Madrid
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Madrid, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Ravivoo, Khalaily, and Abu Fani Dominate Israeli Sports Headlines This Weekend
Israeli football experienced major moves including Anan Khalaily's record transfer to Crystal Palace and Maccabi Tel Aviv's squad updates. Mohammed Abu Fani's future at Red Star B…
Jose Mourinho Implies Criticism of Avram Grant in Netflix Documentary
In his new Netflix documentary, Jose Mourinho subtly criticizes Avram Grant and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich over his 2007 dismissal. Mourinho implies that outsiders disrupted t…
Strong Shekel and High Prices Drive Israelis to Vacation Abroad
Israelis travel abroad extensively, motivated by a strong shekel and high domestic prices that make luxury abroad more affordable and satisfying. Economic factors, more than polit…
Israeli Youth Footballer Joins Sporting Lisbon Academy Where Cristiano Ronaldo Trained
Twelve-year-old Israeli footballer Eytan Yehonatan Baruch-El trains at Sporting Lisbon's academy, where Cristiano Ronaldo developed. After early recognition in Israel and trials i…
Pedro Almodóvar Explores Artistic Creation and Exploitation in New Film Bitter Christmas
Pedro Almodóvar’s new film "Bitter Christmas" reflects on the nature of artistic creation and exploitation, focusing on a screenwriter inspired by a Spanish song. Premiered at Can…
Israelis Travel Abroad Mainly to Escape High Domestic Costs, Not Just Security Concerns
Amid regional security threats, many Israelis are traveling abroad primarily to escape high domestic costs and enjoy better purchasing power, rather than due to safety fears. Risi…
Luis Enrique Tops Annual Ranking of Europe's Best Football Coaches
ESPN analyst Tor-Christian Carlsen ranked the top 30 European club football managers for 2023-2024, placing Luis Enrique first and José Mourinho 24th. The list assessed coaching s…
Spanish La Liga Kicks Off With Star-Studded Teams and High Stakes for Barcelona and Real Madrid
The Spanish La Liga season has started with World Cup stars returning to action. Barcelona faces challenges after a costly transfer gamble and a failed striker signing, while Real…
Europe Experiences Rare Total Solar Eclipse Crossing Continent for First Time Since 2006
A total solar eclipse crosses Europe on September 3, 2024, visible fully in northern Spain and partially elsewhere, drawing millions of viewers amid a heatwave and boosting touris…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Defender Doron Leidner Launches Digital Football Card Marketplace
Hapoel Tel Aviv defender Doron Leidner has launched DL Sports Cards, a digital marketplace for football trading cards, emphasizing authenticity and passion for the sport.
Israeli Airline Sun d'Or Adds Verona to Winter Flight Destinations
Sun d'Or, part of El Al, adds Verona to its winter flight schedule starting October 25, offering twice-weekly flights to northern Italy. The airline's winter destinations include…
Southampton Set to Loan Manchester City Young Star Devine Mbama
Southampton is set to loan Manchester City’s promising 21-year-old forward Devine Mbama, who excelled in preseason matches, to boost their promotion bid to the Premier League.
Israir Launches Direct Flights to Madrid as Romanian Animawings Resumes Israel Route
Israir will begin direct flights to Madrid from October 25, while Romanian airline Animawings resumes Bucharest-Tel Aviv flights tomorrow after a suspension. United Airlines plans…
Chelsea Draws 3-3 with Johor Darul Ta'zim in Preseason Friendly
Chelsea drew 3-3 with Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta'zim in Singapore, with a late own goal saving Chelsea from defeat. Matias Nahuel, a new signing and former Maccabi Haifa p…
Israeli Billionaire Idan Ofer Ranks Seventh Richest Football Club Owner Globally
Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer ranks seventh among the world's richest football club owners, controlling major stakes in Portuguese and Spanish clubs. The list, led by Saudi Crown…
Luis Angel’s La Taberna de Moncloa Becomes Madrid’s Beloved Neighborhood Pub
Luis Angel Iglesias’s La Taberna de Moncloa in Madrid has become a cherished neighborhood pub known for its expertly poured Mahou beer and artisanal tostas. Despite being a relati…
Celine Dion, Shakira, and Manchester Derby Drive High Demand for Israeli Tishrei Holiday Travel
Thousands of Israelis are booking tickets for major concerts by Celine Dion and Shakira, as well as key European football matches like the Manchester derby, during the Tishrei hol…
Son of Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Star Scores Against Real Madrid in Friendly
Kenan Kodro, son of former Maccabi Tel Aviv star Meho Kodro, scored against Real Madrid in a friendly while playing for Ferencváros. Meho had a distinguished career in La Liga and…
Kanikovsky Starts for Ferencváros Against Real Madrid in Friendly Match
Israeli player Kanikovsky starts for Ferencváros in a friendly match against Real Madrid on August 8, 2026.
