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Liverpool stays perfect in Champions League and Raphinha scores hat trick for Barcelona
Read full article: Liverpool stays perfect in Champions League and Raphinha scores hat trick for BarcelonaPremier League leader Liverpool moved level on points with Aston Villa at the top of the Champions League standings by extending its perfect record to three wins, and Manchester City set a new record for the most consecutive games undefeated in the history of the competition.
New Zealand opens up 3-0 lead over Britain in America’s Cup final after almost crashing
Read full article: New Zealand opens up 3-0 lead over Britain in America’s Cup final after almost crashingEmirates Team New Zealand has opened up a 3-0 lead over INEOS Britannia in the first-to-seven wins finals of the 37th America’s Cup.
Britain is back in America’s Cup final for the first time in 60 years
Read full article: Britain is back in America’s Cup final for the first time in 60 yearsA British yacht is back in the America’s Cup finals for the first time since 1964 after INEOS Britannia finished off Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli.
Former Poland goalkeeper Szczesny joins Barcelona after announcing his retirement in August
Read full article: Former Poland goalkeeper Szczesny joins Barcelona after announcing his retirement in AugustBarcelona has added former Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny to its squad to help make up for the absence of the injured Marc-André ter Stegen.
Dortmund scores 7 while Barcelona, Man City and Arsenal all win in Champions League
Read full article: Dortmund scores 7 while Barcelona, Man City and Arsenal all win in Champions LeagueKarim Adeyemi starred as Borussia Dortmund has run riot against Celtic while Barcelona and Manchester City claimed their first wins in the restructured Champions League.
Lewandowski scores his 7th goal to give Barcelona its 7th straight win in Spanish league
Read full article: Lewandowski scores his 7th goal to give Barcelona its 7th straight win in Spanish leagueRobert Lewandowski was on target again and Barcelona extended its perfect start to the Spanish league season.
Italy's Luna Rossa and Britain's INEOS Britannia take commanding leads in America's Cup semifinals
Read full article: Italy's Luna Rossa and Britain's INEOS Britannia take commanding leads in America's Cup semifinalsItaly’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and Britain’s INEOS Britannia are on the verge of advancing in the America’s Cup after extending their leads in the semifinals.
Police arrest 4th man accused of participating in stabbing of Lamine Yamal's father near Barcelona
Read full article: Police arrest 4th man accused of participating in stabbing of Lamine Yamal's father near BarcelonaPolice in Barcelona have detained a fourth man accused of participating in the stabbing of the father of 17-year-old Spain soccer star Lamine Yamal.
Mbappé makes Madrid heavy favorite to repeat as Spanish league champion for 1st time in 17 years
Read full article: Mbappé makes Madrid heavy favorite to repeat as Spanish league champion for 1st time in 17 yearsReal Madrid was one of the teams to beat in Europe last season, winning the Spanish league with ease and adding another Champions League trophy to its collection.
Barcelona wants to get rid of short-term rental units. Will other tourist destinations do the same?
Read full article: Barcelona wants to get rid of short-term rental units. Will other tourist destinations do the same?Imagine planning a vacation and not being able to check Airbnb or another online booking site for an apartment in which to spend a few days living among the locals.
Spain eliminates sales tax on olive oil to help consumers cope with skyrocketing prices
Read full article: Spain eliminates sales tax on olive oil to help consumers cope with skyrocketing pricesSpain's government says it will temporarily eliminate the sales tax on olive oil to help cushion skyrocketing prices.
Mercedes boss says anonymous accusation that team is sabotaging Hamilton is groundless 'abuse'
Read full article: Mercedes boss says anonymous accusation that team is sabotaging Hamilton is groundless 'abuse'Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says police are investigating an email sent to motorsport journalists and Formula 1 teams claiming Mercedes is sabotaging the performances of Lewis Hamilton following his decision to leave for Ferrari.
T-Mobile to buy almost all of U.S Cellular in deal worth $4.4 billion with debt
Read full article: T-Mobile to buy almost all of U.S Cellular in deal worth $4.4 billion with debtT-Mobile is buying U.S. Cellular’s wireless operations and certain spectrum assets in a deal valued at $4.4 billion, and further consolidating the industry.
