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As Spain prepare to face Georgia in the Euro 2024 round of 16 on Sunday, memories will undoubtedly drift to the 7-1 thrashing they dished out to the same opponents last year in a match that helped the team gel at a time of turmoil for Spanish football.
Italy' lack of freshness was punished by the technical ability of an exciting Spain and the 1-0 scoreline in Thursday's Euro 2024 clash did not reflect the dominance of their opponents, according to manager Luciano Spalletti.
Defending champions Italy may have won their Euro 2024 opener against Albania with an unexpectedly attacking style of football, but Spain - their opponents on Thursday - are unfazed, says manager Luis de la Fuente.
Italy must be meaner and more direct when they face Spain, though they may get more attacking opportunities, coach Luciano Spalletti said after his side's 2-1 win over Albania at Euro 2024 on Saturday.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised Lamine Yamal after his first appearance at a major tournament on Saturday and talked up the teenager's potential to become a great player.
The Minister of International Cooperation welcomed the head of the Spanish Agency, stressing the importance of joint relations between the two countries.
Spain and Croatia begin their Euro 2024 campaigns on Saturday with a rematch of last year's nervy UEFA Nations League final as they kick off the action in Group B, which also includes European champions Italy and surprise package Albania.
The 21-year-old, who struggled with injury problems last season and didn't play for Spain in 2023, scored his first and second international goals in Spain's final warm-up match before the European Championship.
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albarez said Monday during a joint press conference with his Norwegian and Irish counterparts: "Tomorrow we will officially announce with Norway and Ireland the recognition of the Palestinian state, continuing: “An immediate ceasefire must be implemented in Gaza and humanitarian aid must be delivered.”
Egypt’s Al-Azhar welcomed on Thursday the announcement of Norway, Ireland and Spain to officially recognize the Palestinian state.
Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit highly welcomed the important steps taken by Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognize the State of Palestine.
The Irish foreign minister described the Israeli shelling of civilians in Gaza as “barbaric.”
That was during his speech at the Arab League.
President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi received Thursday Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares.
Shoukry continued that Israel deliberately hinders the entry of aid into the Gaza Strip, stressing that Egypt welcomes the proposed ideas to deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, whether by land, sea, or air.
During the session, they discussed the advancement of bilateral cooperation and coordination, as well as efforts to bring an end to the Israeli war against Gaza and to enhance humanitarian aid delivery.
The two ministers will engage in bilateral discussions followed by a joint press conference, as announced by the Egyptian Ministry in a statement released on Wednesday.
Minister Shokry commended the role of Spain in backing the Palestinian Cause historically at the European Union (EU).
Spanish actress Itziar Ituño participated in a demonstration in Spain in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
The shipment was prepared in coordination with the European Civil Protection Mechanism.
