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Ex-Spain soccer boss Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault and fined for World Cup kiss
Read full article: Ex-Spain soccer boss Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault and fined for World Cup kissFormer Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso for kissing her after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final.
Former coach Vilda denies pressure on Hermoso to downplay kiss after Women's World Cup final
Read full article: Former coach Vilda denies pressure on Hermoso to downplay kiss after Women's World Cup finalJorge Vilda, the former coach of Spain women’s soccer team, has told a judge that ex-soccer federation president Luis Rubiales did not ask him to put pressure on Jenni Hermoso following the outcry that erupted after Rubiales kissed the player.
Rubiales tells judge that Hermoso gave him consent for kiss after 2023 Women's World Cup
Read full article: Rubiales tells judge that Hermoso gave him consent for kiss after 2023 Women's World CupFormer Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has reiterated before a judge that forward Jenni Hermoso gave him consent for a kiss at the 2023 Women’s World Cup final presentation ceremony.
Spain women's coach says she was not punishing Hermoso by omitting her after the Rubiales kiss
Read full article: Spain women's coach says she was not punishing Hermoso by omitting her after the Rubiales kissSpain women’s coach Montse Tomé has told a judge she was not trying to punish Jenni Hermoso by omitting her from the national team in the fallout of the kiss by former soccer federation president Luis Rubiales.
Hermoso's teammate and brother say in court the Spain player was pressured to downplay Rubiales kiss
Read full article: Hermoso's teammate and brother say in court the Spain player was pressured to downplay Rubiales kissThe brother of Jenni Hermoso and one of her teammates have told a judge there were attempts to pressure the player into downplaying the unsolicited kiss by former Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales in the awards presentation ceremony following the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Spain men's coach De la Fuente distances himself from Hermoso kiss case at Rubiales trial
Read full article: Spain men's coach De la Fuente distances himself from Hermoso kiss case at Rubiales trialSpain men’s coach Luis de la Fuente has told a judge in the Luis Rubiales trial in Madrid that he did not get involved in discussions related to Jenni Hermoso following her World Cup kiss from the former Spanish soccer boss.
'I felt disrespected' Hermoso says after World Cup kiss from former Spain soccer boss
Read full article: 'I felt disrespected' Hermoso says after World Cup kiss from former Spain soccer bossSpain forward Jenni Hermoso has testified at Luis Rubiales’ trial in Madrid that she did not consent to being kissed by the country’s former top soccer official after winning the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
What to know as former Spain soccer official Rubiales goes on trial for unsolicited kiss of player
Read full article: What to know as former Spain soccer official Rubiales goes on trial for unsolicited kiss of playerThe former president of the Spanish soccer federation goes on trial Monday for an unsolicited kiss of forward Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup final in 2023.
Where could the NFL hold an international Super Bowl? The pros and cons of potential hosts
Read full article: Where could the NFL hold an international Super Bowl? The pros and cons of potential hostsIt’s a question Roger Goodell gets when he’s in London: Would the NFL stage a Super Bowl internationally.
Study projects millions of European heat deaths as world warms
Read full article: Study projects millions of European heat deaths as world warmsA new study finds that extreme temperatures — mostly heat — are projected to kill as many as 2.3 million people in Europe by the end of the century unless countries get better at reducing carbon pollution and adapting to hotter conditions.
Women's soccer has its first million-dollar player. Here's a look at how the record fee has grown
Read full article: Women's soccer has its first million-dollar player. Here's a look at how the record fee has grownUnited States defender Naomi Girma has become women’s soccer’s first million-dollar player.
Prosecutors won’t seek death penalty for David Knezevich, accused of killing wife in Spain
Read full article: Prosecutors won’t seek death penalty for David Knezevich, accused of killing wife in SpainFederal prosecutors won’t seek the death penalty for a Fort Lauderdale businessman accused of killing his wife in Spain, according to court documents.
Prosecutors won’t seek death penalty for David Knezevich, accused of killing wife in Spain
Read full article: Prosecutors won’t seek death penalty for David Knezevich, accused of killing wife in SpainFederal prosecutors won’t seek the death penalty for a Fort Lauderdale businessman accused of killing his wife in Spain, according to court documents.
Pope dissolves Peru-based conservative Catholic movement after abuses uncovered by Vatican
Read full article: Pope dissolves Peru-based conservative Catholic movement after abuses uncovered by VaticanPope Francis has taken the remarkable step of dissolving a Peruvian-based Catholic movement, the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae.
Miami Dolphins to play in NFL's first game in Spain at home of Real Madrid
Read full article: Miami Dolphins to play in NFL's first game in Spain at home of Real MadridThe Miami Dolphins will play in the NFL’s first-ever regular-season game in Spain when Madrid hosts a matchup next season at iconic Bernabéu Stadium.
