For years, Spain's players were hampered by a lack of off-field support. But Euro 2025 showed their fight for elite conditions has paid off

Spain, the world's top table olive exporter, has seen its share of the U.S. black olive market plummet from 49% in 2017 to 19% in 2024 after Trump imposed tariffs of more than 30% at the request of Californian olive growers.

Spain announced plans on Tuesday to give both mothers and fathers an extra week off work after having a baby, extending one of Europe's most generous paid parental leave allowances to 17 weeks.

Spain made a series of firsts at Euro 2025, yet didn't quite have enough to claim their first title. It will hurt, but they have hope.