Massive Blackout Across Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos 7

A massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, April 28, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights, and hospitals. The cause is under investigation, with authorities not ruling out a cyberattack.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao's Spanish forward Alvaro Djalo looks during UEFA Europa League phase match day1 match between AS Roma vs Athletic Club at Olimpico stadium on September 06, 2024 in Rome, Italy.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao's Spanish forward Alvaro Djalo looks during UEFA Europa League phase match day1 match between AS Roma vs Athletic Club at Olimpico stadium on September 06, 2024 in Rome, Italy.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao's Spanish forward Alvaro Djalo looks during UEFA Europa League phase mech day1 match between AS Roma vs Athletic Club at Olimpico stadium on September 06, 2024 in Rome, Italy.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao's Spanish forward Alvaro Djalo looks during UEFA Europa League phase mech day1 match between AS Roma vs Athletic Club at Olimpico stadium on September 06, 2024 in Rome, Italy.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao's Spanish forward Alvaro Djalo looks during UEFA Europa League phase mech day1 match between AS Roma vs Athletic Club at Olimpico stadium on September 06, 2024 in Rome, Italy.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao's Spanish forward Alvaro Djalo looks during UEFA Europa League phase mech day1 match between AS Roma vs Athletic Club at Olimpico stadium on September 06, 2024 in Rome, Italy.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao's Spanish forward Alvaro Djalo looks during UEFA Europa League phase mech day1 match between AS Roma vs Athletic Club at Olimpico stadium on September 06, 2024 in Rome, Italy.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Zeki Celik of A.S. Roma and Alvaro Djalo of of Athletic Club de Bilbao in action during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between A.S. Roma and Athletic Club Bilbao at Olympic Stadium on September 26, 2024 in Rome, Italy.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Alvaro Djalo of of Athletic Club de Bilbao and Zeki Celik of A.S. Roma in action during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between A.S. Roma and Athletic Club Bilbao at Olympic Stadium on September 26, 2024 in Rome, Italy.

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

CALCIO - UEFA Europa League - AS Roma vs Athletic Bilbao

Alvaro Djalo of of Athletic Club de Bilbao in action during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between A.S. Roma and Athletic Club Bilbao at Olympic Stadium on September 26, 2024 in Rome, Italy.

Five Violins: Sporting vs Athletic Bilboa

Five Violins: Sporting vs Athletic Bilboa

Lisbon, 07/27/2024 - Sporting Clube de Portugal hosted Athletic Club de Bilbao this evening at the José Alvalade XXI Stadium, in Lisbon, in the game that serves as a presentation of the team to the members of the 2024/25 season and the dispute for the Five Trophy Violins 2024. Alvaro Djaló (Gerardo Santos / Global Imagens)

I Liga: SL Benfica vs SC Braga

I Liga: SL Benfica vs SC Braga

Lisbon, 04/27/2024 - Today the Sport Lisboa e Benfica team hosted SC Braga, Game of the 31st Matchday of the Portugal Betclic League at the Sport Lisboa e Benfica Stadium in Lisbon. Alvaro Djaló; Rafa (Mário Vasa / Global Imagens)

I Liga: SL Benfica vs SC Braga

I Liga: SL Benfica vs SC Braga

Lisbon, 04/27/2024 - Today the Sport Lisboa e Benfica team hosted SC Braga, Game of the 31st Matchday of the Portugal Betclic League at the Sport Lisboa e Benfica Stadium in Lisbon. Alvaro Djaló (Mário Vasa / Global Imagens)

I Liga: SL Benfica vs SC Braga

I Liga: SL Benfica vs SC Braga

Lisbon, 04/27/2024 - Today the Sport Lisboa e Benfica team hosted SC Braga, Game of the 31st Matchday of the Portugal Betclic League at the Sport Lisboa e Benfica Stadium in Lisbon. Alvaro Djaló; Rafa (Mário Vasa / Global Imagens)

I Liga: Estoril vs Braga

I Liga: Estoril vs Braga

Estoril, 04/13/2024 - Estoril Praia hosted SC Braga this evening at the Antonio Coimbra da Mota Stadium in Estoril, in a game counting for the 29th round of the I League of the 2023/2024 season. Alvaro Djalo (Álvaro Isidoro / Global Imagens)

