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Shares in Greggs surged over 8% on Wednesday after the UK bakery chain reported a 20% increase in pre-tax profit to £76 million for the first half of the year, surpassing analyst forecasts of £75 million. The company announced aggressive expansion plans, targeting at least 3,500 stores across the UK, up from its previous goal of 3,000. CEO Roisin Currie stated that Greggs remains 'underrepresented' in locations such as retail parks, train stations, airports, and roadsides. The chain, which currently operates 2,773 UK locations and one in Tenerife, plans to open over 100 new bakeries this year. New menu items including a chicken sausage roll, tandoori chicken pizza, and iced matcha have boosted sales by 7.2% to £1.1 billion. Greggs is also focusing on protein-rich and health-conscious offerings to attract younger consumers, and is expanding its smaller store formats and self-service machines.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 29, 07:16 AM UTC

Getafe CF has started its second preseason training camp in Campoamor, where the team will train from Monday until Thursday before returning to Madrid to finalize preparations for the new season, which begins in just 15 days. The team previously trained in Oliva, playing friendlies against Reading (1-0 win with a goal from Martin Satriano), Tenerife (2-1 win), and Real Valladolid (0-0 draw). Upcoming friendlies include a match against Atletico Madrid on Thursday at their Ciudad Deportiva, followed by games against Monaco and Tottenham. Getafe's league debut will be away at Mendizorroza against Alaves.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 09:20 AM UTC

This article from AS.com provides a comprehensive schedule of preseason friendly matches for all Segunda División (LaLiga Hypermotion) teams ahead of the 2026/27 season, which kicks off on the weekend of August 15-16. It lists matches played from July 14 to July 18, 2026, including results such as Andorra 2-1 Millwall, Oviedo 0-0 Al-Qadsiah, Cádiz 7-0 Barbate, and several other friendlies involving teams like Leganés, Albacete, Eldense, Mallorca, Tenerife, Girona, Burgos, Eibar, Castellón, Sporting, and Granada. The article is updated as of July 22, 2026, and includes links to detailed match reports. It serves as a reference for fans and analysts tracking team preparations for the upcoming season.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 08:56 PM UTC

Getafe staged a second-half comeback to defeat CD Tenerife 2-1 at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium, winning the Trofeo Ciudad de Santa Cruz. Tenerife took the lead in the 37th minute through Víctor Moreno, who scored after a deflected cross from Marc Mateu. Getafe equalized in the 55th minute when Martín Satriano converted a penalty after Uche was fouled inside the area. The winning goal came in the 89th minute from Zaid Romero. Getafe coach José Bordalás fielded a lineup featuring many academy players, while Tenerife coach Álvaro Cervera used a near first-choice eleven. The match also saw debuts for Tenerife defenders Viereck and Renos.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 08:56 PM UTC

Getafe CF defeated CD Tenerife 2-1 in a preseason friendly at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium, winning the Trofeo Ciudad de Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Tenerife took the lead in the 38th minute through Víctor Moreno. Getafe, fielding a lineup with six reserve team players initially, equalized in the 53rd minute via a Martín Satriano penalty after a foul on the islanders. In the 90th minute, Zaid Romero scored from a Kiko Femenía corner to secure the comeback victory. The match was Getafe's second preseason test, following a win against Reading. Getafe will face Real Valladolid next. The article includes a full match sheet with lineups, goalscorers, and bookings.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 08:53 PM UTC

Getafe secured a 2-1 comeback victory over CD Tenerife in their second preseason match, winning the Ciudad de Santa Cruz de Tenerife Trophy at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium. Tenerife took the lead in the 38th minute through Víctor Moreno, who finished a cross with his left foot. Getafe, fielding a lineup with six reserve team players initially, struggled to respond in the first half. After making six substitutions at halftime, including the introduction of key players like Uche, Zaid Romero, and Martín Satriano, Getafe leveled the score in the 53rd minute when Satriano converted a penalty. In the 90th minute, Zaid Romero scored from a corner kick delivered by Kiko Femenía to complete the turnaround. The victory maintains Getafe's perfect preseason record, following a previous win against Reading. Getafe's next preseason fixture is against Real Valladolid.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 08:53 PM UTC

Getafe secured their second preseason victory by coming from behind to beat CD Tenerife 2-1 at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium, winning the Trofeo Ciudad de Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Tenerife took the lead in the 38th minute through Víctor Moreno, who finished a cross with his left foot. Getafe, who started with six reserve team players including newly announced signing Mady Macalou, equalized in the 53rd minute when Martín Satriano converted a penalty. With the match heading for a draw, Getafe turned the game around in the 90th minute when Zaid Romero headed in a corner from Kiko Femenía. The win maintains Getafe's perfect preseason record after previous victories over Reading and Tenerife. Getafe will next face Real Valladolid on Saturday in Las Rozas.

