Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday said Barcelona star Lamine Yamal had made Spain “proud” for waving a Palestinian flag at a victory parade that sparked Israeli accusations of “inciting hatred”. The 18-year-old forward drew attention for brandishing a Palestinian flag during an open-top bus parade through Barcelona on Monday as the Catalan giants celebrated […]
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Key factors behind Barca’s La Liga title triumph
Hansi Flick’s Barcelona successfully retained their La Liga title, clinching victory on Sunday, after beating rivals Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico at Camp Nou. The Catalan giants, entertainers in attack and risk-takers at the back, triumphed with three games to spare, sitting 14 points ahead of second-place Los Blancos. AFP Sport looks at the […]
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Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash: Real Madrid’s Arbeloa
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Aurelien Tchouameni will be in his team’s squad to face Barcelona on Sunday in La Liga, despite his confrontation with team-mate Fede Valverde. The Uruguay captain was treated in hospital for a head injury and will miss up to a fortnight while he recovers, after the two players argued […]
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Johnny Cardoso’s World Cup in jeopardy with ankle sprain
Johnny Cardoso is injured again.
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Atletico aim to show Alvarez their ambition in Arsenal semi
For Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, the consequences of Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final clash at Arsenal may go beyond booking a ticket to Budapest at the end of May. The Argentine forward, linked with a move to Arsenal as well as to Spanish champions Barcelona, has seemed at times to be getting itchy feet in […]
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Barcelona on verge of La Liga title defence with win at Osasuna
Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with late goals to earn them a 2-1 win at Osasuna on Saturday. The Catalan giants moved 14 points clear of second-placed Real Madrid and will be crowned champions if their rivals drop points at Espanyol on Sunday. Lewandowski headed […]
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Spain’s Lamine Yamal injured, but expected to be fit for World Cup
Spain’s Lamine Yamal has picked up a hamstring injury, but is expected to be fit for the upcoming World Cup, his club Barcelona announced Thursday. “Tests have confirmed that first-team player Lamine Yamal has a hamstring injury in his left leg,” Barca said. “The player will undergo conservative treatment. Lamine Yamal will miss the rest […]
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‘Pure joy’ for Matarazzo after Copa del Rey triumph
Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino Matarazzo was elated after his side defeated Atletico Madrid to win the Copa del Rey on Saturday, making him the first American coach to claim a major trophy with a club from Europe’s top five leagues. La Real triumphed 4-3 in the shoot-out following a pulsating 2-2 draw after extra-time, to […]
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Spain rout Ukraine to boost Women’s World Cup qualifying hopes
Edna Imade netted two headers as Spain crushed Ukraine 5-0 to pull provisionally level with England at the top of Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying group A3 on Saturday. Only the top team progresses automatically to the tournament in Brazil next year and European champions England defeated Spain 1-0 win at Wembley on Tuesday to […]
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Griezmann soaking up last Atletico moments before ‘joy’ of Copa final
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann said he is soaking up all the small moments he can during his last weeks at the club, ahead of the Copa del Rey final on Saturday. The 35-year-old French star, Atletico’s all-time top goalscorer, is leaving at the end of the season to join MLS side Orlando City. Griezmann […]