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Spain briefly closes part of airspace as Chinese rocket debris flies over
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Spain briefly closes part of airspace as Chinese rocket debris flies over

[ad_1] Spain briefly closed the airspace over the northeastern region of Catalonia and three other regions on Friday. Spain briefly closed the airspace over the northeastern region of Catalonia and three other regions on Friday as remnants of a Chinese rocket were expected to pass by, emergency authorities in Catalonia said on Friday. "Due to the risk associated with the passage of the space object CZ-5B through the Spanish airspace, flights have been totally restricted from 09:38 a.m. to 10:18 a.m. in Catalonia and other communities," the service said in its Twitter account. The Long March 5B (CZ-5B), China's most powerful rocket, blasted off on Oct. 31 from southern China to deliver the last module of the Chinese space station currently under construction. As gravity pulls th...
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Barcelona Star Gerard Pique Announces Retirement After Decorated Career | Football News
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Barcelona Star Gerard Pique Announces Retirement After Decorated Career | Football News

[ad_1] File image of Gerard Pique© AFPBarcelona's Gerard Pique announced his reirement on Thursday after a decorated career. "Saturday's match (against Almeria) will be my last at the Camp Nou," the 35-year-old posted on Twitter. The defender bows out with three Champions League titles for his club and the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 with Spain. "I wanted to tell you that I've decided the moment has come to end this journey," he said in a video clip of the star watching images of himself as a small boy wearing the Barcelona shirt, or chasing after autographs.Culers, us he de dir una cosa. pic.twitter.com/k3V919pm1T— Gerard Piqué (@3gerardpique) November 3, 2022"There's no other team after Barca," he added. "I'm going to become a super fan, I'll be supporting the team and pass on my love...
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Iran Arrests Spanish Football Fan Walking To Qatar: Family | Football News
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Iran Arrests Spanish Football Fan Walking To Qatar: Family | Football News

[ad_1] Santiago Sanchez Cogedor family had not heard from him for almost a month.© AFPA Spanish football fan who set out to walk to Qatar to watch the World Cup has been arrested in Iran, his mother said after he dropped out of contact for several weeks. Santiago Sanchez Cogedor left his hometown near Madrid in January, hoping to make the epic journey in time for the November 20 competition. But his family had not heard from him for almost a month. "The foreign ministry confirmed he was being held in Iran and that his state of health was good," Celia Cogedor told Spanish TV channel Trece late on Thursday.The Spanish ambassador to Iran is taking steps to "ask the Iranian authorities for authorisation to visit him", she added, without saying what he is accused of or where he is being held....
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FIFA U-17 World Cup: Colombia, Spain Enters Semifinals After Beating Tanzania, Japan | Football News
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FIFA U-17 World Cup: Colombia, Spain Enters Semifinals After Beating Tanzania, Japan | Football News

[ad_1] Spain beat Japam 2-1 to reach the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.© TwitterColombia defeated a nine-member Tanzania 3-0 in the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Saturday. With the win, the South Americans entered the semifinals of the showpiece following four successive group stage exits, including in 2018. Colombia made the first breakthrough within three minutes , with captain Linda Caicedo finding the back of the net.The second goal came 13 minutes later, as Cristina Motta's cross from the left was headed into the goal by Yesica Munoz.Colombia added to Tanzania's misery with a spot-kick in the 32nd minute.PromotedIn the day's other quarterfinal, Spain rallied to beat Japan 2-1 and make the semifinals of the tourna...
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Legendary Spain And Real Madrid Goalkeeper Iker Casillas Comes Out As Gay | Football News
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Legendary Spain And Real Madrid Goalkeeper Iker Casillas Comes Out As Gay | Football News

[ad_1] File photo of Iker Casillas.© AFPLegendary Spain and Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas on Sunday came out as gay. Taking to Twitter, he wrote in Spanish "I hope you respect me: I'm gay." Carles Puyol, who was his teammate for the national team and played for bitter rivals Barcelona, replied to him, writing "It's time to tell our stories, Iker." Casillas was married to sports journalist Sara Carbonero for five years before separating in March 2021. They had two children together.Espero que me respeten: soy gay. #felizdomingo— Iker Casillas (@IkerCasillas) October 9, 2022Es el momento de contar lo nuestro, Iker— Carles Puyol (@Carles5puyol) October 9, 2022Casillas is arguably the highest profile male footballer to come out as gay.Casillas was an integral part of the Spanish team ...
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Iker Casillas Says Account Hacked After Deleting Tweet Saying “I’m Gay” | Football News
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Iker Casillas Says Account Hacked After Deleting Tweet Saying “I’m Gay” | Football News

