Spain
Rafael Nadal calls time on epic tennis career
Rafael Nadal on Thursday announced he will retire after the Davis Cup finals in November, ending a career which brought 22 Grand Slam titles, global respect and inspired epic, iconic rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
Ferran Torres suffers hamstring injury
The 24-year-old will miss Spain's Nations League matches against Denmark on Saturday and Serbia next Tuesday, national team coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed.
Nations League / Ruiz double helps 10-man Spain thump Switzerland 4-1
"This team managed to win a historic match," Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said afterwards.
Euro winners Spain held by Serbia in drab goalless draw
Eight of Spain's starting line-up in their Euro 2024 final victory over England almost two months ago were on the field at kick-off against Serbia in Belgrade.
Insatiable Spain hungry for more, says coach De la Fuente
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said on Wednesday that his team were eager to get back on the pitch after winning Euro 2024 in July and that his players' hunger for constant improvement means there will be no let-up in intensity.
Bangladeshi musicians excel on international stages
The monsoon season usually marks a lull in concert activities, however, musicians and bands from the country are keeping busy with performances overseas. Many music artistes are taking the stage in various countries around the globe, including Europe and the United States.
UEFA begins investigation into Morata, Rodri Euro 2024 celebrations
The players sang "Gibraltar is Spanish" on July 15, the day after they won the European Championship with a 2-1 victory over England in Berlin, during a public celebration in the Spanish capital. Gibraltar is a British territory located at the southern tip of Spain.
Argentina stay top, Spain climb to third in FIFA rankings
The rankings come after a busy month for football, with Argentina beating Colombia to win the Copa America and Spain defeating England to win the European Championship.
Gibraltar fury at Spain team's 'offensive' Euro victory chants
During the celebrations, which saw the city turned into a sea of red and yellow, several players grabbed the microphone to sing, with captain Alvaro Morata belting out "Gibraltar es espanol" -- "Gibraltar is Spanish" -- in a chant also picked up by Rodri, who plays for English club Manchester City.
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and I proved Barcelona doubters wrong: Neymar
Neymar believes Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and himself were always going to be a success for Barcelona.
Facebook says no to 'dislike' button
Facebook will begin testing a new feature allowing users in Ireland and Spain to express a range of emotions on posts starting Friday -- but there will be no "dislike" button, the social network says.
First ancient African genome solves migration mystery
An ancient African genome has been sequenced for the first time from a 4,500-year-old skull that was discovered in the highlands of Ethiopia.
Messi's absence no excuse for Argentina - Mascherano
Javier Mascherano has called upon his Argentina team-mates to pull together and move forward in the absence of Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi of Barcelona may make earlier return, doesn't need surgery - Argentina doc
Barcelona star Lionel Messi will be back in action before the two months originally stipulated, Argentina team doctor Donato Villani has said.
Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Real Madrid: Benzema double gives Benitez’s men victory
Real Madrid moved top of La Liga as Karim Benzema struck in each half to earn the visitors a 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao at San Mames on Wednesday.
Celta 4-1 Barcelona: Nolito stars as hosts hammer champions at Balaidos
Barcelona were beaten for the first time in La Liga this season as Celta romped to a stunning 4-1 victory at Balaidos on Wednesday.
Barcelona, the jewel in Catalan independence crown
Catalonia may not be a state, but it can count on a small and symbolic red and blue army in the form of European football champions Barcelona.
If Spain splits, Barcelona would leave La Liga
LFP president Javier Tebas has said that Barcelona and Espanyol would be unable to play in La Liga if Catalunya becomes independent from Spain.
Ronaldo eyes history as Real Madrid, Barcelona face tough tests
Cristiano Ronaldo can move ahead of Raul as Real Madrid's top goalscorer of all time as Los Blancos take on Athletic Bilbao.