Construction at Spaanskasteelplein in Ghent unearthed a medieval neighbourhood, including 200+ skeletons, church foundations, and military quarters, buried since 1540. The site, destroyed by Charles V, offers insights into daily life and ancient history before the Spanish Castle.
China's Geely and Ford Motor announced a new manufacturing joint venture to produce electric vehicles at Ford's Valencia, Spain plant, with operations starting in 2027 and production in 2028. Ford will hold a 66% stake, Geely 34%, aiming to compete in the European EV market amidst global competition and tightening regulations.
Geely and Ford have established a joint venture to assemble multi-energy and electric vehicles at Ford's idle Almussafes factory in Valencia, Spain, with deliveries expected to start in 2028. Geely will hold 34% and Ford 66% of the venture, aiming to optimize factory utilization and secure employment.
Andoni Iraola says the success of Basque and Spanish coaches comes from collective thinking and putting the team first. He also says Liverpool must restore togetherness and fan connection after a difficult season.
Chinese auto-giant Geely will utilize an idle Ford factory in Almussafes, Valencia, Spain, to manufacture electric vehicles for the European market. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the deal, which allows Geely to circumvent EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs and preserves industrial activity at the facility.
The FIFA World Cup achieved record viewership for Fox Corp. and NBCUniversal, with Telemundo and Peacock setting Spanish-language broadcast records. The event highlighted the importance of live sports and Spanish-language content, driving growth for Peacock's subscribers and advertisers.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic strongly criticized Argentina's Leandro Paredes for his "unprofessional" behavior in a post-World Cup final scuffle against Spain, stating he would have headbutted him. Ibrahimovic also questioned Spain's players for not defending teammates, as FIFA investigates Paredes' conduct.
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes broke his silence after the chaotic 2026 FIFA World Cup final, but didn't apologize for his role in the post-match fracas. FIFA has launched an official investigation into the incidents, which overshadowed Spain's 1-0 victory.
Meliá, a Spanish hotel chain, will cease all operations in Cuba by week's end, citing "major difficulties" and "impossible" operational stability due to escalating US sanctions, following an earlier decision to cut 15 hotels.
A viral social media claim that US President Donald Trump was edited out of a photo posted by the Spanish Football Federation is false. DW's fact-check confirmed the image was only slightly cropped, not altered, with Trump visible in other perspectives of the same moment.
Spain's government is reportedly backing Pablo Hernández de Cos for the European Central Bank presidency, anticipating Christine Lagarde's early departure. Madrid aims to secure a top role, with Hernández de Cos only accepting the presidency, amid a competitive field.
Spain's national football team defeated Argentina 1-0 in New Jersey to win the World Cup, marking a period of unprecedented dominance across men's, women's, and youth competitions, including European and Olympic titles, and becoming the first nation to hold both men's and women's World Cup titles simultaneously.
Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has built an impressive real estate portfolio, reportedly spanning from New York City to Los Angeles and a private island in Belize. His holdings include a Hollywood Hills compound, Riverhouse apartments, a Palm Springs estate, and a Spanish Colonial home in Los Feliz.
Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final after Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute of extra time, assisted by Nico Williams and Pedro Porro. The goal broke a deadlock against a resilient Argentinian side, securing Spain's second men's World Cup title.
Palestinians in Gaza celebrated Spain's World Cup victory, viewing it as a symbolic win due to Spain's support for Palestinian rights and Israel's backing of Argentina. The celebrations occurred despite the ongoing conflict and challenges like power outages.
FIFA has launched a disciplinary investigation into the Argentina national team over incidents following the World Cup final, including player confrontations and alleged coaching staff misconduct. This probe also covers a prior semi-final incident involving a political banner, which drew criticism from the UK government.
FIFA has launched an investigation into post-match clashes between Argentina and Spain players following the World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium. Incidents involved several Argentina players, including Leandro Paredes, and could lead to suspensions and fines under FIFA's Disciplinary Code. Argentina also faces scrutiny for a political banner.
FIFA has launched an investigation into an on-pitch altercation between Argentinian and Spanish players after the World Cup final in New Jersey, where Spain won 1-0. The global governing body is also probing a political banner displayed by Argentinian players regarding the Falkland Islands after their semifinal victory.
Mexican drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada received a life sentence in a U.S. court for leading the Sinaloa cartel, unexpectedly calling for an end to violence despite prosecutors detailing his brutal history. He faces $15 billion in financial penalties.
Nico Williams, after Spain's Euro 2024 victory, dedicated his medal to his mother, stating her journey across the Sahara from Ghana to Spain was a greater feat than his speed on the pitch. He emphasized her sacrifice enabled his success.
Spain defeated Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal. Argentina's team displayed unsportsmanlike conduct, including post-match altercations and a red card for Enzo Fernández. Lionel Messi's final World Cup ended in tears, while Donald Trump controversially joined the medal ceremony.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the FIFA World Cup 2026, ending Lionel Messi's bid for a second title. Spanish players formed a guard of honour for Messi and his team during the medal ceremony, showing remarkable sportsmanship.
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez and US President Donald Trump met at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey. Their encounter followed months of friction over defense spending and differing views on Gaza and Iran, though relations recently eased after Spain increased NATO commitments.
The article details the family background of 18-year-old Spanish football star Lamine Yamal, highlighting his parents Mounir Nasraoui (Moroccan) and Sheila Ebana (Equatorial Guinean), their struggles in Spain, and the sacrifices that shaped his path to professional football.