[ad_1] File photo of Iker Casillas.© AFPLegendary Spain and Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas said his account was hacked after he tweeted saying he was gay and then deleting the post within hours. Taking to Twitter, he had written in Spanish "I hope you respect me: I'm gay." Carles Puyol, who was his teammate for the national team and played for bitter rivals Barcelona, replied to him, writing "It's time to tell our stories, Iker." Both tweets are now deleted. Soon, Casillas issued his clarification, and also apologised to the LGBT community."Hacked account. Luckily everything in order. Apologies to all my followers. And of course, more apologies to the LGBT community," Casillas tweeted.Cuenta hackeada. Por suerte todo en orden. Disculpas a todos mis followers. Y por supuesto, más di...
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Ukraine To Join Spain And Portugal In 2030 FIFA World Cup Bid | Football News
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Ukraine To Join Spain And Portugal In 2030 FIFA World Cup Bid | Football News

[ad_1] War-torn Ukraine will join Spain and Portugal in a bid to host the 2030 World Cup, presidents from the three countries' football associations announced on Wednesday. The original proposal was made public two years ago but has been given a political impetus by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "The institutional headquarters are in Madrid, the administrative headquarters are in Lisbon. Now the Ukrainian delegation will unite with us," the Spanish football association's (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales said."In the coming months, we will come to work on practicalities," he added.RFEF, which organised the 1982 edition, said in a statement the idea was backed by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin."The Royal Spanish Football Federation and the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) have incorpo...
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Spain Snare Nations League Semis Spot From Portugal With Late Alvaro Morata Winner | Football News
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Spain Snare Nations League Semis Spot From Portugal With Late Alvaro Morata Winner | Football News

[ad_1] Alvaro Morata's late strike snatched Spain a 1-0 Nations League victory over Portugal in Braga on Tuesday and sent them into the semi-finals. La Roja needed to win to finish top of League A Group 2, but struggled on another difficult night for the Euro 2020 semi-finalists, until Morata's 88th-minute breakthrough. Spain have not been able to hit top form in the internationals leading up to the Qatar 2022 World Cup, but this hard-fought victory provides a welcome morale boost.Portugal had the better of the game but Spain brightened in the final stages, with the introduction of several substitutes, including Nico Williams, who headed across goal for Morata to gleefully turn in at the back post."When we had to stand up, we did," Morata told TVE. "If we had lost, it had to be giving ev...
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Nations League: Switzerland Find Holes In Spain Defence To Cause Upset | Football News
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Nations League: Switzerland Find Holes In Spain Defence To Cause Upset | Football News

[ad_1] Switzerland earned a 2-1 win over Spain in the Nations League on Saturday in Zaragoza to drag Luis Enrique's side off top spot in the group. Portugal thrashed the Czech Republic 4-0 in the other League A Group 2 clash to move two points clear of Spain, whom they host on Tuesday in the final group match. It was Spain's first defeat in the group in five games, and one which exposed their defensive frailty from set-pieces.Manuel Akanji and Breel Embolo both scored from Switzerland corners, either side of Jordi Alba's strike."In two set-piece situations, which will be important at the World Cup, their goals arrived," said Villarreal defender Pau Torres."We have to improve on that."Spain never looked comfortable in the game, a far cry from the team which reached the Euro 2020 semi-fina...
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Spain vs Switzerland, UEFA Nations League: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News
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Spain vs Switzerland, UEFA Nations League: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News

[ad_1] Real Betis in-form forward Borja Iglesias has been called up for both the games.© TwitterGroup B topper Spain take on Switzerland in a crunch Nations League game at the Estadio La Romareda in Zaragoza. La Roja have won their last two group games, and a win against Switzerland would guarantee them the top spot in the group. However, a defeat might prove costly, as Luis Enrique's men will have to beat Portugal away in Braga on Tuesday. Real Betis forward Borja Iglesias, who has been in top form in La Liga this season, has been included in the squad for Spain's both games and could be the answer to his country's long-term problem question.When will the Spain vs Switzerland, UEFA Nations League match be played?The Spain vs Switzerland, UEFA Nations League match will be played on Sunda...
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