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31+ min ago   (295+ words) Between 100 and 200 mainly Moroccan illegal migrants have begun a hunger strike at the sprawling Trampolín beach settlement in Ceuta, demanding asylum in Spain and opposing their return to Morocco after last month’s mass illegal invasion. The protest began on Sunday,…...

1+ day, 38+ min ago   (248+ words) Rodri is starting a new chapter. The Golden Ball winner at this summer's World Cup is transferring to FC Barcelona, according to multiple reports on Sunday, Aug. 16. The Spanish star will reportedly join the La Liga club after being with…...

4+ week, 2+ hour ago   (330+ words) Argentinian footballer Cristian Romero appeared to snub President Donald Trump’s handshake at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. During the event’s medal ceremony, which saw FIFA officials award Argentinian players silver runners-up medallions following their loss to Spain 1-0, Romero, 28, was seen…...

9+ hour, 19+ min ago   (178+ words) Rodri arrived in Barcelona on Monday. Spain's World Cup-winning captain, Rodri, is set to join FC Barcelona. Barça and Manchester City are reportedly in principle agreement. The transfer won't come cheap. Hansi Flick can look forward to having Spain’s World…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago   (612+ words) Mass immigration is arguably the most important demographic force at play in Europe today. It is also one of the most salient—and polarizing—issues in contemporary European politics. In our previous post we examined the case of Spain—a…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago   (503+ words) Ipswich Town have been extremely active in the transfer market since sealing promotion to the Premier League. The Tractor Boys have signed eight first-team players this summer, strengthening their roster for a gruelling top-flight campaign. The latest player to join…...

1+ hour, 41+ min ago   (196+ words) Here’s what it was like watching a total solar eclipse 90 minutes north of Madrid. The Moon’s shadow crisscrossed the American heartland twice in less than seven years, first in 2017 and again in 2024. I was fortunate to witness both. The experiences…...

9+ hour, 11+ min ago   (463+ words) Rodri was named the best player of the 2026 Fifa World Cup Spain midfielder Rodri said it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona after he arrived in the city to complete his move from Manchester City. Barcelona have agreed to…...

2+ hour, 22+ min ago   (237+ words) Paris (France) (AFP) – Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri arrived in Barcelona on Monday to sign a contract with the La Liga champions as one of the transfer sagas of the summer draws to its conclusion. Issued on: 17/08/2026 - 21:51 "I'm very pleased…...

3+ hour, 39+ min ago   (517+ words) Home » Politics » Spanish Government Sources: It Is Thanks to Morocco That Spain Was Able to Tackle Ceuta Crisis Rabat – Spain has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining good ties and close migratory cooperation with Rabat amid anti-Moroccan rhetoric following the Ceuta…...