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What to know about Pedro Sánchez’s bid to turn Spain’s housing crunch into an electoral victory
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez ‘s political career has been marked by close calls. And, once again, he has decided to roll the dice. One of the longest-serving progressive leaders in Europe and an outspoken critic of U.S. President Donald Trump, Sánchez called for early elections on Monday in hopes of tapping into public rage over the nation’s housing affordability crunch. But his opponents have been eager to pounce on a leader whose support has fallen.
What to know about Spain’s housing protests sparked by the eviction of the 87-year-old Maricarmen
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Public outrage over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman has put Spain’s progressive government under immense pressure to tackle the nation’s entrenched housing cost crisis. Around a thousand protestors have spent the past week camped out in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol, the capital’s most popular public space, after the elderly María del Carmen Abascal was evicted from her home of seven decades in downtown Madrid on Sept. 23.
Mbappé and Vinícius caught in Spain’s great migration debate after obscuring message on Ceuta shirts
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior have found themselves in the middle of a supercharged political and social debate in Spain about migration and the country’s relations with Morocco. The reason is their decision to cover up part of the message on a T-shirt in support for Ceuta — a small Spanish city located on the north African coast — that players for both Madrid and Elche were supposed to wear before their league game on Tuesday.
Kylian Mbappé has late penalty saved in Real Madrid loss at Betis
Kylian Mbappé has late penalty saved in Real Madrid loss at Betis BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Kylian Mbappé stutter-stepped in his runup, aimed for the lower left side of the net — and watched as Real Betis' goalkeeper leapt to smother his penalty shot. Moments later, the whistle blew at La Cartuja Stadium. Madrid lost its first match in Jose Mourinho's return to the bench this season.
Party in Spain’s government questions co-hosting 2030 World Cup with Morocco after migration crisis
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The junior partner of Spain’s government wants Spain to reconsider hosting the next World Cup with Morocco after the migration crisis in Ceuta, when tens of thousands of people surged across the Moroccan border and into the European enclave last week.
Children in a strange land: the plight of the 1,000 minor migrants still in Spain’s Ceuta
CEUTA, Spain (AP) — The dead have been recovered from the waters off Ceuta. Most of the migrants who forced their way across the frontier into Spain have gone back to Morocco. In the enclave city, shops are open nearly a week after it became the epicenter of a European migration crisis. But an estimated 1,000 minors — among the most vulnerable of those who crossed the border — remain in Ceuta, staying without their families in a foreign land.
‘I just want a chance’: Moroccans sought better future in collective crossing to Spain territory
CEUTA, Spain (AP) — When he heard the border had been breached, Abdulah Buji jumped on his motorbike and raced from his home in northern Morocco toward Ceuta, joining tens of thousands of people trying to swim into the tiny Spanish territory in North Africa. Like many of his fellow countrymen, Buji was inspired by the thought that this collective crossing could somehow unlock his dream of reaching Spain and starting a new life in Europe.
Florentino Pérez faces first election for Real Madrid leadership in 20 years
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — For the first time in 20 years, Florentino Pérez’s Real Madrid reign will be challenged at the ballot box. The world’s most valuable and most successful soccer club will hold elections on Sunday. Pérez, the 79-year-old executive who for the past two-and-a-half-decades has made Madrid the global powerhouse to beat, will face an upstart rival half his age who is making big promises to convince the club’s 98,000 members to consider a change.
La Liga finishes with relegation and European berths in play
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The final day of La Liga promises drama with more than half the teams either eyeing the prize of playing in Europe or locked in a desperate fight to avoid relegation. After 37 rounds, a tightly packed table has five teams still with a chance of classifying for the Europa League or Conference League, as well as six clubs in danger of going down on the final day.
Barcelona can clinch La Liga when it hosts Real Madrid
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — It would be a day to remember at Camp Nou if Barcelona can beat Real Madrid and clinch the Spanish league in one swoop. Barcelona hosts Madrid on Sunday savoring the opportunity to celebrate a second straight La Liga crown with a victory or even a draw when it plays its fiercest rival.
