Live News of Spain February 12, 2025

Former Spanish Football Chief On Trial For Kissing Player

Former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales testified on Tuesday in his sexual assault trial in Madrid. Rubiales stated that he had asked Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso for permission before kissing hRead More

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Former Spanish Football Chief On Trial For Kissing Player

Former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales testified on Tuesday that he sought permission from Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso before kissing her during the on-field medal ceremony for Spain’s victoryRead More

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Former Spanish Soccer Federation President Faces Trial For Kiss Incident

Former president of the Spanish soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, along with three other defendants, are scheduled to appear before a judge on Tuesday to testify in a trial related to an incident involving a kiss at...Read More

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Spain Women's Coach Testifies In Luis Rubiales Trial

In a high-profile trial in Madrid, Spain women's coach Montse Tomé testified that her decision to omit player Jenni Hermoso from the national team was not intended as punishment. The trial revolves around an incident at...Read More

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Aga Khan IV Laid To Rest In Aswan, Egypt

The late Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims, was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Aswan, Egypt. His passing was announced by the Aga Khan Development Network and...Read More

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Teammates Testify Against Rubiales In Assault Trial

Teammates of a professional soccer player testified at a sexual assault trial in Madrid, corroborating her account of being distressed and angered by a kiss from a former Spanish federation president. The incident occurredRead More

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Tennessee Rep. Burchett Welcomes Palestinians To US For Assimilation

Tennessee Representative Tim Burchett has expressed openness to Palestinians wanting to come to the United States and assimilate as Americans. This statement follows President Donald Trump's controversial suggestion that tRead More

Trial Reveals Coercion Attempts In Women's World Cup Incident

In a recent court hearing, troubling allegations emerged regarding the conduct of former Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales following the 2023 Women's World Cup. The brother of player Jenni Hermoso and a teammate tRead More

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Israel Welcomes Trump's Proposal For Palestinians To Leave Gaza

Defense Minister Israel Katz expressed his support for President Donald Trump's proposal for large numbers of Palestinians to leave the Gaza Strip. Katz instructed the IDF to prepare a plan in line with the controversial pRead More

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World Leaders Reject US Plan To Take Over Gaza

World leaders are reacting to US President Donald Trump's proposal for the US to take over Gaza, with several countries expressing strong opposition to the idea. France has reiterated its stance against any forced displacRead More

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Spain Women's World Cup Kiss Trial Continues

Spain men's coach Luis de la Fuente testified in the Luis Rubiales trial that he did not engage in discussions related to Jenni Hermoso following her World Cup kiss from the former Spanish soccer boss. Rubiales...Read More

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Spain Forward Testifies Against Former Soccer Official In Trial

Spain forward Jenni Hermoso testified at Luis Rubiales’ trial on Monday, stating that she did not consent to being kissed by the country’s former top soccer official after winning the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Hermoso expresRead More

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Man City And PSG Face Champions League Knockout Stage Jeopardy

Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are facing the possibility of a surprising early exit from the Champions League, a scenario that has not occurred in over a decade. As the final round of games approaches on...Read More

Neymar And Al-Hilal Mutually Terminate Contract, Santos Return Imminent

Neymar and Al-Hilal have reached an agreement to terminate the player's contract by mutual consent, as announced by the club on Monday. The 32-year-old forward made a high-profile move to the Saudi club in August 2023...Read More

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Louvre Museum In Need Of Major Renovation

The Louvre, the world's most visited museum, is facing a significant upgrade to address overcrowding and outdated facilities. French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to announce a costly renovation plan, possibly amouRead More

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Study: Europe Faces Increase In Heat-Related Deaths Due To Climate Change

Extreme temperatures, particularly heat, are predicted to cause up to 2.3 million deaths in Europe by the end of the century if measures to reduce carbon emissions and adapt to warmer conditions are not implemented, accordRead More

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President Trump Considers Rejoining WHO After Criticizing Payments

President Donald Trump recently expressed openness to potentially rejoining the World Health Organization (WHO) after signing an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the international group. During a rally in Las VegaRead More

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World Economic Forum In Davos: AI, Climate Change, Leaders

The World Economic Forum's annual event in Davos is set to address a range of important topics on Wednesday. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will deliver a speech focusing on the urgent need to combat cliRead More

Liverpool And Barcelona Secure Champions League Last 16 Spots

Liverpool and Barcelona emerged victorious in their respective Champions League matches, showcasing thrilling performances and securing their spots in the last 16 of the competition. Liverpool's 2-1 win against Lille markRead More

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Spain Corrects Trump's Mistake On NATO Contributions

Spain has recently come under scrutiny after US President Donald Trump criticized its defense spending and mistakenly identified it as a member of the BRICS bloc of emerging economies. Trump's comments were made in responsRead More

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