Madrid Informer

Could a weak Spanish doping verdict cost Madrid the Olympics? But the verdict could also prove costly to the country as a whole: by undermining Madrid's campaign to host the 2020 Olympic Games. Eufemiano Fuentes, the leader of a widespread and complex doping scheme used by top global athletes to enhance their … Full News [...]

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Spanish media angered by José Mourinho's behaviour after Real defeat Madrid's best-read newspaper, El País, gave little attention to the action in the Bernabéu and instead slammed José Mourinho's post-match press conference, describing him as the master of spinning failure into "opportunity for personal aggrandisement, … Full News here – Read more on The Guardian

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Anonymous attacks website of Spanish parliament as Madrid faces mass protest The morning before the demonstration, Spanish police detained 15 people in Madrid. One group had prepared flares and firebombs, while members of another group were caught with sticks and chains, the interior ministry reported. The incendiary devices … Full News here – Read more [...]

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Spanish film star Sara Montiel dies at age 85 MADRID — Sara Montiel, a famed, sultry-voiced Spanish actress who became the first to also achieve Hollywood stardom, died Monday. She was 85. Her biographer, Peter Villora, said Montiel died at her home in Madrid after passing out. "She was both an … Full News here [...]

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Report: Real Madrid Aims to Reunite Sergio Aguero With His Family, Spanish … “Giannina now spends most of her time in Madrid with the couple's son Ben and Aguero has told close friends he is finding it 'impossible' to be apart from him.” Aguero is one of world soccer's premier strikers, scoring prolifically for both [...]

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Madrid, Barcelona draw in Spanish Cup French youngster Raphael Varane headed in a late goal for Real Madrid to level the Spanish Cup semi-final first-leg against Barcelona as the Spanish giants drew 1-1 on Wednesday. Cesc Fabreagas had earlier given Barca a lead in a breathless match in … Full News here – Read more [...]

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Great Spanish Chefs, Korean Condiments, and Artisanal Cava at Madrid Fusión The theme of this year's edition of Madrid Fusión, the 11th annual incarnation of this culinary extravaganza, which began today, Jan. 21, is "La Creatividad Continua" — The Creativity Continues. This may not have been the intention of the event's … Full News here [...]

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Riot police fired rubber bullets Wednesday at Spanish coal miners protesting in the streets of Madrid over subsidy cuts they fear will jeopardize their meager livelihood. READ MORE on.rt.com RT LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com Follow us on Google+ plus.google.com RT (Russia Today) is [...]

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Real Madrid Manager Jose Mourinho Denies Exit from Spanish Capital Following a turbulent week, Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has put to rest any rumours linking him to a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu. According to Marca (via Goal.com), Mourinho has laughed off suggestions he is set to depart from the … Full News [...]

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Madrid derby the highlight of the weekend in Spanish football MADRID, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) — There is no question which is the biggest game of the weekend in the Spanish BBVA Primera Liga – football fans only have to go as far as Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium where the home side take on rampant [...]

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Spanish shepherds lead flock through central Madrid in defense of centuries … MADRID — Spanish shepherds led a flock of more than 2,000 sheep through central Madrid on Sunday in defense of ancient grazing, migration and droving rights threatened by urban sprawl and modern agricultural practices. Many tourists and residents … Full News here – [...]

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Spanish police protest the loss of Christmas bonus A police officer wearing an Spanish flag walks in front of a demonstration where other police officers protest as they block the street and light firecrackers next to the Interior Ministry in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. The demonstrators … Full News here – Read more [...]

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Goals from Higuaín and Cristiano Ronaldo, who has now scored in five successive Clásicos, give the Whites the first title of the season in a match in which Modric made his debut Subscribe to Real Madrid on YouTube: bit.ly Like Real Madrid on Facebook: facebook.com Follow Real Madrid on Twitter: twitter.com Circle Real Madrid on [...]

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Real Madrid playmaker Ozil: Spanish media are hurtful Real Madrid midfielder Mesut Ozil admits he's been taken aback by the aggression of the Spanish press. Ozil confesses he finds some of the criticism too personal. He told Marca: "It is what it is. But I do not think it is just me, but with the [...]

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Riot police have ringed the Spanish parliament in Madrid after clashing with demonstrators as thousands of protesters gather for a march against austerity tagged “Surround Congress”. Nine people have been injured and 15 arrested, local media report. UPDATES & PHOTOS on.rt.com RT LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us [...]

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