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Madrid/Rome – There was a general sense of satisfaction in Spain at the signing of Brazilian superstar Kaka by Real Madrid, which was officially announced early on Tuesday.

Madrid  – Brazilian playmaker is about to leave AC Milan for Real Madrid, according to reports on Wednesday in the Spanish media.

Madrid  – Spain’s official level of unemployment fell to 3.6 million people in May, experiencing its first decline in 14 months, the Labour Ministry said Tuesday.

Martorell, Spain  – The SEAT Exeo ST station wagon is now available in European showrooms with the entry model 75kW/192 hp starting at a basic price of 23,290 euros (31,230 dollars), some 1,300 euros more than the sedan.

Madrid – Florentino Perez is all set to become the new president of Real Madrid on June 1, according to the website of sports daily AS on Tuesday.

Madrid – Spanish football giants Sevilla announced on Tuesday that Manolo Jimenez will continue as coach next season.

Madrid – Spanish cyclist Alejandro Valverde on Tuesday filed a complaint against the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in his fight against a doping ban.

L’Escala, Spain – Paella, Serrano ham, Manchego cheese and wine from the Rioja region – countless tourists in Spain have fallen in love with Iberian cuisine and for those who want to enjoy this simple and unpretentious fare to the full there is an easy upgrade.

Madrid – Spanish giants Atletico Madrid are planning a “goalkeeper revolution” for next season, according to sports daily AS on Friday.
AS claims that Atletico have this week sealed the signing of young Valladolid goalkeeper Sergio Asenjo for 5.5 million euros (7.59 million dollars).

Madrid – Spanish National Court judge Santiago Pedraz on Thursday reopened legal proceedings against three US soldiers for the death of Spanish cameraman Jose Couso during the Iraq war.