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Bernardo Ruiz was born in Orihuela and died on Thursday at age 100. He was the third Spaniard on the Tour de France podium in 1952 after winning La Vuelta. La Vuelta paid tribute on its social media accounts to a pioneer. “Rest in Peace Bernardo Ruiz. Legend of Spanish Cycling.” He was a legend and a pioneer in an …

In 2031, the Costa Brava of Spain will host a Ryder Cup team golf competition between Europe and America. The Camiral Resort Golf & Wellness course in Caldes de Malavella, Girona will stage the contest which is held every two years. This will be the second Ryder Cup to be held in Spain. READ MORE CAMIRAL COURSE It was the …

CARLOS Alcaraz’s stunning victory over Jannik Sinner in Sunday’s French Open not only brought joy to Spanish tennis fans, but also to the taxman who will pocket over €1.1 million. The 22-year-old from El Palmar, Murcia not just successfully defended his title but received prize money of €2.5 million while Italy’s Sinner got €1.2 million. Alcaraz had to pay state …

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain has qualified for his second consecutive French Open final on Sunday following a walkover victory over Italian Lorenzo Musetti at the Paris Open on Friday. Musetti retired after a thigh strain late in the third game. He also called it quits when he suffered a service break in the early part of the fourth. Alcaraz (22), …

Rafa NADAL, the greatest tennis player in Spain, received a farewell special at Sunday’s French Open. This Grand Slam was an event he won 14 times. The Mallorcan superstar retired in November of last year, after a spectacular career. He took his bow on Court Philippe-Chatrier in front of a packed 15,000 crowd including Murcia’s Carlos Alcaraz who wore a …

On Sunday morning, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz will begin his defence of the French Open against Japan’s Keshikori. It is the second Grand Slam of the year, and the start time provisional for the match in Paris at Roland Garros is 11am. The 22-year old from El Palmar, Murcia, is in excellent form. He has won on clay surfaces at Monte …

Police in Spain have praised a massive security operation in Bilbao after only eight arrests took place during the Europa League final, despite more than 60,000 British fans attending. Tottenham Hotspur ended their 17 year trophy drought with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Basque capital on Wednesday. According to authorities, the worst of the disorder in the …

Five racist football fans who shouted abuse at Real Madrid’s Vinicius player in December 2022 have been given a one-year jail term, suspended for three years. They admitted to hate crimes, racial prejudice and discrimination. La Liga described the ruling as ‘an unprecedented milestone in the fight against racism’. READ MORE VINICIUS Valladolid fans used vile language during the match …

By Jon Clarke in Bilbao Tottenham fans have promised to avenge Bilbao residents after Manchester United knocked their team out of the Europa League semifinals. Last night, tens of thousands Spurs fans flooded the streets of the Basque Capital to deposit a giant bag of cash for bars and restaurants. Thousands of Reds supporters were also in attendance in nearby …

MARBELLA City Council awarded a 75 year land concession to Marbella FC Foundation for the development of a new ambitious football stadium complex which could host matches at the FIFA World Cup 2030. The €114 million private investment project will transform the site of the old Antonio Lorenzo Cuevas stadium into a state-of-the-art sports facility with a capacity increase from …