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Spain and EU Commemorate Madrid Train Bombings

par This Is Beirut, 11/03 14:19 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Spain and the European Union commemorated on Monday the 20th anniversary of the March 11, 2004 Madrid train bombings, which marked the start of mass Islamist attacks in Europe. An official ceremony was presided over by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia. Spain and the European Union paid homage Monday to the 192 victims of the March 11, 2004 Madrid ...

Real Madrid File Complaint After Latest Racist Insults Towards Vinicius

par This Is Beirut, 16/03 10:14 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Spanish club Real Madrid announced on Friday that it had filed a complaint regarding the racist insults made against Vinicius Junior before Atletico Madrid and Barcelona's midweek Champions League matches. "Real Madrid C. F. has filed a complaint with the Official State Prosecutor over hate and discrimination offences pertaining to the racist and ...

Alves Pays Bail and Can Leave Spanish Jail: Court

par This Is Beirut, 25/03 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves, convicted of rape in Spain, has paid his bail of one million euros and can leave jail pending his appeal, a court said on Monday. One of the world's most decorated footballers, Alves, 40, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail last month for raping a young woman in the VIP bathroom of a ...

Brazil Fight Back to Draw Six-Goal Thriller With Spain

27/03 10:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Brazil staged an impressive comeback to secure a thrilling 3-3 draw against Spain in a friendly match. The action-packed game saw both teams fiercely contesting at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. The match started with Spain's Rodri scoring from a penalty in the 12th minute, followed by Dani Olmo extending their lead with a superb individual ...

Militao's Return Bolsters Real Madrid's Defensive Lineup

par This Is Beirut, 30/03 15:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Militao's triumphant return brings renewed strength to Real Madrid's defense, boosting hopes for victory. Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that defender Eder Militao is back in action after a lengthy injury spell. The Brazilian center-back, sidelined for over seven months due to a cruciate ligament injury sustained against ...

NSO Group's Pegasus Software Under Scrutiny in Spanish Court

par This Is Beirut, 23/04 19:09 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Spain’s High Court has reopened an investigation into the deployment of Israeli cyber-intelligence firm, NSO Group’s Pegasus software, to spy on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and other Spanish politicians, according to a report released by Reuters. The investigators are slated to share information with France, where politicians and other ...

Separatists Lose Majority in Catalan Vote as Spain Socialists Lead

par This Is Beirut, 12/05 23:32 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The separatist parties that have governed Catalonia for a decade lost their majority in Sunday's regional vote with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialists taking a clear lead, partial results showed. With 90 percent of the votes counted, Carles Puigdemont's hardline JxCat, the moderate ERC of outgoing regional leader Pere Aragones and ...

Three Spanish Tourists Killed in Afghanistan Terror Attack

par This Is Beirut, 18/05 14:56 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Three Spanish tourists and three Afghans were killed Friday in a shooting in the popular tourism destination of Bamiyan in central Afghanistan, local and Spanish authorities said. The bodies were transported to the capital along with multiple wounded, the Taliban government said Saturday. The group were fired on while walking through a market in ...

The Unexpected Football Landscape Revolution (2/3)

par Jad Ramadan, 20/05 17:13 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As Leverkusen’s run will forever be remembered as exciting and entertaining, other teams in Europe have also been able to defy the traditional top 4, such as the Spanish club of Girona. Although this team may not have achieved the same level of success as Leverkusen, their season has been nothing short of impressive, warranting analysis to ...

Palestinian State Recognition Sparks Praise, Evasion and Fury

par This Is Beirut, 22/05 14:33 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The decision by Ireland, Norway and Spain, announced on Wednesday, to recognize the State of Palestine has sparked a mixture of praise, evasion and fury internationally. The Palestine Liberation Organization and Islamist group Hamas welcomed the decision to recognize a Palestinian state as a boost for their cause. "We consider this an important ...

Spain Romp Past Croatia in Opener as Yamal Makes Euros History

par ici, This Is Beirut, 15/06 23:16 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Spain made a dream start to Euro 2024 as Alvaro Morata scored in a statement 3-0 victory over Croatia in Berlin on Saturday, with Lamine Yamal becoming the youngest player in the competition's history. The three-time European champions have often been accused of being toothless in attack during recent major tournaments but produced an eye-catching ...

Ruiz Ready to Play Starring Role Again for Spain Against Italy

par This Is Beirut, 19/06 14:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Spain is hoping that the “exceptional” Fabian Ruiz can again be the difference-maker when the team looks to build on an impressive win against Croatia in its second Euro 2024 outing against Italy on Thursday. The meeting between the reigning European champions and the three-time winners of the competition in Gelsenkirchen is the standout tie ...

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