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The article contrasts the careers of two left-backs, Marc Cucurella and Dani Lasure, whose paths diverged after a 2018 transfer decision by Eibar. Cucurella, recently signed by Real Madrid for €55 million plus add-ons, has become a world champion with Spain and a top player globally. In contrast, Dani Lasure, now 32, was announced as a new player for Utebo in the fourth-tier Segunda RFEF. In 2018, Eibar initially targeted Lasure, offering Real Zaragoza €1.7 million plus variables, but Zaragoza rejected the offer. Eibar then signed Cucurella on loan from Barcelona B. Lasure's career was later derailed by a testicular tumor during a loan at Tenerife, though he recovered. He subsequently played for Eibar, Amorebieta, Romanian club Cluj, and Arenteiro, experiencing relegation before joining Utebo.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 22, 05:32 PM UTC

Real Zaragoza's sporting director Lalo Arantegui has completed 12 signings for the heavily revamped Primera RFEF project, but the club's primary focus is securing a reliable number 9 who can guarantee at least 15 goals. The main target is Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, who scored 11 goals last season and has 44 goals in 128 Primera RFEF appearances. However, negotiations have stalled as Tenerife demands around €200,000 for the player with two years left on his contract. Zaragoza has alternatives in their portfolio but considers De Miguel the priority. The club has already brought in forwards Edu Espiau and Pau Sans, but neither are considered high-scoring. Uruguayan forward Gastón Vallés, previously of interest, is close to joining Cultural Leonesa. The article emphasizes that hitting the mark with this striker signing is crucial for Zaragoza's path back to the second tier of Spanish football.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 21, 04:29 PM UTC

Real Zaragoza's sporting director Lalo Arantegui has completed 12 signings for the heavily revamped squad in Spain's Primera RFEF (third tier), but the club's primary focus remains securing a reliable number 9 who can guarantee at least 15 goals. The main target is Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel, who scored 11 goals last season and has 44 goals in 128 Primera RFEF appearances. However, negotiations have stalled as Tenerife demands around €200,000 for the player with two years left on his contract. Zaragoza has alternatives ready if the De Miguel deal falls through. The club has already brought in forwards Edu Espiau and Pau Sans, but neither are prolific scorers. The article emphasizes that finding a clinical striker is essential for direct promotion back to the second division.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 21, 04:29 PM UTC

Following Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final, Chinese tourists showed a dramatic surge in interest in traveling to Spain, according to data from the online travel agency Qunar reported by Global Times. Searches for the Shenzhen-Barcelona route increased 33-fold within an hour of the win. Other routes, including Kunming-Barcelona and Qingdao-Barcelona, saw rapid demand increases, with Kunming searches multiplying tenfold. Flights to Madrid from Kunming and Jinan rose eightfold, while searches for Málaga increased more than tenfold. Interest in the Canary Islands also spiked, with Tenerife flight searches up 19 times week-over-week. The report attributes the spike to the sporting achievement, increased direct air connections between China and Spain, and the peak summer travel season. Despite Argentina's loss, searches for flights from Guangzhou to Buenos Aires also rose 6.5 times.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 21, 08:31 AM UTC

CD Castellón played its first-ever first-team match at the Ciudad Deportiva La Coma, defeating Sabadell 2-0 for the club's first victory at the new facilities. Álvaro García scored the first goal in a first-team friendly at the complex. Coach Pablo Hernández, who took over last September and reversed a poor start, is now leading his first full preseason. The team will train again on Monday and face Valencia CF in a friendly on July 25. Additionally, the club announced two youth academy signings: defender Guillem Trilla (23, from Tenerife) for the reserve team and winger Raúl Ruiz (from Valencia CF) for the youth team.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 19, 08:26 PM UTC

The preseason for the Hypermotion League (Spanish second division) is in full swing, with 16 of Córdoba CF's rivals having already played friendlies. Celta Fortuna was the last team to start training on July 15. Early matches have produced mixed results, with coaches focusing on fitness and integrating new signings. Notable results include Real Burgos defeating Real Sociedad B 2-0, Castellón beating Sabadell 2-0, and a 0-0 draw between Leganés and Albacete. Cádiz thrashed Barbate 7-0 but lost 2-1 to Orlando Pirates, who also drew 1-1 with Córdoba CF. Éibar nearly upset La Liga side Alavés, losing 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Relegated Girona drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia's Al-Qasiah, while Granada drew 1-1 with Juventud de Torremolinos. Five teams, including Ceuta, Celta Fortuna, Las Palmas, Almería, and Valladolid, have yet to play their first friendlies. The league season is scheduled to start on August 14.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 19, 05:16 PM UTC

