AGP Executive Report

Real Madrid Shake-Up: Dani Carvajal’s 23-season run is over—Real confirmed he won’t return next year, ending a trophy-laden era as his contract expires in June. Coaching Carousel: Jose Mourinho is set to come back to the Bernabéu on a two-year deal, replacing Álvaro Arbeloa, with Real chasing a turnaround after another trophy-less stretch. Courtroom Win: Shakira has been acquitted of Spanish tax fraud tied to her 2011 residency, with Spain ordered to refund over €55m (about €60m with interest), after judges said authorities couldn’t prove she met the 183-day tax-residency threshold. Violence in the South: A shooting in El Ejido, Almería, left at least two dead and four injured, including children; police say a suspect has been arrested. EU Aid: The European Commission proposed €144m from the Solidarity Fund to help Spain, Romania and Cyprus recover from 2025 disasters. Security & Diplomacy: Spain joined a group of foreign ministers condemning Israel’s interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla.

Real Madrid Shockwave: Jose Mourinho has agreed a two-year return to the Bernabéu, replacing Álvaro Arbeloa, with talks now moving from “verbal” to signing as the club looks to fix a trophy drought. World Cup Injury Jitters: Spain’s Fermín López is set for surgery after a metatarsal fracture, while Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal is also dealing with injury concerns ahead of the tournament. Shakira Tax Win: Spain’s National Court ordered the tax authority to refund Shakira more than €55m after ruling she didn’t meet the 183-day residency threshold in 2011. Local Tech Push: Spain’s Third Sector gets its first major “data space,” linking nearly 300 social organizations to help close the digital gap. Foreign Affairs Tension: Spain’s FM José Manuel Albares denounced what he calls the “illegal” detention of Spanish activists after Israel intercepted a Gaza aid flotilla. Weather Watch: A heat ridge is set to drive temperatures sharply up across Spain this week.

Real Madrid Shockwaves: Jose Mourinho is set to return as manager, despite protests from club legend Iker Casillas—while the Bernabéu’s dressing-room drama and Mbappé’s messy return keep the spotlight on who’s really in control. La Liga Wrap: Barcelona finished a perfect home league run (19 wins from 19) with a 3-1 win over Real Betis, while Real edged Sevilla 1-0 thanks to Vinicius Jr. Politics in Andalusia: The PP won, but fell short of an absolute majority, meaning a Vox deal is back on the table. Legal & Celebrity: Shakira won a Spanish tax case, with the High Court ordering a Treasury reimbursement. Public Safety: A 38-year-old British tourist died after plunging about 400ft from Mount Urgull in San Sebastián. Sports Beyond Football: Kazakhstan’s Nurmukhamet Botabay won a judo tournament in Spain; Chelsea confirmed Xabi Alonso as coach on a four-year deal.

Real Madrid’s Sevilla statement: Vinícius Jr. scored early and Real Madrid held on for a 1-0 win, with Kylian Mbappé back in the starting XI after his “fourth-choice striker” spat with coach Álvaro Arbeloa—Sevilla still avoided the drop thanks to results elsewhere. LaLiga survival math: Levante’s 2-0 win over Mallorca pushed Mallorca into deep trouble, while Girona fell into the bottom three after losing 1-0 at Atlético; five teams now head into the final round fighting to stay up. Atleti calm: Diego Simeone ended talk of an exit, saying “I will continue” after Atlético’s tight win over Girona. Chelsea shake-up: Xabi Alonso is set to be confirmed as Chelsea head coach on a four-year deal, returning to coaching after a short, turbulent Real Madrid spell. Politics & Cuba: Cuban opposition leader José Daniel Ferrer urged Spain to suspend EU political ties with Havana, saying Spain is “making repression” possible. Culture & Cannes: Javier Bardem blamed “toxic masculinity” in Trump, Putin and Netanyahu for fueling wars. Road safety shock: A hit-and-run on Madrid’s M-600 left seven cyclists injured, one seriously.

