España

American

[es-pah-nyah] / ɛsˈpɑ nyɑ /

noun

Spanish name of Spain.

España British

/ esˈpaɲa /

noun

the Spanish name for Spain

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So even though MLS is heavily promoting the regular-season opener with Messi and Inter Miami, Dos Santos isn’t looking past his real first game in charge, which is the Champions Cup game with Real España.

From Los Angeles Times

Herrera, the 1987 Vuelta a Espana champion, voluntarily appeared at the offices of prosecutors in the capital Bogota last June to deny any connection to the case.

From Barron's

The two-time Tour de France champion added the Vuelta a Espana trophy to his collection of titles last year.

From Barron's

Yates, whose first Grand Tour title was the 2019 Vuelta a Espana, joined the Dutch team on a two-year contract before the 2025 season.

From BBC

The 2026 Vuelta a Espana will start with a time-trial in Monaco and finish in Granada, after organisers on Wednesday unveiled what they say will be one of the most difficult routes in the race's history.

From Barron's

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