Israeli Writer Finds True Happiness in Simple, Imperfect Vacation Routine
Talya Levin shares how her recent vacation in Madrid taught her that true happiness lies in simple, imperfect daily routines rather than glamorous experiences. Despite travel chal…
Israeli Journalist Reflects on Severe Illness During 2026 World Cup Final in Madrid
Israeli journalist Nir Kipnis fell seriously ill with pneumonia during the 2026 World Cup final in Madrid, turning a mild illness into a life-threatening condition. Despite his wo…
Real Madrid Loans Argentine Forward Franco Mestentuo to Fiorentina for One Season
Real Madrid has loaned Argentine forward Franco Mestentuo to Fiorentina for one season without a purchase option. Mestentuo struggled in his first season at Real Madrid and will s…
EuroLeague Coaches Ranking Places Dimitris Itoudis Fourth, Oded Kattash Eighth
Dimitris Itoudis of Hapoel Tel Aviv and Oded Kattash of Maccabi Tel Aviv were ranked fourth and eighth respectively among EuroLeague coaches ahead of the new season starting next…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Nears Signing of Kiton Wallace Amid Real Madrid Interest in Loni Walker
Maccabi Tel Aviv is close to signing guard Kiton Wallace to replace Loni Walker, amid Real Madrid's interest in Walker. Wallace, an athletic guard with NBA experience, could open…
Referee Jesus Gil Manzano Issues Unusually High Number of Yellow Cards in Hapoel Be'er Sheva Victory
Spanish referee Jesus Gil Manzano officiated Hapoel Be'er Sheva's 1-0 win over Red Star Belgrade, issuing nine yellow cards and a red card to Matán Baltaxa. Known for his strict s…
EuroLeague Power Rankings Place Hapoel Tel Aviv Fifth, Maccabi Tel Aviv Fourteenth for 2026/27 Season
The EuroLeague's initial 2026/27 power rankings place Hapoel Tel Aviv fifth and Maccabi Tel Aviv 14th, reflecting their current roster strengths and offseason progress. Panathinai…
Armoni Brooks' Transfer Sparks Tension with Serbian Club Partizan Belgrade
Armoni Brooks, after a complicated summer involving multiple clubs, angered Serbian team Partizan Belgrade by delaying a decision and eventually joined Valencia on loan.