Chelsea’s Big Move: Xabi Alonso is officially set to take over at Chelsea on a four-year deal, starting July 1, after the club’s chaotic coaching carousel and a 1-0 FA Cup final loss to Man City. Real Madrid Soap Opera: Jose Mourinho says he’s in a decision period, with Benfica offering a renewal but his agent in contact with Real Madrid—while Álvaro Arbeloa insists Mourinho is “one of us” and would be “very happy” to see him return. Transfer Buzz: Reports also link Chelsea and Liverpool to Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs, while Real Madrid-linked talk keeps circling around midfield target Rodri. Eurovision Fallout: Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE aired a protest message for Palestine as Eurovision began, after Spain boycotted over Israel’s participation. Everyday Spain: New data suggests nearly 1 in 5 renters live in overcrowded conditions, as costs squeeze housing options.

Chelsea Coaching Shake-Up: Xabi Alonso is set to be confirmed as Chelsea’s new head coach on a four-year deal after reaching agreement with the club, with an announcement expected within days following Chelsea’s FA Cup final loss to Manchester City. Real Madrid Fallout: In Madrid, Álvaro Arbeloa pushed back on claims the dressing room is “unmanageable,” saying he’d be “very happy” if José Mourinho returns, while also addressing the latest Mbappé-versus-Arbeloa drama. LaLiga Pressure Cooker: Racing Santander secured a LaLiga return by beating Valladolid 4-1, as the relegation fight tightens with multiple teams still not mathematically safe. Eurovision Politics: The Eurovision final in Vienna kicked off amid a boycott over Israel’s Gaza campaign, with Spain’s PM backing the pullout. Canary Islands Travel Tech: Tenerife tourism in 2025 leaned heavily on contactless and mobile payments, with guides stressing safer online habits for visitors.

Real Madrid Shake-Up: Jose Mourinho is “on the verge” of being confirmed as the next Bernabéu boss after getting a green light from Benfica, with the club hoping he can calm a dressing room rocked by the Valverde–Tchouaméni fight and Mbappé’s public spat with Álvaro Arbeloa. Mbappé Fallout: The latest match drama was Mbappé’s “fourth striker” claim—Arbeloa denies it—after fans booed him during Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Oviedo. Eurovision Boycott: Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez defended the Eurovision boycott over Israel’s participation, saying “silence is not an option,” as Spain, Ireland and others keep fans split. Energy & Industry: A Spain–Denmark study says a green hydrogen corridor could hit costs near €2/kg by pairing Spanish solar with Danish offshore wind. Local Life: Madrid launches a results-based pilot for homeless support, paying providers based on measurable progress.

Real Madrid Turmoil: Kylian Mbappé’s “fourth-choice striker” claim after the 2-0 win over Oviedo was immediately shot down by coach Álvaro Arbeloa, as the Bernabéu booing adds fresh pressure to an already fractious dressing room; meanwhile, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is reportedly set for a serious sit-down with Mbappé, and the club is said to be considering “drastic measures” to restore harmony, with Jose Mourinho’s return back in the frame. Benfica/Mourinho Watch: Mourinho says he won’t even look at a Benfica extension until after Sunday’s final game, keeping Madrid’s summer plans in suspense. Valverde Fallout: Federico Valverde returned to training with restrictions after his training-ground fight with Aurélien Tchouaméni, aiming to be fit for the final LaLiga stretch. Eurovision Row: PM Pedro Sánchez defended Spain’s Eurovision boycott, saying “silence is not an option” over Israel’s actions in Gaza and Lebanon. Crime & Safety: Spain and the UK renewed the hunt for 12 “most wanted” fugitives believed to be hiding in Spain, as authorities highlight how British expat communities can be exploited. Sports (U-20 Women’s World Cup): Nigeria’s Falconets were drawn with Spain, China and New Caledonia in Group F.

