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Pope to find a secularized, polarized Spain where the Catholic Church has a complex legacy

Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Spain will bring the American pontiff to a traditional center of European Christianity, where the Catholic Church has a complex legacy and the Socialist-led government is in a political crisis

The Independent UK

Madrid Becomes Global Gathering Point This Weekend as Pope Leo XIV and Bad Bunny Draw Massive Crowds

As many as 1.5 million people are expected around the Cibeles area during the papal events, while Bad Bunny's concerts across multiple dates could draw roughly 600,000 attendees in total

Latin Times

Divine intervention: why Pope Leo visit could be a godsend for Pedro Sánchez

Pontiff’s resolve to highlight plight of migrants has aligned him with Spanish PM, whose inner circle and party are mired in corruption allegations

The Guardian - UK

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Andreeva races past error-prone Kostyuk to reach French Open final

Mirra Andreeva beat an erratic Marta Kostyuk in straight sets at the French Open on Thursday to reach her first Grand Slam final. The 19-year-old from Russia drew on her defeat against the same opponent at the Madrid Open earlier this year to deliver a tactical masterclass at Roland Garros,…

France 24

Erling Haaland to Real Madrid? The Stunning Fall Out From Transfer Promise, What Next?

Riquelme’s outrageous declaration has inspired equally forceful retorts from Haaland and Manchester City.

Sports Illustrated

Man City issue statement after Real Madrid send surprise Erling Haaland transfer claim

Club insist star striker is staying put despite claims from Los Blancos

Evening Standard

Man City consider legal action after Real Madrid presidential candidate vows to sign Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland’s agent and father issued a joint statement calling the election promise as ‘all very entertaining but not true’

The Independent UK

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Trump's 'pastor' highlights evangelical surge in Spain in Madrid days before papal visit

With 4,763 places of worship registered in 2025, evangelical churches are growing in Spain, fuelled by Latin American immigration. The trend is clear at mass events such as the Festival of Hope.

Euronews

South Summit says 'AI is not a threat' and calls for Europe without '27 different borders'

South Summit opens in Madrid with debate centred on AI, as organisers, investors and politicians call for a more competitive Europe that retains talent and startups.

Euronews

Florentino Perez Sets Timeline To Announce ‘Major Signing’ at Real Madrid

The 79-year-old teased a big reveal as part of his election campaign.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Release 2026-27 Home Jersey With Never Seen Before Detail

Madrid and adidas presented the design with the slogan “elegance is our identity.”

Sports Illustrated

Spain probe targets Socialist party payments to consultant Leire Díez, 3 times more than admitted

The PSOE paid Díez nearly 45,000 euros for communications work between 2015 and 2017, according to documents sent to a Madrid court, as judges probe an alleged scheme to sway cases affecting the party and the government.

Euronews

Pope tours Spain with 12 speeches and over 2,500 kilometres planned

Pope Leo XIV will travel more than 2,500 kilometres between Madrid, Barcelona, Gran Canaria and Tenerife, and will deliver 12 speeches, as well as five homilies and five greetings. Here is the Pope's schedule by day and time.

Euronews

Queen Letizia Adds an Edgy Arm Cuff to Her Little White Dress as She Teams Up With Princess Charlene

The royals both wore summery designer dresses for their meeting in Madrid.

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Euronews

€25 million invested, €150 million earned: The 'miraculous' return on the Pope's visit to Spain

In what it hails as a loaves-and-fishes miracle, the Spanish Bishops' Conference says Pope Leon XIV’s trip to Spain will bring in five times its cost, though less than the 2011 visit’s €354 million.

International Business Times UK

Is Pope Leo XIV in Danger? ISIS Issues Chilling Target Warning Against Pontiff Ahead of June 11 Stadium Visit

Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain faces heightened security due to pro-ISIS propaganda, with large crowds expected and significant political and social implications.

The Independent UK

Rodri to consider future at Man City after World Cup amid Real Madrid links

The 29-year-old has 12 months left to run on his contract at City

Euronews

Fresh blow for Cuba: Iberia halts direct Madrid-Havana flights until November

The Spanish airline is temporarily suspending its direct route to the island due to fuel supply problems. The move adds to recent suspensions by Air France, Turkish Airlines and Air Canada.

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Latin Times

Trump Spiritual Adviser Franklin Graham Says President Needs God

Franklin Graham, one of President Donald Trump's most prominent evangelical allies, is trying to draw a line that has become increasingly difficult to see in American politics: the difference between spiritual guidance and political devotion.

Euronews

Spaniards now spend half their salary on rent, over 70% in Madrid and Barcelona

The figures reveal a worrying trend: the share of wages spent on rent has risen from 38% in 2019 to 50% in 2025, the highest level in the entire data series.

Sports Illustrated

Which Spain National Team Players Could Real Madrid Realistically Sign?

Presidential hopeful Enrique Riquelme made a big campaign promise.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Presidential Election: Perez & Riquelme Key Differences, Campaign Promises, Signings

The voting for the club’s next leader will take place on June 7.

The Independent UK

How the heat and illness wrecked Jannik Sinner’s Career Grand Slam dream

The world No 1, the overwhelming favourite, crashed out of the French Open in dramatic scenes on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

Rayo Vallecano take pride from the barrio into their fight for place in history

Madrid’s third club thrive on underdog mentality and still play in the daring style of former coach Andoni Iraola

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s getting hotter and it’s not stopping’: dealing with the heat in five of Europe’s capitals

Tourists and locals in Madrid, Paris, London, Dublin and Berlin share their experiences of the unseasonable May temperatures

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