I Liga: Estoril vs Braga

I Liga: Estoril vs Braga

Estoril, 04/13/2024 - Estoril Praia hosted SC Braga this evening at the Antonio Coimbra da Mota Stadium in Estoril, in a game counting for the 29th round of the I League of the 2023/2024 season. Alvaro Djalo (Álvaro Isidoro / Global Imagens)

I Liga: Estoril vs Braga

I Liga: Estoril vs Braga

Estoril, 04/13/2024 - Estoril Praia hosted SC Braga this evening at the Antonio Coimbra da Mota Stadium in Estoril, in a game counting for the 29th round of the I League of the 2023/2024 season. Alvaro Djalo (Álvaro Isidoro / Global Imagens)

I Liga: Estoril vs Braga

I Liga: Estoril vs Braga

Estoril, 04/13/2024 - Estoril Praia hosted SC Braga this evening at the Antonio Coimbra da Mota Stadium in Estoril, in a game counting for the 29th round of the I League of the 2023/2024 season. Alvaro Djalo (Álvaro Isidoro / Global Imagens)

I Liga: Estoril vs Braga

I Liga: Estoril vs Braga

Estoril, 04/13/2024 - Estoril Praia hosted SC Braga this evening at the Antonio Coimbra da Mota Stadium in Estoril, in a game counting for the 29th round of the I League of the 2023/2024 season. Alvaro Djalo (Álvaro Isidoro / Global Imagens)

I Liga: Estoril vs Braga

I Liga: Estoril vs Braga

Estoril, 04/13/2024 - Estoril Praia hosted SC Braga this evening at the Antonio Coimbra da Mota Stadium in Estoril, in a game counting for the 29th round of the I League of the 2023/2024 season. Alvaro Djalo (Álvaro Isidoro / Global Imagens)

I Liga: Estoril vs Braga

I Liga: Estoril vs Braga

Estoril, 04/13/2024 - Estoril Praia hosted SC Braga this evening at the Antonio Coimbra da Mota Stadium in Estoril, in a game counting for the 29th round of the I League of the 2023/2024 season. Tiago Araujo, Alvaro Djalo (Álvaro Isidoro / Global Imagens)

SC Braga training

SC Braga training

Braga 02/14/2024 - Sporting Clube de Braga trained this afternoon on the lawns attached to the Municipal Stadium. The team is preparing for the Europa League game, against Qarabag, to be held tomorrow. Álvaro Djaló (Global Imagens)

SC Braga training

SC Braga training

Braga 02/14/2024 - Sporting Clube de Braga trained this afternoon on the lawns attached to the Municipal Stadium. The team is preparing for the Europa League game, against Qarabag, to be held tomorrow. Rony Lopes; Álvaro Djaló; Zalazar (Global Imagens)

I Liga: Sporting vs Braga

I Liga: Sporting vs Braga

Lisbon, 02/11/2024 - Today the Sporting Clube De Portugal senior football team welcomed the Sporting Clube de Braga team - Futebol, SAD, Jornada 21, from the Liga Portugal Betclic Championship, at the José de Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon . Alvaro Djaló (Mário Vasa / Global Imagens)

I Liga: Sporting vs Braga

I Liga: Sporting vs Braga

Lisbon, 02/11/2024 - Today the Sporting Clube De Portugal senior football team welcomed the Sporting Clube de Braga team - Futebol, SAD, Jornada 21, from the Liga Portugal Betclic Championship, at the José de Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon . Alvaro Djaló, Gonçalo Inácio (Mário Vasa / Global Imagens)

I Liga: Sporting vs Braga

I Liga: Sporting vs Braga

Lisbon, 02/11/2024 - Today the Sporting Clube De Portugal senior football team welcomed the Sporting Clube de Braga team - Futebol, SAD, Jornada 21, from the Liga Portugal Betclic Championship, at the José de Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon . Alvaro Djaló (Mário Vasa / Global Imagens)

I Liga: Sporting vs Braga

I Liga: Sporting vs Braga

Lisbon, 02/11/2024 - Today the Sporting Clube De Portugal senior football team welcomed the Sporting Clube de Braga team - Futebol, SAD, Jornada 21, from the Liga Portugal Betclic Championship, at the José de Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon . Alvaro Djaló (Mário Vasa / Global Imagens)

