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My life as a footballer and global icon: Cristiano Ronaldo honoured in new Hong Kong museum
By Diana Rosa Rodrigues with AP Published on 08/07/2025 - 22:35 GMT+2 Asia’s first Cristiano Ronaldo museum has officially opened its doors in Hong Kong. The CR7 Life Museum welcomed the public on Monday in Tsim Sha Tsui, where...

The unsung Spanish city that’s a great alternative to San Sebastian
San Sebastian may hog the headlines when it comes to prize-winning pintxos and fêted fine dining, but head an hour’s drive to the south and you’ll find Vitoria-Gasteiz, the Basque Country’s capital since 1980 and very much the unsung jewel in the...
'Atletico Madrid are very interested' – Transfer expert reveals Lookman not keen on PL return
Atalanta have reportedly placed a €50 million valuation on their star forward, Ademola Lookman, the reigning African Footballer of the Year, as interest from Atletico Madrid intensifies. The Nigerian international has established himself as one of...

Sahrawi diplomat responds to Moroccan allegations against the Polisario Front in the British Telegraph
Chahid Elhafed (Sahrawi Republic) 08 July 2025 (SPS)- Adala-UK and The Panafrikanist websites published an article Today signed by Sahrawi diplomat Ambassador Malainin Lakhal, in which he responds to an opinion piece by a certain Robert Clark,...

Despite boycott threats: Spain buys Israeli tech
Spanish news outlet Al Mundo reveals that despite Madrid's public commitment to halt military technology purchases from Israel and the Defense Ministry's announcement of a "severing process" from Israeli technology, Spain continues procuring...

Spain’s arms embargo on Israel hits enemy lines at home
MADRID – Spain’s vow to cut arms ties with Israel faces major hurdles, as deep military dependencies and political realities complicate last year's announced embargo. "Spain does not buy arms from Israel," Defence Minister Margarita Robles told...

Real Madrid star explains why Trent Alexander-Arnold will thrive under Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso is giving Trent Alexander-Arnold licence to thrill in his new-look Real Madrid set-up. Real Madrid boss Alonso is slowly imposing his ideas and philosophy on his players through the Club World Cup. There is no doubt they are improving...

‘Just Different’—Aurelien Tchouameni Makes Major Real Madrid Commitment
Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni pledged the rest of his career to the club he hailed as “the biggest in the world.” Tchouaméni has been a fixture of Madrid’s midfield since joining from Monaco in 2022 for €80 million ($93.7 million) and...

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. PSG: Mbappe Out for Revenge Against Former Club
Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are set to clash in the Club World Cup semifinals, pitting Kylian Mbappé against his former club. Real Madrid are coming off a 3–2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Club World Cup quarterfinals, extending...

PSG Predicted Lineup vs. Real Madrid: Dembele Poised for First Club World Cup Start
The only thing standing in Paris Saint-Germain’s way of the Club World Cup final is Xabi Alonso’s new-look Real Madrid. Apart from PSG’s surprising 1–0 defeat to Botafogo in the group stage, the defending European champions have been the most...

Speeding Likely Cause of Diogo Jota’s Fatal Crash – Spanish Police
Spanish police have revealed that excessive speed was the likely cause of the tragic accident that claimed the lives of Liverpool and Portugal star, Diogo Jota, and his younger brother, Andre Silva, on July 3, 2025. According to an update from the...

Global procurement consultancy Inverto celebrates 25 years in business
2025 marks a quarter-century in business for management consulting firm Inverto. As the firm looks back on its landmark 25th anniversary, the firm is also positioning itself to reshape the future of procurement. In a video address to celebrate the...

Perth County schools prepare to welcome global students with help from host families
While summer break is underway, school boards in Perth County are busy preparing for the arrival of international students by finding them welcoming Canadian homes. Summer holidays may be here for students, but local school boards are working hard...

CaixaBank and Arval aim to market 200,000 vehicles in Spain by 2030
Spanish financial group CaixaBank and Arval have not only renewed their partnership, but also increased their ambition. In the 15 years since the start of their collaboration, they have marketed 180,000 vehicles in Spain. In the next five years,...

PSG vs Real Madrid Prediction: 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Semi-Final Preview
We look ahead to this semi-final at the 2025 Club World Cup with our PSG vs Real Madrid prediction and preview. Can the European champions reach another final? PSG vs Real Madrid Stats: The Key Insights The Opta supercomputer is backing PSG to win...

'Fascinating' European capital city that experts warn is 'too hot' to visit this summer
Most of us love the sun, but when it starts to get too hot, it's often not pleasant. This is a rarity in the UK, with this extreme heat more likely to happen whilst holidaying in certain European destination. Locations around Spain, France and the...

Dean Huijsen to miss Real Madrid Vs PSG after red card
Real Madrid defender, Dean Huijsen has been suspended for the Los Blancos’ Club World Cup semi-final tie against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. This comes after the Spain international received a red card in Real Madrid’s last game against...

Jennifer Lopez teases new look as she kicks off tour in Spain... after shocking fans with Ben Affleck ballad
Jennifer Lopez is back in business—letting fans know she's ready to hit the stage for her first tour in six years, just days after teasing a new song that appears to take aim at ex-husband Ben Affleck. The 55-year-old superstar, who unveiled a...

Africa Spain Summit: symbol of the shared desire to build a renewed, ambitious and supportive partnership between Africa and Spain
The Moroccan Embassy in Madrid organised a meeting with guests at the 3rd edition of the Africa Spain Summit held this year in Madrid, with Ambassador Karima Benyaich taking centre stage. The event was organised by One Africa Forums, an...

UEFA Rejects Real Madrid's Appeal Over Mbappé, Rüdiger, And Ceballos
UEFA has dismissed Real Madrid’s appeal seeking to overturn disciplinary sanctions imposed on three of its key players Kylian Mbappé, Antonio Rüdiger, and Dani Ceballos following incidents that occurred during their UEFA Champions League...