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How do Spain produce so many exceptional young players? FourFourTwo visited the Canary Islands to meet the country’s wonderkids

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Had qualification for the World Cup been decided by population, Spain would only just have made it for the past seven tournaments. Ranked 31st by that metric, they lag behind Myanmar, Sudan and Colombia – plus England, for that matter. Instead, their men’s and women’s teams both currently sit top of the FIFA rankings, having … Read more

Hantavirus cruise ship heads for Spain’s Canary Islands as officials race to trace victims’ contacts

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The MV Hondius cruise ship hit by the Hantavirus is on its way to Spain’s Canary Islands on Thursday, as European and African authorities rush to track down anyone who may have come into contact with the virus. The Spanish Ministry of Health told CNN on Wednesday that the journey from the archipelago nation off … Read more