I Liga: SC Braga vs GD Chaves

I Liga: SC Braga vs GD Chaves

Braga, 01/31/2024 - Sporting Clube de Braga hosted Grupo Desportivo de Chaves this evening at the Braga Municipal Stadium in a game counting for the 19th round of the I League 2023/24. Álvaro Djaló; Guima (Miguel Pereira/Global Imagens)

I Liga: SC Braga vs GD Chaves

I Liga: SC Braga vs GD Chaves

Braga, 01/31/2024 - Sporting Clube de Braga hosted Grupo Desportivo de Chaves this evening at the Braga Municipal Stadium in a game counting for the 19th round of the I League 2023/24. R.Guzzo; Álvaro Djaló (Miguel Pereira/Global Imagens)

I Liga: SC Braga vs GD Chaves

I Liga: SC Braga vs GD Chaves

Braga, 01/31/2024 - Sporting Clube de Braga hosted Grupo Desportivo de Chaves this evening at the Braga Municipal Stadium in a game counting for the 19th round of the I League 2023/24. João Correia; Álvaro Djaló (Miguel Pereira/Global Imagens)

I Liga: SC Braga vs GD Chaves

I Liga: SC Braga vs GD Chaves

Braga, 01/31/2024 - Sporting Clube de Braga hosted Grupo Desportivo de Chaves this evening at the Braga Municipal Stadium in a game counting for the 19th round of the I League 2023/24. Álvaro Djaló (Miguel Pereira/Global Imagens)

I Liga: SC Braga vs GD Chaves

I Liga: SC Braga vs GD Chaves

Braga, 01/31/2024 - Sporting Clube de Braga hosted Grupo Desportivo de Chaves this evening at the Braga Municipal Stadium in a game counting for the 19th round of the I League 2023/24. Junior Pius; Álvaro Djaló (Miguel Pereira/Global Imagens)

I Liga: SC Braga vs GD Chaves

I Liga: SC Braga vs GD Chaves

Braga, 01/31/2024 - Sporting Clube de Braga hosted Grupo Desportivo de Chaves this evening at the Braga Municipal Stadium in a game counting for the 19th round of the I League 2023/24. João Correia; Álvaro Djaló (Miguel Pereira/Global Imagens)

I Liga: SC Braga vs GD Chaves

I Liga: SC Braga vs GD Chaves

Braga, 01/31/2024 - Sporting Clube de Braga hosted Grupo Desportivo de Chaves this evening at the Braga Municipal Stadium in a game counting for the 19th round of the I League 2023/24. R.Guzzo; Álvaro Djaló (Miguel Pereira/Global Imagens)

I Liga: SC Braga vs GD Chaves

I Liga: SC Braga vs GD Chaves

Braga, 01/31/2024 - Sporting Clube de Braga hosted Grupo Desportivo de Chaves this evening at the Braga Municipal Stadium in a game counting for the 19th round of the I League 2023/24. Álvaro Djaló; Vasco Fernandes (Miguel Pereira/Global Imagens)

I Liga: Futebol Clube de Famalicão vs Sporting Clube de Braga

I Liga: Futebol Clube de Famalicão vs Sporting Clube de Braga

Famalicão, 01/18/2024 - Futebol Clube de Famalicão hosted Sporting Clube de Braga this evening, at the Municipal Stadium of Famalicão, in a game counting for the 17th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic 2023/2024. Álvaro Djaló (Gonçalo Delgado/Global Imagens)

I Liga: Futebol Clube de Famalicão vs Sporting Clube de Braga

I Liga: Futebol Clube de Famalicão vs Sporting Clube de Braga

Famalicão, 01/18/2024 - Futebol Clube de Famalicão hosted Sporting Clube de Braga this evening, at the Municipal Stadium of Famalicão, in a game counting for the 17th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic 2023/2024. Álvaro Djaló goal (Gonçalo Delgado/Global Imagens)

I Liga: Futebol Clube de Famalicão vs Sporting Clube de Braga

I Liga: Futebol Clube de Famalicão vs Sporting Clube de Braga

Famalicão, 01/18/2024 - Futebol Clube de Famalicão hosted VSporting Clube de Braga this evening, at the Municipal Stadium of Famalicão, in a game counting for the 17th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic 2023/2024. Álvaro Djaló;Liimatta (Gonçalo Delgado/Global Imagens)