Louis Vuitton pays homage to Barcelona architect Antoni Gaudí in 2025 Cruise Collection
Read full article: Louis Vuitton pays homage to Barcelona architect Antoni Gaudí in 2025 Cruise CollectionLouis Vuitton has unveiled its latest fashion designs at Barcelona’s Park Güell in an homage to one of Antoni Gaudí’s architectural masterpieces.
Socialists deal blow to separatists in Catalan elections but face uphill task to form government
Read full article: Socialists deal blow to separatists in Catalan elections but face uphill task to form governmentSpain’s ruling Socialist party scored a crucial victory in regional elections in the powerful northeastern region of Catalonia, garnering the most seats and dealing a blow to the region’s two main separatist parties that have governed for decades.
Commuter rail service in northeast Spain has been disrupted by theft of copper cables near Barcelona
Read full article: Commuter rail service in northeast Spain has been disrupted by theft of copper cables near BarcelonaSpanish rail authorities say commuter rail service serving Barcelona and northeastern Spain has suffered major disruption because of the theft of copper cables from a train installation.
Catalan separatists lose majority as Spain's pro-union Socialists win regional elections
Read full article: Catalan separatists lose majority as Spain's pro-union Socialists win regional electionsSeparatist parties are in danger of losing their decade-long hold of power in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia.
Spanish prosecutors recommend 2nd investigation into Shakira's taxes be thrown out
Read full article: Spanish prosecutors recommend 2nd investigation into Shakira's taxes be thrown outSpanish state prosecutors have recommended that an investigating judge shelve a probe into another alleged case of tax fraud by pop star Shakira.
How an injury-hit Real Madrid rode Bellingham boom to Spanish league success
Read full article: How an injury-hit Real Madrid rode Bellingham boom to Spanish league successIt wasn't supposed to be this comfortable for Real Madrid to win the Spanish league after Karim Benzema left for Saudi Arabia and its defense was badly hit by injuries.
Supreme Court allows soccer promoter's antitrust suit over FIFA policy on league matches to proceed
Read full article: Supreme Court allows soccer promoter's antitrust suit over FIFA policy on league matches to proceedThe Supreme Court is allowing a soccer promoter’s antitrust lawsuit to go forward against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation over the world governing body’s policy of not permitting a country to host league matches involving teams from other countries.
The ideal Champions League final is within reach if Mbappé and Real Madrid can deliver
Read full article: The ideal Champions League final is within reach if Mbappé and Real Madrid can deliverThe tantalizing prospect of Kylian Mbappé squaring up to Real Madrid in the Champions League final looms large.
Mbappé scores twice as PSG beats Barcelona to reverse 1st-leg loss and reach Champions League semis
Read full article: Mbappé scores twice as PSG beats Barcelona to reverse 1st-leg loss and reach Champions League semisKylian Mbappé has scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain reversed its first-leg loss at home to return to the Champions League semifinals with a 4-1 win over Barcelona.
Raphinha scores twice as Barcelona beats PSG 3-2 in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinals
Read full article: Raphinha scores twice as Barcelona beats PSG 3-2 in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinalsRaphinha scored twice and substitute Andreas Christensen headed the winner as Barcelona won 3-2 at Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals.
Dani Alves released from prison after paying bail while awaiting appeal of rape conviction in Spain
Read full article: Dani Alves released from prison after paying bail while awaiting appeal of rape conviction in SpainBrazilian soccer star Dani Alves has been released from prison after paying 1 million euros in bail to be set free while appealing a rape conviction.
Biden administration sides with promoter, says lawsuit over FIFA policy should go to trial
Read full article: Biden administration sides with promoter, says lawsuit over FIFA policy should go to trialThe Biden administration sided with a promoter who filed an antitrust suit against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation over the world governing body’s policy against hosting league matches from other countries, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the case to proceed to trial.
A religious procession in Barcelona celebrates rain during a severe drought in northeast Spain
Read full article: A religious procession in Barcelona celebrates rain during a severe drought in northeast SpainA religious procession in downtown Barcelona has celebrated the appearance of long-awaited rain after nine days of praying for relief from a severe drought.
Microsoft says it hasn't been able to shake Russian state hackers
Read full article: Microsoft says it hasn't been able to shake Russian state hackersMicrosoft says it is still trying to evict the elite Russian government hackers who broke into the email of senior company executives in November and have since been trying to breach customer networks with stolen access data.
