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Spanish Football Federation Postpones 24 Copa del Rey Matches Following Tragic Train CollisionMiscellaneous

Spanish Football Federation Postpones 24 Copa del Rey Matches Following Tragic Train Collision

Spain's national football federation has postponed 24 Copa del Rey games due to a fatal train crash in central Spain that claimed at least 30 lives and injured around 80 people.

Al Jazeera English|October 28, 2026|1
Spain's Football Federation to Challenge FIFA Sanctions at Court of Arbitration for Sport Over Islamophobic ChantsSports

Spain's Football Federation to Challenge FIFA Sanctions at Court of Arbitration for Sport Over Islamophobic Chants

Spain's football federation will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after FIFA rejected their appeal against sanctions imposed for Islamophobic chants. The federation was fined and ordered to close stadium seats following chants during a match against Egypt.

Al Jazeera English|October 16, 2026|1
FIFA Sanctions Spain with Fine and Stadium Closure Over Islamophobic ChantsMiscellaneous

FIFA Sanctions Spain with Fine and Stadium Closure Over Islamophobic Chants

FIFA has fined the Spanish football federation $20,000 and ordered a partial stadium closure due to Islamophobic chants by fans during a friendly against Egypt. The sanctions follow incidents where supporters chanted discriminatory slogans, despite warnings and condemnation from player Lamine Yamal.

Al Jazeera English|October 16, 2026
Spanish Football Federation Introduces Groundbreaking Fertility Support for Female Players and RefereesSports

Spanish Football Federation Introduces Groundbreaking Fertility Support for Female Players and Referees

The Royal Spanish Football Federation has launched a pioneering fertility support agreement with the Tambre clinic to help female players and referees access egg freezing and in vitro fertilisation.

Al Jazeera English|September 8, 2026|1