Barcelona subway recycles energy from braking into power to charge electric cars
Read full article: Barcelona subway recycles energy from braking into power to charge electric carsBarcelona's subway system is using regenerative braking to help power both its convoys but also recharge electric cars at street level.
Rafael Nadal says he thought about taking a mental health break a few years ago
Read full article: Rafael Nadal says he thought about taking a mental health break a few years agoRafael Nadal says in an essay posted online that he thought about taking a mental health break from tennis a few years ago.
Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?
Read full article: Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday.
Mbappé speaks to French TV station for first time about reports of a rape investigation in Sweden
Read full article: Mbappé speaks to French TV station for first time about reports of a rape investigation in SwedenKylian Mbappé says he reacted with disbelief when he saw media reports from Sweden two months ago that he was the subject of a rape investigation.
Regional Spanish leader who botched flood response faces another big march demanding his resignation
Read full article: Regional Spanish leader who botched flood response faces another big march demanding his resignationTens of thousands of Spaniards have marched in the streets of Valencia a month after devastating floods to demand the resignation of the regional officials who bungled the emergency response.
Jannik Sinner leads Italy past the Netherlands for its second consecutive Davis Cup title
Read full article: Jannik Sinner leads Italy past the Netherlands for its second consecutive Davis Cup titleJannik Sinner clinched Italy's second consecutive Davis Cup title and capped his breakthrough season at the top of tennis by beating Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (2), 6-2 for a 2-0 win over the Netherlands in the final of the team competition in Malaga, Spain.
Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony was based on what he wanted, tennis official says
Read full article: Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony was based on what he wanted, tennis official saysRafael Nadal’s relatively low-key retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup has been defended by the head of the International Tennis Federation as being dictated by the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s wishes.
Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini lift Italy past Australia and back to the Davis Cup final
Read full article: Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini lift Italy past Australia and back to the Davis Cup finalTop-ranked Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini won their singles matches to lift defending champion Italy past Australia 2-0 and back into the Davis Cup final.
Spain to grant residency, work permits to hundreds of thousands of migrants in the country illegally
Read full article: Spain to grant residency, work permits to hundreds of thousands of migrants in the country illegallySpain will grant residency and work permits to about 300,000 migrants in the country illegally each year for the next three years.
Rafael Nadal loses at the Davis Cup in what could be his last match before retirement
Read full article: Rafael Nadal loses at the Davis Cup in what could be his last match before retirementRafael Nadal has lost 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup in what may have been the last match of his career.
On board with Senegal’s navy as it searches for migrants on a popular but deadly route toward Europe
Read full article: On board with Senegal’s navy as it searches for migrants on a popular but deadly route toward EuropeThe Associated Press had rare access to a night patrol by Senegal's navy as it scanned the sea for a growing number of vulnerable boats making the risky journey towards Europe.
Rafael Nadal and Spain's captain won't say whether he'll play at the Davis Cup
Read full article: Rafael Nadal and Spain's captain won't say whether he'll play at the Davis CupNeither Rafael Nadal nor Spanish captain David Ferrer is ready to say whether the 22-time Grand Slam champion will play singles or doubles at the Davis Cup Final 8.
Cruise passenger in Miami: Celine Dion’s Titanic song was playing when the ship tilted at sea during storm
Read full article: Cruise passenger in Miami: Celine Dion’s Titanic song was playing when the ship tilted at sea during stormA passenger who unboarded the Explorer of the Seas, a voyager-class Royal Caribbean cruise ship with a capacity for nearly 4,300 people, Sunday at PortMiami said Céline Dion’s theme song for The Titanic, “My Heart Will Go On,” was playing when suddenly everything started tilting, so he thought there were special effects.
'Gracias, Rafa': Rafael Nadal will head into retirement after Spain hosts the Davis Cup
Read full article: 'Gracias, Rafa': Rafael Nadal will head into retirement after Spain hosts the Davis CupRafael Nadal's impending retirement will loom over the Davis Cup Final 8 when play begins Tuesday in Malaga, Spain.
Swiatek helps Poland oust host Spain from Billie Jean King Cup Finals
Read full article: Swiatek helps Poland oust host Spain from Billie Jean King Cup FinalsIga Swiatek has beaten Paula Badosa in three sets and Poland leads host Spain by an insurmountable 2-0 in the opening round of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga.
South Florida man now charged with murder following wife’s disappearance in Spain
Read full article: South Florida man now charged with murder following wife’s disappearance in SpainDavid Knezevich is now facing charges in connection with the death of his estranged wife, Ana Maria Knezevich, after previously being federally charged with kidnapping after she disappeared in Spain in early February.