Spain fines its soccer federation for not having harassment protocol in place at Women's World Cup
Read full article: Spain fines its soccer federation for not having harassment protocol in place at Women's World CupThe Spanish soccer federation and Barcelona soccer club have been fined an undisclosed sum by Spain’s labor ministry for not meeting workplace regulations regarding gender equality.
The Spanish region of Catalonia offers women and girls free and reusable menstruation products
Read full article: The Spanish region of Catalonia offers women and girls free and reusable menstruation productsSpain’s Catalonia region rolled out this week a pioneering women’s health initiative that offers millions of women and girls reusable menstruation products for free.
Soccer star Dani Alves found guilty of rape, sentenced to four and a half years in prison
Read full article: Soccer star Dani Alves found guilty of rape, sentenced to four and a half years in prisonSoccer star Dani Alves has been found guilty of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub and sentenced to four years and six months in prison.
An impossible task? Calzona takes over Napoli 48 hours before facing Barca in Champions League
Read full article: An impossible task? Calzona takes over Napoli 48 hours before facing Barca in Champions LeagueIt might be an impossible task but new Napoli coach Francesco Calzona has taken over the defending Serie A champion 48 hours before facing Barcelona in the Champions League.
Globe breaks heat record for 8th straight month. Golfers get to play in Minnesota's 'lost winter'
Read full article: Globe breaks heat record for 8th straight month. Golfers get to play in Minnesota's 'lost winter'The European climate agency says for the eighth straight month in January, Earth was record hot.
Soccer star Dani Alves denies alleged sexual assault, testifies he's 'not that type of man'
Read full article: Soccer star Dani Alves denies alleged sexual assault, testifies he's 'not that type of man'Testifying in court Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves has denied accusations that he sexually assaulted a young woman at a Barcelona nightclub.
Drought-stricken villages in Spain's northeast struggle to keep drinking water flowing
Read full article: Drought-stricken villages in Spain's northeast struggle to keep drinking water flowingSpain's northeastern region of Catalonia has declared a drought emergency for the area of around 6 million people including the city of Barcelona.
Spain makes face masks mandatory in hospitals and clinics after a spike in respiratory illnesses
Read full article: Spain makes face masks mandatory in hospitals and clinics after a spike in respiratory illnessesSpain’s government says face masks will be mandatory in hospitals and healthcare centers starting Wednesday due to a surge in respiratory illnesses.
Fashion retailer Zara yanks ads that some found reminiscent of Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza
Read full article: Fashion retailer Zara yanks ads that some found reminiscent of Israel's war on Hamas in GazaThe Spanish fashion brand Zara has pulled advertising images that appeared to some to reference Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza.
Barcelona may need water shipped in during a record drought in northeast Spain, authorities say
Read full article: Barcelona may need water shipped in during a record drought in northeast Spain, authorities sayTighter water restrictions for drought-stricken northeast Spain have gone in effect as authorities in Catalonia say that Barcelona may need to have fresh water shipped in by boat in the coming months.
Palestinian diplomat appeals for peace in Gaza at a meeting between EU and Arab nations in Spain
Read full article: Palestinian diplomat appeals for peace in Gaza at a meeting between EU and Arab nations in SpainThe top Palestinian diplomat has made a plea during a meeting of European Union members and Arab nations for a definitive end to Israel’s retaliatory attacks on the Gaza Strip.
Pop star Shakira reaches a deal with Spanish prosecutors on the first day of tax fraud trial
Read full article: Pop star Shakira reaches a deal with Spanish prosecutors on the first day of tax fraud trialPop star Shakira has agreed to a deal with Spanish authorities on the first day of a tax fraud trial in Barcelona, avoiding the risk of a prison sentence.
Censored art from around the world finds a second opportunity at a Barcelona museum for banned works
Read full article: Censored art from around the world finds a second opportunity at a Barcelona museum for banned worksA new museum in Barcelona is offering a second chance to controversial artworks that have suffered censorship for religious, sexual, political or commercial reasons.
Ballon d'Or winner Bonmatí helped get a win over sexism in Spain. Now it's time to 'focus on soccer'
Read full article: Ballon d'Or winner Bonmatí helped get a win over sexism in Spain. Now it's time to 'focus on soccer'It’s been a whirlwind last few months for newly crowned Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí with memorable victories on and off the field.
