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A National Hero. This week, 2006 Fernando Alonso has won his second Formula One World Championship in a row. MICHAEL COY considers the value of professional sport to our lives.

A National Hero: This week in 2006, Fernando Alonso won his second consecutive Formula One World Championship. MICHAEL COY ponders the importance of professional sport in our lives.

In Spain, an era is ending. We’ve lived through a generation of world-beaters – but sport being sport, these heroes must eventually give way to younger, fresher limbs. Pau Gasol, who dominated American basketball (18 years, including seven with the LA Lakers), is a Hall of Famer. Mireia Bemonte is a 35-year-old Spanish swimmer who holds multiple world records in …

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The clocks go backwards in Spain this weekend – but will it be for the last time?

The clocks go backwards in Spain this weekend – but will it be for the last time?

The clocks in Spain will switch to winter time at the weekend, but if the government gets its way, this may be the final hour changeback. Pedro Sanchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, announced earlier this week the country will be leading a movement to avoid the two-yearly rituals of changing the time. He cited health as the key factor. …

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Spain thrash Sweden in the Nations League semi-final to delight Malaga crowd

Spain thrill Malaga crowd with demolition of Sweden in Nations League semi-final

The world champions Spain made a big step in their quest to reach the UEFA Women’s Nations League Final after thrashing Sweden 4-0 on Friday night at Malaga’s La Rosaleda. It was a statement performance from Sonia Bermúdez on her debut as head coach, as her team combined flair with efficiency to dominate the world’s third-ranked side. Spain arrived in …

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