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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Marca, translated into English and compared across sources. 18 recent stories.
Brazil Advance as Neymar Returns After 981 Days
Brazil reached the next round of the 2026 World Cup in first place after Vinicius scored twice. Neymar returned for Brazil after 981 days, drew praise from fans and media, and sai…
Vinicius Junior Stars as Brazil Nears Top Spot in World Cup Group
Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil beat Scotland in its Group G opener at the 2026 World Cup. He became the first Brazil player to score in all three group games and moved to…
Marcasy Afriha Says Citizenship Battle Left Her Feeling Like a Second-Class Citizen
Marci Afriha says her nearly four-year citizenship fight is over, and she is now preparing to compete in Jerusalem. She and her brother Blessing spoke ahead of the Grand Slam Jeru…
Messi Misses Penalty That Would Have Set World Cup Scoring Record
Lionel Messi missed an early penalty against Austria on June 22, 2026, denying him a chance to become the World Cup’s all-time top scorer. Argentine and Spanish media described th…
Cape Verde and Helio Varela win global praise after stunning Uruguay draw
Helio Varela, a Maccabi Tel Aviv winger, scored a late equalizer for Cape Verde in a 2-2 draw with Uruguay. The result drew praise across Europe, put Cape Verde close to the round…
Oyarzabal turns Spain's attack around with a quick brace
Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and assisted once as Spain beat Saudi Arabia 3-0 at the 2026 World Cup. Spanish media said his form has transformed La Roja’s attack, and he became th…
Spain Faces Saudi Arabia as Yamal Remains Doubtful for World Cup Clash
Spain will face Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on Sunday at 19:00, needing a win after an opening draw and with every team in the group on one point. Lamine Yamal remains uncertain, whil…
Report: Mario Hezonja May Be Leaving Real Madrid, with Hapoel Tel Aviv Monitoring
Marca reports that Mario Hezonja is likely to leave Real Madrid, which is planning roster changes after a disappointing Spanish league season. Hapoel Tel Aviv is among the clubs i…
Real Madrid denies contacting Michael Olise amid transfer rumors
Real Madrid publicly denied contacting Michael Olise, calling the transfer speculation inaccurate. The club said it has no direct or indirect link to the Bayern Munich winger and…
Pierrot recalls hunger in Haiti and says the World Cup has given the country hope
Haitian striker Frantzdy Pierrot described his poverty-stricken childhood, Haiti’s suffering, and the hope the national team is bringing at the 2026 World Cup. He also said Haiti’…
Real Madrid Prepares Record-Breaking Bid for Michael Olise
Real Madrid is reportedly readying a €220 million bid for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise. The move would fulfill Florentino Perez’s election promise to sign a galactico, thoug…
Lakers Eye Shot-Blocking Bigs and Defensive Wings After Doncic’s Public Pitch
Luka Doncic has urged the Lakers to add shooters and athletic centers for a crucial offseason. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin says Los Angeles is targeting young big men, defensive wings…
Sami Khedira Expected to Join Mourinho’s Staff at Real Madrid
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is building a new staff for next season, and Sami Khedira is expected to join as an assistant. Spanish reports say he would fill a role similar to…
Real Madrid Weigh More Premier League Options as Enzo Fernández Remains Top Midfield Target
Real Madrid still see Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández as their leading midfield target for next season. Chelsea would demand at least 120 million euros, so Madrid are also considering al…
Spain Held by Cape Verde in Shock World Cup Opener
Spain were held 0-0 by Cape Verde in their 2026 World Cup opener in Atlanta. The result drew harsh criticism in Spain and could set up an early knockout clash with Argentina if Sp…
Spain’s goalless draw exposes a familiar problem in World Cup opener
Spain opened the 2026 World Cup with a surprising 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, despite dominating possession and passes. The team was criticized in Spain for bland, ineffective at…
Rafa Mir sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for sexual assault
A Valencia court sentenced footballer Rafa Mir to 8.5 years in prison for sexual assault and injury, with compensation and a restraining order for the complainant. Mir plans to ap…
France teammates rally behind Mbappe ahead of World Cup opener
Lucas Hernandez and Ousmane Dembele defended Kylian Mbappe ahead of France’s World Cup campaign, saying criticism of him is excessive. Mbappe, who starred in Qatar in 2022, is exp…