Xavi coy on whether Lewandowski and other Barcelona players are fit enough to face Real Madrid
Read full article: Xavi coy on whether Lewandowski and other Barcelona players are fit enough to face Real MadridBarcelona has been playing without leading scorer Robert Lewandowksi and regular starters Frenkie de Jong, Pedri González and Jules Koundé for the past month because of injuries.
Haaland and Mbappé on target in Champions League wins for Manchester City and PSG
Read full article: Haaland and Mbappé on target in Champions League wins for Manchester City and PSGSuperstar forwards Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé have both been on target to help boost their teams’ chances of reaching the Champions League knockout stage.
The IRS says Microsoft may owe about $29 billion in back taxes. Microsoft disagrees
Read full article: The IRS says Microsoft may owe about $29 billion in back taxes. Microsoft disagreesThe Internal Revenue Service says Microsoft owes the U.S. Treasury $28.9 billion in back taxes, plus penalties and interest.
Newcastle beats PSG 4-1 after Saudi project gets 2034 World Cup boost; Man City, Barcelona also win
Read full article: Newcastle beats PSG 4-1 after Saudi project gets 2034 World Cup boost; Man City, Barcelona also winNewcastle has capped a stellar day for Saudi Arabia’s soccer project with a 4-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
Cisco buying cybersecurity firm Splunk for $28 billion, bolstering defenses as use of AI widens
Read full article: Cisco buying cybersecurity firm Splunk for $28 billion, bolstering defenses as use of AI widensSilicon Valley tech giant Cisco is buying cybersecurity firm Splunk in a $28 billion deal as it looks to keep up with potential security threats that could be brought about by the increasing use of artificial intelligence.
Spain’s women’s soccer league players call off strike after reaching a deal for higher minimum wage
Read full article: Spain’s women’s soccer league players call off strike after reaching a deal for higher minimum wageThe players in Spain’s women’s soccer league have called off a strike after reaching a deal to increase minimum wage.
With sexism in Spanish soccer being scrutinized, female players strike for higher league wages
Read full article: With sexism in Spanish soccer being scrutinized, female players strike for higher league wagesSpain’s female players have gone on strike to demand a higher minimum wage amid a nationwide reckoning with sexism in soccer.
‘Biohazard’ forces plane headed to Spain to turn back to Atlanta
Read full article: ‘Biohazard’ forces plane headed to Spain to turn back to AtlantaA Delta Airlines flight from Atlanta to Barcelona, Spain had to turn back last week after a passenger had a medical issue that required the plane to be thoroughly cleaned.
Spain's acting prime minister criticizes federation head for kissing player from World Cup champs
Read full article: Spain's acting prime minister criticizes federation head for kissing player from World Cup champsSpain’s acting prime minister has greeted the country's Women’s World Cup champions at the presidential palace in Madrid and slammed the head of the Spanish soccer federation for kissing a team member on the lips without her consent.
Messi speaks publicly for 1st time since joining Inter Miami and says he's happy with his choice
Read full article: Messi speaks publicly for 1st time since joining Inter Miami and says he's happy with his choiceLionel Messi spoke publicly Thursday for the first time since announcing on June 7 that he’d join Inter Miami.
Pop star Shakira is to face a second tax probe from Spain
Read full article: Pop star Shakira is to face a second tax probe from SpainPop star Shakira is facing more trouble from Spain’s tax office after a court near Barcelona agreed to open an investigation into a second case of alleged tax fraud by the Colombian singer.
Flooded with sightseers, Europe's iconic churches struggle to accommodate both worship and tourism
Read full article: Flooded with sightseers, Europe's iconic churches struggle to accommodate both worship and tourismWith tourism reaching or surpassing pre-pandemic levels across southern Europe this summer, iconic sacred sites struggle to find ways to accommodate both the faithful who come to pray and millions of increasingly secular visitors.
Spain sweats out sultry nights as heat wave bakes southern Europe
Read full article: Spain sweats out sultry nights as heat wave bakes southern EuropeSpain is sweltering under an unrelenting heat wave as temperatures start to build toward what is forecast to be a torrid weekend across southern Europe.
Soccer faces wave of racial and offensive abuse incidents amid FIFA pledge to stop games
Read full article: Soccer faces wave of racial and offensive abuse incidents amid FIFA pledge to stop gamesA leading anti-discrimination group in soccer says there is an “urgent crisis” in the game because of racial and offensive abuse.
