Ladislao J. Moñino

Damning reports about immigrant worker deaths, the country’s human rights record and same-sex union laws and questions about the bidding process have made this year’s soccer competition the most controversial in history

The last-minute decision by the Health Ministry will see the army administer Pfizer doses to the squad and their support staff after players Diego Llorente and Sergio Busquets tested positive for coronavirus

All six of the English teams that had signed up to the controversial breakaway competition have also announced that they will no longer be participating

Twelve major soccer clubs, including Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético, have announced the creation of a new competition, putting UEFA and the Champions League in a tight spot

Police arrest nearly a dozen people, including the alleged ringeader Raúl Bravo, a former Real Madrid footballer who also played on the national team

The iconic forward was admired for his goal-scoring prowess and kind nature

Fifa argues Spanish national soccer body broke rules in trying to remove Ángel María Villar

Government sports body effectively ends three-decade career sustained by high-level contacts

But Ángel María Villar, arrested Tuesday on corruption charges, was not aware of scale of investigation

Officers clear Spanish capital’s historic Plaza Mayor after flares set off and bottles thrown

Cléber Santana was captain of Chapecoense, a Brazilian team on its way to play historic final

Coach Vicente Del Bosque likely to step down as national side prepares for Russia 2020 World Cup

Decision follows Belgian government report warning about danger of further terrorist action

Spanish soccer federation chief not given presidency and will have to consult on decisions

Games to go ahead as normal this weekend after judges favor Liga governing body request

Wang Jianlin is due to inject €45 million on Wednesday through his Dalian Wanda Group

Riazor Blues and Frente Atlético groups had not clashed in six years, security forces say

Title race to go down to wire after both contenders slip up on Sunday Real Madrid waves farewell to hopes after Celta defeat

Soccer coach who brought Spain success leaves behind many happy memories after death at 75

Liga top scorer could be called up for November friendly matches

Deal said by club to be worth close to 20 million euros a year for player

Diego Costa never seems to be out of trouble on the field, but Atlético is happy with its “wonderful” striker

Italian coach replaces Mourinho at the Bernabéu after parting ways with PSG

Manchester United first knockout-phase threat to dream of 10th European crown

Michu has taken the Premier League by storm and earned a call-up by Spain

Team bosses feel persecuted after spate of sendings off this season