Mikel Merino scores first career hat-trick in Spain’s 6-0 win over Turkey. Pedri grabs two goals; Torres also on target as Spain dominate Group E. Nico Williams injured, Yamal and Güler clash late in fiery encounter. Spain delivered a dominant performance on Sunday night, thrashing Turkey 6-0 in Konya to take early control of their … Read more
Spain beat Bulgaria 3-0 to start World Cup qualifying on a high. Bulgaria’s goalkeeper Vutsov made key saves to keep the score down. Yamal assisted twice; Rodríguez made senior debut for Spain. Spain kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying journey with a convincing 3-0 victory against Bulgaria at the Vasil Levski National Stadium … Read more
Jesús Navas bids emotional farewell to football career at Sevilla’s Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. The 39-year-old retires due to a chronic hip injury after a decorated career with Sevilla and Spain. Tributes and chants flood the stadium as Navas calls time on his illustrious playing days. Spanish football legend Jesús Navas tearfully marked the end of his … Read more
The boat, carrying around 80 people, resulted in only 11 survivors, with 9 of them being from Mali. The tragedy occurred last week but was formally confirmed by Mali’s Ministry of Malians Abroad on Thursday. The ministry has deployed a crisis unit to monitor the situation and assist the affected individuals. At least 69 people, … Read more
Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sinks in the Mediterranean after an engine room explosion; 14 crew rescued, 2 missing. The vessel, under sanctions, was transporting cranes and other cargo reportedly bound for Vladivostok. Cause of the explosion remains unknown; ship sank near Spain and Algeria on Tuesday morning. A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, has … Read more
Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has been crowned the 2024 Golden Boy, capping off an extraordinary breakout year with both Barcelona and the Spanish national team. At just 17 years old, Yamal becomes the youngest-ever recipient of the prestigious award, joining an elite group of Barcelona stars who have claimed the honour, including teammates Pedri and … Read more
Spain clinched a dramatic late victory over Switzerland in the Nations League, securing a 3-2 win in Tenerife. Although the match was a formality — with Spain already confirmed as Group A4 winners and Switzerland guaranteed last place — it delivered plenty of excitement. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect … Read more
King Felipe VI of Spain encountered a wave of protest from local residents during his visit to the Valencia region, which is grappling with historic flooding. Crowds gathered to express anger and frustration, shouting accusations of “murderer” and “shame” at the monarch, and questioning why no measures were taken to prevent the disaster. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Former Valencia CF player Jose Castillejo has tragically lost his life in the recent flash floods that have ravaged Spain. The powerful storms, known as DANA (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos), have caused widespread devastation across the country, leaving hundreds of families mourning loved ones. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss … Read more
Real Madrid’s away match against Valencia in La Liga this weekend has been postponed by the Spanish football federation on Thursday due to severe floods in eastern Spain, which have claimed more than 95 lives. Villarreal’s home game against Rayo Vallecano has also been suspended, following the devastating flash floods affecting the region. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Lamine Yamal will miss Spain’s Nations League clash with Serbia on Tuesday as a precaution following a muscle strain. The Barcelona youngster, who limped off during injury time in Spain’s 1-0 victory over Denmark on Saturday, underwent an MRI scan on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies … Read more
Barcelona and Spain legend Andres Iniesta is expected to announce his retirement at the age of 40 next week, with the date, October 8, chosen to reflect the iconic number 8 shirt he wore throughout his storied career. Iniesta, regarded as one of football’s greatest midfielders, has been without a club since his contract with … Read more
Spain, down to ten men, battled to a hard-fought victory against Switzerland in the Nations League, despite the final shoreline suggesting otherwise. The European champions took the lead when Joselu headed in Lamine Yamal’s cross, with Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel unable to keep it out despite his best efforts. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For … Read more
Spain captain Álvaro Morata will reportedly part with half of his earnings accumulated during his marriage following his recent divorce. Morata, 31, and Alice Campello, 29, separated in mid-August after seven years of marriage and four children together. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, … Read more
Spain claimed the 2024 Olympic men’s football gold medal with a thrilling 5-3 victory over host nation France, securing their first Olympic football title since 1992. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the match, held on Friday, was a rollercoaster of emotions that saw France fight back from a two-goal deficit to force extra time, only to … Read more
France defeats Egypt 3-1 in extra time to reach the Olympics men’s football final, where they will face Spain; Egypt and Morocco will compete for the bronze medal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that France advanced to the final of the 2024 Olympics men’s football after a dramatic semi-final clash with Egypt on Monday, August 5. Despite … Read more
The Nigerian Super Falcons lost 1-0 to Spain in the Paris 2024 Women’s Olympic Football tournament, facing Japan next in a crucial match for qualification. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Super Falcons suffered a 1-0 defeat against Spain in their Group C match on Sunday evening in the Paris 2024 Women’s Olympic Football tournament. … Read more
Spain has emerged victorious in Euro 2024, following a hard-fought 2-1 win against the Three Lions of England in the final held on Sunday in Berlin. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sunday’s victory makes Spain the only team to have won the coveted European championship four times. Nico Williams, one of La Roja’s standout players … Read more
Flamingos, are placed in Group A for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, aiming to build on their third-place finish in the last tournament. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s women’s U-17 national team, the Flamingos, have been placed in Group A for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Editor’s Pick Cholera’s Grip … Read more
Rinsola Babajide, a 25-year-old winger is excited about representing Nigeria at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She expressed her enthusiasm on Instagram after Nigeria qualified by defeating South Africa. Nigeria, in Group C with Brazil, Japan, and Spain, will begin their campaign on July 25. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rinsola Babajide is struggling to contain … Read more