New storms and flooding threaten Spain's hard-hit Valencia again
Read full article: New storms and flooding threaten Spain's hard-hit Valencia againNew storms in Spain have caused school closures and train cancellations two weeks after flash floods in Valencia and other areas killed more than 220 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
Tens of thousands of Spaniards demand the resignation of Valencia leader for bungling flood response
Read full article: Tens of thousands of Spaniards demand the resignation of Valencia leader for bungling flood responseTens of thousands of Spaniards have marched in the eastern city of Valencia to demand the resignation of the regional president in charge of the emergency response to last week’s catastrophic floods.
A research boat will scan the seabed to help search for those missing in Spain's floods
Read full article: A research boat will scan the seabed to help search for those missing in Spain's floodsA Spanish research vessel that investigates marine ecosystems has been abruptly diverted from its usual task to help in the increasingly desperate search for the missing from Spain’s floods.
Baby girl and her mother among those lost in Spain's catastrophic flooding
Read full article: Baby girl and her mother among those lost in Spain's catastrophic floodingJorge Tarazona is mourning the loss of his 3-month-old niece and sister-in-law in last week's catastrophic flooding in eastern Spain.
Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup encourage donations for Spanish flood recovery efforts
Read full article: Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup encourage donations for Spanish flood recovery effortsWith the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup set to be played in Malaga, Spain, this month, the International Tennis Federation is making a donation to the Spanish Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts for the recent catastrophic flooding in the country.
A week after Spain's floods, families hope that the missing are alive with 89 unaccounted for
Read full article: A week after Spain's floods, families hope that the missing are alive with 89 unaccounted forSpanish authorities say that 89 people are confirmed to be missing one week after the catastrophic floods in the eastern Valencia region.
Spain's king stood his ground under a mud barrage. What will the iconic moment mean for his reign?
Read full article: Spain's king stood his ground under a mud barrage. What will the iconic moment mean for his reign?Spain’s royals, prime minister and other politicians were greeted by crowds hurling mud and debris on Sunday when they tried to visit Paiporta, where over 60 people perished.
'It is all in ruins.' The shattered lives of Paiporta at the epicenter of Spain's floods
Read full article: 'It is all in ruins.' The shattered lives of Paiporta at the epicenter of Spain's floodsFour days have passed since tsunami-like floods swept through the southern outskirts of Valencia city, covering many communities with sticky, thick mud.
Climate change is making extreme downpours in Spain heavier and more likely, scientists say
Read full article: Climate change is making extreme downpours in Spain heavier and more likely, scientists sayHuman-caused climate change made Spain’s rainfall about 12% heavier and doubled the likelihood of a storm as intense as this week’s deluge of Valencia, according to a rapid but partial analysis Thursday by World Weather Attribution, a group of international scientists who study global warming’s role in extreme weather.
Flood survivors say regional Spanish officials waited too long to warn them of the danger
Read full article: Flood survivors say regional Spanish officials waited too long to warn them of the dangerMoments after rushing waters burst through the door to her home, Mari Carmen Pérez received a text message alert from regional Spanish authorities warning her of the possibility of flash floods.
Spain's horrific flooding another nasty hit in a fall where climate extremes just keep coming
Read full article: Spain's horrific flooding another nasty hit in a fall where climate extremes just keep comingThe deadly flooding in Valencia Spain is just the latest in a spate of climate extremes that seem to have shifted into overdrive, especially in rain-weary Europe.
Atletico trying to raise awareness of fans with disabilities in Champions League game
Read full article: Atletico trying to raise awareness of fans with disabilities in Champions League gameAtletico Madrid is trying to bring a record number of spectators with disabilities to a Champions League match to raise awareness about inclusion and the need to promote better access to sport for disabled fans in venues across Europe.
Mbappé's representatives dismiss Swedish reports of a rape claim
Read full article: Mbappé's representatives dismiss Swedish reports of a rape claimFrench soccer star Kylian Mbappé’s representatives have rejected as “false and irresponsible” reports in Swedish media saying he is the subject of a rape investigation in the Nordic country.
Ronaldo scores again in Nations League win for perfect Portugal. Spain finds replacement for Rodri
Read full article: Ronaldo scores again in Nations League win for perfect Portugal. Spain finds replacement for RodriCristiano Ronaldo has scored his record-extending 133rd international goal to keep Portugal perfect in the Nations League with a 3-1 win over Poland while Spain struck late to edge Denmark 1-0.
