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Spain to adopt mask-wearing outdoors amid record coronavirus surge

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Snchez is convening a special Cabinet meeting Thursday to pass a law by decree that makes it mandatory to wear masks outdoors, amid a record surge in COVID-19 cases

La Liga: Sevilla beat Atletico Madrid to close gap on Real Madrid

Sevilla kept themselves in the race for the La Liga title thanks to a late goal from Lucas Ocampos which gave them a 2-1 win at home to Atletico Madrid

Catalans protest against mandate for more Spanish in schools

Demonstrators say this would threaten their cherished educational system, which has helped bring Catalan back to common use after it was suppressed during dictatorship of Gen. Francisco Franco

After 3 tense months, Spain's Cumbre Vieja volcano eruption may be over

Residents on the Spanish island of La Palma dared to hope that their volcanic eruption is over after almost three months of unnerving daily explosions, earthquakes

Real Madrid shreds Atletico's title defense with 2-0 derby win

Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio inflicted the latest blow on Atletico's title defense after leading Real Madrid to a 2-0 win Sunday to keep their team comfortably at the top of the Spanish league

Spain approves coronavirus vaccine for children in 5-11 age group

Spain's health ministry gave the go-ahead Tuesday for children between ages 5 and 11 to be vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a rise in coronavirus infections in recent weeks

No Rafael Nadal as Alcaraz era begins for Spain in Davis Cup

The tournament wasn't played in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Metalworkers, police clash in Spain amid inflation protest: Report

Police used rubber bullets to disperse protesters who tried to erect barricades

Xavi looks for 'positive' Barca to seal place in Champions League last-16

FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez insisted that "every game" the club plays is vital as he prepares for the Champions League clash at home to Benfica late on Tuesday

Xavi's debut as Barca coach highlights weekend football in Spain

Though millions of Barca fans all over the world will be anxiously waiting for the result of the Barca match, there are other key games to be played this weekend

Barcelona fans welcome new coach Xavi Hernandez at the Camp Nou

Thousands of fans arrived at the Camp Nou to welcome Xavi Hernndez as Barcelona's new coach on Monday, hoping he can turn the club's fortunes around after a dismal start

Real Madrid forward Benzema faces verdict in blackmail trial

A French court trying an alleged blackmail case involving Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema and four other defendants expects to render its verdict on Friday. Benzema hasn't been attending the trial that opened Wednesday in Versailles and is scheduled to wrap up Friday. He is charged with complicity in the alleged attempt in 2015 to blackmail France teammate Mathieu Valbuena over a sex tape thought to have been stolen from his mobile phone. Prosecutors asked Thursday that Benzema be fined 75,000 euros ($87,000), the maximum allowed on the charge, and be given a suspended 10-month jail term. The law allows for a maximum of 5 years imprisonment. The four other defendants are being tried on charges of attempted blackmail.

Barcelona hosts Real Madrid, Sociedad at Atltico on super Sunday

Barcelona faces another test of its post-Messi era when Real Madrid visits Camp Nou on an action-packed Sunday that also features a clash between the Spanish league leader and its defending champion

1 in 5 students prefer new destinations like Ireland, Turkey, Spain: Study

Western Union's study on overseas education shows over 50% students prefer specialised courses over varsity reputation

Spain to send 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Haiti

Spain will send on Saturday 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Haiti hit by the powerful earthquake, the Spanish Foreign Ministry said.

Heat is on in every sense of the word as new La Liga season kicks off

Fans will be back in the stands after over a year of empty grounds when the new La Liga season kicks off this weekend in Spain

La Liga without Messi: A look at top contenders for Spanish league title

The Spanish league starts on Friday. Here is a look at the top contenders expected to fight for the title and top positions in the table. ATLTICO MADRID Atltico Madrid defends the title it won last season with the goals of Luis Surez and the tireless preparation of coach Diego Simeone. Its position as champion has been strengthened by the exit of top players from both Barcelona and Real Madrid. Atltico has kept all its talent and added Argentine midfielder Rodrigo de Paul. Simeone, who signed a contract extension in July through 2024, will have Surez back to lead his attack. The Uruguay striker was crucial to Atltico's title march, leading the team with 21 league goals. Can he, though, at the age of 34, maintain the same production? Expectations are big for Joo Flix to become a leader with his playmaking in an otherwise workmanlike squad. But Simeone has shown that with a strong defense anchored by goalkeeper Jan Oblak his side can grind out wins without many frills. REAL MADRID

Real Madrid, Barcelona oppose Spanish league's $3 bn funding plan

Real Madrid and Barcelona expressed their opposition to the Spanish league's deal with an investment fund that secured $3.2 billion in funding to help its clubs.

Tokyo: Spain, Greece win water polo groups with solid defensive performance

Spain allowed a tournament-low 31 goals while going 5-0 in Group B. Greece permitted just 34 goals while going 4-0-1 in Group A

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Singapore's leap of faith in its virus strategy

Spain battles deadly outbreak even as vaccinations surge, Astra shot brings no increased blood-clot risk after two doses, and other pandemic-related news across the globe