The preseason for the Hypermotion League (Spanish second division) is in full swing, with 16 of Córdoba CF's rivals having already played friendlies. Celta Fortuna was the last team to start training on July 15. Results have been mixed, with high physical loads and new signings affecting performances. Notable matches include Real Burgos defeating Real Sociedad B 2-0, Castellón beating Sabadell 2-0, and a 0-0 draw between Leganés and Albacete. Cádiz thrashed Barbate 7-0 but lost 2-1 to Orlando Pirates, who also drew 1-1 with Córdoba CF. Éibar nearly upset Alavés in a penalty shootout. Relegated Girona drew 0-0 with Al-Qasiah, while Granada drew 1-1 with Juventud de Torremolinos. Eldense lost 1-2 to Millwall. Sporting de Gijón beat Marino de Luanco 2-1, and Oviedo drew 0-0 with Al-Qadsiah. Mallorca and Tenerife faced their reserve teams. Five teams have yet to debut, with matches scheduled for July 22 and 25. The league starts August 14.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 19, 05:16 PM UTC

Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel is set to leave the club this summer as he is not in coach Álvaro Cervera's plans, evidenced by his lack of playing time in a recent friendly. Tenerife has already strengthened its attack with Grant Leon-Ranos and is seeking another center forward, making De Miguel surplus. The club wants at least 200,000 euros for the 29-year-old forward, who scored 11 goals and provided 7 assists last season in Primera RFEF. Real Zaragoza has expressed interest but is unwilling to meet that price, creating a negotiation standoff. De Miguel is keen on joining Zaragoza, but the club's previous failure to sign Sabadell goalkeeper Diego Fuoli due to a similar fee dispute suggests the deal is not guaranteed. Meanwhile, another Tenerife striker, Gastón Vallés, is leaving the club imminently via unilateral termination and will not join Zaragoza.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 18, 04:00 PM UTC

Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel is set to leave the club this summer as he is not in coach Álvaro Cervera's plans, evidenced by his lack of playing time in a recent friendly. Tenerife has already reinforced its attack with Grant Leon-Ranos and is seeking another center forward to partner Enric Gallego. Once that signing is made, De Miguel will be allowed to leave, with Tenerife aiming to sell him for at least 200,000 euros. Real Zaragoza has expressed interest but is currently unwilling to meet that price. De Miguel, 29, is keen on joining Zaragoza, having previously been a top scorer in Primera RFEF with Castellón and contributing 11 goals and 7 assists in Tenerife's promotion-winning season. Meanwhile, another Tenerife striker, Gastón Vallés, is also leaving but will not join Zaragoza.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 18, 04:00 PM UTC

Córdoba CF has demonstrated strong fan loyalty, ending its summer season ticket renewal campaign with 15,572 members, making it the fourth-highest club in Spain's Liga Hypermotion. The club previously held second place but was surpassed by Mallorca (16,314 members) and Cádiz CF (16,015 members). Real Oviedo leads the ranking with 25,501 confirmed season ticket holders. Other notable figures include Tenerife (10,054), Las Palmas (10,008), Castellón (9,100), and Real Burgos (8,411). Sabadell broke its all-time membership record with 6,342 members following promotion. Several clubs including Almería, Andorra, Éibar, Girona, Valladolid, and Sporting have not yet released membership data. The article highlights the strong fan bases across the league and notes that Córdoba's stadium may soon be insufficient to accommodate demand.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 18, 04:01 AM UTC

Córdoba CF has ended its summer season ticket renewal campaign with 15,572 loyal fans, placing it fourth among Liga Hypermotion clubs in membership numbers. The club broke its all-time membership record last season at 17,370 and is on track to match that figure, with only 1,798 season tickets remaining for new members. Real Oviedo leads the ranking with 25,501 confirmed season ticket holders, followed by Mallorca (16,314) and Cádiz CF (16,015). Other clubs with over 10,000 members include Tenerife (10,054) and Las Palmas (10,008). Sabadell announced a record 6,342 members after promotion, while several clubs including Almería, Éibar, and Sporting have not yet provided data. The report highlights strong fan loyalty across the league despite varying club circumstances.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 18, 04:01 AM UTC

