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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 …

SPAIN’s women’s athletics team made history at Sunday’s World Athletics Relays, held in Guangzhou. The quartet of Paula Sevilla, Eva Santidrian, Daniela Fra and Blanca Hervas stunned the United States to win gold in the 4×400 metres, sparking national celebrations. They stormed to victory with a new national record of 3:24.13 – a time that not only clinched the gold …

A SPANISH sports newspaper has sparked outrage after describing Ceuta’s football team as ‘of Moroccan origin’ following their historic promotion to Spain’s second tier. The controversy began after El Mundo Deportivo The headline of the article was: “El Ceuta becomes the third Moroccan team to play professional soccer.”  Even though the headline changed later, the damage had already been done. …

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 has two houses to choose from when he returns home to Spain. Both are modest. Murcian ace, who turns 22 on Monday, has already won four Grand Slams. He will defend his French Open crown next month in Paris but withdrew the current Madrid Open because of a leg injury. READ MORE WIMBLEDON (Cordon Press Image) 2024 He …

Rafa nadal from Mallorca will receive a special award at the French Open next month. The Spanish tennis ace retired last November, after playing for Spain in a Davis Cup match at Malaga. Nadal of Manacor has won 14 titles in Paris at Roland Garros, a feat which is unlikely be surpassed. READ MORE NADAL’S FAREWELL TO MALAGA IN 2024 …

Brentford owner Brentford has acquired the Spanish third-tier club Merida Ad. Best Intentions Analytics’ holding company Matthew Benham has acquired 100% of the shares at the Extremadura club, which is trying to gain promotion to Segunda. Cliff Crown, the Brentford chairman, will be the club’s president. Directors Nity Raj and Phil Whall, from the London club will also join the …

ESTEPONA plans to upgrade its sports infrastructure with the construction of a new multisport complex. There will be a heated indoor pool as well as many facilities for racket sports, community recreation and other activities.  The project now available for bids represents a significant investment in public-private partnerships on the Costa del Sol. READ MORE Estepona is now using DRONES …

SPANISH media were not shy after Real Madrid’s brutal 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the Champions League quarter final’s first leg. Madrid’s performance was generally described as a ‘catastrophe’ and media outlets highlighted the English side’s ‘clear superiority in intensity, play and attacking effectiveness.’ Real Madrid were the favorites to win the match, but their expectations were shattered by Arsenal’s …

SNOWY Golf announced the next tournament for elite young golfers. From 21-23 April, junior athletes will have an opportunity to battle it out at Club de Golf La Cañada in Snowy Golf’s La Cañada challenge.  This tournament is open to all golfers under 21 years old, male or female, from any background who are looking to make a name for …