Santi Cazorla relishing ‘dream’ return to Spain squad
Santi Cazorla hailed captaining Spain in the 4-1 win over the Faroe Islands as a “dream”.
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Jesus Navas rolls back the years to help Spain beat Faroe Islands
Jesus Navas fired his first international goal in six years as Spain thrashed the Faroe Islands 4-1 to stay top of their Euro 2020 qualifying group.
Spain would not block independent Scotland from joining EU, diplomat insists
The Spanish government would not block an independent Scotland from joining the European Union if the country’s exit from the UK was “legally achieved”, a senior diplomat has declared.
Kepa Arrizabalaga happy to bide his time in battle for Spain number one jersey
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is happy to bide his time as he battles with David De Gea for the Spain number one jersey.
Spain’s former king Juan Carlos wants to retire from public life
Spain’s former monarch, Juan Carlos I, has said he wants to completely retire from public life on June 2, five years after abdicating the throne.
Catalan separatists hope to promote cause from European Parliament
Three jailed or fugitive Catalan politicians hope to use their freshly won seats in the European Parliament as loudspeakers for their separatist cause in northeastern Spain although actually being sworn will be the first obstacle they have to overcome.
Breeding restrictions in Barcelona spark debate on role of zoos
Animal rights activists in Barcelona are celebrating a victory after the Spanish city ordered its municipal zoo to restrict the reproduction of captive animals unless their young are destined to be reintroduced into the wild.
Jailed Catalan separatists allowed to collect credentials at Spanish parliament
The five separatist leaders on trial for Catalonia’s 2017 secession attempt who were elected to the Spanish Parliament last month have picked up their official credentials under police escort.
Cazorla call-up is reward for a fine season, says stand-in Spain coach Moreno
Santi Cazorla’s recall to the Spain squad is reward for his fine season with Villarreal, according to stand-in coach Robert Moreno.
Santi Cazorla recalled to Spain squad for first time in four years
Villarreal’s Santi Cazorla has been recalled to Spain’s squad after four years ravaged by injury.
Basque militant separatist arrested in French Alps after 17 years as fugitive
A long-time chief of the Basque militant separatist group Eta has been arrested on the street of a French Alps town after being on the run for 17 years, Spain’s interior ministry said.