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Spain’s 2026 World Cup squad is announced with no Real Madrid players for the first time; Lamine Yamal is included and set for his World Cup debut despite a hamstring issue that could see him miss the opener, while Gavi returns from injury and Barcelona’s Pubill and Cubarsi earn their first senior calls. Huijsen and Le Normand miss out as the team faces Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in Group F.
Spain announced a 26-man World Cup squad with no Real Madrid players for the first time; Dean Huijsen was a notable omission as Marc Pubill and Eric Garcia earned spots, with Luis de la Fuente saying the list was largely finalised months in advance. A Real Madrid star publicly reacted on Instagram to the decision.
A Spanish national evacuated from the hantavirus-outbreak cruise MV Hondius tested positive for hantavirus in Madrid, becoming the second Spaniard from the ship to be diagnosed. Authorities are tracing passengers and crew as the incubation period can reach up to six weeks, with many passengers having disembarked earlier in the Canary Islands, Saint Helena, and the Netherlands.
Luis de la Fuente announced Spain’s 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Lamine Yamal among eight Barcelona players selected. Real Madrid are left out for the first time in World Cup history, highlighting Barca’s dominance. The Barca contingent includes Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Gavi, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, and Yamal. The squad also features Premier League names such as Arsenal’s David Raya, Martin Zubimendi, and Mikel Merino, alongside Rodri of Manchester City. Fermin Lopez misses out due to injury, Nico Williams makes the squad despite a late-season injury, and De la Fuente lauds the team’s favourites status as they prep for friendlies ahead of Group H matches against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay.
Spain revealed a 26-man World Cup squad with no Real Madrid players for the first time. Lamine Yamal is included despite a left hamstring injury, while others like Fermín López and Álvaro Morata miss out. The team, ranked No. 2, will face Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in Group H, and coach Luis de la Fuente expects most players to be fit for the opener unless setbacks arise.
Spain named Gavi in their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with the Barcelona midfielder posting an emotional message about overcoming injuries and vowing to give everything to bring the trophy home, as eight Barcelona players are included in the squad.
Tens of thousands of people marched through Madrid in a largely peaceful protest organized by the Spanish Civil Society association, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez amid corruption scandals; at least seven police officers were injured in clashes, a small group tried to breach barriers around the Moncloa residence, and three people were arrested; organizers said 80,000 participated, a government figure put the count at about 40,000, while leaders from the opposition PP and far-right Vox attended.
Spanish police at Bilbao airport arrested four Global Sumud Flotilla activists after clashes with a returning Basque delegation; video shows officers dragging and beating activists, prompting Spain to condemn the treatment and Israel to demand explanations amid a broader diplomatic row tied to a Ben-Gvir taunt video, while Basque authorities review compliance and EH Bildu calls for accountability as Madrid confronts domestic protests.
Spanish paleontologists describe MAP-9029, the most complete stegosaur skull from Europe, attributed to Dacentrurus armatus, revealing a unique supraoccipital orientation and prompting a new Neostegosauria-based framework that reshapes stegosaur evolution across continents.
Spain’s former prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has been placed under formal investigation for alleged influence peddling related to the €53 million Plus Ultra bailout during the COVID-19 crisis; he is summoned to testify on June 2. This marks the first time a former Spanish PM faces a formal probe since Spain’s democracy resumed after Franco’s era, and it coincides with political opposition calls for explanations amid broader government scrutiny.
Spain's former prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has been named as a suspect in a corruption probe linked to the 2021 state bailout of Plus Ultra, with a judge describing an 'influence-peddling structure' using shell companies and opaque channels to obtain benefits; his offices were searched, adding pressure to current PM Pedro Sánchez and his circle.
A Madrid court acquitted Shakira of 2021 tax-fraud charges and ordered Spain’s tax authority to overturn a €55 million fine and reimburse over €60 million in interest; she had previously settled a separate tax-evasion case in 2018.
Spain’s Audiencia Nacional ruled that tax authorities wrongly pursued Shakira for 2011 taxes, ordering the repayment of more than €55 million (about $64 million) because she was not a tax resident that year. The court found she spent 163 days in Spain in 2011, short of the 183-day threshold, and noted the ruling covers only that year’s taxes. Shakira had already settled a separate tax case for 2012‑2014 in 2023, paying €17.5 million plus fines (€7.3 million), with prison time avoided on a suspended sentence. She called the decision decisive and historic.
Spain’s Socialists suffered a historic defeat in Andalusia, losing their longtime stronghold to the conservative PP, which could rely on Vox for a coalition and signal a shift to the right ahead of the 2027 general election; with PP leading nationally and Sánchez vowing to stay in office, the left faces a tougher path as Adelante Andalucía gains ground and Sumar struggles.
After an eight-year legal battle, a Spanish high court acquitted Shakira of tax fraud and ordered the treasury to reimburse nearly $65 million, ruling authorities failed to prove she spent enough days in Spain in 2011 to be considered a resident. The tax agency said it would appeal to the Supreme Court and withhold payment until a final ruling, while Shakira called the decision a vindication and thanked supporters.