Spain has secured a place in the FIFA World Cup semifinals for the first time in 16 years, triggering nationwide celebrations following a hard-fought victory over Belgium. Mikel Merino’s decisive goal broke the deadlock, ending a drought that dates back to the nation’s 2010 championship run and propelling the team into the final four of … Read more
“Los partidos de rugby son batallas civilizadas”: How Fermín de la Calle is Redefining Rugby Journalism By Daniel Richardson June 3, 2026 • Updated June 3, 2026 Fermín de la Calle in the EL PERIÓDICO newsroom, where he continues his crusade to elevate rugby’s profile in Spanish media. Photo: José Luis Roca / EL PERIÓDICO … Read more
Barcelona Paints the City Blaugrana: 750,000 Celebrate La Liga Title After Clásico Triumph BARCELONA, Spain — There is a specific kind of electricity that takes over the streets of Catalonia when FC Barcelona captures a league title, but Monday’s celebrations felt different. It wasn’t just the silverware; it was the manner of the victory. Nearly … Read more