https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Real Madrid legend Alfredo di Stéfano, considered one of the greatest footballers ever, died in a Spanish hospital on Monday aged 88, drawing tributes from around the sporting world. https://www.thelocal.es/20140708/real-madrid-legend-alfredo-di-stefano-dies Tue, 08 Jul 2014 10:16:00 +0200 real-madrid-legend-alfredo-di-stefano-dies Cristiano Ronaldo ended the four-year dominance of Lionel Messi when he was awarded the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or in Zurich on Monday. https://www.thelocal.es/20140114/ronaldo-ends-messi-run-with-second-ballon-dor Tue, 14 Jan 2014 10:25:00 +0100 ronaldo-ends-messi-run-with-second-ballon-dor FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said he was "sickened" to see some Real Betis supporters racially abuse their own player, Brazilian defender Paulao, in the Seville derby against Sevilla on Sunday. https://www.thelocal.es/20131126/fifa-boss-blasts-spains-racist-football-fans Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:44:32 +0100 fifa-boss-blasts-spains-racist-football-fans Fifa president Sepp Blatter's comments on Cristiano Ronaldo's demeanour have not only upset Real Madrid fans but also called into question the neutrality of the upcoming Ballon d’Or Awards. https://www.thelocal.es/20131029/fifa-boss-mocks-haircut-king-ronaldo Tue, 29 Oct 2013 17:18:00 +0100 fifa-boss-mocks-haircut-king-ronaldo