Rafael Nadal gave his all until he simply couldn’t anymore and had to retire: Analysis
Read full article: Rafael Nadal gave his all until he simply couldn’t anymore and had to retire: AnalysisRafael Nadal’s tennis career will be remembered because of the numbers, yes — the 14 French Open trophies, the 22 Grand Slam titles overall, the nearly two decades in the top 10, and so on — and, without a doubt, because of his riveting rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner 'very confident' in positive outcome after WADA appeals his doping case
Read full article: Top-ranked Jannik Sinner 'very confident' in positive outcome after WADA appeals his doping caseTop-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner is “very confident” that he will avoid a doping ban after the World Anti-Doping Agency appealed a decision to clear him of wrongdoing following two positive drug tests.
Awareness of 'Latinx' increases among US Latinos, and 'Latine' emerges as an alternative
Read full article: Awareness of 'Latinx' increases among US Latinos, and 'Latine' emerges as an alternativeOver the last few years, various terms have emerged to describe those in the U.S. with roots in Latin America and Spain.
Police: Miami-Dade money laundering scheme had links to Venezuela, Cuba, Panama, Spain
Read full article: Police: Miami-Dade money laundering scheme had links to Venezuela, Cuba, Panama, SpainA 39-year-old man in Miami-Dade County stands accused Wednesday of money laundering millions as part of a scheme with links to Venezuela, Cuba, Panama, and Spain.
Man City's Rodri says top soccer players close to going on strike because there are too many games
Read full article: Man City's Rodri says top soccer players close to going on strike because there are too many gamesManchester City midfielder Rodri says top soccer players are close to going on strike because of the number of games they are having to play.
France foiled 3 attack plots targeting the Paris Olympics, prosecutor says
Read full article: France foiled 3 attack plots targeting the Paris Olympics, prosecutor saysFrance's counterterrorism prosecutor says authorities foiled three plots to attack the Olympic Games in Paris and other cities that hosted events this summer.
Roglic protects lead on final day to win Spanish Vuelta for a record-equaling 4th time
Read full article: Roglic protects lead on final day to win Spanish Vuelta for a record-equaling 4th timePrimoz Roglic has won a record-equaling fourth Spanish Vuelta title after protecting his lead in the individual time trial that closed the three-week Grand Tour race.
Nuggets star Jamal Murray agrees to a 4-year, $208M max contract extension, AP source says
Read full article: Nuggets star Jamal Murray agrees to a 4-year, $208M max contract extension, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that star point guard Jamal Murray has agreed to a four-year, $208 million maximum contract extension with the Denver Nuggets.
Michelin-starred Ikaro chefs share their love at Momento in Downtown Miami
Read full article: Michelin-starred Ikaro chefs share their love at Momento in Downtown MiamiCarolina Sánchez and Iñaki Murua, the married chefs behind the Michelin-starred restaurant Ikaro in Spain, share their love at Momento, their new “home” in Downtown Miami.
No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round at the US Open; Alcaraz, Osaka eliminated
Read full article: No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round at the US Open; Alcaraz, Osaka eliminatedIga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner have flashed their No. 1 form with powerful performances that moved them into the third round of the U.S. Open.
Spain's leader starts West Africa tour with agreements to combat people smuggling
Read full article: Spain's leader starts West Africa tour with agreements to combat people smugglingSpain’s prime minister has announced a series of agreements with the West African nation of Mauritania to stem a surge in migrants making the dangerous Atlantic journey to the Canary Islands.
Hundreds of migrants attempt to swim from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta
Read full article: Hundreds of migrants attempt to swim from Morocco to the Spanish territory of CeutaOfficials in Spain say thousands of migrants have attempted to cross the border from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in the last few days, including hundreds of youth who tried to swim their way around controls.
Novak Djokovic gets why tennis players have questions about Jannik Sinner's steroids case
Read full article: Novak Djokovic gets why tennis players have questions about Jannik Sinner's steroids caseNovak Djokovic says he understands why Jannik Sinner’s lack of a suspension despite two positive drug tests has some tennis players questioning whether there’s a double standard in the sport.
Spain's prime minister visits Canary Islands to discuss irregular migration and unaccompanied minors
Read full article: Spain's prime minister visits Canary Islands to discuss irregular migration and unaccompanied minorsSpain’s leader has met with the regional president of the Canary Islands to discuss irregular migration as the archipelago struggles to care for thousands of unaccompanied minors who made it there.
Report: Father of Spain forward Lamine Yamal hospitalized after being stabbed near Barcelona
Read full article: Report: Father of Spain forward Lamine Yamal hospitalized after being stabbed near BarcelonaSpanish newspaper La Vanguardia says the father of 17-year-old Spain soccer star Lamine Yamal has been hospitalized after being stabbed near Barcelona.
