The Day Sánchez Called for Israel's Exclusion from Sports

Pro-Palestinian protests continued to dominate Spanish media on September 15, following the cancellation of La Vuelta's final stage on the previous day. Early reports focused on the aftermath, with conservative outlets criticizing the government and Prime Minister Sánchez for allegedly fueling the disruptions. Twenty-two police officers were reported injured. By late morning and early afternoon, the narrative shifted significantly as Prime Minister Sánchez publicly called for Israel's exclusion from all sports competitions until "the barbarie ceases." This announcement drew strong criticism from the UCI, which questioned Spain's capacity to host major sporting events. Concurrently, a new story emerged in the evening regarding a second US attack on a Venezuelan narco-boat, resulting in three deaths, which was widely reported across multiple outlets.