Spain

‘Sport of the future’? Padel’s Miami boom augurs well for US expansion

People play padel on a court in Miami, Florida, on March 22, 2026. Padel, the racket sport that originated among the elites of Latin America and Spain, has exploded in popularity in Miami. Fans say it will conquer the rest of the United States, and the world.

France passes Spain for No. 1 in FIFA world rankings; US drops

France's Desire Doue shoots to score his second goal on March 29, during a friendly football match against Colombia in the US.

Spanish police open probe into anti-Muslim chants at Egypt friendly match

The authorities appealed to fans more than once over the public announcement system to refrain from making offensive comments.

Japan high on confidence ahead of World Cup after beating England 1-0

Kaoru Mitoma trying to evade the attentions of England's Kobbie Mainoo (right) and Cole Palmer during the 1-0 friendly win over England at Wembley on March 31, 2026, in London.

Toothless Spain held to 0-0 draw by Egypt in friendly

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Spain v Egypt - RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, Spain - March 31, 2026 Spain's Cristhian Mosquera in action REUTERS/Albert Gea

Europe pushes back on US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount

A woman stands in her brother's home, which was damaged by a strike, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in Tehran, Iran, March 30, 2026.

Spain's PM labels Israel's death penalty law 'step towards apartheid'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives for the Coalition of the Willing summit at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France January 6, 2026. YOAN VALAT/Pool via REUTERS

Spanish police bust underground hashish route from Morocco

A person works inside a tunnel that was used to bring tons of hashish from Morrocco into Spain, in Ceuta, Spain, in an undated picture released on March 31, 2026. Spanish Police/Handout via REUTERS

Audrey Fang death: Mitchell Ong’s detention in Spain to be extended by 2 years

Mitchell Ong (left) is accused of killing fellow Singaporean Audrey Fang (right) in Spain in 2024.

Cucurella warns Chelsea's youth focus may hinder trophy ambitions

Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Newcastle United - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - March 14, 2026 Chelsea's Marc Cucurella during the warm up before the match REUTERS/David Klein

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