Home of ex-IMF head Rato searched in tax investigation

Last Updated: Friday, April 17, 2015, 03:46

Spanish judges ordered a search of the Madrid home of former International Monetary Fund chief Rodrigo Rato as part of an investigation into tax paid on his personal wealth, a court statement said on Thursday.

Spanish economy shows signs of getting back on track

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 09:34

The number of people registered as unemployed in 2014 dipped by 253,627 to 4.45 million, the labour ministry said this week.

Bleak 2015 for Spaniards still engulfed by economic crisis

Last Updated: Sunday, January 4, 2015, 10:44

Behind the iron door of a ground floor flat in Madrid`s working-class suburb of Vallecas around 30 people have gathered as Veronica Hidalgo announces she will be evicted from her home in 2015.

Madrid held as Ronaldo sees red, Atletico go top

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 10:54

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent-off as Real Madrid lost ground in the La Liga title race with a 1-1 draw away to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Argentina's Banega joins Newell's on loan from Valencia

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 21:38

Argentina midfielder Ever Banega has joined Newell`s Old Boys on loan from Valencia for the rest of the season looking for regular playing time to prepare for the World Cup finals.

Luis Aragones, of famed <i>tiki taka</i> dies, aged 75

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 20:57

The legendary Spanish coach, Luis Aragones, who helped Spain win 2008 Euro, died aged 75 on Saturday. After spending majority of his playing career with Atletico Madrid, Luis started his managerial career with the capital club in 1974.

Cristiano Ronaldo better than Lionel Messi, claims Pele

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 15:32

Football legend Pele has said Cristiano Ronaldo is now a better player than Lionel Messi.

English clubs still breaking records in sluggish market

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 08:40

Arsene Wenger and other managers may hate it but English Premier League clubs still spent more than ever in a generally sluggish January transfer window which ended on Friday.

Why beer turns foamy on impact revealed

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 12:29

A new study has revealed the reason why beer turns from a liquid to a foamy state when one bottle is bumped against another.

Mourinho and his professed love for London and its Blues

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 20:22

When Jose Mourinho declares that he will never leave Stamford Bridge again, it certainly demands serious consideration.

Carlo Ancelotti hails Madrid professionalism

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 19:16

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti lauded his side`s preparation after they disposed of struggling Real Betis 5-0 at the Benito Villamarin on Saturday.