Sport – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com News and views in English since 1998 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:30:52 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://euroweeklynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-EuroWeeklyNews-Favicon-2-60x60.png Sport – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com 32 32 The Grand Prix is back: Madrid prepares for its first F1 race in 45 years https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/05/the-grand-prix-is-back-madrid-prepares-for-its-first-f1-race-in-45-years/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/05/the-grand-prix-is-back-madrid-prepares-for-its-first-f1-race-in-45-years/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:30:52 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575774 Anyone planning a Sunday dash to the new circuit now has a firm time to work around: the lights are due to go out at 3pm. Before that, Madrid’s first Madring weekend brings three days of Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3 action. It has been 45 years since Madrid hosted a Formula 1 race. This year, that number goes back to 0. The Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix returns and will run from Friday…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/05/the-grand-prix-is-back-madrid-prepares-for-its-first-f1-race-in-45-years/feed/ 0 World champions Spain to host England in potential Nations League decider https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/05/world-champions-spain-to-host-england-in-potential-nations-league-decider/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/05/world-champions-spain-to-host-england-in-potential-nations-league-decider/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:28:41 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=575715 The last time these sides met, Spain left Berlin victorious with the European trophy. This time, England will travel to Madrid to face the new world champions, with the final night of their Nations League group potentially carrying a place in the quarter-finals. Spain will host England at Madrid’s Metropolitano stadium on Sunday November 15, with kick-off scheduled for 8.45…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/05/world-champions-spain-to-host-england-in-potential-nations-league-decider/feed/ 0 “At least we have the Falklands”: Argentina’s World Cup defeat sparks global backlash https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/22/at-least-we-have-the-falklands-argentinas-world-cup-defeat-sparks-global-backlash/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/22/at-least-we-have-the-falklands-argentinas-world-cup-defeat-sparks-global-backlash/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:58:25 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=574517 Argentina’s World Cup heartbreak has taken a dramatic turn after Leandro Paredes’ sister sparked an international backlash with a comment that dragged the long-running Falklands dispute back into the spotlight. As Argentina came to terms with missing out on another World Cup triumph, Bárbara Paredes attempted to comfort disappointed supporters with a message of national pride…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/22/at-least-we-have-the-falklands-argentinas-world-cup-defeat-sparks-global-backlash/feed/ 8 Kevin Keegan dies aged 75: England football icon and Newcastle legend passes after cancer battle https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/20/kevin-keegan-dies-aged-75-england-football-icon-and-newcastle-legend-passes-after-cancer-battle/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/20/kevin-keegan-dies-aged-75-england-football-icon-and-newcastle-legend-passes-after-cancer-battle/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:58:55 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=574340 Football fans across the globe are in mourning today with the news of Kevin Keegan passing away at 75. The former England captain and Newcastle United favourite succumbed to stage four stomach cancer at 75 years old, surrounded by family members. Doctors identified the illness in January following hospital admission for persistent abdominal issues. Keegan underwent treatment while maintaining…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/20/kevin-keegan-dies-aged-75-england-football-icon-and-newcastle-legend-passes-after-cancer-battle/feed/ 1 Norway lost the match, but won the internet with airline Instagram bet https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/12/norway-lost-the-match-but-won-the-internet-with-airline-instagram-bet/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:29:48 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=573680 Football banter took a very clever marketing turn when Norwegian Air made good on a viral Instagram bet with British Airways after Norway’s World Cup match exit. Days before Norway faced England in the quarter-final, Norwegian air tagged British Airways on Instagram with a cheeky proposal, whichever nation lost would swap its profile picture to the winner’s logo for a day.

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]]> England vs Norway World Cup quarter-final rekindles historic rivalry with Spain’s Costas fans https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/09/england-vs-norway-world-cup-quarter-final-rekindles-historic-rivalry-with-spains-costas-fans/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:01:02 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=573525 Expats across Spain have started counting down to one of the most intriguing matches of the 2026 World Cup so far. England take on Norway in the quarter-finals on Saturday night, with kick-off set for 11pm Spanish time at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The fixture is bringing a little extra spice because of a famous rivalry that dates back decades and because Norway has become one of the tournament’s…

