Instant gratification: How graffiti has 'transformed' from the streets to high art
It has been said that graffiti is the biggest art movement since the Renaissance.
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Man City star Rodri reveals phone call from Real Madrid rival after Ballon d'Or meltdown
Rodri's triumph at the Ballon d'Or awards ceremony on Monday night caused a stir among Real Madrid ranks, yet one of their own players expressed happiness for him. The Manchester City midfielder unexpectedly beat long-time favourite Vinicius Junior to clinch the award in Paris, following his pivotal role in City's fourth consecutive Premier League title and Spain's Euro 2024 success.
UK tourists warned of ‘extreme’ weather in Spain as new red alert issued
Holidaymakers in Spain are warned of “extreme” weather conditions as a rare red alert is in force. The warning covers the coastal region just south of Valencia, a popular tourist destination.
"Football Has Won": Rodri's Riveting Speech After Beating Vinicius Jr. To Ballon d'Or 2024
A "victory for football", that's how Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri's triumph at the Ballon d'Or 2024 has been described by many. The 'underrated' defensive midfielder has been quietly doing his job, for both club and country, while attackers and defenders continue to draw plaudits for their respective teams. However, as the Ballon d'Or 2024 results were announced, Rodri left behind popular picks like Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham, both of whom play for Real Madrid, to be crowned the best player of the year.
Wenger to lead FIFA task force on player welfare
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will lead a FIFA task force focused on player welfare, world soccer's governing body said on Monday, amid concerns that packed schedules are taking a heavy physical and mental toll on players.
Brits travelling to Spanish tourist hotspot warned of sharp rise of two dangerous infections
The Canary Islands are currently experiencing a significant increase in flu and Covid cases, coinciding with the start of the academic year and contributing to a rise in respiratory infections. According to the latest data from the Carlos III Health Institute, there's been an incidence rate of 794 cases per 100,000 residents for Covid, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) between October 14 and 20 – a figure that has doubled since mid-August but is not yet at crisis levels.
Ballon d’Or ceremony starts without boycotting Real Madrid
The Ballon d’Or ceremony got underway on Monday in the absence of Real Madrid stars Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham after the Spanish club said it would boycott over a perceived snub of its players.