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When Real Madrid Signed a Soccer Prodigy and It Did Not Work Out

Ten years ago, the team presented Martin Odegaard to the media after beating Europe’s biggest clubs. But he made little impact.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Men confess to brutal murder after over 20 years on the run

After nearly 22 years in hiding, the two fugitives were arrested in near Barcelona.

CBS News - Jan. 21

EU New Car Registrations Rose in 2024, Driven by Spain

Car registrations in the EU—a reflection of sales—edged higher last year after Spain and France drove growth in December.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21

‘A vicious circle’: how the roof blew off Spain’s housing crisis

Rents spiral and neighbourhoods lose charm as cities report tourist flat boom and surge in housing speculation. Ciutat Vella, the old city of Barcelona, was once quirky and mysterious.. Now it has ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Naeher named U.S. Soccer Female Player of Year

Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher was voted the 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year, edging out Naomi Girma with 40.8% of the vote.

ESPN - Jan. 19

Men living with their mums longer as they can't afford to move out

Living with your parents in your 20s and 30s has its challenges, but many can't afford to move out.

BBC News - Jan. 19

Number of injured in Spain ski lift collapse revised down to 10

Initial reports about the incident at the Astún resort in the Pyrenees said at least 30 people had been injured, but the number has since been revised.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Youngkin condemns Biden’s clemency of two Virginia men

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) harshly criticized President Biden for commuting the sentences of 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders including two men sentenced to life in prison for killing a local ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

FIFA bans Panama soccer president for fat-shaming star player

FIFA has suspended Panama's soccer federation president in the wake of fat-shaming comments he aimed at a star player on Panama's national team last May.

NBC News - Jan. 17

Men: Which three teams have emerged at the top?

After another SEC shake-up, three squads have proven themselves in a dominant top tier.

ESPN - Jan. 17

Spain says a citizen has been kidnapped in northern Africa

Yahoo News - Jan. 17

Spain Overhauls Domestic Violence System After Criticism

Spain uses an algorithm to score how likely a domestic violence victim is to be abused again. A Times investigation last year identified flaws in the system.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Spain Overhauls Domestic Violence System After Criticism

Spain uses an algorithm to score how likely a domestic violence victim is to be abused again. A Times investigation last year identified flaws in the system.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

The Piece of Soccer Equipment That Some Players Don’t Like to Wear

Shin pads date to the 1800s, but sizes, shapes and tastes have made them more divisive than ever.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

How Trump's support among men reshaped the political landscape

President-elect Donald Trump's gains among young and Latino men suggest dissatisfaction with the Democratic party's handling of issues affecting men.

CBS News - Jan. 16

15 Largest Cities in Spain, Ranked by Population

Yahoo News - Jan. 16

How Trump connected with men and what it says about larger issues

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the Oval Office, his election gains among men have become a key focus. They suggest voters weren't satisfied with the way Democrats have addressed economic and ...

CBS News - Jan. 16

Cancer cases are increasing in women while declining in men, report finds

Cancer cases are shifting from men to women in the U.S., and from older to younger adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Spain sets a new record with 94 million international tourists last year

Spain's Tourism Ministry says that a record 94 million international travelers visited Spain in 2024, the best year for tourism in the country since records started

ABC News - Jan. 15

Ash-smeared holy men lead India bathing spectacle

Millions are taking a dip in the sacred Ganges river on the first major bathing day of Kumbh Mela festival.

BBC News - Jan. 13

"Extremely dangerous" Italian mafia members captured in Spain

The suspects were "one of the heads of a dangerous family clan" of the Neapolitan Camorra, his son, and his son-in-law, police said.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Analyzing the Weekend’s Key Soccer Talking Points

What’s up with Arsenal? Does the F.A. Cup need to change? Why does one of the Premier League’s most successful players want to leave?

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Spain proposes 100% tax on property purchases for non-EU buyers

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez unveils plan to tackle housing crisis

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Rich Men Rule the World

The holders of the vast majority of the world’s wealth? Men. So many men—from Trump and Musk and Putin to every CEO, crypto schmo, and solar bro in between.

Wired - Jan. 13

An English Soccer Giant Is Being Targeted by Organized Crime. Now It’s Fighting Back.

Liverpool has been under siege from gangs trying to illegally sell seats for matches.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Pedri denies Spain boycott over Olmo fiasco

Barcelona midfielder Pedri has denied that the club's players considered boycotting the Spain national team over the row surrounding Dani Olmo's registration.

ESPN - Jan. 12

How Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz Reconfigured Men’s Tennis

The two players, competing at the Australian Open, cover the court so effectively that opponents often feel like they are playing a different sport.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Milk, Murder and One of Soccer’s Biggest Clubs

A harrowing crime frames Liverpool’s game against Accrington Stanley.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Vatican Allows Italian Gay Men to Enter Seminaries, if They Remain Celibate

Candidates for the seminary should not be disqualified based on sexual orientation, according to new church guidelines in Italy.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Gay men can train as priests but must be celibate, say Italian bishops

Move marks shift in views but sexually active gay men will not be admitted to Roman Catholic seminaries. Gay men will be allowed to train as priests in Roman Catholic seminaries, so long as they ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Does a Soccer Ball Really Make a Difference to Performance? It’s Complicated.

The manager of Arsenal complained about the ball after his team lost.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Murder investigation in Spain after body of missing Belfast man found

Family ‘heartbroken’ after discovery of body of John George, 37, who went missing in Alicante area in December. A murder investigation is under way in Spain after the body of a 37-year-old man from ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Hansen available for Six Nations after ban over '16 men' comments

Connacht wing Mack Hansen is cleared to play in Ireland's Six Nations opener against England after being handed a three-match ban for comments he made about a referee.

BBC News - Jan. 9

After leaving the U.S., Richard Gere dives into holiday season in Spain with family

The Hollywood legend has wasted no time in enjoying his new life in Spain, taking full advantage of the holiday season to explore the surrounding areas of his Madrid abode.

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

Barcelona able to field Olmo and Víctor after Spain’s sports council intervenes

Sports council grants players temporary registration Barcelona beat Athletic to reach Spanish Super Cup final Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor will be able to play for Barcelona after Spain’s supreme ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Four men jailed over brutal homophobic murder in Spain

Men kicked and punched Samuel Luiz, 24, to death outside nightclub in A Coruña in 2021. Four men have been jailed over the homophobic murder of a young gay man whose killing almost four years ago ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8