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A MAN has been arrested in Madrid for defrauding young South American footballers of up to €3,000 each with bogus promises of placing them in top La Liga sides. He was arrested by the Policia Nacional on charges of fraud, document falsification, and illegal immigration. The scammer told the players that if they obtained the right documents, they could travel …

Claudio Vazquez Colomo is Spain’s Club Doctor and he explains that it’s the subtle, lateral moves of the best sportsmen. It is amazing what a World Cup will set into motion. Football’s stars are always in the spotlight. But as the tournament approaches, a preparation frenzy washes over millions around the world – from builders to lawmakers, from hotel workers …

A former Premier League footballer has been identified as the man arrested in an daring drugs raid at Costa del Sol. Neil Clement, 47 was handcuffed in Mijas by police undercover earlier this week on suspicion of an offense against public safety after they detected suspicious movement in and out his shop. The British national was taken into custody at …

The football superstar Cristiano Cristiano bought a 25 percent stake in the Spanish club UD ALMeria. The team is currently ranked third in La Liga’s second division. The 41-year old Portuguese footballer, who is also an ex-Real Madrid star, revealed that he made the move via CR7 Sports Investments. This new subsidiary was created by his CR7 SA, a company …

FC BARCELONA denied the rumours about a Saudi Arabian taking over of their La Liga team. There had been Spanish media reports that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was reportedly preparing a €10 billion bid. Story gained momentum after Spanish commentator Francois Gallardo said that the crown Prince was preparing to bid for Barcelona. READ MORE The club currently …

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 …

When it was played in England, the Uefa Women’s Euro 2022 was a sporting and social success. With its unprecedented stadium attendance, the 2025 tournament held in Switzerland recently has set new standards for all sports. The tournament was more than just a success. The atmosphere inside and outside of the eight stadiums was incredible: enthusiastic fans, busy streets, packed …

BARCELONA will investigate winger Lamine Ymal after it was reported that he hired people with dwarfism for his 18th-birthday party. On Sunday, Yamal held a party at a property he retained in Olivella. Famous guests attended, including YouTubers, influencers, and Barcelona teammates. READ MORE Lamine Yamal shocks at his ‘gangster-themed’ 18th birthday in Barcelona by hiring ‘dwarf entertainers’ He allegedly …

The former Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, who failed to declare income derived from image rights, was sentenced to an year in prison on charges of tax fraud. Ancelotti was found guilty in 2014 of a fraud charge that dated back to his first stint as Real coach. This is the first time that a nonviolent crime has been sentenced …

By Jon Clarke in Bilbao When the skies opened at 5am Thursday morning in the central Bilbao Plaza Moyua, I was not the only fan cursing this city. But while the rain was predictable – as well as a long wait for a taxi – what wasn’t was the result of the all-English Europa League final in the northern Spanish …