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Soccer Star Dani Alves, Found Guilty of Rape, Sentenced to 4 1/2 Years Behind Bars Over Sexual Assault

Ex-Barcelona soccer player Dani Alves convicted of sexually assaulting a woman in a nightclub, receiving a 4.5-year prison sentence in Barcelona.

Brazil Soccer Star Dani Alves Rape Trial Begins in Spain

Feb 06, 2024 09:48 PM EST By Rick Martin

Former Brazil National Team star and former FC Barcelona defender Dani Alves is now standing trial in Barcelona, Spain over rape allegations.

Rafael Nadal and Melia Hotels International break ground on a Zel Hotel and tennis academy this May in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Rafael Nadal, Melia Hotels International to break ground in May on construction of Punta Cana Zel Hotel, tennis academy

Jan 31, 2024 07:30 AM EST By Ray Monell

Rafael Nadal, who got into the hotel business in late 2022, is now betting on his first location in the Americas, equiped with the Rafa Nadal Tenis Academy

Shakira Settles Spain Tax Case and Pays Fine But Blasts Spanish Authorities

Nov 20, 2023 08:52 PM EST By Rick Martin

The Shakira tax case in Spain seems to finally be over as the Colombian music superstar settles with Spanish authorities and agrees to a 7.5 million Euro fine on top of her 14,5 million Euro tax bill.

Shakira Fails to Pay $7.1 Million in Taxes, Faces Second Spain Tax Evasion Case

Sep 27, 2023 05:53 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Spanish prosecutors have accused pop star Shakira of not paying $7.1 million in taxes on her 2018 income, marking the latest fiscal allegations against the Colombian singer in Spain.

Jenni Hermoso Press Sexual Assault Charges To Luis Rubiales for FIFA World Cup Scandal -- What Will Happen Now?

Sep 06, 2023 08:44 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Spain star Jenni Hermoso is pressing charges against former Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales after kissing her without her consent after the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Shakira is Being Investigated in Spain in a New Tax Probe

Spain Is Investigating Colombian Superstar Shakira's Taxes... Again

Jul 20, 2023 11:07 PM EDT By Rick Martin

It seems that Shakira's tax troubles in Spain are not yet over, as a Barcelona court agreed to open a new investigation for her alleged tax fraud while living in Barcelona.

Shakira Betrayed: Gerard Pique's Mom Admits Helping Son Hide Affair From Colombian Superstar

Gerard Pique's Mom Breaks Silence for First Time After Claims She Helped Son Hide 'Affair' From Shakira

Apr 20, 2023 09:38 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Gerard Pique's mom, who reportedly helped his son hide his affair with Clara Chia Marti from Shakira, has broken her silence for the first time since the couple's controversial split.

Shakira Gets Full Custody of Kids with Gerard Pique, Starts New Life in Miami

Shakira Starts New Life in Florida With Kids After Gerard Pique Gave Her Full Custody of Sons

Apr 05, 2023 09:40 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

After Shakira was photographed leaving Spain to start a new life in Florida with her kids, it was reported that Gerard Pique had already agreed to give full custody of their children to the Colombian pop star.

Brazil Soccer Star Dani Alves Denied Bail in Spain for Alleged Sexual Assault

Brazil Soccer Star Dani Alves, Who Is Facing Sexual Assault Complaint in Spain, Denied Bail for Being Flight Risk

Feb 22, 2023 01:32 AM EST By Rick Martin

Brazil national team defender Dani Alves is in hot water as he faces an investigation over an alleged sexual assault. He is currently in police custody in Spain and tried to get bail but was denied by a court.

Brazil Soccer Star Vinicius Junior Targeted by Racism by Fans in Spain

Spanish Fans Target Brazil Star Vinicius Junior With Racist Insults

Feb 06, 2023 10:09 PM EST By Rick Martin

During a La Liga soccer match in Spain, Mallorca fans reportedly targeted Real Madrid's Brazilian forward, Vinicius Junior, with racist insults.

Bolivia Kicks out Lawmakers From Spain and Chile for Meddling in Local Affairs

Jan 05, 2023 12:47 AM EST By Rick Martin

Lawmakers from Spain and Chile went to Bolivia to demand the release of jailed Bolivian opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho. However, Spanish lawmaker Victor Gonzalez said he and his Chilean counterpart were formally kicked out of the country.

Founder of California-based Porn Site Arrested in Spain for Sex Trafficking

Dec 26, 2022 08:39 PM EST By Rick Martin

One of the FBI's ten most wanted individuals was captured in Spain, as the Bureau has announced that Michael James Pratt, founder of the California-based porn site, GirlsDoPorn, was arrested by the Spanish National Police in Madrid.

World Cup Results: Spain Demolishes Costa Rica While Japan Upsets Germany

Nov 23, 2022 08:37 PM EST By Rick Martin

Groups E and F finally play their World Cup openers in Qatar as the 2022 FIFA World Cup continues. Costa Rica was handily defeated by Spain.

Colombia Airport Police Caught 2 Women Smuggling Cocaine Hidden in 'Narco-Wigs,' Vaginas

Nov 15, 2022 04:07 AM EST By Mary Webber

Colombia airport police caught two women trying to smuggle cocaine into the European market by sewing the drug into their "narco-wigs."

Lechon: The Iconic Roasted Pork From Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain, and the Philippines

Lechon: The Iconic Roasted Pork From Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Spain

Oct 22, 2022 07:00 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Lechon is a popular food in Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain, and even in the Philippines. The dish is basically slow-roasted pork, often a whole pig, famous for its crispy skin and juicy meat.