Real Madrid Fallout: Kylian Mbappé returned from injury vs Real Oviedo but got a Bernabéu full of boos—and then escalated it. He claimed interim coach Álvaro Arbeloa told him he’s the club’s “fourth-choice striker,” while Arbeloa hit back saying he never said that. Mbappé later tried to play it down as “the life” of a Real Madrid player, but the spat adds fuel to a season already defined by fan anger and talk of Mourinho’s return. Bernabéu Moments: Jude Bellingham scored and even apologized to the crowd after his stunner, while Santi Cazorla earned a rare standing ovation in what could be his final Madrid appearance. Crime Crackdown: Spain arrested UK “most wanted” cocaine fugitive Simon Dutton near Benidorm hours after a new joint manhunt campaign. Politics in Focus: Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez faces a key Andalusia vote after a run of setbacks, with conservatives widely expected to win. Trade Watch: South Africa overtook Spain as the world’s top citrus exporter.

Real Madrid Power Struggle: Florentino Pérez has kicked off a fresh club election process after a trophy-less second season, calling it a vote of confidence and blaming a disrupted preseason and refereeing errors—while the club sets a 10-day window for candidates and demands a €187m personal-backed guarantee. Nadal Quashes Rumours: Rafael Nadal moved to shut down talk that he’s a presidential candidate, saying the reports are “not true” and that he’s not focused on that role. UK–Spain Manhunt: Spain has arrested Simon Dutton, one of the UK’s most wanted, as part of a wider push to catch 12 fugitives believed to be hiding in Spain. Cost of Living: VAT on energy is set to jump back to 21% in June, threatening higher electricity and gas bills. Transport Disruption Watch: Spain faces a possible nationwide bus and lorry strike from June 8. Language Tourism: The Costa Blanca is promoting Spanish-learning trips to international students at a major education fair in Madrid.

Real Madrid Fallout: Florentino Pérez is doubling down after Barcelona’s El Clásico title win, praising José Mourinho for “increasing competitiveness” while insisting he won’t resign and pushing for member elections; he also reignited the Barcelona referee-corruption fight, saying the relationship is “completely broken” and hinting at UEFA paperwork, plus he claims he’s “found” a dressing-room mole behind the Valverde–Tchouaméni leak. Transfer Talk: Pérez dodged on Haaland and floated Erling as a “sporting management” call, while Mbappé was named Madrid’s best player and Mourinho’s return remains the loudest rumor. Crime & Safety: UK police, via Spain, launched a fresh appeal for 12 of the most wanted fugitives believed to be hiding in places like Alicante, Marbella and Tenerife. Health/Environment: Spain reported new Newcastle disease outbreaks in poultry, and a Russian ship sinking probe again raised nuclear-reactor component fears. Politics: Andalusia’s election battle heats up as PSOE’s María Jesús Montero frames it as a fight over public services.

Real Madrid Power Struggle: Florentino Pérez refused to resign and called for early club elections after an extraordinary, fiery press conference—while Rafael Nadal shut down rumors he’d run for the presidency. Mourinho Watch: Jose Mourinho’s return is still in “final stages,” with the club reportedly weighing options and fans split as the dressing-room drama spills into the spotlight. Mbappé Pressure: Kylian Mbappé faced fresh scrutiny after missing the Clasico; Arbeloa urged him to prove commitment in the season’s last matches. EU Road Rules: Brussels is pushing tougher, more modern ITV checks—potentially including deeper tests for EV batteries and advanced driver systems. Corruption & Migration: Spain is again under fire over a €4.8m transfer of Civil Guard patrol boats to Senegal, as critics question priorities amid wider corruption concerns. Public Safety: A case in Jerez—reported sexual assault allegations—has reignited debate over insecurity and immigration policy.