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]]> Haaland destroys Brazil’s dream as Norway storm into their first-ever World Cup quarter-final https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/06/haaland-destroys-brazils-dream-as-norway-storm-into-their-first-ever-world-cup-quarter-final/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:47 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=573199 Brazil have been kicked out of the World Cup after a 2–1 defeat to the Norwegian vikings in a result that has stunned fans and reshaped the tournament. Erling Haaland was once again the difference, scoring twice to send Norway into the quarter-finals for the first time in their history and leave Brazil in tears facing an unexpectedly early exit. It is the kind of night that will be remembered for…

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]]> Spain Tour de France fans warned extreme heat could force cancellations for first time in history https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/07/03/spain-tour-de-france-fans-warned-extreme-heat-could-force-cancellations-for-first-time-in-history/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:27 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=573081 Cycling fans lining Cataluña’s roads this weekend may face more than traffic closures and crowds. As Spain and France brace for another surge of extreme heat, Tour de France officials have raised the possibility of route changes, earlier starts or even the race’s first heat-related stage cancellation. The Tour de France begins in Barcelona on Saturday, July 4, but the first drama of the race…

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]]> Málaga CF promoted to La Liga as 2–1 victory over Almería ends eight-year wait https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/21/malaga-cf-promoted-to-la-liga-as-2-1-victory-over-almeria-ends-eight-year-wait/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:48:14 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=572061 Málaga CF have secured their return to La Liga’s first division after a dramatic 2–1 victory over UD Almería, ending an eight-year absence from Spain’s top flight and sparking emotional celebrations among players and supporters. Goals from Chupe and David Larrubia sealed the win at the UD Almería Stadium, confirming promotion and completing a long and difficult return journey to the Primera…

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]]> Scotland fans face triple blow with World Cup fan zone closures, pub squeezes, and dry bars in Boston https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/19/scotland-fans-face-triple-blow-with-world-cup-fan-zone-closures-pub-squeezes-and-dry-bars-in-boston/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:35:00 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=571939 Thousands of members of the Tartan Army have been left scrambling across Massachusetts after severe weather, venue caps, and an unprecedented city-wide beer shortage disrupted their World Cup match day plans. Scotland supporters who travelled thousands of miles to Boston for today’s crucial group-stage clash against Morocco are navigating a major bottleneck in what was supposed to be a seamless…

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]]> Outsiders with a chance of winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 – what the Euro Weekly readers say https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/15/outsiders-with-a-chance-of-winning-the-fifa-world-cup-2026-what-the-euro-weekly-readers-say/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:24:22 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=571545 Ask most footie fans who will take the World Cup this year, and almost all of them will swear their home side will definitely take the glory, as though willing their team to win was enough to guarantee lifting the cup this year. Finding someone objective enough to predict a rank outsider having a chance is rare, but Euro Weekly News surveyed scores of fans and found some that still held on to…

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]]> Sir Kenny Dalglish shares cancer treatment update with characteristic humour https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/03/sir-kenny-dalglish-shares-cancer-treatment-update-with-characteristic-humour/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:51:23 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570753 Football supporters across the UK and further afield reacted with warmth and admiration after Liverpool icon Sir Kenny Dalglish disclosed his cancer diagnosis. The 75-year-old revealed details of his current continuing treatment in a statement that mixed candour with wit following an accidental social media post. Dalglish explained how clumsy technology use led to public knowledge of his…

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]]> Racehorse violently kicks stable worker on live TV in viral Redcar parade ring drama https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/racehorse-violently-kicks-stable-worker-on-live-tv-in-viral-redcar-parade-ring-drama/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/racehorse-violently-kicks-stable-worker-on-live-tv-in-viral-redcar-parade-ring-drama/#comments Thu, 28 May 2026 15:29:42 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570323 Video footage from Redcar racecourse has spread rapidly across social media after a racehorse delivered what was very nearly a deadly kick to a member of stable staff on Tuesday, May 26. Chloe Briody, aged 25 and serving as travelling head girl for trainer Richard Fahey, inspected the equipment on three-year-old gelding Kameko Fever moments before a Class 6 seven-furlong race.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/racehorse-violently-kicks-stable-worker-on-live-tv-in-viral-redcar-parade-ring-drama/feed/ 1 Rafael Nadal reveals shocking health damage caused by years of painkiller use https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/21/rafael-nadal-reveals-shocking-health-damage-caused-by-years-of-painkiller-use/ Thu, 21 May 2026 20:55:01 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=569721 Rafael Nadal has revealed the long-term physical consequences of competing through pain during his tennis career, stating that years of anti-inflammatory medication caused lasting intestinal damage. The 22-time Grand Slam champion made the comments during an interview with Spanish sports newspaper AS. During the interview, Nadal reflected on the sacrifices required to continue competing at the…

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]]> Conor McGregor returns to UFC: Max Holloway fight confirmed for 11 July in Las Vegas https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/17/conor-mcgregor-returns-to-ufc-max-holloway-fight-confirmed-for-11-july-in-las-vegas/ Sun, 17 May 2026 21:43:09 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=569269 Conor McGregor is making his return to the UFC five years after his previous bout. Dana White announced the welterweight clash without a title at stake against Max Holloway for July 11 during International Fight Week in Las Vegas. Dana White has confirmed the matchup this weekend. The UFC boss chose to reveal details right as Francis Ngannou walked out for his MVP Netflix event.

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]]> World Cup 2026: Fixtures confirmed for June kick-off and where to watch – but beware the scammers https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/15/world-cup-2026-fixtures-confirmed-for-june-kick-off-and-where-to-watch-but-beware-the-scammers/ Fri, 15 May 2026 10:57:37 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=569157 Football fever is ramping up fast with the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to launch across North America this summer. Matches are due to kick off on June 11 when Mexico confronts South Africa in the opening clash at Estadio Azteca. Further group games follow quickly over the next days as 48 teams battle for glory in the expanded format. England enter Group L action shortly afterwards. Harry Kane’s side…

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]]> Spain’s UFC hero leaves Trump stunned at the White House. One comment changed the mood instantly https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/07/spains-ufc-hero-leaves-trump-stunned-at-the-white-house-one-comment-changed-the-mood-instantly/ Thu, 07 May 2026 17:41:31 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=568546 Spanish UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) champion Ilia Topuria went viral after an unexpected exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump during a White House meeting. A joking comment from Topuria about Trump being “so kind” quickly spread online and turned the unusual meeting into one of the most talked-about sports moments of the week. During the Oval Office meeting…

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]]> Generali to sponsor Spanish tennis federation in 2026–2028 deal https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/07/generali-to-sponsor-spanish-tennis-federation-in-2026-2028-deal/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:42:04 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=565935 Generali will become an official partner of the Real Federación Española de Tenis (RFET) under a new agreement covering the 2026-2028 cycle, marking a new step in its commitment to sport. As part of the deal, Generali will give its name to the men’s national team, which will compete under the official title Selección Española GENERALI de Tenis, while the partnership also extends to the women’s…

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]]> International Olympic Committee announces women only for female categories from 2028 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/26/international-olympic-committee-announces-women-only-for-female-categories-from-2028/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:39 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=564978 The International Olympic Committee has introduced a landmark policy that restricts female Olympic categories exclusively to women. This decision, revealed on Thursday, March 26, will take full effect at the Los Angeles 2028 Games and is seen as a huge shift on how eligibility is determined across elite competition. Biological sex verification will rely first on testing for the SRY gene…

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]]> 2026 Winter Olympics recap: Triumphs, heartbreaks, and drama in Milan-Cortina https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/22/2026-winter-olympics-recap-triumphs-heartbreaks-and-drama-in-milan-cortina/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:09:38 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=562138 The 2026 Winter Olympics, hosted in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, wrapped up on February 22, after delivering a thrilling combination of breathtaking athletic ability, cultural style, and unexpected twists and turns. From snow-covered slopes in Livigno and Bormio to the ice rinks in Milan, the Games exhibited traditional winter sports while drawing global attention with celebrity appearances…

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]]> Formula 1 returns to Madrid after 40 years with 80,000 tickets sold https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/17/formula-1-returns-to-madrid-after-40-years-with-80000-tickets-sold/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:21:49 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=561757 Formula 1 is set to return to Madrid for the first time in more than four decades, as preparations continue for the Spanish Grand Prix scheduled for September this year. Organisers have confirmed that around 80,000 tickets have already been sold, underlining strong early demand for the event, which will mark Formula 1’s first race in the Spanish capital since 1981. The race will take place on a…

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]]> 2026 FIFA World Cup to be policed by robots https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/11/2026-fifa-world-cup-to-be-policed-by-robots/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:42:49 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=561114 The Mexican city of Guadalupe will be using state-of-the-art robots to police in and around its stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup later this year, a massive event hosted across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. These units, known as the K9-X division, will form a key part of the surveillance and early response strategy around stadiums and high-traffic areas for the year’s most…

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]]> NBA to launch its first official basketball academy in Spain https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/07/nba-to-launch-its-first-official-basketball-academy-in-spain/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:43:14 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=560758 La Nucía will take a historic step in its international sports profile with the arrival of Spain’s first ‘NBA School of Basketball’, an official youth basketball development centre and part of the NBA’s global network across four continents. The project was unveiled on Wednesday February 4 at NBA Spain’s headquarters in Madrid, reinforcing the brand ‘La Nucía, City of Sport’ worldwide.

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]]> El Palmar celebrates Carlos Alcaraz’s historic Australian Open win https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/02/el-palmar-celebrates-carlos-alcarazs-historic-australian-open-win/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:34:31 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=560216 THE MURCIA village of El Palmar is still fresh off the heels of the excitement of the history-making feat of their hometown hero, Carlos Alcaraz, at the Australian Open. The tennis prodigy, a 22-year-old El Palmar native, has become the youngest player in tennis history to win all four Grand Slams, resulting in an unforgettable match and feverish excitement reverberating not only through El Palmar…

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]]> Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest player in tennis history to win all four Grand Slams after defeating Djokovic https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/01/carlos-alcaraz-becomes-the-youngest-player-in-tennis-history-to-win-all-four-grand-slams-after-defeating-djokovic/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:31:52 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=560098 Carlos Alcaraz (AKA Carlitos) is a hurricane. At just 22 years old, the world number one has become the youngest player of all time to conquer the four majors. He said it himself: “I prefer to win the Australian Open than to win the other three ‘grand’ ones.” Said and done. The lad from Murcia becomes the youngest player in tennis history to win all four Grand Slams after defeating ‘Nole’ 2-6, 6-2…

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]]> Europe’s largest winter equestrian event returns: Andalucía Sunshine Tour 2026 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/28/europes-largest-winter-equestrian-event-returns-sunshine-tour-2026/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:08:03 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=559788 The XXXII Andalucía Sunshine Tour 2026 is set to begin on February 2 at the Dehesa Montenmedio equestrian centre in Vejer de la Frontera, Cádiz. The winter-spring season circuit will run through March 22, featuring hundreds of competitive classes, substantial prize money, and thousands of riders and horses from around the world, consolidating the Tour’s reputation as one of Europe’s largest winter…

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]]> Michael Schumacher: The update fans have waited 12 years to hear https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/26/michael-schumacher-the-update-fans-have-waited-12-years-to-hear/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:18:29 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=559589 More than twelve years after a tragic skiing accident left him with a severe head injury, Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher is reportedly no longer bedridden, according to recent reports citing sources close to his family and medical caregivers. The seven-time world champion, now 57, is said to now be able to sit up in a wheelchair and be moved around his private residences…

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]]> All eyes on Olympic ski-jumping’s crotch-enlargement scandal in Norway https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/23/all-eyes-on-olympic-ski-jumpings-crotch-enlargement-scandal-in-norway/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:26:19 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=559332 The Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are rapidly approaching, and a weird cheating scandal has shaken the world of ski jumping, and drawn international attention to the high-stakes battle over equipment rules. In a bizarre discovery, it seems the cold temperature on the ski jump ramp has an indirect effect on aerodynamics. Dubbed the “crotch-enlarging scandal” or even “Penisgate” in some media…

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]]> Real Madrid shock: Xabi Alonso sacked overnight as Arbeloa takes charge https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/12/real-madrid-shock-xabi-alonso-sacked-overnight-as-arbeloa-takes-charge/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:58:23 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=558211 Real Madrid have dropped a surprise of their own this monday, January 12 – and it has nothing to do with goals or transfers. Just hours after returning from Saudi Arabia following their Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona, the club confirmed that Xabi Alonso is no longer head coach of the first team. The decision, announced on Monday afternoon, was described as being taken “by mutual…

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]]> Poland stripped of weightlifting championships over Russian visa refusal https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/09/poland-stripped-of-weightlifting-championships-over-russian-visa-refusal/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:18:24 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=558020 Poland has lost the right to host the 2026 European Junior & Under-23 Weightlifting Championships after declining to guarantee visa access for Russian and Belarusian athletes, forcing organisers to relocate the event to Albania. The decision was confirmed by the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF) on December 31, 2025, highlighting an escalating conflict between international sports bodies…

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