A 52-year-old Olympian? Austria’s Claudia Riegler turns back the clock on her snowboard
LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — When Claudia Riegler started speaking about her snowboarding rivals at the Winter Olympics, she had a verbal slip that confirmed an obvious truth. “I never think about age,” she said. “If I’m racing, I even don’t know how old the girls are.” Then, she did a quick, embarrassed double-take. “The girls!” she said. “Now, it sounds really like I am older!” Riegler isn’t one of the girls. In fact, she could be their mother, or even grandmother.
Mbappé’s brace at Villarreal lifts Real Madrid into La Liga lead
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Despite a coaching change and some poor play that irked its fans, Real Madrid returned to the top of La Liga after Klyian Mbappé scored a brace in a 2-0 win at Villarreal on Saturday. Mbappé scored early in the second half and added an injury-time penalty to ensure Madrid rose two points above Barcelona, which will need to beat bottom side Real Oviedo at home on Sunday to reclaim first place.
La Liga to hold a minute of silence before games for victims of train crashes
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — La Liga will hold a minute of silence before this weekend’s matches in memory of the victims of the two deadly train accidents in the country in the past week. At least 43 people were killed in southern Spain last Sunday when a high-speed train jumped the track and caused a second train passing the other way to derail. That was followed by another crash on Tuesday when a commuter train outside Barcelona hit a retaining wall that collapsed, killing one person.
‘The miracle’: 6-year-old girl is the sole survivor of a family that perished in Spanish train wreck
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The roar was deafening inside the train car as it hurtled off the tracks, then slid down a steep slope, ripping open its frame. And then, amid the twisted metal of the wreckage, the cries of the injured and the silence of the dead. Surrounded by bodies after the train accident in southern Spain, one little girl somehow emerged virtually unscathed.
Deadly wreck is the first blight on Spain’s leading high-speed rail service
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The deadly train wreck in southern Spain has cast a pall over one of the nation’s symbols of success. The collision Sunday killed at least 40 people and injured dozens more, according to officials as of Monday night. Here’s a look at the history of a rail network that became a crown jewel of contemporary Spain, by the numbers. The number of years since Spain inaugurated its first high-speed AVE, which means “bird” in Spanish.
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott put New Zealand on the snowboard map. The Olympic champ is ‘all in’ for Milan
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — New Zealand snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott won gold and silver medals at the 2022 Winter Games, riding a fighting spirit based on being an underdog from Down Under. Now the three-time Olympic medalist is a favorite to defend her women’s slopestyle title next month at the Milan Cortina Games. Sure, hailing from New Zealand meant day-long transoceanic flights to get to major competitions on the other side of the globe and extremely long stints away from home.
Villarreal can launch an outsider La Liga title bid if it beats Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Villarreal has quietly mounted a potential dark horse title campaign through most of the first half of La Liga. Now it has a chance to make it official when the “Yellow Submarine” hosts Barcelona on Sunday. The team coached by Marcelino García Toral is in third place at eight points behind leader Barcelona and four behind second-placed Real Madrid. But it has played two fewer games than the powerhouses so it could easily be in an even stronger position.
Griezmann scores again off the bench to give Atletico Madrid’ 2-1 win over Valencia
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Antoine Griezmann scored the winner after coming off the bench to help Atletico Madrid beat Valencia 2-1 Saturday and stay in touch with the La Liga front-runners. Griezmann replaced Julián Álvarez with half an hour to go with Atletico leading after Koke Resurrección scored from a rebound in the 17th minute.
Torres hat trick in Barcelona rout of Betis in La Liga
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Ferran Torres scored a hat trick, Lamine Yamal converted a penalty and Roony Bardghji shone in a rare start as Barcelona roared back to win at Real Betis 5-3 in La Liga on Saturday. Barcelona’s rout of fifth-placed Betis in Seville increased its lead to four points over Real Madrid before it hosts Celta Vigo on Sunday. Torres has grown from a bench player to become Hansi Flick’s most used striker.
