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Silva agrees to replace Mourinho at Benfica
Marco Silva agrees to become Benfica's new head coach as the Portuguese club formalises Jose Mourinho's departure for Real Madrid.
June 9, 2026Real Madrid eye Arsenal's Calafiori - Wednesday's gossip
Real Madrid scout Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori, Tottenham consider Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, Manchester United chase Newcastle's Lewis Hall, plus more.
June 9, 2026Air miles, altitude & Springboks - Scotland's arduous summer
Playing Argentina and South Africa away from home before Fiji at Murrayfield on consecutive July weekends is a daunting prospect for Scotland in the inaugural Nations Championship.
June 9, 2026Real Madrid’s 150 million euros bid for Atletico’s Alvarez rejected - Reuters
Real Madrid’s 150 million euros bid for Atletico’s Alvarez rejected Reuters
June 9, 2026Wolves sign Trippier and in Jimenez talks
Wolves sign former England full-back Kieran Trippier and are in talks to re-sign former striker Raul Jimenez on a free transfer.
June 8, 2026Spurs close in on Man City's Savinho - Tuesday's gossip
Spurs make progress with negotiations to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, Manchester United are battling their city rivals for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona eye Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella, plus more.
June 8, 2026Pope Leo warns Spain's parliament the world is in 'profound' crisis - Reuters
Pope Leo warns Spain's parliament the world is in 'profound' crisis Reuters
June 8, 2026Zverev tears down the wall to enter Grand Slam winners' circle at French Open - Reuters
Zverev tears down the wall to enter Grand Slam winners' circle at French Open Reuters
June 7, 2026Real Madrid to join Fernandes race - Monday's gossip
Real Madrid to join Mateus Fernandes race, Brighton reject Spurs' second Van Hecke bid and Harry Maguire could leave Manchester United.
June 7, 2026Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope's open-air Mass
The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.
June 7, 2026PSG could rival Arsenal for Gibbs-White - Sunday's gossip
Arsenal could face competition from Paris St-Germain for Morgan Gibbs-White, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the mystery player wanted by Real Madrid, and new Real coach Jose Mourinho is eyeing Bernardo Silva.
June 6, 2026Pope urges leaders to stop dividing as he meets migrants, homeless in Spain - Reuters
Pope urges leaders to stop dividing as he meets migrants, homeless in Spain Reuters
June 5, 2026Police at Spain's ruling Socialists HQ as part of probe into ex party official - Reuters
Police at Spain's ruling Socialists HQ as part of probe into ex party official Reuters
May 27, 2026Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand prime minister's resignation - Reuters
Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand prime minister's resignation Reuters
May 23, 2026Andreeva beats Baptiste to reach first Madrid final
Teenager Mirra Andreeva reaches her first Madrid Open final with a 6-4 7-6 (10-8) victory over Hailey Baptiste.
April 30, 2026Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain
On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.
April 25, 2026Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.
March 9, 2026White House says Spain has agreed to cooperate but Madrid denies - Reuters
White House says Spain has agreed to cooperate but Madrid denies Reuters
March 4, 2026Real Madrid and Man City to meet again in Champions League last 16 - Reuters
Real Madrid and Man City to meet again in Champions League last 16 Reuters
February 27, 2026Mourinho made 'unacceptable, huge mistake' - Kompany
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany says Jose Mourinho made a "huge mistake" with his "unacceptable" post-match comments after the alleged racial abuse of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.
February 20, 2026Is the new UWCL format easier for English teams?
Three English teams have reached the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League this season - but has it been as easy as it appears?
February 20, 2026