ALL POSTS TAGGED "Spain" - Page 7
FIFA
/ 453 days agoFIFA suspends Rubiales for unwanted kiss with player
FIFA has decided to officially suspend Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales. The embattled exec previously made headlines for kissing soccer star Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain's triumph at the Women's World Cup. Rubiales initially apologized for the incident, but claimed it was a consensual kiss. Nevertheless, many around the soccer world […]
Spain
/ 455 days agoSpanish FA president refuses to resign in dramatic speech
Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales has emphatically refused to step down from his role. The 46-year-old exec received immediate backlash for kissing soccer star Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain collected the Women's World Cup title on Sunday. The triumph was Spain's first ever trophy at the prestigious tournament. High-ranking government officials […]
FIFA
/ 456 days agoFIFA opens investigation into Spanish Football President
FIFA opened an investigation into Spanish Football President Luis Rubiales. The executive earned criticism for the way he treated players after Spain won the Women's World Cup. Not only did he kiss Jenni Hermoso during the celebration. He awkwardly promised a trip to Ibiza to celebrate with the players. Additionally, that is where he said […]
Celta Vigo
/ 456 days agoToni Kroos slams Spanish talent's Saudi move as embarrassing
Celta Vigo star Gabri Veiga joined the long list of players to move to Saudi Arabia this summer, but Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos took exception to the move. Kroos, who is now 33 and is winding down his career, has won everything. Therefore, he has nothing more to prove from a professional soccer player's […]
Spain
/ 458 days agoSpanish official calls on Luis Rubiales to resign for kiss
Spain's acting second deputy prime minister, Yolanda Diaz, has called for Luis Rubiales to resign after kissing Jenni Hermoso at the Women's World Cup. Rubiales, currently president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF), made headlines after kissing Hermoso on the lips during celebrations of Spain's title. Spain beat England 1-0 in the 2023 Women's World […]
Spain
/ 459 days agoChief of Spain FA takes focus for bizarre World Cup moment
Luis Rubiales, the chief of the Spain FA, had a bizarre method of celebration following the women's team winning the World Cup on Sunday. As the squad accepted their medals and met the Queen and Princess of Spain, Rubiales was there to greet each of the players. In addition to shaking their hands and hugging […]
England
/ 460 days agoSpain, a class above, wins first Women's World Cup Final
Spain claimed its first Women's World Cup on Sunday with a convincing win against England. In the buildup to the competition, the Spanish women's national team faced major issues with the Federation and its head coach. However, on the field, no team could match Spain's patented tiki-taka style and free-flowing movement of the ball. That […]
Spain
/ 465 days agoLate goal propels Spain to first ever Women's World Cup final
Spain booked their place in the 2023 Women's World Cup final after thrillingly beating Sweden on Tuesday. They are now set to face either England or co-hosts Australia in the title fixture. It will be the Spanish side's first-ever appearance in the tournament's championship game. The semifinal between Spain and Sweden started a bit slow […]
Live Streaming
/ 467 days agoTelemundo breaks viewership record in Spain-Netherlands match
Telemundo, and their broadcasting partners, have reported impressive audience viewership for a Women's World Cup match involving Spain and the Netherlands. Friday's fixture between the two European powerhouses drew 968,000 viewers across their streaming platforms. This includes Telemundo, Peacock, and Universo. It is now the most-watched Women's World Cup quarterfinal in Spanish-language history in the United […]
Spain
/ 469 days agoSpain, Sweden win in Women's World Cup quarterfinals
Spain and Sweden have both booked their places in the semifinals of the 2023 Women's World Cup. The Spanish side endured a late comeback from the Netherlands to advance through the Women's World Cup quarterfinals. Sweden, on the other hand, were quite comfortable in their victory over Japan. The wins by the two European teams […]
Japan
/ 475 days agoJapan, Spain advance to Women's World Cup quarterfinals
Japan and Spain have become the first teams to book their places in the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup. The two sides previously qualified for the knockout round after finishing first and second respectively in Group C. Japan took care of Norway on Saturday in a evenly matched fixture. Spain, on the other hand, […]
USWNT
/ 476 days ago7 players to watch in Women's World Cup
Now that the tournament has entered the Round of 16 stage, here are 7 players to watch in the Women's World Cup: 1. Teresa Abelleira (Spain) Never mind the fact that Spain is struggling more than ever with its embarrassing 4-0 loss to Japan. Real Madrid's Teresa Abelleira is tearing up New Zealand with her […]
David Silva
/ 483 days agoDavid Silva announces his retirement after serious injury
Legendary Spanish midfielder David Silva officially announced his retirement from the game on Thursday. The 37-year-old playmaker began his club career with Valencia, before moving to Manchester City and finally Real Sociedad. However, a significant recent injury has forced the player to retire. "Today is a sad day for me," Silva stated on his official Twitter […]
Leagues: LaLiga
/ 492 days agoLaLiga+ airing over 30 preseason games
A slew of preseason games involving Spanish top-flight clubs will be available on LaLiga+. This is the division's over-the-top (OTT) streaming platform for international audiences. This includes several major games, such as Manchester United against Athletic Club or Atletico Madrid's game against Manchester City. Already, the platform streamed Celta Vigo's 5-0 win over Cristiano Ronaldo […]
Barcelona
/ 511 days agoBarcelona plan official tribute to Lionel Messi at Camp Nou
Barcelona is honoring former legend Lionel Messi with an official tribute in the future at Camp Nou, the club's home stadium. The Argentina international departed the Catalan club in 2021 after spending over 20 years in Spain. However, the tribute will take time to organize and will not happen this summer due to stadium issues. […]