Soccer-Spain’s drumbeat falls silent as superfan Manolo ‘el del Bombo’ dies at 76

(Reuters) -Manuel Caceres, the drum-pounding Spanish football superfan known worldwide as "Manolo el del Bombo", died on Thursday at the age of 76, silencing the rhythmic heartbeat that had accompanied Spanish football for overfour decades. With his trademark oversized Basque beret and red number 12 shirt, Caceres became as much a fixture at Spanish matches as...

Spain’s power generation nearly back to normal after Monday blackout, says grid operator

MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's electricity grid operator Red Electrica said it was able to supply virtually all of the country's electricity demand early on Tuesday as the system gradually recovers from a nationwide blackout on Monday, although most trains were still not running. All of Spain's substations were operating on Tuesday morning, Red Electrica said...

6 cool destinations around the world for kiteboarding

Some adrenaline-thirsty travellers pursue fresh powder, and some seek the perfect surf break. Others strap themselves to a 10m-wide kite and skim across the waves, looking for a chance to catch a little air. “When I’m out on the water, I feel like a kid again,” said Jennine Cohen, 43, the founder of Wild Blue Retreats,...

Football fans looking forward to England vs Spain clash

KUALA LUMPUR: Football fever is at its peak here as it is in Berlin, where the Euro 2024 final will be staged. The countdown to the exciting final pitting England against Spain has begun, with fans looking for spots to catch the live broadcast of the match which will be played at the Olympiastadion in the...

Murder in Spain: Audrey Fang’s suspected killer named as beneficiary of her CPF savings

SINGAPORE: The man suspected of killing Singaporean Audrey Fang has been confirmed as a beneficiary of her Central Provident Fund (CPF) savings, a Spanish media outlet reported on Monday (June 3). Singaporean Mitchell Ong, 43, was arrested in Alicante in Spain nearly a week after Fang, 39, was found dead with more than 30 stab wounds...

Anwar congratulates Ireland, Norway and Spain for recognising Palestinian rights

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Ireland, Norway and Spain for their intention to recognise Palestine as a state, which he described as "being on the right side of history". The Prime Minister said the three countries have chosen the path of humanity and justice which is a testament that they acknowledge the Palestinian...

Spain’s World Cup winning team says they will not play again if Rubiales remains

BARCELONA, Spain (AP): Less than a week after winning the Women's World Cup, Spain's national team players announced Friday that they will not play any more games unless the president of the country's soccer federation steps down for kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after their victory. Luis Rubiales, who was also chastised for grabbing...