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David Raya relaxed despite Spain goalkeeper debate

Spain's David Raya enjoyed an outstanding season at Arsenal, helping the Gunners to a first Premier League title in 22 years and to reach the Champions League final.
Spain's David Raya enjoyed an outstanding season at Arsenal, helping the Gunners to a first Premier League title in 22 years and to reach the Champions League final.

Cucurella hopes his wife's pyjama top will be his lucky charm at World Cup

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Peru v Spain - Estadio Cuauhtemoc, Puebla, Mexico - June 8, 2026 Spain's Marc Cucurella arrives to the stadium before the match REUTERS/Eloisa Sanchez
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Peru v Spain - Estadio Cuauhtemoc, Puebla, Mexico - June 8, 2026 Spain's Marc Cucurella arrives to the stadium before the match REUTERS/Eloisa Sanchez

Spain face tiny Cape Verde in collision of swagger and wonder

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Spain Training - Baylor School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S. - June 11, 2026  Spain's Aymeric Laporte, Mikel Oyarzabal and Eric Garcia during training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Brett Davis
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Spain Training - Baylor School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S. - June 11, 2026  Spain's Aymeric Laporte, Mikel Oyarzabal and Eric Garcia during training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Brett Davis

Mercedes’ George Russell fastest in final Barcelona GP practice

Formula One F1 - Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - June 13, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell in action during practice REUTERS/Nacho Doce
Formula One F1 - Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - June 13, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell in action during practice REUTERS/Nacho Doce

6 teenage sensations to watch at the World Cup

(Clockwise from top left) Mexico's Gilberto Mora, Spain's Lamine Yamal, Senegal's Ibrahim Mbaye, Uzbekistan's Behruzjon Karimov, Australia's Lucas Herrington and Brazil's Endrick.
(Clockwise from top left) Mexico's Gilberto Mora, Spain's Lamine Yamal, Senegal's Ibrahim Mbaye, Uzbekistan's Behruzjon Karimov, Australia's Lucas Herrington and Brazil's Endrick.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 13, 2026

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, on June 11.
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, on June 11.

Plane trouble delays Pope’s return after migrant-focused Spain visit

Spain's King Felipe (left) bidding farewell to Pope Leo XIV on June 12 on the Spanish island of Tenerife, as the Pope prepares to board a Spanish Air Force plane that was offered by the King after the aircraft Leo was due to depart in suffered a technical issue.
Spain's King Felipe (left) bidding farewell to Pope Leo XIV on June 12 on the Spanish island of Tenerife, as the Pope prepares to board a Spanish Air Force plane that was offered by the King after the aircraft Leo was due to depart in suffered a technical issue.

Pope borrows King of Spain's jet to return to Vatican after technical issue

Pope Leo XIV and Spain's King Felipe VI leave the plane from which the Pope was due to depart on, following an incident at Tenerife Norte–Ciudad de La Laguna Airport, according to local media, Canary Islands, Spain, June 12, 2026, at the end of a seven-day apostolic journey to Spain, with visits to Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands, where he met with migrants and humanitarian organizations. REUTERS/Borja Suarez
Pope Leo XIV and Spain's King Felipe VI leave the plane from which the Pope was due to depart on, following an incident at Tenerife Norte–Ciudad de La Laguna Airport, according to local media, Canary Islands, Spain, June 12, 2026, at the end of a seven-day apostolic journey to Spain, with visits to Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands, where he met with migrants and humanitarian organizations. REUTERS/Borja Suarez

Spain opens new probe into ex-PM Zapatero over jewellery found in office

Spain's former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is being investigated for suspected corruption.
Spain's former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is being investigated for suspected corruption.

Fernando Alonso expecting a tough farewell to Barcelona

Aston Martin's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso attends a press conference at the Circuit de Catalunya on June 11.
Aston Martin's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso attends a press conference at the Circuit de Catalunya on June 11.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.