Córdoba CF has demonstrated strong fan loyalty, ending its summer season ticket renewal campaign with 15,572 renewals, just shy of last season's record of 17,370 members. The club currently ranks fourth in the Liga Hypermotion for membership numbers, behind Real Oviedo (25,501), Mallorca (16,314), and Cádiz CF (16,015). Other notable membership figures include Tenerife (10,054), Las Palmas (10,008), Castellón (9,100), and Real Burgos (8,411). Sabadell broke its all-time record with 6,342 members following promotion. Several clubs, including Almería, Andorra, Éibar, Girona, Valladolid, and Sporting, have not yet released their data. The article highlights the passionate fan base of Córdoba CF and the competitive membership landscape in the second division of Spanish football.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 18, 04:01 AM UTC

This article examines the phenomenon of young talents leaving Deportivo La Coruña's youth academy (Abegondo) for European giants, highlighting that such moves do not guarantee elite success. It profiles multiple players across positions: goalkeeper Yago Moreira (now at União Leiria), center-backs Lucas Taibo (Sporting Portugal), Jorge Oreiro (Real Madrid B), and Chumi (Almería). Full-backs have seen the most success, with Angeliño (Manchester City, PSV, Leipzig, Galatasaray) and Álvaro Carreras (Real Madrid, via Manchester United and Benfica) reaching the top level. Others like Trilli (Barcelona to Valladolid), Guille Bueno (Borussia Dortmund to Valladolid), and Sergio Bernárdez (Atlético Madrid to lower tiers) struggled. In midfield/attack, Hugo Novoa (Leipzig to Alavés/Mirandés), Pinchi (Atlético B to Turkey), and Noel López (Real Madrid Castilla to Tenerife) faced difficulties. The article concludes that only two recent departures—Álvaro Carreras and Angeliño—have achieved sustained elite careers, underscoring the risk of leaving early.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 17, 05:50 PM UTC

Real Zaragoza's new majority owner A.GAIN, which purchased 75% of the club's shares, will maintain the existing economic framework set by sporting director Lalo Arantegui. The squad's total cost is projected at 5-6 million euros for the upcoming Primera RFEF season, excluding youth and reserve teams. The club has made 11 summer signings, including Ander Herrera, with priorities remaining for two center-backs and a striker. New CEO Bobby Aitkenhead and general manager Guido Baroli, formerly of Defensa y Justicia, met with the technical secretariat for over three hours. Baroli emphasized promotion as the clear objective and pledged to conduct a budget analysis before allocating resources efficiently. The club has also overseen 28 departures, contract renewals with salary reductions for players like Tachi, and a proposed adjustment for captain Francho Serrano. Real Zaragoza's squad cost places them among the highest in the category, comparable to recently promoted Tenerife.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 17, 02:49 PM UTC

Real Zaragoza's new majority owner A.GAIN, which purchased 75% of the club's shares, will maintain the existing economic framework set by sporting director Lalo Arantegui. The squad's total cost is projected at 5-6 million euros for the upcoming Primera RFEF season, excluding youth and infrastructure expenses. The new ownership, led by CEO Bobby Aitkenhead and Argentine executive Guido Baroli, met with the technical secretariat for over three hours. Baroli emphasized promotion as the clear objective and pledged to conduct a budget analysis before allocating resources efficiently. The club has made 11 summer signings, including Ander Herrera, all on free transfers except Raúl Pereira. At least three more additions are expected, prioritizing a center-back and two strikers. The squad cost places Zaragoza among the top spenders in the category, comparable to recently promoted Tenerife. Additionally, 28 departures have occurred, including contract endings and loan returns, while contract adjustments for captain Francho Serrano are advanced.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 17, 02:49 PM UTC

Villarreal has completed the loan of 22-year-old midfielder Dani Requena to Levante for the 2026-27 season. The Andalusian talent, a product of Villarreal's academy, spent last season on loan at Córdoba, where he was a regular starter. He now makes the jump to Spain's First Division, having previously debuted for Villarreal's first team under Marcelino two seasons ago. Requena made his professional debut with Villarreal's B team at age 19 and later played 38 games in the Second Division under Miguel Álvarez. This loan resolves the situation of another Villarreal player who was out on loan last season. Previously, the club transferred Ramón Terrats, Thiago Ojeda, and Víctor Moreno to Getafe, Valladolid, and Tenerife respectively.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 17, 02:30 PM UTC

