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Spain celebrates Euro 2024 victory over England

Spain’s national soccer team erupted in euphoria after a dramatic 2-1 victory over England secured their record fourth European Championship title on Sunday. Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal’s decisive goal in the 86th minute clinched the win at Berlin’s Olympiastadion. Spain initially took the lead through Nico Williams early in the second half, but England’s Cole Palmer Read More…

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Europe at work, please don’t disturb

THE on-going right wing shifts in European parliamentary elections give the impression that there are seismic shifts in the plates of its politics. Please don’t worry yourself. There are no possibilities of earthquakes. These are mere rumblings in the belly of its body politic. It is said that Europe’s far-right gained historic grounds in the elections, but the lesson for us Read More…

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Spain Secures Victory Over England in Thrilling Women’s World Cup Final

In an exhilarating showdown that captivated audiences worldwide, Spain triumphed over England with a 1-0 victory in the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday. This climactic match marked the culmination of a tournament that has etched its name in history, shattering records for attendance and television viewership. As the final whistle echoed across the stadium, Read More…

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[Photos] Portugal face Morocco in Saturday quarter-finals after convincing 6-1 victory

Goncalo Ramos, who replaced Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal’s starting lineup, scored a spectacular hat-trick to capture the headlines as Portugal easily qualified for the quarter-finals with a 6-1 victory against Switzerland. Ramos started the score before Pepe put Portugal ahead before the interval. Ramos added his second and Portugal’s third goal after the break, with Read More…

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Tanker rudder Nigerian stowaways to be returned by Spain

Two of three stowaways rescued in Spain’s Canary Islands after spending 11 days on the rudder of a Nigerian gasoline tanker have been returned to the vessel with the intention of deporting them. According to a local government source, the third passenger, who suffered cold and dehydration throughout the journey, has not yet been released Read More…

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Ruthless Spain joins World Cup 100 club after 7-0 Costa Rica rout

In a historic 7-0 thrashing of Costa Rica on Wednesday, the defending World Cup winners Spain broke the 100-goal barrier for the competition thanks to goals from Ferran Torres twice and Gavi. Spain relentlessly attacked against a wobbly Costa Rican squad, giving Luis Enrique’s team the time and space to create opportunity after chance in Read More…