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Atletico cash in on Real Madrid's Bernabeu concert woes
AFP, Published on 24/07/2025
» MADRID — Mired in legal setbacks, Real Madrid are losing the lucrative star-studded concerts for which their costly Bernabeu stadium revamp was designed -- and cross-town rivals Atletico are cashing in.
Barca fight back against Inter in sensational semi-final draw
AFP, Published on 01/05/2025
» BARCELONA - Barcelona and Inter Milan shared a compelling 3-3 draw in a high-octane Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday.
Flick has Barcelona on cusp of return to European elite
AFP, Published on 14/04/2025
» BERLIN - Failing a collapse at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, Hansi Flick has Barcelona on track for the Champions League semi-finals and a return to the European elite after a rocky decade in Catalonia.
Chelsea to face Barcelona in Women's Champions League semis after Man City fightback
AFP, Published on 28/03/2025
» LONDON — Chelsea's women overturned a two-goal first leg deficit to beat Manchester City 3-0 and set up a Champions League semi-final meeting with holders Barcelona on Thursday.
'Pooper' figures star in nativity scenes in Spain
AFP, Published on 22/12/2023
» BARCELONA - Look closely at a nativity scene in Spain's Catalonia region and you will likely spot an unusual figure -- a peasant with his pants down and doing his business in the holy scene.
Spain lawmakers begin debating divisive amnesty bill
AFP, Published on 13/12/2023
» MADRID - Spanish lawmakers on Tuesday began debating a controversial bill to grant an amnesty to Catalan separatists that was pledged by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in order to remain in power.
Thousands protest Spanish amnesty law
AFP, Published on 18/11/2023
» MADRID - Tens of thousands of Spaniards took to the streets of Madrid on Saturday to denounce a proposed amnesty law for Catalan separatists and activists, which was key for the left-wing government to retain power.
Sanchez set to get new term in divided Spain
AFP, Published on 16/11/2023
» MADRID - Pedro Sanchez is poised to win the backing on Thursday of Spain's parliament for another term as prime minister, with the country divided over his decision to grant Catalan separatists an amnesty in exchange for their crucial support in a vote of confidence.
Thousands of Spaniards rally against amnesty move for Catalan rebels
AFP, Published on 12/11/2023
» MADRID - Tens of thousands of Spaniards rallied nationwide Sunday, answering a call by right-wing parties to protest after the Socialist government offered an amnesty to Catalan separatists behind a failed 2017 declaration of independence.
Spanish PM strikes deal with Catalan separatists
AFP, Published on 09/11/2023
» BRUSSELS - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has clinched a controversial deal to remain in power by offering amnesty to Catalan separatists, raising tensions across the country.