Defense questions evidence against Broward man blamed for wife’s disappearance in Spain
Read full article: Defense questions evidence against Broward man blamed for wife’s disappearance in SpainDavid Knezovic, a Broward County resident who stands accused of kidnapping his 40-year-old estranged wife, wants to be released from federal prison.
Paris Olympics Day 10: Biles closes out with her 11th career medal — a silver in floor exercise
Read full article: Paris Olympics Day 10: Biles closes out with her 11th career medal — a silver in floor exerciseSimone Biles wrapped up her final day of the Paris Olympics with more hardware for the greatest gymnast of her generation.
Spanish journalist or Russian spy? The mystery around Pablo González's double life
Read full article: Spanish journalist or Russian spy? The mystery around Pablo González's double lifeAmong the Russians freed in this week's historic exchange of prisoners between Russia and the West was a Russian-born freelance journalist from Spain who had been based in Poland since 2019.
Uzbekistan loses the match but wins over crowd as soccer competition kicks off Paris Olympics
Read full article: Uzbekistan loses the match but wins over crowd as soccer competition kicks off Paris OlympicsUzbekistan lost the match but won over the crowd as competition at the Paris Olympics officially began with soccer matches in Paris and Saint-Etienne.
England manager Gareth Southgate leaves his future open for now after a Euro 2024 final loss
Read full article: England manager Gareth Southgate leaves his future open for now after a Euro 2024 final lossGareth Southgate is leaving his future as England manager open for now after his team’s 2-1 loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
England's Harry Kane and Spain's Dani Olmo end Euro 2024 in a 6-way tie for Golden Boot top scorer
Read full article: England's Harry Kane and Spain's Dani Olmo end Euro 2024 in a 6-way tie for Golden Boot top scorerEngland striker Harry Kane finished Euro 2024 in a six-way tie for the Golden Boot top scorer.
Copa America final in Miami: Not everyone is happy about 25 minutes with Shakira
Read full article: Copa America final in Miami: Not everyone is happy about 25 minutes with ShakiraIn a clash of interests, between athleticism and entertainment, Colombia’s national head coach said he was worried that the 25-minute half-time-show with Shakira could hurt players during the Copa America final.
Spain wins record fourth European Championship title by inflicting another painful loss on England
Read full article: Spain wins record fourth European Championship title by inflicting another painful loss on EnglandSpain has won a record fourth European Championship title after Mikel Oyarzabal’s 86th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory as England's painful decades-long wait for a major trophy goes on.
Spain phenom Lamine Yamal has electrified Euro 2024. In hometown, family and friends not surprised
Read full article: Spain phenom Lamine Yamal has electrified Euro 2024. In hometown, family and friends not surprisedSpain's teenage phenom Lamine Yamal has taken the European Championship by storm by helping his team reach Sunday's final against England.
Princess of Wales set to attend Wimbledon men's final on Sunday in rare public appearance
Read full article: Princess of Wales set to attend Wimbledon men's final on Sunday in rare public appearanceThe Princess of Wales is set to attend the Wimbledon men’s final on Sunday in a rare public appearance after her cancer diagnosis.
Copa America final in Miami: Officials release safety tips for fans of Argentina, Colombia
Read full article: Copa America final in Miami: Officials release safety tips for fans of Argentina, ColombiaSunday will be extraordinary for the world’s billions of soccer fans who plan to watch four of the best teams compete in two finals. And it will be even more remarkable for the tens of thousands of fans who will witness the matches in person.
Spain and England meet in Euro 2024 final but it isn't a classic, deep-rooted international rivalry
Read full article: Spain and England meet in Euro 2024 final but it isn't a classic, deep-rooted international rivalrySpain against England is hardly a classic and deep-rooted international rivalry but back-to-back title matches in the space of 11 months at major tournaments could yet usher in the start of one.
Even after ditching the mask, Mbappé's Euro 2024 comes to a disappointing end with loss to Spain
Read full article: Even after ditching the mask, Mbappé's Euro 2024 comes to a disappointing end with loss to SpainEven without the mask Kylian Mbappé was outclassed by a 16-year-old wonderkid at Euro 2024.
Spain beats France 2-1 to reach Euro 2024 final. Yamal sets the mark as youngest-ever scorer
Read full article: Spain beats France 2-1 to reach Euro 2024 final. Yamal sets the mark as youngest-ever scorerSpain has reached the European Championship final with a 2-1 victory over France with 16-year-old Lamine Yamal becoming the youngest-ever scorer in the history of the tournament.