Joseph Wilson

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LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal slid back into more political uncertainty Wednesday after the country’s third government fell in as many years when Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a confidence vote in Parliament. The demise of the minority government marks the worst spell of political instability in 50 years of Portuguese democracy. Here’s a look at what led up to the vote, and what is next for the European Union country of 10.6 million people:How did Lisbon’s center-right government fall?

Nov 23, 2024 | apnews.com | Joseph Wilson

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Celta Vigo gave 10-man Barcelona a shock by scoring two late goals and snatching a 2-2 draw at home in the Spanish league on Saturday. Barcelona was minutes away from a win to pad its league lead after Raphinha and Lewandowski had put Barcelona in control. But the game dramatically swung after Barcelona defensive midfielder Marc Casadó was sent off with a second booking in the 81st.

Oct 4, 2024 | apnews.com | Joseph Wilson

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A British yacht is back in the America’s Cup finals for the first time since 1964 after INEOS Britannia finished off Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli on Friday. Britannia scored the winning point for a 7-4 series victory after a fast and flawless race that it finished 17 seconds ahead of Luna Rossa. Britannia claimed the Louis Vuitton Cup for being the best of five challengers.

Sep 12, 2024 | apnews.com | Joseph Wilson

England’s World Cup wait is nothing next to British sailing’s quest for the America’s Cup 1 of 4 |  Spectators watch the race between Ineos Britannia’s AC75 and Alinghi Red Bull Racing’s AC75 boats during the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta ahead of the 37th America’s Cup sailing race off the coast of Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.

Aug 30, 2024 | apnews.com | Joseph Wilson

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Overshadowed by the arrival of Kylian Mbappé to its top rival, Atletico Madrid quietly went on its most ambitious rebuild in years to give Diego Simeone a squad that could at least stay in the Spanish title conversation. Out went an unhappy Álvaro Morata and some veteran defenders, and in came Argentina forward Julián Álvarez along with other reinforcements. Norway striker Alexander Sorloth, who lit up La Liga last year with 23 goals, arrived from Villarreal.