Raphinha sets up 2, Olmo scores double as Barcelona rebounds back from Chelsea defeat
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Raphinha set up two early goals and Dani Olmo scored a double as Barcelona fought back for a 3-1 win over Alaves in La Liga on Saturday following the poor showing at Chelsea in the Champions League. Lamine Yamal also delivered an inspired performance to shake off Barcelona’s 3-0 loss at Stamford Bridge midweek, when he was unable to show his usual attacking flair.
Barcelona looks to banish Chelsea blues against Alaves in La Liga
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — After its humbling at Chelsea, Barcelona hopes it can get back to winning ways when it hosts Alaves in La Liga on Saturday. The game will give Barcelona the chance to move ahead of leader Real Madrid in the Spanish standings, a day before Xabi Alonso’s side visits Girona. Barcelona has taken advantage of a couple of slips by Madrid to close the gap in La Liga to one point. But Hansi Flick’s side fell apart in a 3-0 loss at Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Raphinha and goalie Joan García fit for Barcelona’s return to Camp Nou
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Raphinha and goalkeeper Joan García have recovered from injury in time for Barcelona’s first game at Camp Nou in over two years. Coach Hansi Flick said García will start against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday while Raphinha will begin the game on the bench. Barcelona will aim for a win to keep pace in La Liga before it travels to London to face Chelsea in the Champions League next week.
Real Madrid plays struggling Valencia in La Liga ahead of Liverpool trip
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid will look to take care of business against a struggling Valencia and maintain its La Liga lead this weekend before turning to its demanding match at Liverpool. Xabi Alonso’s team visits Anfield in a clash of European title hopefuls next Tuesday in the Champions League. Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 last weekend to end a run of four clasico victories for the Catalan club from last season.
Barcelona beats Girona in stoppage time and Flick to miss clasico after sending off
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Substitute Ronald Araújo snatched Barcelona a 2-1 victory over Girona in stoppage time in La Liga on Saturday and ended a mini losing streak before the clasico at Real Madrid next week. The central defender made the move of a striker when he slid in front of his marker as they raced to the near post and skilfully redirected a low pass from Frenkie de Jong and ignited the home crowd.
Day 2 protests by La Liga players against game in Miami still censored on TV
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — For a second straight day, protests by La Liga players against the league’s decision to stage a game in the United States were not broadcast for television audiences.
Espanyol’s new American owner wants Spanish club to build a winning mentality
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Espanyol, Barcelona’s other club, is perpetually in the shadow of the almighty Barça. Its new American owner wants to change that by slowly yet surely working to create a winning mentality. “That’s the ambition that we have: To change the mentality that we are always, always deserving to win,” Alan Pace said on Tuesday. It was his first press conference at the team’s stadium since buying Espanyol this summer and becoming its new chairman.
Trump blasts Spain for being NATO’s spending ‘laggard.’ Madrid replies that it is a ‘loyal’ ally
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s defense minister has defended her country’s commitment to NATO after U.S President Donald Trump floated the idea that the southern European country should be expelled from the military alliance for not spending enough on its armed forces. In comments made Thursday while meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stubb in the Oval Office, Trump said that Spain was a “laggard” and must be pressed to spend more on its military.
Spain, Italy and Portugal brace for mass protests against Israel’s war in Gaza
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain, Italy and Portugal geared up Saturday for mass demonstrations to protest Israel’s war in Gaza. Protests in Spain’s Madrid and Barcelona have been called for weeks ago, while calls for demonstrations in Rome and Lisbon followed widespread anger after the Israeli interception of a humanitarian aid flotilla that had set sail from Barcelona, trying to break the blockade of the Palestinian territory.
Álvarez scores twice as Atletico crushes Real Madrid 5-2 in La Liga derby
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Julián Álvarez scored twice and Atletico Madrid routed fierce rival Real Madrid 5-2 in a thrilling Spanish league derby on Saturday. Álvarez’s performance was sweet redemption after his controversial double-kick penalty contributed to Atletico losing to Madrid in last season’s Champions League. The Argentina striker stole the show from Kylian Mbappé, who scored as Madrid built a 2-1 lead.
