Tag: Spain
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Qatar 2022: FIFA clears air on Japan’s controversial goal against Spain
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has explained why Japan’s second goal against Spain was given against Spain albeit controversially. FIFA shown revealed the criteria used to award the goal to Japan when it seemed the ball rolled out of play for a corner kick.
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NIS cautions Nigerians against irregular migration
After three Nigerians were rescued after they embarked on a tortuous and deadly journey to Spain, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has cautioned Nigerians against irregular migration.
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Lagos to Spain: How 3 Nigerians embarked on 11-day ‘deadly’ journey on ship’s rudder
Spanish coastguard has rescued three (3) Nigerians [names withheld], who embarked on an 11-day tortuous and deadly journey, sitting on the rudder of a ship, from Lagos State, Nigeria to Spain.
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Qatar 2022: Spain, Germany settle for 1-1 draw in a thrilling encounter
It was a big showdown in Qatar, when two European heavyweights slugged it down for three crucial points in the second group E game of the day. The German machine found themselves in a precarious situation following their 2-1 loss to Japan last week. Although, a defeat will not see them eliminated from the tournament…
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Gavi breaks World Cup records with Spain goal
Barcelona star Gavi broke records by scoring in Spain’s World Cup 7-0 victory over Costa Rica on Wednesday. The Barcelona midfielder started the game and scored the fifth
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Qatar 2022: Harvest of goals as La Furia Roja of Spain thrash Costa Rica 7-0
The La Furia Roja of Spain today mauled Costa Rica by 7-0 in the group E opener at the Al Thumama Stadium to send signals to other footballing nations represented at the Mundial that they are in for serious business. Gavi sends in a pass to Dani Olmo who swivels nicely before dinking it over…
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U.S lose FIBA rankings’ top spot after 12 years
U.S men’s basketball team have been knocked off the top of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) world rankings for the first time in over 12 years, with Spain taking over. Spain, who have enjoyed success in recent years including winning the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 and FIBA EuroBasket 2022, lead the November 2022 table…
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PDP Crisis: Governor Wike, four others jet out to Spain
Amid the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) the aggrieved governors simply referred to as G5 has travelled to the European nation of Spain to hold a crucial meeting ahead of the 2023 general elections in the country.
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SAD! Ex-Angolan President, Dos Santos, dies of cardiac arrest in Spain
Angola’s former president Jose Eduardo Dos Santos, has died on Friday at the age of 79 at a hospital in Barcelona after suffering cardiac arrest, the government said in a statement. With “great pain and consternation” the Luanda government posted on Facebook confirmation of Dos Santos’ death at 11:10 am (1010 GMT). “The government presents…
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A national team is the next step – Guardiola reveals
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that his next plan is coaching a national team. However, taking the Spain job is no certainty for the Catalan. He said, “A national team is the next step.