Real Madrid Power Struggle: Florentino Pérez says he “won’t resign” but will trigger new club elections after a furious, cancer-rumor-stopping press conference—while also reigniting the Mourinho return talk and the wider dressing-room unrest. Mourinho Countdown: Reports point to a Benfica release-clause deadline that could open the door to a sensational Bernabéu comeback. Negreira Fallout: Pérez used the moment to blast Barcelona over the refereeing scandal, claiming titles were “stolen.” Atleti Push: Ademola Lookman scored a penalty as Atlético Madrid beat Osasuna 2-1 to lock in Champions League qualification. Public Health Shock: Spain confirmed a first definitive hantavirus case tied to the MV Hondius evacuees in Madrid, with others under monitoring. Geopolitics: Ukraine’s PM met Spain’s Congress speaker on energy support and reconstruction plans. Tech Regulation: Spain moves ahead on tougher social media and AI safety rules despite Big Tech lobbying. Sports Beyond Football: The NFL set Bengals-Falcons in Madrid for Nov. 8 at the Bernabéu.

Real Madrid Power Struggle: Florentino Pérez went on the offensive Tuesday, refusing to resign and instead calling for club elections—insisting he’s the target of an “organized campaign” and telling critics to step forward and run. The move lands after another trophyless season and Barcelona’s 2-0 Clásico win sealed a second straight LaLiga title. Mourinho Watch: Pérez dodged questions on Jose Mourinho, but the rumors won’t fade—while Iker Casillas publicly said he doesn’t want Mourinho back. Mbappé Pressure: Reports say Real are weighing whether Kylian Mbappé was the “right move,” with concerns about dressing-room balance and behavior. Wildfire Update: Spain’s wildfire season is off to a worrying start, with 16,330.91 hectares burned in the first four months—more than double last year’s figure. Everyday Life: Greggs is set to open its first Spain shop at Tenerife South Airport, bringing a taste of home for UK holidaymakers.

Real Madrid Fallout: Toni Kroos says he’s “rarely felt so little hope” after Barcelona’s 2-0 El Clásico win sealed the La Liga title, while Casemiro sparked debate by calling Gareth Bale “more complete” than Cristiano Ronaldo in Madrid’s golden era. La Liga Wrap: Barcelona retained the Spanish league crown with Rashford and Ferran Torres on Sunday, leaving Madrid staring at a messy, trophy-less end to the season. Hantavirus Update: Spain’s MV Hondius operation continues to unwind—one isolated Spanish passenger has now developed symptoms after an earlier positive PCR, and the ship has already sailed on after final evacuees left Tenerife. Travel Security: Spain confirmed 90-day jet fuel reserves for peak summer demand. Overtourism Pressure: The Balearics are planning flight limits to curb overtourism. Energy & Tech: Grenergy secured $268m for a Chile hybrid plant; Iren agreed to buy Spain’s Nostrum Group to expand AI data-centre power capacity. Culture & Politics: Spain, Ireland and Slovenia won’t air Eurovision over Israel’s participation.

LaLiga Aftershock: Barcelona sealed the title with a 2-0 El Clásico win over Real Madrid, with Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres doing the damage—while Madrid’s season fallout keeps growing. Bernabéu Drama: Real Madrid’s dressing-room tensions are still spilling out, and Jose Mourinho’s reported “two conditions” for a return are now part of the summer storyline. World Cup Injury Clock: Atletico confirmed Johnny Cardoso needs ankle surgery and is a major doubt for the U.S. World Cup, while Spain’s Nico Williams is expected back in time after a moderate hamstring injury. Atlético/Real Medical Updates: Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy underwent surgery for a recurring thigh issue, with a return expected in months. Travel Headaches: A Ryanair flight to Spain was forced to turn back to the UK after a passenger fell ill. Public Health Watch: Spain says it’s taken “all measures” after hantavirus positives among evacuees from the MV Hondius cruise ship. Human Interest: René Cárdenas, the pioneering Spanish-language MLB broadcaster, has died at 96.