September 2023
Barcelona Football Club Under Investigation for Alleged Bribery in Referee Case
Barcelona Football Club is under investigation for alleged bribery linked to the Spanish refereeing committee, amidst broader corruption inquiries. The case has gained attention following…
EU Meeting on Refugees Ahead of German and Italian Elections
Germany and Italy are addressing rising migration concerns ahead of key elections, with Germany implementing new border controls in response to increased asylum applications. EU…
Competition of Two Iranian Grandmasters with American and French Flags in World Women's Chess Championship
Two Iranian chess grandmasters, Atousa Pourkashian and Mitra Hajazi-Pour, competed under the flags of the USA and France at the World Women's Chess Championship, sparking…
The Consequences of the 'Forbidden Kiss' Finally Forced Rubiales to Resign
Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation, resigned following backlash from kissing player Jenni Hermoso during the 2023 Women's World Cup award ceremony.…
Continued Consequences of the Controversial Kiss; Spain's Women's National Football Team Coach Fired
Jorge Vilda, coach of Spain's women's football team, was fired following the controversial kiss incident involving Luis Rubiales and player Jenni Hermoso. This incident has…
Spain's Government Moves to Dismiss Football Federation President; Aftershocks of Controversial Kiss Continue
The Spanish government is moving to dismiss Luis Rubiales, the suspended president of the football federation, following a controversial kiss with player Jenni Hermoso that…