I Liga: Futebol Clube de Famalicão vs Sporting Clube de Braga

I Liga: Futebol Clube de Famalicão vs Sporting Clube de Braga

Famalicão, 01/18/2024 - Futebol Clube de Famalicão hosted Sporting Clube de Braga this evening, at the Municipal Stadium of Famalicão, in a game counting for the 17th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic 2023/2024. Nathan; Álvaro Djaló (Gonçalo Delgado/Global Imagens)

I Liga: Futebol Clube de Famalicão vs Sporting Clube de Braga

I Liga: Futebol Clube de Famalicão vs Sporting Clube de Braga

Famalicão, 01/18/2024 - Futebol Clube de Famalicão hosted Sporting Clube de Braga this evening, at the Municipal Stadium of Famalicão, in a game counting for the 17th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic 2023/2024. Álvaro Djaló (Gonçalo Delgado/Global Imagens)

I Liga: Futebol Clube de Famalicão vs Sporting Clube de Braga

I Liga: Futebol Clube de Famalicão vs Sporting Clube de Braga

Famalicão, 01/18/2024 - Futebol Clube de Famalicão hosted Sporting Clube de Braga this evening, at the Municipal Stadium of Famalicão, in a game counting for the 17th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic 2023/2024. Álvaro Djaló;Nathan (Gonçalo Delgado/Global Imagens)

I Liga: Sporting Clube de Braga vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica

I Liga: Sporting Clube de Braga vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica

Braga, 17/12/2023 - Sporting Clube de Braga hosted Sport Lisboa and Benfical this evening at the Braga Municipal Stadium in a game counting for the 14th round of the Liga Portugal BWin 2023/24. Álvaro Djaló;João Mário (Gonçalo Delgado/Global Imagens)

I Liga: Sporting Clube de Braga vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica

I Liga: Sporting Clube de Braga vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica

Braga, 17/12/2023 - Sporting Clube de Braga hosted Sport Lisboa and Benfical this evening at the Braga Municipal Stadium in a game counting for the 14th round of the Liga Portugal BWin 2023/24. Álvaro Djaló; Morato (Gonçalo Delgado/Global Imagens)

I Liga: FC Vizela vs SC Braga

I Liga: FC Vizela vs SC Braga

Vizela, 12/08/2023 - Futebol Clube de Vizela hosted Sporting Clube de Braga this afternoon at the FC Vizela Stadium in a game counting for the 13th round of the I League 2023/2024. Álvaro Djaló (Miguel Pereira/Global Imagens)

I Liga: FC Vizela vs SC Braga

I Liga: FC Vizela vs SC Braga

Vizela, 12/08/2023 - Futebol Clube de Vizela hosted Sporting Clube de Braga this afternoon at the FC Vizela Stadium in a game counting for the 13th round of the I League 2023/2024. Matheus Pereira; Álvaro Djaló (Miguel Pereira/Global Imagens)

I Liga: FC Vizela vs SC Braga

I Liga: FC Vizela vs SC Braga

Vizela, 12/08/2023 - Futebol Clube de Vizela hosted Sporting Clube de Braga this afternoon at the FC Vizela Stadium in a game counting for the 13th round of the I League 2023/2024. Álvaro Djaló (Miguel Pereira/Global Imagens)

I Liga: FC Vizela vs SC Braga

I Liga: FC Vizela vs SC Braga

Vizela, 12/08/2023 - Futebol Clube de Vizela hosted Sporting Clube de Braga this afternoon at the FC Vizela Stadium in a game counting for the 13th round of the I League 2023/2024. Álvaro Djaló (Miguel Pereira/Global Imagens)

I Liga: Sporting Clube de Braga vs Estoril Praia

I Liga: Sporting Clube de Braga vs Estoril Praia

Braga, 03/12/2023 - Sporting Clube de Braga hosted, this afternoon, at the Braga Municipal Stadium, Estoril Praia, in a game counting for the 12th Round of the Portugal Betcli League 2023/24. Bruma; Álvaro Djaló (Gonçalo Delgado/Global Imagens)

I Liga: Sporting Clube de Braga vs Estoril Praia

I Liga: Sporting Clube de Braga vs Estoril Praia

Braga, 12/03/2023 - Sporting Clube de Braga hosted, this afternoon, Estoril Praia at the Braga Municipal Stadium, in a game counting for the 12th Round of the Portugal Betcli League 2023/24. Álvaro Djaló (Gonçalo Delgado/Global Imagens)