ARTICLES RELATING TO SPAIN

Spain's rescue loan sows debt fear

2012-06-11 15:13

Investors punished Spain's bonds as euphoria over a vast eurozone loan to rescue stricken banks transformed into deep concern over its mushrooming debt.

Euro falls on Spain worries

2012-06-05 17:30

The euro slipped as Spain’s treasury minister said high borrowing costs mean credit markets are closing to Spain.

Spain in 'crisis of enormous magnitude'

2012-04-27 12:09

Spain's "terrible" unemployment shows that the country is in a "crisis of enormous magnitude," says Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo.

Spain headed for drawn-out recession

2012-01-30 11:15

Spain's economy contracted in the last quarter of 2011 after zero growth in the third, indicating a lasting slowdown.

Casillas equals Spain record

2011-11-11 18:50

Spain captain Iker Casillas will make an emotional return to Wembley when he wins a record-equalling 126th cap against England.

General strike hits Spain

2010-09-29 12:15

Spanish workers are staging a general strike to protest austerity measures imposed by a government struggling to slash its budget deficit.

Germany reject octopus offer

2010-07-16 17:29

Octopus oracle Paul's aquarium in Germany has given a resounding "nein" to a Spanish bid to move the celebrity mollusc to Spain.

Madrid red carpet for Paul

2010-07-16 12:07

Madrid's main aquarium is rolling out the red carpet to get Paul the octopus to visit the country after becoming a Spanish hero.

Spain go top in FIFA rankings

2010-07-14 10:39

Soccer World Cup winner Spain tops the latest FIFA rankings, with runner-up Netherlands moving up to second.

Beckenbauer: Final a bad show

2010-07-13 13:25

German great Franz Beckenbauer says the Soccer World Cup final turned into something of an "anti-advertisement" for football.

Final sets TV record in US

2010-07-13 09:41

The World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands in Johannesburg was the most-watched football game in US television history.

Spain erupts with fiesta

2010-07-13 07:40

Spain has not had much to celebrate in recent months, but their team's World Cup victory has brought a huge celebration home.

Champions Spain arrive home

2010-07-12 15:28

The plane carrying the Spanish squad home following their Soccer World Cup win in South Africa has landed in Madrid

Fabregas value set to soar

2010-07-12 13:34

Super-sub Cesc Fabregas's crucial SWC cameo which helped Spain win the title looks certain to see his transfer value rocket.

Del Bosque gives SA thumbs up

2010-07-12 10:09

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has praised South Africa for the smooth organisation of the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

Netherlands: 'ugly' football

2010-07-12 08:18

The Dutch were bent on showing that they could win ugly for their first World Cup title, but they only got the ugly part right.

Del Bosque: Beautiful game

2010-07-12 07:11

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque hailed his country's first World Cup win as a triumph for football's finest traditions.

Spain crowned World Champs

2010-07-11 23:15

Andres Iniesta scored with four minutes of extra time remaining to give Spain victory over the Netherlands and a first SWC title.

Dutch fans form orange sea

2010-07-11 18:15

There has been a bright orange glow over Soccer City in Johannesburg as thousands of Netherlands fans turned up for the final against Spain in full war paint.

Dutch prepare for party

2010-07-11 14:15

Virtually the entire Dutch nation of 16.5 million will be waiting eagerly for a reason to celebrate this afternoon.

SWC set for classy finale

2010-07-11 10:58

Africa's first World Cup reaches a fitting climax as the two most impressive teams compete for the ultimate prize.

Leaders, stars in SA for final

2010-07-11 08:10

World leaders and celebrities have swarmed Johannesburg for the World Cup to add a truly international flavour to the tournament.

Spain mimic Dutch football

2010-07-10 14:25

Spain will play in a classic Dutch style based on one-touch passing, aggressive pressing and positional inter-changing in the SWC final.

Robben: Winning ugly is fine

2010-07-09 18:09

Arjen Robben is happy to play 'result football' if it means the Netherlands beats Spain and he can lift the trophy.

FIFA's 10 Golden Ball nominees

2010-07-09 14:30

Leading tournament scorers Wesley Sneijder and David Villa headline the list of nominees for the Golden Ball award.

