Tag: Spain
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Indian Women’s Hockey Team defeat Spain 3-2 in 3rd match
The two teams will go head-to-head again for the fourth of their five matches on Saturday.
June 16, 2018 -
Indian Women’s Hockey Team salvage a 1-1 draw against Spain in 2nd match
The two teams will play the third of their five matches on Friday, 15th June 2018 at 23.00hrs IST.
June 14, 2018 -
Indian Women’s Hockey Team look to start Spain Tour on a positive note
The Indian Women’s Hockey team will start their Spain Tour on Tuesday, 12 June 2018, as they face the hosts in the opening match of the five-matches here at the Consejo Superior de Deportes Hockey Stadium. The World No. 10 team will be led by Captain Rani, who has returned to the team after having …
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June 12, 2018 -
Reign in Spain
A Head of Government in Europe has stepped out in disgrace. Spain is in crisis after the turmoil over sub-regional jingoism in Catalonia some months ago. Mariano Rajoy, who was till last Friday known as the great survivor of Spanish politics, has been moved out as Prime Minister in a vote of no-confidence after several …
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June 5, 2018 -
Spain, Switzerland draw 1-1 in World Cup warm-up
Spain were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland in the first of their two warm-up games for the World Cup. The Spanish, who thrashed Argentina 6-1 in March, had threatened to win at a canter when Alvaro Odriozola’s 20-yard volley put them ahead in Villarreal. But the Swiss, who were second best for long …
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June 4, 2018 -
Top 10 teams unchanged in latest FIFA rankings
The next edition of FIFA's ranking list is due to be published on June 7.
May 18, 2018 -
Germany hold Spain in international friendly
Spain justified their status as one of the contenders to win the 2018 World Cup in a 1-1 draw with defending champions Germany. La Roja, who have not won on German soil since 1935, struck first in the contest at the Esprit Arena here on Friday night, where the capacity crowd of 50,000-plus included a …
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March 24, 2018 -
Man shot 10 times, killed outside school in Spain
A man was shot at least 10 times and killed on a road just outside the British Council School in Madrid on Monday by unknown assailants who fled immediately after the incident, regional emergency services said. Sources close to the investigation told Efe news that the 43-year-old victim was in a car with a woman, …
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March 12, 2018 -
Portugal defeat Spain in Futsal Euro final
With two goals by Bruno Coelho, the first to force an overtime and the second, a penalty kick to end the game, Portugal defeated Spain to win the Futsal Euro final for the first time. Portugal’s Ricardinho, considered to be the best player in the world, wasted no time during the match on Saturday. He …
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February 11, 2018 -
Britain draw level with Spain in Davis Cup tie
Cameron Norrie pulled off a big upset on his Davis Cup debut, defeating Spaniard Roberto Bautista-Agut to help Britain draw level at 1-1 in their World Group first-round tie.
February 3, 2018 -
Real Madrid and Barcelona in Sunday action in Spain
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are in La Liga action on Sunday afternoon with both sides having different aims.
January 20, 2018 -
Spain takes steps to end gender-based violence
The Spanish government has approved a series of measures aimed at preventing gender-based violence, an issue which has left 47 women dead there so far in 2017. The measures would include improving on help and protection provided to victims, carrying out awareness and education campaigns and providing professional training, Efe news reported. Coordination between courts …
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December 28, 2017 -
Focus: Destination Spain
In an effort to highlight places of interest in countries across the world, their varied culture, economy and history, The Statesman brings to you a Weekly Focus on countries with which India shares diplomatic ties and friendship. This week’s focus is on Spain. Know all about the country. Capital: Madrid, Currency: Euro, Ethnic groups:Composite of Mediterranean and Nordic types, Languages: …
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December 24, 2017 -
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic previews El Clasico!
December 22, 2017 -
Catalonia to hold regional elections
Voting will take place on Thursday in a closely watched regional election called by Spain following October’s controversial independence referendum. The snap election pits parties who want Catalonia to be an independent republic against those who wish it to remain a semi-autonomous part of Spain, the BBC reported. All indications are that the result will …
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December 21, 2017 -
Politically divided Spain united by El Clasico rivalry
For all their differences, El Clasico and particularly the fear of losing the matchup should Catalonia gain independence, unites both sets of fans.
December 20, 2017 -
Thousands of Catalan independence supporters rally in Brussels
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Brussels on Thursday to show their support for Catalan independence, weeks ahead of a regional election that would see it regaining autonomy from the Spanish government. By the time the demonstration was underway, the Brussels police said 45,000 people clad in the yellow, red and …
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December 7, 2017