Tag: Spain
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Dozens of migrants found dead on Mediterranean Sea
NO fewer than 25 people are believed to have died or are missing, including a pregnant woman, when a group of migrant boats got stranded at sea and was rescued off the Spanish coast on Thursday. Briefing reporters in Geneva on Friday, spokesperson for the UN High Commission Refugees (UNHCR), Elizabeth Throssell, said that colleagues…
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Gerard Pique fined for driving with suspended license
A Spanish court on Monday slapped Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique with a fine of 48,000 euros ($54,000) for driving without a valid licence. The Barcelona defender appeared before a judge on Monday and was ordered to pay the fine for the incident that happened in August. Pique’s license was not valid when he was stopped…
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Spain: Football has been unfair to us – Luis Enrique
Spain coach Luis Enrique says football has been unfair to his side after Thursday’s defeat in Croatia left them in danger of failing to reach the UEFA Nations League finals. The 2010 World Cup winners had to chase the game twice in the second half in a dramatic 2-3 loss. Dani Ceballos canceled out Andrej…
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England must always take fight to opposition – Dier
Eric Dier believes England should maintain their combative approach as they progress under Manager Gareth Southgate, after the side’s impressive victory, over Spain in the UEFA Nations League this week. England stunned their hosts 3-2 in Seville on Monday after Dier had set the tone for a brilliant first-half performance from the visitors. Dier had…
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Irregular migrants turn to Morocco – Spain route
Thousands of irregular migrants from Africa are now considering the Moroccan to Spain route in an attempt to reach Europe by land, says the Migrant Project. The anti-irregular migration campaign group, in a press statement, said that due to the unrest and clamp down in Libya, several migrants are avoiding the Libyan route which…
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Morata, Koke back in Spain squad
Atletico Madrid midfielder, Koke, and Chelsea striker, Alvaro Morata, have been recalled to the Spain squad for this month’s internationals against Wales and England, though Diego Costa has been left out by coach Luis Enrique. Costa, who withdrew from the squad last month for personal reasons, came off injured during Atletico’s 3-1 win over Club…
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Spain beat France to reach FIFA Under-20 WWC final
A lone goal from Spaniard Patricia Guijarro was all Pedro Lopez ladies needed to defeat hosts France. They thus secured a clash against Japan in the final match of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Guijarro’s sixth goal of the tournament, in the 51st minute, was able to hand the team a first-ever chance at…
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BREAKING: Falconets crash out of U-20 Women’s World Cup
The Nigeria Women’s U-20 team, the Falconets, have crashed out of the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup taking place in France. The Falconets lost to Spain 2-1 in a quarter final tie on Thursday. It would be recalled that the Falconets edged the Spaniards in a group phase game in Papua New Guinea two…
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Man City midfielder Silva announces Spain retirement
Manchester City’s Spain midfielder David Silva has announced his retirement from international football. Silva, 32, won the 2010 World Cup and 2008 and 2012 European Championship titles and played 125 times for Spain after making his debut in 2006. He said he was “very proud” of his achievements with La Roja, and that the decision…
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Barcelona’s Pique confirms retirement from international football
Barcelona’s Spain defender Gerard Pique has confirmed his retirement from international football. The 31-year-old centre-back made 102 appearances for his country between 2009 and 2018, scoring five times. He was part of the Spain team that won their first World Cup in 2010, before adding the 2012 European Championship. His appearances were often greeted with…