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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Earlier this month at MWC Barcelona, which took place between 3 March and 6 March, the tech showcased was not just about new smartphone launches, announcements related to mobile communications, and artificial intelligence. The show's real star is actually the multitude of prototypes and concept devices on display.

Lionel Messi bid adieu to Barcelona. However, he might be having an unfinished business with the La Liga club, which is now eying to sign its greatest-ever player back to the side. Messi, 37, left Barcelona in 2021 on a free transfer as the financial situation at that time prevented the highly popular club from renewing the Argentina star's contract.

BARCELONA — Europe's telecommunication firms are ramping up calls for more industry consolidation to help the region compete more effectively with superpowers like the U.S. and China on key technologies like 5G and artificial intelligence.

DY Patil Stadium will host ‘Legends Faceoff’, featuring former stars from Real Madrid and Barcelona. Among the names confirmed for the match are Luís Figo, Carles Puyol, Fernando Morientes, and Ricardo Quaresma. Figo, who won the Ballon d’Or in 2000, played for both clubs, securing multiple La Liga titles and the 2002 Champions League with Real Madrid. Puyol, a defensive stalwart, led Barcelona to six La Liga and three Champions League trophies, in addition to winning the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2008 with Spain. Morientes played a key role in Real Madrid’s success, winning three Champions League titles and representing Spain in two World Cups. Quaresma, a former Barcelona winger, was part of Portugal’s Euro 2016-winning squad and enjoyed domestic success in Portugal and Turkey. The players expressed their excitement ahead of the match. Figo said, “India, I know you love football, and I can’t wait to bring the magic to Mumbai. Let’s make this an unforgettable night!” Puyol shared similar enthusiasm, stating, “India, I’ve seen your passion for football from afar—now it’s time to witness it up close.” Morientes and Quaresma also looked forward to the event, with Morientes keen to “experience India’s football madness” and Quaresma eager to “finally experience” the energy of Indian fans.

Barcelona secured a comfortable 4-0 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday to move back top of La Liga. Aritz Elustondo's early red card gave Hansi Flick's side a comfortable afternoon with Gerard Martin, Marc Casado, Ronald Araujo and Robert Lewandowski on the scoresheet. Atletico Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao on Saturday to temporarily knock the Catalans from their perch, while Real Madrid, third, lost at Real Betis.

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American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner which has a very specific registration code of N819AN has eventually experienced a series of flight diversions and cancellations over a significant 25 day period while sparking genuine online discussions. According to Independent, between the dates of January 7 and the dates of February 1of the year 2025 the aircraft was approximately diverted four times in different cities.

Spain attracted a record/whopping 94 million tourists last year, making the Southern European nation famous for its Mediterranean coastline and historic sites one of the most visited countries on earth

Spain is planning a raft of measures to address its brewing housing crisis, including an up to 100% tax on properties bought by non-European Union residents

ALSO READ: Why applying for a Schengen visa is 'humiliating' for Indians The year marks a Jubilee Year, also known as the Holy Year – a momentous occasion for Catholic worshippers who flock to Rome and Vatican City to seek forgiveness for their sins, says a Condé Nast Traveller report. During this time, Rome becomes a “focal point” for Catholic faith and traditions, the report adds. Held once every 25 years, the upcoming Jubilee Year will commence on Christmas Eve 2024 and conclude on January 6, 2026. Pilgrims will have a unique chance to walk through the Holy Doors of four papal basilicas—St. Peter’s Basilica, St. John Lateran, Saint Paul Outside the Walls, and Saint Mary Major—which are opened solely for this sacred occasion.

Barcelona's subway system is using regenerative braking to help power both its convoys but also recharge electric cars at street level

Isak Andic who was the founder of the European fashion company Mango and also a billionaire eventually passed away at the age of 71 following a tragic accident, reported Business Insider. According to Business Insider, Mango CEO Toni Ruiz revealed that Isak Andic died when he suffered a fall into a ravine while he was hiking with his family in the caves of Salnitre which are located near Barcelona. Toni Ruiz with a very heavy heart and immense sadness also praised about Isak Andic by saying that his strategic vision and leadership he left an indelible mark on the company and thus embodied its core values. Also Read: Once friends now foe: A-list celebrities who once partied with Diddy now dissociate with the rapper; here are the stars who have befriended him

Alexander Sorloth (in pic) came off the bench to score with a header late in the second half and give Atletico Madrid a hard-fought 1-0 win over Getafe in LaLiga on Sunday, their 11th consecutive triumph in all competitions. Atletico are now level with Barcelona at the top of the LaLiga standings on 38 points from 17 matches, moving above Real Madrid who are third on 37. Barcelona host lowly Leganes later on Sunday. Atletico, who have won all their games since late October, dominated proceedings throughout and created several opportunities but had to dig deep to break the deadlock, with their winner coming in a collaboration between two substitutes in the 69th minute.

Isak Andic, who built the fashion brand Mango from a Spanish storefront into a global giant with more than 2,000 stores on five continents, died in a fall while hiking near Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday. He was 71. The death was announced by Mango CEO Toni Ruiz. The cause was confirmed by Glòria Torrent Caldas, a spokesperson for the company. Andic, bespectacled and seen as relatively reclusive, started Mango in the mid-1980s by selling T-shirts in Barcelona. Over four decades, Mango grew into one of Spain's leading international retailers, known for its creative, eclectic and ever-changing selection of affordable womenswear.

Isak Andic, the founder of Spanish fashion brand Mango, has died after suffering an accident, the company said in a statement

Robert Lewandowski's revival has been a key to Barcelona's strong start to life under Hansi Flick as the striker returns to Dortmund to face Borussia in the Champions League on Wednesday. The 36-year-old Pole has netted 23 goals in 21 games across all competitions this season, taking Barcelona top of the Spanish league and up to third in the European standings. They lead last year's Champions League finalists Dortmund, who like Barcelona have four victories from five games, on goal difference before their meeting in Germany.

Chinese electric battery company CATL and automaker Stellantis say they will build a major battery factory in northern Spain

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are still popular and respected by their fellow players even though they no longer play for European clubs. The 37-year-old Messi and 39-year-old Ronaldo were the only players not with clubs in Europe to be voted on a 26-man shortlist for the world team of the year organized by global players' union FIFPRO on Monday, as per a report.. The other 24 nominees played in the past year with clubs in England, Germany, Spain and France, though Kylian Mbappé was the only French connection after spending last season at Paris Saint-Germain, AP reported. No player from any Italian club was selected, nor from any club in South America or Africa.

Tens of thousands of Spaniards are marching in downtown Barcelona to protest the skyrocketing cost of renting an apartment in the popular tourist destination