Mbappé is on a scoring run for Madrid before visiting Atletico in the capital derby
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Only six weeks into La Liga and Atletico Madrid already faces what seems to be a must-win derby when it hosts Real Madrid on Saturday. Despite revamping a significant part of the squad this summer, Atletico is off to its worst start — two wins in six matches — since coach Diego Simeone took over more than a decade ago. They take on their top rival well behind in the standings: Real Madrid leads the league and Atletico Madrid is eighth, nine points adrift.
Mbappé’s Real Madrid hosts unbeaten Espanyol with La Liga lead at stake
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Few observers imagined that top spot in the Spanish league would be up for grabs when Espanyol visits Real Madrid on Saturday. But the undefeated Espanyol is in third place and just two points behind leader Madrid, which has won all four of its La Liga games. Barcelona is second, tied on points with Espanyol, before hosting fifth-placed Getafe at its 6,000-seat Estadi Johan Cruyff on Sunday.
Anti-Israel protests turn Spanish Vuelta cycling race into a diplomatic battleground
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — As an alderperson in northwestern Spain, Rosana Prieto tends to the running of her tiny village and is far removed from major cities, often rocked by protests over geopolitical issues. But with one of the world’s biggest cycling races coursing through the bucolic hills nearby, she and hundreds of like-minded townspeople sensed a chance to make their small voices heard, denouncing Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
Atletico Madrid stumbles again after home draw with Elche in Spanish league
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Atletico Madrid stumbled for a second straight game in the Spanish league after squandering its lead in a 1-1 draw with promoted Elche on Saturday. Diego Simeone’s club revamped its already deep squad this summer with its sights set on challenging Barcelona and Real Madrid for the title. But this is not the start the Argentine coach wanted with his team having just one point so far.
2031 Ryder Cup to be hosted in Girona, Spain, says Catalan golf federation
Skip to content Sections Subscribe The Free Press Sports Golf 2031 Ryder Cup to be hosted in Girona, Spain, says Catalan golf federation By: Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press Posted: 6:43 AM CDT Friday, Jul. 18, 2025 Print Email Read Later Barcelona, Spain (AP) — The 2031 Ryder Cup will be held in northeastern Spain, the president of the Catalan golf federation has told The Associated Press.
One tireless Jesuit keeps alive a pilgrim path for St. Ignatius in Spain
MANRESA, Spain (AP) — Josep Lluís Iriberri helps celebrate Mass at a mountaintop basilica, swaps his priest’s robe for a hiking backpack and rallies his latest group of pilgrims literally following him in the footsteps of the 16th-century St. Ignatius. Iriberri is the do-it-all Jesuit who designed the pilgrimage route to honor the founder of the Society of Jesus and for over a decade has almost single-handedly kept it alive.
Barcelona signs goalkeeper Joan García from crosstown rival Espanyol
By: Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press Posted: 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday, Jun. 18, 2025 BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona is signing Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García, who was once linked to a move to Arsenal, to a six-year contract, the Spanish champion said Wednesday. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Already have an account?
Spain says April’s Iberian blackout was caused by multiple technical factors, not a cyberattack
By: Suman Naishadham And Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press Posted: 8:21 AM CDT Tuesday, Jun. 17, 2025 MADRID (AP) — Six weeks after Spain and Portugal suffered a massive power outage, authorities in Madrid issued an official report Tuesday, saying April’s cascading blackout that left tens of millions disconnected in seconds was caused by technical and planning errors that led to the grid's failure.
How the humble water gun became the symbol of Barcelona’s anti-tourism movement
By: Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press Posted: 7:26 AM CDT Monday, Jun. 16, 2025 BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A group of tourists were sitting at an outdoor table in the Spanish city of Barcelona, trying to enjoy their drinks, when a woman raised a cheap plastic water gun and shot an arc of water at them. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Already have an account?