Villarreal has completed the loan of 22-year-old midfielder Dani Requena to Levante for the 2026-27 season. Requena, a product of Villarreal's youth academy, spent the previous season on loan at Córdoba, where he was a regular starter. He will now make the leap to La Liga, having previously debuted in the top flight under Marcelino two seasons ago. Requena made his professional debut with Villarreal's B team at age 19 and later played 38 games in the Second Division under Miguel Álvarez. The loan resolves the situation of another Villarreal player who was out on loan last season. Other recent loan departures from Villarreal include Ramón Terrats to Getafe, Thiago Ojeda to Valladolid, and Víctor Moreno to Tenerife.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 17, 02:30 PM UTC

Córdoba CF has re-signed Malian midfielder Youssouf Diarra on a one-season loan from Cádiz with a purchase option, marking the club's 13th summer signing. Diarra, a fan favorite, previously played for Córdoba in 2022-24, helping secure promotion to Liga Hypermotion. After stints at Tenerife and Cádiz, his return adds midfield depth, physicality, and experience to the club's ambitious project.

5 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 11, 11:31 AM UTC

This New York Post review criticizes Guy Ritchie’s latest film, “In the Grey,” describing it as a predictable and uninspired entry in his filmography. The reviewer argues that despite a visually appealing production and a star-studded cast including Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Eiza González, the movie fails to deliver genuine excitement or originality. The plot, centered on a high-stakes debt collection mission involving a billion-dollar loan, is deemed formulaic and convoluted by unnecessary exposition. The critique highlights weak dialogue, bland characterizations, and a lack of the signature humor found in Ritchie’s better works like “The Gentlemen.” Action sequences are described as pedestrian, relying on distant sniper fire rather than engaging close-quarters combat or creative stunts. Ultimately, the article concludes that Ritchie is recycling old ideas with diminishing returns, resulting in a film that feels like a tedious mix of his previous styles without capturing the energy of either his comedic or serious crime thrillers.

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A hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship resulted in three deaths and multiple confirmed cases among passengers from 23 countries. Originating likely in Argentina, the rare Andes virus strain facilitated limited human-to-human transmission. The World Health Organization coordinated a complex international evacuation in Tenerife, Spain, repatriating over 120 individuals for mandatory quarantine. While the WHO assessed the global public health risk as low, the incident highlighted challenges in managing infectious diseases in maritime settings, leading to varied national containment protocols and secondary exposure incidents in healthcare facilities.

101 reports · 55 sources · Updated Jul 3, 12:04 PM UTC

The Ontario Ministry of Health has announced that it is currently conducting tests on ten asymptomatic individuals who have connections to a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak. This development marks a significant shift in the provincial government's approach, contrasting with remarks made earlier in the week. The individuals undergoing testing are currently self-isolating while awaiting results. The situation involves the MV Hondius, a cruise ship that was impacted by the outbreak, as indicated by file photos showing the vessel leaving the port of Granadilla de Abona in Tenerife, Spain. This update highlights the ongoing public health response to potential exposure risks associated with international travel and cruise incidents. The decision to test asymptomatic contacts suggests a cautious strategy to prevent further community transmission of the virus within Ontario. The news source, CBC News, reports this as a top story, emphasizing the importance of monitoring those with potential links to the infected vessel.

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A deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has resulted in three deaths and multiple infections across several countries. Originating from exposure in Argentina, the Andes virus strain spread among passengers, prompting evacuations to Spain, the UK, the US, and other nations. Health authorities, including the WHO and CDC, emphasize that while the virus has a high fatality rate, its limited human-to-human transmission poses a low risk to the general public. Strict quarantine and contact tracing measures are being implemented globally to contain the outbreak.

50 reports · 32 sources · Updated May 17, 09:49 AM UTC

An outbreak of the Andes strain of hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic has resulted in three deaths and eleven confirmed cases, triggering global health alerts and reviving pandemic-era anxieties. The incident presents a significant challenge for health officials who aim to communicate risks clearly without inciting unnecessary panic, learning from previous missteps during the COVID-19 crisis. While the virus is rodent-borne and not expected to cause a pandemic, misinformation spread rapidly online, with false claims linking it to vaccines or promoting unproven treatments. The World Health Organization and other agencies have responded with transparent updates and direct appeals to affected communities, such as an open letter to residents of Tenerife, to emphasize that the public health risk remains low. Experts note that while trust in public health institutions has declined since 2020, current efforts show improved empathy and speed in addressing uncertainties. The situation highlights the ongoing need for strategic communication to balance serious health monitoring with reassurance, combating conspiracy theories and fostering public resilience against misinformation.

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