Spain's Socialists have won the Barcelona mayor's office after getting help from conservative rivals
Read full article: Spain's Socialists have won the Barcelona mayor's office after getting help from conservative rivalsSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's Socialists have received an unexpected boost from its main rival in next month’s national elections after his party won the mayor’s office of Barcelona following a tight vote at city hall.
Microsoft's media literacy program aims to empower internet users and combat online misinformation
Read full article: Microsoft's media literacy program aims to empower internet users and combat online misinformationA new effort to promote internet and media literacy by Microsoft has shown promising results in the fight against online misinformation.
Chipmaker Nvidia joins exclusive club of companies with a $1 trillion market capitalization
Read full article: Chipmaker Nvidia joins exclusive club of companies with a $1 trillion market capitalizationNvidia has joined the exclusive club of companies with a $1 trillion market capitalization as the chipmaker benefits from the growing use of artificial intelligence.
Spain swings right in local and regional elections
Read full article: Spain swings right in local and regional electionsSpain’s conservative opposition Popular Party (PP) made significant gains in local and regional elections, offering a perilous assessment of public feeling towards the country’s ruling left-wing coalition ahead of general elections in December.
With section of stadium closed after racist abuse against Vinícius, Valencia draws at home
Read full article: With section of stadium closed after racist abuse against Vinícius, Valencia draws at homeValencia has played its first home game with a section of Mestalla Stadium closed as punishment for the racist abuse against Vinícius Júnior last weekend.
Michael Jordan's famed 'Dream Team' Olympic jacket heading to auction
Read full article: Michael Jordan's famed 'Dream Team' Olympic jacket heading to auctionThe jacket that Michael Jordan famously and grudgingly wore while receiving an Olympic gold medal has been in Brian McIntyre’s possession for more than three decades now.
Lionel Messi's father says no deal agreed with a future club
Read full article: Lionel Messi's father says no deal agreed with a future clubSpeculation over Lionel Messi’s potential next destination is turning into a media frenzy but his father has intervened to say no deal has been agreed over a move to Saudi Arabia or return to Barcelona.
AP Source: Lionel Messi set to leave PSG at end of season
Read full article: AP Source: Lionel Messi set to leave PSG at end of seasonLionel Messi is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires at the end of the season after two years with the French soccer team a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
Spain pleads for EU crisis funds as drought hits farmers
Read full article: Spain pleads for EU crisis funds as drought hits farmersSpain’s Agriculture Minister Luis Planas has requested emergency funds from the European Union to support farmers and ranchers amid extreme drought conditions in the country’s agricultural heartlands.
Spain's Sánchez warns drought now a major national concern
Read full article: Spain's Sánchez warns drought now a major national concernSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has warned lawmakers that the acute drought afflicting the southern European country will remain one of its leading long-term problems.
Spain's Barcelona faces drought 'emergency' in September
Read full article: Spain's Barcelona faces drought 'emergency' in SeptemberAuthorities in Spain’s parched northeast have warned that Barcelona and a surrounding area that's home to some 6 million people could face even tighter restrictions of water use in the coming months.
Drought will cause crop failures in Spain, farmers warn
Read full article: Drought will cause crop failures in Spain, farmers warnThe main Spanish farmers' association says drought now affects 60% of the Spanish countryside and is causing “irreversible losses” to more than 3.5 million hectares of crops.
EU official defends talks on Big Tech helping fund networks
Read full article: EU official defends talks on Big Tech helping fund networksA top European Union official says existing telecom networks aren’t up to the job of handling surging amounts of internet data traffic and defended a consultation on whether Big Tech companies should help pay for upgrades.
Huawei dominates MWC mobile tech fair despite US sanctions
Read full article: Huawei dominates MWC mobile tech fair despite US sanctionsA contingent of Chinese companies led by technology giant Huawei is turning the world’s biggest wireless trade fair into an opportunity to show their muscle in the face of Huawei’s blacklisting by Western nations concerned about cybersecurity and escalating tensions with the U.S. over TikTok, spy balloons and computer chips.
Report: Alleged victim won’t seek compensation from Alves
Read full article: Report: Alleged victim won’t seek compensation from AlvesThe El País newspaper says the woman who accused Dani Alves of sexual assault at a nightclub last year will not seek financial compensation from the Brazil soccer player.