Bodies of 89 migrants retrieved from Atlantic
Coastguards in Mauritania have recovered 89 bodies of migrants from a boat that capsized in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday. Nine people – including a five-year-old girl – were rescued, but dozens more are missing. Survivors say the vessel – a traditional fishing boat – set sail last week from the Senegalese-Gambian border area with […]
Luis Rubiales resigns after World Cup kiss scandal
Luis Rubiales on Sunday resigned from his position as president of the Spanish soccer federation following weeks of fierce criticism over his unwanted kiss with Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso. “Today, I notified the interim president at 930 pm, Mr. Pedro Rocha, that I have resigned as President of RFEF,” Rubiales said in a […]
Spain win Women’s World Cup after beating England
England’s wait to win a first Women’s World Cup title goes on after Spain deservedly triumphed in the final in Sydney. The Lionesses, looking to become the first England senior side since the men’s team in 1966 to win the World Cup, suffered heartbreak after being outplayed by a Spanish side full of flair and […]
Vinicius Jr case opens wider racism debate in Spain
Insults aimed at Real Madrid soccer player Vinicius Jr have triggered a fierce debate about racism in sport and whether Spanish society has a problem with the issue. Spanish police have arrested three people in connection with racist abuse directed at Vinicius Jr, who confronted fans of Valencia football club in the Mestalla stadium who […]
Black Stars depart to Spain to battle Nicaragua in a friendly
The Black Stars of Ghana have departed France to Spain to battle North American side Nicaragua in a friendly match ahead of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) World Cup tournament in Qatar. This would be Ghana’s second friendly game after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Brazil at the Stade Oceane in France on […]
Ghana misses out on Nico Williams’ nationality switch race
Ghana has missed out in the chase of Athletic Bilbao’s winger, Nico Williams after he earned a call-up to feature for Spain in the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Switzerland and Portugal. This comes at the back of the 20-year-old’s splendid performance for his club in the Laliga Santander this season. Born in Spain […]
