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Capital and largest city of Spain

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Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. The city has almost 3.4 million inhabitants and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.7 million. It is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), and its monocentric metropolitan area is the second-largest in the EU. The municipality covers 604.3 km² (233.3 sq mi) geographical area. Madrid lies on the River Manzanares in the central part of the Iberian Peninsula. Capital city of both Spain and the surrounding autonomous community of Madrid, it is also the political, economic and cultural centre of the country. The city is situated on an elevated plain about 300 km (190 mi) from the closest seaside location. The climate of Madrid features hot summers and cool winters.

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Luis Rubiales arrives at Spanish court to be questioned over kissing footballer at Women's World Cup Luis Rubiales, the former president of Spain’s football federation, has arrived at a court in Madrid to give testimony on Friday to a Spanish judge investigating his kiss of a player at the Women’s.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:02Published 1 week ago

Spain Flash Flood: Heavy storm 'DANA' brings torrential rain and devastation to the country 3 people died have and one is missing after heavy rains lashed Spain, triggering flash floods that forced the closure of Madrid metro lines and high-speed rail links. The weekend storm affected almost.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:10Published 2 weeks ago

Watch: Thousands demonstrate in Madrid to condemn sexism in football Thousands of people gathered in Madrid on Monday to support Women's World Cup star Jennifer Hermoso after Spanish Football Federation chief Luis Rubiales provoked world outrage by forcibly kissing her.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Luis Rubiales' Kiss Controversy: Spanish FA Regional Presidents ask the embattled coach to resign The Spanish football federation’s regional presidents have demanded that Luis Rubiales “immediately resign”, pulling support for the football chief days after its members heartily applauded his.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:00Published on August 29, 2023

WATCH: Spain women's national football team celebrates World Cup victory with fans in Madrid Thousands of fans cheer for the Spain women's national football team as they celebrate their 2023 World Cup victory at home in Madrid. Spain won the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on August 22, 2023

'It's a dream': Colossal party in Madrid to celebrate Women's World Cup victory Despite the heatwave, more than 20,000 people joined players in Madrid for the historic event. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:17Published on August 22, 2023

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We asked people in Madrid what they thought of World Cup kiss row - their response was 'eye-opening' The fallout from that kiss at the World Cup winning ceremony has overshadowed Spain's win and sparked a national debate. Sky News - Published on August 27, 2023
Spain's victorious Women's World Cup side parade trophy through Madrid Spain began their reign as Women's World Cup champions by arriving home to a hero's welcome on the streets of Madrid. Sky News - Published on August 21, 2023
All change at Barca & pressure on Madrid - who will win La Liga? After the departure of club legends Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba there's a sense of change in the air as Barcelona prepare to host home games at the Olympic Stadium this season. BBC Sport - Published on August 12, 2023

'Turkish Messi' set for Madrid - who is Arda Guler? Real Madrid look to have beaten a host of European clubs to sign the Turkish wonderkid, but who is Arda Guler and why he is so in demand? BBC Sport - Published on July 6, 2023
Amber Heard Says She's Very Happy Living in Spain, Speaking Spanish Fluently Amber Heard says she's loving her new life in Spain, far from her old life back in Hollywood ... and she's certainly feeling comfortable, speaking the native tongue fluently. Amber was in good spirits.. TMZ.com - Published on June 14, 2023
GB's Brownlee wins silver at European Championships Great Britain's Jonny Brownlee takes silver behind winner David Castro Fajardo at the 2023 Europe Triathlon Championships in Spain, Madrid. BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2023
Cashmore defends Para-triathlon Championship title Britain's Claire Cashmore successfully defended her European Para-triathlon Championship title by claiming victory in Madrid. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2023

