Osijek (Croatia), Feb 6 (IANS) With their backs against the wall, Roberto Bautista Agut and Pablo Carreno Busta held their nerves to complete a big turnaround on the final day of the Davis Cup tennis tie against Croatia in Osijek, leading Spain to the World Group quarter-finals for the first time in five years. Bautista […]
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Four Things To Look Out For In Spain’s La Liga Weekend
Madrid, Jan 13 (IANS) With Real Madrid facing a tough trip to Sevilla, and Barcelona at home against Malaga over the coming La Liga weekend, there are several points of interest which deserve deeper attention in the Spanish top-flight football competition, reports Xinhua. 1: Can Real Madrid leave another title rival on the ropes? Thursday’s […]
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Nadal Can Make A Strong Comeback: Spain’s Superstar Shuttler Marin
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Rio Olympic gold medal-winning shuttler Carolina Marin believes her compatriot Rafael Nadal can shake off his recent injury troubles and return to the pinnacle of tennis. Former World No.1 Nadal has endured a painful 2016 — a wrist injury curtailed his quest for a record 10th French Open, forced him […]
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Milan Winger Suso Wants To Play For Spain
Milan, Dec 21 (IANS) AC Milan’s winger Suso said that this year could be decisive for his football career, and hopes that he will get the opportunity to play for Spain’s national squad. “If (Spain coach Julen) Lopetegui gives opportunities to others, why not give one to me?” Suso said in an interview published by […]
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India Meet Spain In Hockey Junior World Cup Quarters
Lucknow, Dec 14 (IANS) Home favourites India will hope to continue their momentum when they face a less-fancied Spain in the semi-final of the Hockey Junior World Cup here on Thursday. India topped their pool comprising England, South Africa and Canada to get an easier opposition in the form of Spain, who should start as […]
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Ronaldo Not Among 5 Footballers Under Scanner In Spain For Tax Offences
Madrid, Dec 7 (IANS) Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t among the footballers under scanner from the Madrid prosecution for tax offences, according to the Madrid prosecution on Wednesday. The Madrid prosecution accused three footballers of tax offences and initiated proceedings against two other players, stemming from data made available by Spain’s tax authority, reports […]
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Former Spain Defender Dominguez Announces Retirement
Berlin, Dec 7 (IANS) Former Spain international Alvaro Dominguez Soto has decided to hang up his football boots, the defender has said in an official statement. The 27-year-old announced his retirement on Tuesday due to persistent back problems. Even after undergoing two surgeries, the Spaniard was unable to recover and get back onto the pitch, […]
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Ex-Spain Coach Del Bosque Picks Messi, Ronaldo For Top FIFA Award
Madrid, Nov 29 (IANS) Former Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has picked superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as favourites to be named footballers of the year. The award given by global governing body FIFA, is named “The Best” men’s player this year. The award ceremony will be held on January 9, reports Efe. Del […]
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Spain’s Carolina Marin Advances In China Open
Fuzhou (China), Nov 17 (IANS) Exhibiting her usual fiery intensity, Spanish world No. 1 badminton player Carolina Marin got off to a solid start at the China Open with a 21-18, 21-15 victory over China’s Ji Shuting. Marin, who as always celebrated her winning points with loud screams, led Ji just 19-18 late in the […]
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Southgate Praises England Players After Spain Draw
London, Nov 16 (IANS) England interim manager Gareth Southgate asserted that he has made a strong claim to a permanent appointment with the national football squad following the draw with former World Cup champions Spain at the Wembley Stadium here on Wednesday. England produced a strong performance against a second string Spain team and led […]