Unfamiliar homes offer Barca and Madrid fresh challenge in frenzied title race

Unfamiliar homes offer Barca and Madrid fresh challenge in frenzied title race

MADRID: "I've missed this place," Lionel Messi said after stepping onto the Camp Nou grass for the first time in three months but when Barcelona return to action he knows it will not be the same.
Pique 'pessimistic' over Davis Cup finals

Pique 'pessimistic' over Davis Cup finals

MADRID: Barcelona football star Gerard Pique said on Sunday (May 10) he was "pessimistic" that the Davis Cup Finals, which his company finances, would be held in Madrid this year.
On the 10th day of lockdown, Madrid shaken by deaths

On the 10th day of lockdown, Madrid shaken by deaths

At the foot of the skyscrapers in Madrid's business district, the streets are empty as the city silently marks day 10 of lockdown to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
Zidane and Simeone improving with age as Madrid teams prepare for Saudi showpiece

Zidane and Simeone improving with age as Madrid teams prepare for Saudi showpiece

The coaches of the two big Madrid clubs, talking on Saturday (Jan 11) in Jeddah ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final, said they are still learning and growing.
Ruthless Real Madrid dismantle gutsy Getafe

Ruthless Real Madrid dismantle gutsy Getafe

Real Madrid made an impressive start to the year as they picked apart a robust Getafe side to win 3-0 in La Liga on Saturday (Jan 4).
Thunberg urges climate action because 'people are dying'

Thunberg urges climate action because 'people are dying' 1

Thousands of activists from around the world including Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg hit the streets of Madrid on Friday (Dec 6) to demand urgent action on the climate crisis from world leaders attending the COP25 summit in the Spanish capital.
Real Madrid confirm James calf injury

Real Madrid confirm James calf injury

James Rodriguez sustained a calf injury while playing against Real Valladolid on Saturday (Aug 24), Real Madrid have confirmed.
Madrid's Reguilon joins Sevilla on loan

Madrid's Reguilon joins Sevilla on loan

Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon has joined Sevilla on loan until the end of next season, the clubs announced on Friday.
Nadal hoping for clay turnaround after Madrid semi exit

Nadal hoping for clay turnaround after Madrid semi exit

Rafael Nadal heads into the final fortnight of the countdown to the French Open facing uncertainty after crashing out in his bid for a sixth title at the Madrid Open.
Barcelona transfer flurry leaves modest Madrid in the shade

Barcelona transfer flurry leaves modest Madrid in the shade

The January transfer window is supposedly a market for desperate buyers but Barcelona sit five points clear at the top of La Liga and have made more signings than any other team in the division.
Taxi driver badly hurt in Spain's 'anti-Uber' strike

Taxi driver badly hurt in Spain's 'anti-Uber' strike

A taxi driver protesting in Madrid against Uber-like services was seriously hurt in a car accident on Tuesday (Jan 22) as a strike continued in the Spanish capital and Barcelona with sporadic clashes.
Madrid to host new-format Davis Cup in 2019 and 2020

Madrid to host new-format Davis Cup in 2019 and 2020

Madrid has been chosen to host the first two new-format Davis Cup finals in 2019 and 2020, the organisers of the venerable men's team tennis event said on Thursday (Sep 27).
Spain king's brother-in-law starts jail term for embezzlement

Spain king's brother-in-law starts jail term for embezzlement

The Spanish king's brother-in-law began a six-year jail sentence on Monday (Jun 18), drawing a line under a long-running corruption scandal that enraged the public and brought shame on the royal family.
European stocks turn lower as political fears resurface

European stocks turn lower as political fears resurface

Most European stock markets turned lower towards the close on Tuesday (Jun 5) as political and trade uncertainties pushed investors to the sidelines.
Liverpool can exploit Ronaldo's weaknesses, says Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool can exploit Ronaldo's weaknesses, says Alexander-Arnold

At just 19 years of age, Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a daunting task of stopping five-time World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo in Saturday's Champions League final in Kiev.
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