With Real Madrid aiming to wrestle the Spanish title back from champions Barcelona, here are five talking points as the LaLiga season begins on Friday. Alonso’s challenge Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid were dismantled on a regular basis by rivals Barcelona last season, who triumphed in all four meetings between the sides as well as winning […]
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Powerhouse Gyokeres can give Arsenal missing edge
Dynamic striker Viktor Gyokeres’ arrival at Arsenal could be the perfect fix for their attacking needs ahead of the new Premier League campaign as the Gunners bid to end their lengthy title drought.
American at Atletico: Johnny Cardoso hopes to make history
New Atletico Madrid signing Johnny Cardoso says he wants to “make history” as the first player from the United States on the club’s first team.
Barca star Lamine Yamal faces probe into dwarf entertainers at 18th birthday
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is facing an investigation regarding the presence of a group of people with dwarfism as entertainers.
‘Bitter End’ for Real Madrid magician Modric
The curtain finally fell on Real Madrid midfield maestro Luka Modric’s superlative career at the Spanish club.
Euro 2025: Bonmati illness adds to questions around Spain’s bid
Spain is the favorite to win the Women’s European Championship this summer, but star player Aitana Bonmati’s illness ahead of the tournament raises another question mark around a side which, despite their obvious quality, are not unstoppable. Having claimed the last two Ballon d’Or awards, Barcelona midfielder Bonmati is the game’s biggest star at present, […]
Beating Messi’s Miami ‘harder than it may seem’: PSG’s Luis Enrique
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said defeating Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Sunday was trickier than it seemed despite the French side’s 4-0 Club World Cup last-16 triumph. Joao Neves’ early strike sent PSG ahead, and then they scored three more in a flurry before halftime to take an unassailable lead. Former PSG and […]
PSG preparing for ’emotional’ reunion with Messi
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said facing former player Lionel Messi will be an “emotional” reunion for both himself and the French club.
Inter Miami can dream of shocking PSG: Mascherano
Javier Mascherano insists his Inter Miami side can shock European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup last 16 on Sunday, despite admitting they are levels below the French giants. With Argentine great Lionel Messi leading the charge, Miami surprised in the group stage as they progressed, but facing newly-crowned Champions League winners PSG […]
From Messi to Auckland City, magic shining through Club World Cup issues
The Club World Cup’s various problems have been well documented, but there has also been plenty to enjoy about the tournament so far.
