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Egypt and Spain: Crucial Actors for Peace in the Middle East
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdel Aty held Wednesday a joint press conference with his Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares in Cairo.
Missing seven of the starters that beat England 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final in July, Spain dominated proceedings from early on but it was not until the 79th minute that they managed to find the winner as Zubimendi netted his first goal for his country.
Euro 2024 champions Spain were held to a dour goalless away draw with Serbia in Nations League Group Four on Thursday, ending a nine-game winning streak and dropping their first points since March.
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said on Wednesday that his team were eager to get back on the pitch after winning Euro 2024 in July and that his players' hunger for constant improvement means there will be no let-up in intensity.
France should be proud of their extraordinary Olympic run despite failing to win their first gold medal in 40 years at the men's soccer tournament, coach Thierry Henry said after their 5-3 extra time defeat by Spain in the final on Friday.
Spain secured the gold medal in the Olympic men's football tournament after substitute Sergio Camello scored twice in extra time to earn a dramatic 5-3 win over hosts France in a nail-biting final at Parc des Princes on Friday.
Spanish players Alvaro Morata and Rodri have been given one-match bans for their behaviour during a Euro 2024 presentation in Madrid last month, European soccer's governing body said on Wednesday.
France struggled to find their feet in Bordeaux after their opening 3-0 Group A triumph over the United States but found a way past a solid Guinea team, who had two efforts disallowed in the first half, with Sildillia's brilliant 75th minute header.
As Spain prepare to face Georgia in the Euro 2024 round of 16 on Sunday, memories will undoubtedly drift to the 7-1 thrashing they dished out to the same opponents last year in a match that helped the team gel at a time of turmoil for Spanish football.
Italy' lack of freshness was punished by the technical ability of an exciting Spain and the 1-0 scoreline in Thursday's Euro 2024 clash did not reflect the dominance of their opponents, according to manager Luciano Spalletti.
Defending champions Italy may have won their Euro 2024 opener against Albania with an unexpectedly attacking style of football, but Spain - their opponents on Thursday - are unfazed, says manager Luis de la Fuente.
Italy must be meaner and more direct when they face Spain, though they may get more attacking opportunities, coach Luciano Spalletti said after his side's 2-1 win over Albania at Euro 2024 on Saturday.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised Lamine Yamal after his first appearance at a major tournament on Saturday and talked up the teenager's potential to become a great player.
The Minister of International Cooperation welcomed the head of the Spanish Agency, stressing the importance of joint relations between the two countries.
Spain and Croatia begin their Euro 2024 campaigns on Saturday with a rematch of last year's nervy UEFA Nations League final as they kick off the action in Group B, which also includes European champions Italy and surprise package Albania.
The 21-year-old, who struggled with injury problems last season and didn't play for Spain in 2023, scored his first and second international goals in Spain's final warm-up match before the European Championship.
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albarez said Monday during a joint press conference with his Norwegian and Irish counterparts: "Tomorrow we will officially announce with Norway and Ireland the recognition of the Palestinian state, continuing: “An immediate ceasefire must be implemented in Gaza and humanitarian aid must be delivered.”
Egypt’s Al-Azhar welcomed on Thursday the announcement of Norway, Ireland and Spain to officially recognize the Palestinian state.
Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit highly welcomed the important steps taken by Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognize the State of Palestine.
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