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Marcus Rashford suffers setback as Barcelona make decision on Manchester United star - Reports
Marcus Rashford has reportedly suffered a transfer blow as Barcelona do not see the Manchester United star as a priority target this summer. The Catalan side are looking at Liverpool's Luis Diaz as their #1 option after Nico Williams' snub. As per...

Spain’s Baffling Russian Gas Addiction
After years of hesitation, the EU has published a bold plan to phase out Russian fossil fuels. But as with NATO’s pledge to raise defense spending, Spain has become an unexpected obstacle. The draft regulation, issued on June 17, just hours after...

"It’s still early days" - Ex-Barcelona sporting director sends Lamine Yamal warning amid Ballon d'Or claims
Former Barcelona sporting director Ramon Planes has urged fans to avoid putting too much pressure on Lamine Yamal amid claims that he could win the Ballon d'Or this year. Additionally, Planes reckons Yamal has to maintain his current level for a...

Real Madrid eye stunning move to sign PSG star - Reports
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Vitinha. They view him as a perfect replacement for Luka Modric, who is set to leave the club after 13 years. Los Blancos saw Toni Kroos retire last season, while...

When rain on Day 5 denied India a chance to go for a win in WI vs IND 2023 Port of Spain Test
Rain forced a delay in the start on the fifth day of the ongoing second Test between India and England at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Fortunately, with play resuming, the visitors have the opportunity to push for a win, unlike when rain denied them the...

LIFE IN SPAIN: Timeless wisdom with a Spanish twist -10 everyday proverbs to know
EVERY culture has its tradition of proverbs. Spain is no exception. Here are ten examples of proverbs that you are likely to hear every day. They embody folk wisdom – the accumulated experience of many generations, and they also have a whiff of...

Author Raúl the Third to host bilingual virtual event at library
BERLIN — Children and families will have a chance to meet award-winning author and illustrator Raúl the Third during a special online event Tuesday as part of the Author Talk’s K-12 Series. The event will focus on his popular book “¡Vamos! Let’s...

"You will never know what it means" - Cristiano Ronaldo's sister explains why Real Madrid legend skipped Diogo Jota's funeral
Cristiano Ronaldo's sister, Katia Aveiro, has revealed that the Al-Nassr ace didn't attend Diogo Jota's funeral to avoid causing a media frenzy, which could affect the ceremony. She also blasted Ronaldo's critics for focusing on his absence rather...

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta shares message for everyone close to Liverpool star Diogo Jota and brother Andre after they die in car accident
Barcelona legend Andrés Iniesta has shared a message with the family, friends, and teammates of Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother, André. The duo tragically passed away on Thursday, June 2, following a car crash in Zamora, Spain. Tributes...

Barcelona enter race to sign star player from Inter with €25 million release clause: Reports
Barcelona have reportedly shown interest in signing Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan. As per Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona are yet to make a move for Dumfries but have been tracking him for months. The journalist reports that the Inter Milan star has...

The Week in Women's Football: Looking at top 7 teams of NWSL
This week we look at news from each team during the 2025 NWSL Regular Season at the halfway point of the season. This week, we look at the top seven teams in the league: Kansas City Current, Orlando Pride, San Diego Wave, Washington Spirit,...

Extracting Voices from the Archives: María de la Paz’s Story
Lynneth Renburg’s discussion of archival silences and archival shouting in Listening to Archival Silence: History and Hidden Voices last month started me thinking about how we extract information from the archives. We can’t find what’s not there...

“I’m still in shock” - Alexander-Arnold reveals how it felt to play for Real Madrid on funeral day of ‘friend’ Diogo Jota
Real Madrid full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold revealed how it felt to play on the same day as the funeral of his good 'friend' and ex-Liverpool forward Diogo Jota. The Englishman claimed that he is 'still in shock' and recovering from the...

Scholars from 11 countries condemn US authoritarian turn and attacks on science
For the first time in more than 20 years, there are more authoritarian regimes — 91 — than democracies — 88 — in the world, according to an index created by three political science scholars at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. The United...

“No ideas now” - Xabi Alonso responds when asked about playing semi-final vs PSG without Dean Huijsen after Real Madrid defender gets sent off
Xabi Alonso has said he has 'no ideas' how Real Madrid would play in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) without Dean Huijsen. The defender will miss the match after getting a red card in the dramatic last minutes...

“Give him the 10”, “More liking making a statement” - Real Madrid fans celebrate after watching attacker in 3-2 win over Dortmund
Fans were over the moon with attacker Arda Guler's performance in Real Madrid's 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-final of the FIFA Club World Cup (July 5). Guler was named in the starting XI for the all-important clash by manager Xabi...

“We can’t afford playing that duo”, “They add nothing to our game” - Real Madrid fans insist 2 players must not play together vs PSG in CWC semi
Real Madrid fans have asserted that star midfielders Luka Modric and Dani Ceballos should not feature against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the semi-final of the FIFA Club World Cup. Against Dortmund, Modric and Ceballos were brought onto the pitch...

Barcelona refuse to rule out transfer after 21-year-old Blaugrana star attracts interest from Arsenal and Chelsea: Reports
Barcelona have reportedly failed to rule out an exit for their young midfielder Marc Casado, amid interest from Arsenal and Chelsea. A report from Diario SPORT has clarified that the two Premier League clubs are also set to face competition from...

Barcelona Transfer News Roundup: Catalans set Nico Williams deadline, Aston Villa want LaLiga ace, and more - July 3, 2025
Barcelona return to action later this month with their first pre-season friendly against Vissel Kobe. The Catalans are coming off a fantastic season, where they secured a domestic treble under Hansi Flick. Meanwhile, the Spanish champions have set...

Real Madrid 3-2 Borussia Dortmund: Player Ratings as Los Blancos Make the Club World Cup Semi-Finals
Real Madrid faced a nervous last minute of the game but sneaked through to the Club World Cup semi-final stage. They beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2, dominating the game for 90 minutes. Heading into the second half stoppage time, they led 2-0, which is...