Hamilton passed by Leclerc and Hulkenberg in another low point since joining Ferrari
By: Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press Posted: 3:17 PM CDT Sunday, Jun. 1, 2025 MONTMELO, Spain (AP) — Lewis Hamilton's frustrating debut season with Ferrari hit a new low point during the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Already have an account?
Piastri and Norris to start Spanish GP from front row with Verstappen right behind
By: Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press Posted: 5:10 AM CDT Sunday, Jun. 1, 2025 MONTMELO, Spain (AP) — Oscar Piastri will start the Spanish Grand Prix from pole position ahead of McLaren teammate Lando Norris on Sunday with the papaya-colored cars poised to continue their early dominance of the Formula 1 season. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Already have an account?
Are we nearing the end of Barcelona’s run as an F1 city? Madrid addition puts race in doubt
By: Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press Posted: 6:54 AM CDT Saturday, May. 31, 2025 MONTMELO, Spain (AP) — Barcelona may be quickly approaching its end as a Formula 1 city after more than three decades of racing in northeastern Spain. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Already have an account?
McLaren’s Piastri and Norris out to break Verstappen’s hold on Spanish Grand Prix
MONTMELO, Spain (AP) — Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris have just three points between them at the top of the F1 standings as the McLaren pair aim to break Max Verstappen’s hold on the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend. Verstappen has driven his Red Bull to victory at the race held north of Barcelona for the last three seasons, using the high-speed track as a stepping stone toward his haul of four straight world championships so far.
Portugal’s Chega party becomes the main opposition and joins Europe’s far-right surge
By: Joseph Wilson And Helena Alves, The Associated Press Posted: 4:59 PM CDT Wednesday, May. 28, 2025 LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal’s anti-immigration Chega party notched another political gain for Europe's far right on Wednesday after it was assigned the second-most seats in parliament — meaning it will become the head of the parliamentary opposition to the new government.
Inspired goalie Cata Coll can’t save Barcelona from Women’s Champions League shock
By: Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press Posted: 3:39 PM CDT Saturday, May. 24, 2025 LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Cata Coll used everything she had. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Already have an account?
Barcelona is favored against comeback artist Arsenal in Women’s Champions League final
By: Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press Posted: 6:05 AM CDT Saturday, May. 24, 2025 LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Barcelona and Arsenal will vie for the Women’s Champions League trophy when they play in Lisbon on Saturday. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Already have an account?
An America’s Cup without an American boat? American Magic says it may not sail in Naples
By: Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press Posted: 10:02 AM CDT Thursday, May. 22, 2025 BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — American Magic has put its participation in the next America’s Cup in serious doubt after it cited “transparency” concerns related to Team New Zealand's decision to hold the 2027 regatta in Naples, Italy. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Already have an account?
Naples to host next America’s Cup in 2027 when New Zealand will seek fourth straight title
By: Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press Posted: 3:25 AM CDT Thursday, May. 15, 2025 Last Modified: 5:04 AM CDT Thursday, May. 15, 2025 The next America’s Cup will be held off Naples, Italy, in 2027, holder Team New Zealand announced on Thursday. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Already have an account?
Sorloth scores 4 goals in first half hour of Atletico’s game against Real Sociedad
By: Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press Posted: 2:43 PM CDT Saturday, May. 10, 2025 Print Email Read Later BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Alexander Sorloth has scored four goals in the first half hour of Atletico Madrid’s game against Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Already have an account?
Barcelona’s attack faces Inter defense in Champions League semifinals
By: Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press Posted: 7:11 AM CDT Wednesday, Apr. 30, 2025 BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona’s high-scoring attack will face Inter Milan’s stingy defense in the opening game of their Champions League semifinal on Wednesday. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Already have an account?
Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García emerges as one of Spain’s best. Now a move to a big club beckons
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A lithe Joan García springs across the goalmouth and makes another save for Espanyol. It has become a regular sight in La Liga. But if you haven’t had the chance to see García do his thing, you probably will soon enough at a major European club. Espanyol is in need of cash, and it is very likely that García will be sold this summer despite having a contract through 2028.
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