy of the cruiser Baleares and its alleged role in the 1937 bombing of fleeing civilians from Malaga – an event now widely recognised as a war crime. The controversy erupted during a recent council full …

Barcelona won the Copa del Rey Trophy on Saturday night, after a 3-2 victory in extra time over archrivals Real Madrid. The match took place at La Cartuja Stadium near Seville. Jules Kounde’s decisive goal scored in the 116th minutes was an unforgettable night for the blaugrana squad. Barcelona, composed and resilient, took the early lead with Pedri’s strike. Madrid …