Model Maya Keyy Launches Tech Lifestyle Brand with Rare Public Appearance by Partner Amid Antisemitism Incident
Israeli model Maya Keyy launched her new tech lifestyle brand Glammie with her partner Amit Elkasselasi attending publicly for the first time. She discussed their relationship, he…
Real Madrid Eyes New Shooting Guard After Valencia Signs Armoni Brooks
After Valencia signed Armoni Brooks on loan from Villeurbanne, Real Madrid continues searching for a European-experienced shooting guard, considering candidates like Trendon Watfo…
Jewish Community in Spain Faces Rising Antisemitism Amid Ceuta Migrant Crisis
Following a mass migrant influx into Ceuta, Spain's Jewish community faces increased antisemitism amid national security concerns and political tensions with Morocco, though daily…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Finalizes Frontcourt with Two New Centers for 2026/27 Season
Maccabi Tel Aviv is finalizing its 2026/27 basketball roster by signing German center Daniel Theis and American Armando Bacot, while local player Shane Hunter returns from loan. T…
Book a Flight Highlights Benefits of Stopover Flights for Savvy Travelers
Book a Flight promotes using long layovers, or stopovers, as a way to add destinations and save money on flights, highlighting Madrid as an example. The platform helps travelers f…
Armoni Brooks' Potential Move to Real Madrid Raises Salary Concerns in Spain
Armoni Brooks, a top EuroLeague scorer and recent Italian League MVP, is being courted by Real Madrid and other clubs amid financial troubles at his current team. Spanish analysts…
Armoni Brooks' Potential Move to Real Madrid Raises Salary Concerns in Spain
Armoni Brooks, sought by Real Madrid and Maccabi Tel Aviv, faces scrutiny in Spain over his 2.3 million euro net salary demand amid his potential transfer from Villeurbanne due to…
Mario Hezonja May Return to EuroLeague as Cleveland Holds Early Release Option
Mario Hezonja's non-guaranteed contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers includes an early release option until November 15, potentially allowing him to return to the EuroLeague with…
Researchers Develop Eco-Friendly Air Conditioning to Combat Europe's Heat Waves
Amid Europe's record heat waves, researchers are developing new air conditioning technologies that avoid harmful refrigerant gases and reduce environmental impact. A German team i…
Madrid Airport Sandwich Prices Highlight Impact of Limited Competition on Cost of Living
An Israeli reporter in Madrid found that while food is generally cheaper in the city, Madrid airport sandwiches cost nearly 10 euros due to limited competition. This mirrors Israe…
Financial Crisis at Villeurbanne Spurs Star Players to Enter EuroLeague Transfer Market
Villeurbanne's financial crisis forced a drastic budget cut, prompting star players like Sylvain Francisco and Armani Brooks to seek new EuroLeague teams. Hapoel Tel Aviv is explo…
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv Face Unusual Home and Away Game Streaks in 2026/27 EuroLeague Schedule
The EuroLeague's 2026/27 schedule reveals that Hapoel Tel Aviv will have an unprecedented eight home games in ten rounds and two separate four-game away streaks, while Maccabi Tel…
Real Madrid Considers Alternative to Maccabi Tel Aviv's Luni Walker Amid Transfer Complications
Real Madrid is reconsidering signing Maccabi Tel Aviv's Luni Walker due to contractual complexities and is now interested in Lester Quinones, who fits better under Spanish league…
Real Madrid Blocks Mario Hezonja From Joining Another EuroLeague Team Without Consent
Mario Hezonja's move from Real Madrid to the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers is stalled over a disputed buyout payment. Real Madrid seeks to retain first rights to Hezonja's return to E…
Wildfires Rage Across Europe, Prompting Mass Evacuations and Travel Warnings
Europe is battling extensive wildfires amid a severe heatwave, especially in Spain and France, causing mass evacuations and travel disruptions. Greece and other southern European…
EuroLeague Releases Full Schedule Featuring Israeli Teams Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv
The EuroLeague has released the full 2026-27 season schedule featuring Israeli teams Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv, including their derby on November 12. The season starts…
Exploring Spain Beyond Barcelona: A Journey Into Its Diverse Culture and Landscapes
Travel experts and bloggers reveal Spain’s rich diversity beyond popular cities, highlighting its natural landscapes, relaxed lifestyle, and cultural depth through food, music, an…
Top Israeli Chefs Launch Three-Day Spanish Culinary Festival at Sarona Market
Sarona Market in Tel Aviv hosts Mercado Estrella Damm from July 29-31, a Spanish food festival featuring top Israeli chefs creating traditional and modern Spanish dishes priced up…
Only One-Third of Flights Depart On Time Amid Summer Chaos at Tel Aviv Airport
Ben Gurion Airport is facing major flight delays and cancellations during the summer peak, with only 31% of flights departing on time due to airspace congestion, technical failure…
Panathinaikos Leads EuroLeague Title Odds as Maccabi Tel Aviv Trails Hapoel Tel Aviv
For the 2026/27 EuroLeague season, Panathinaikos leads title odds, with Hapoel Tel Aviv favored over Maccabi Tel Aviv, which ranks much lower.
Argentine President Milei Sparks Diplomatic Crisis with Brazil Over Lula Insults
Argentine President Javier Milei sparked a diplomatic crisis with Brazil by insulting Brazilian President Lula during a São Paulo rally supporting Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential…