Tag: Spain

Spain ‘yes’ to more spectators in stadia

Article posted by Coliseum, September 6^th, 2021

Spain has increased the permitted attendance for fans in stadia for the month of September to 60 percent. This announcement was made by the Minister for Health Spain, Carolina Darias, on September 1st. The ‘News9 Live’ stated that Darias made the announcement in a presser held on September 1st... » Read more

‘Los Blancos’ home roof to steal the show

Article posted by Coliseum, July 6^th, 2021

The Spanish professional football club – one of the world’s best known teams which have a huge fan following the world over – Real Madrid CF – has unveiled incredible footage of the retractable roof of their home – Santiago Bernabéu Stadium – reshaping of which is... » Read more

LaLiga matches may see full house again

Article posted by Coliseum, July 2^nd, 2021

The Spanish Government stated recently that Spain will be more or less back to normal when it comes to allowing fans ingress to stadia next season. ‘Sportstar’ stated that only a limited number of fans had been allowed into first-division soccer games in parts of the country where the pandemic... » Read more

Cádiz home new name wipe out war memories

Article posted by Coliseum, July 1^st, 2021

LaLiga club Cádiz Club de Fútbol’s (Spain) residence – Ramón de Carranza – has been renamed Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla – following a near year long process to remove the name of a figure connected to the Spanish Civil War fought from 1936 to 1939. ‘Spain’s News’ stated... » Read more

UEFA carrot-and-stick policy for Bilbao

Article posted by Coliseum, June 28^th, 2021

In a carrot-and-stick policy adopted by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), the administrative body for football has decided to compensate Bilbao (Spain) as the latter was stripped of its rights by the former to host games at this year’s European Championship which is presently... » Read more

Gourmet delight await Culers in Barça home

Article posted by Coliseum, May 21^st, 2021

Culers – fans of LaLiga club FC Barcelona (Spain) – have other reasons too to flock to the Barça residence – Camp Nou – apart from watching their sporting heroes in action. Especially fans who love to tickle their taste buds. ‘FC Barcelona’ stated that a Barça-themed... » Read more

LaLiga to finally have fans back in fixtures

Article posted by Coliseum, May 17^th, 2021

With the COVID-19 situation taking a turn for the better in Spain – a country till few months back totally bruised by the fatal virus which took a huge toll on lives – Spain’s Ministry of Health and the High Council of Sports (CSD) have greenlighted the protocol drawn up by LaLiga for... » Read more