Four arrested on suspicion of hanging effigy of Vinicius Jr off bridge in Madrid Four people have been arrested on suspicion of hanging an effigy of Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr off a bridge in Spain's capital in January, police have said. Sky News - Published on May 22, 2023
Much-changed Madrid prepare for Man City with win Marco Asensio scores the only goal as Real Madrid warm up for their Champions League semi-final second leg with victory over relegation-threatened Getafe in La Liga. BBC Sport - Published on May 13, 2023
Man City not looking for Madrid revenge - Guardiola Pep Guardiola says it would be a "huge mistake" for Manchester City to look for "revenge" against Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final. BBC Sport - Published on May 8, 2023	Amber Heard Hangs with Daughter in Madrid After 'Quitting Hollywood' Amber Heard is still in Spain, which is only a big deal now since it's being claimed she's relocated there ... this after supposedly putting Hollywood in her rearview. The actress was photographed over.. TMZ.com - Published on May 8, 2023
Alcaraz sails through but Medvedev beaten in Madrid Carlos Alcaraz cruises past Alexander Zverev to reach the last eight at the Madrid Open but second seed Daniil Medvedev suffers a surprise defeat. BBC Sport - Published on May 2, 2023	Britain's Norrie stunned by Zhang in Madrid British number one Cameron Norrie is knocked out of the Madrid Open as China's world number 99 Zhang Zhizhen's surprise run continues. BBC Sport - Published on May 1, 2023
Swiatek beats Pera to reach last 16 in Madrid World number one Iga Swiatek beats the United States' Bernarda Pera 6-3 6-2 to reach the last 16 of the Madrid Open. BBC Sport - Published on April 30, 2023	Alcaraz digs deep to avoid Madrid upset Top seed Carlos Alcaraz survives a huge scare against Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori as his defence of the Madrid Open starts with a win. BBC Sport - Published on April 28, 2023
Andreeva, 15, continues stunning run in Madrid Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva, 15, reaches the third round of the Madrid Open after beating world number 14 Beatriz Haddad Maia. BBC Sport - Published on April 27, 2023	Edmund's losing streak continues in Madrid Britain's Kyle Edmund is still waiting for his first ATP win this year after losing to Dominic Thiem in straight sets at the Madrid Open. BBC Sport - Published on April 27, 2023
Wildcard Andreeva, 15, beats Fernandez in Madrid Wildcard Mirra Andreeva becomes the third 15-year-old to win a WTA 1000 main-draw match after beating Leylah Fernandez at the Madrid Open. BBC Sport - Published on April 26, 2023	Two dead and 10 injured in restaurant fire 'started by waiter flambeing food' Two people have died and another 10 have been injured in Madrid after a restaurant fire - believed to have been started by a waiter flambeing a dish. Sky News - Published on April 22, 2023
'I had Zidane's Real Madrid shirt growing up' Football Focus heads to Madrid to catch up with Scotland star Caroline Weir as she settles into life as a Real Madrid player. BBC Sport - Published on April 7, 2023	Benzema scores first-half hat-trick in Madrid rout Karim Benzema scores a first-half hat-trick in the space of seven minutes as Real Madrid hammer Real Valladolid. BBC Sport - Published on April 2, 2023
Outrage as Spanish actress, 68, has baby via surrogate The revelation that a 68-year-old actress in Spain has given birth via an American surrogate has sparked a political outcry in Madrid. Sky News - Published on March 30, 2023	The greatest comebacks in Champions League history As Liverpool head to Madrid 5-2 down and needing an improbable fightback to qualify, we take a look at some of the greatest Champions League comebacks. BBC Sport - Published on March 15, 2023
Klopp will give '1%' comeback chance a try in Madrid Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says that even "if there's only a one percent chance" of his side overturning a 5-2 deficit at Real Madrid that he "would like to give it a try". BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2023	Barca beat Madrid in Copa del Rey semi-final first leg An own goal from Eder Militao gives disciplined Barcelona victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final. BBC Sport - Published on March 2, 2023
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Hayes eyes win in Madrid to reach knockout stage Chelsea boss Emma Hayes hopes her side can put themselves "in the best position possible" as they prepare to take on Real Madrid in the Champions League on Thursday. BBC Sport - Published on December 7, 2022	Andy Murray to play on clay court with Madrid Open wildcard Andy Murray will play on clay court in Madrid next week after accepting a tournament wildcard. BBC Sport - Published on April 20, 2022
Davis Cup: Novak Djokovic and Serbia lose to Croatia in Madrid Novak Djokovic cannot prevent Serbia missing out on the Davis Cup final as he and Filip Krajinovic lose in the decisive doubles against Croatia. BBC Sport - Published on December 3, 2021	Radamel Falcao: Why one of La Liga's most prolific goalscorers is a Madrid hero once more A decade on from becoming one of La Liga's most-feared goalscorers, Radamel Falcao is back in Madrid and becoming a fans' hero once again. BBC Sport - Published on October 26, 2021
Transfer rumours: Messi, Van de Beek, Saul, Johnstone, Pogba, Ziyech, Coutinho Messi offered move to France, Van de Beek linked with Madrid, Liverpool target Atletico midfielder, and more BBC Sport - Published on July 3, 2021	New photo of Dubai's Princess Latifa in Madrid airport posted online A new image of Princess Latifa, the daughter of the ruler of Dubai, has been posted on Instagram suggesting she was at a Spanish airport. Sky News - Published on June 21, 2021
Transfer rumours: Mourinho, Mbappe, Kane, Bailly, Lingard, Aguero, Johnstone Jose Mourinho is linked with Celtic and Valencia while Paris St-Germain's Kylian Mbappe is house hunting in Madrid amid links with Real, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on April 20, 2021	Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss says his side lost Champions League tie in Madrid Jurgen Klopp concedes that Liverpool's first-leg defeat at Real Madrid cost them a place in the Champions League semi-finals, after a goalless second leg. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2021
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