 

French PM: Right decision to help Spain

2012-06-10 15:33

French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault has hailed a eurozone lifeline thrown to debt-stricken Spain, but warns more is needed to kickstart growth.

Spanish minister admits to recession

2012-04-16 13:36

Speculation is growing that Madrid may have to apply for a bailout after the economy minister said it has probably fallen into its second downturn since 2009.

Data likely to show up euro faultlines

2011-11-20 15:34

After Italian and Spanish bond yields came close to 7%, data out on Monday will give an idea of how much authorities fought to keep yields just where they were.

Lampard to lead England

2011-11-11 15:51

Frank Lampard will captain England in their friendly international with Spain, manager Fabio Capello has confirmed.

French hostage rescue mission fails

2010-07-25 17:04

A military raid has failed to find any trace of a French hostage at a camp in Mali where it was believed he was being held, as French source says.

Bid to buy Paul rejected

2010-07-16 12:23

A German aquarium says there is no way it will sell or lend octopus oracle Paul to Spain, after repeated requests from the country.

Puyol quits Spanish team

2010-07-14 10:54

Defender Carles Puyol has decided not to play again for Spain, according to a report in sports daily Marca.

Nadal 'cried like a baby'

2010-07-13 19:43

Rafael Nadal has made no bones over the fact that he had "cried like a baby" after Spain's emotional, momentous SWC success.

Alonso hits back at De Jong

2010-07-13 10:47

Spain's Xabi Alonso fears he may have broken a rib after Holland's Nigel de Jong's challenge in the Soccer World Cup final.

Spain looks to Cup win for economic lift

2010-07-13 08:16

Spain, struggling with an unemployment rate of around 20%, hopes winning the World Cup for the first time will give its economy a much-needed boost.

Spain get a heroes' welcome

2010-07-12 16:22

Spain gave its team a heroes' welcome as their SWC triumph over the Dutch inspired a fiesta after years of dashed hopes.

SWC champs head home

2010-07-12 14:15

Elated and on their way home - the Spanish footballers will arrive to a heroes reception, a meeting with their king and a parade.

Sealed with a kiss: Casillas

2010-07-12 13:29

Spain's captain and goalkeeper showed his excitement at their first ever World Cup win by kissing his TV reporter girlfriend.

Casillas voted top keeper

2010-07-12 08:44

Spanish captain Iker Casillas was voted the best goalkeeper after his side won the SWC trophy, beating Holland in the final.

Mandela crowns SWC final

2010-07-12 07:39

In a rare public appearance, iconic leader Nelson Mandela graced the World Cup final with his presence, if only for a short while.

Dutch press report 'trauma'

2010-07-12 07:07

Dutch media are reflecting on the "trauma" of their team's defeat to Spain which has plunged the country into "deep mourning".

Invader tries to grab Cup

2010-07-11 20:54

The lead-up to the SWC final was marked by drama when an invader tried to grab the winner's trophy off its stand.

'Red Fever' grips Spain

2010-07-11 16:32

Spain are gathering in the blistering heat at "fan parks" as the country gears up for its first ever appearance in a SWC final.

700 million to watch Cup final

2010-07-11 13:57

A worldwide television audience of more than 700 million is expected to watch the World Cup final on Sunday, says FIFA.

Spain to stifle Dutch attack

2010-07-11 09:57

Striker David Villa says Spain will need to stifle the Netherlands' attack if the Spanish are to lift the World Cup on Sunday.

Job well done - Zuma

2010-07-10 21:52

President Jacob Zuma says South Africans should "pat ourselves on the back" on the eve of the World Cup final.

No case after Spain robbery

2010-07-09 22:19

No criminal case has been opened after the Durban hotel rooms of two Spanish players were allegedly burgled, KwaZulu-Natal police say.

Spain to target Sneijder

2010-07-09 16:23

Spain is focused on stopping the Netherlands' attack in the World Cup final and is narrowing in on playmaker Wesley Sneijder.

Spain players robbed

2010-07-09 14:23

Spain players Sergio Busquets and Pedro Rodriguez say they were robbed ahead of their World Cup semi-final win over Germany in Durban.

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