Jude Bellingham has been the major absence Real Madrid have had to deal with at the start of the 2025-26 season, though the Spanish giants have still managed to start strong. Now, entering the final stretch of his recovery, reports suggest Los Blancos have received encouraging news on the England star, who could return in…
By SIMON JONES Published: 18:33 BST, 1 September 2025 | Updated: 18:46 BST, 1 September 2025 England international Conor Gallagher is to stay at Atletico Madrid despite enquiries from multiple clubs, including Manchester United. Around eight Premier League teams asked about Gallagher’s availability but Atletico were only willing to consider a permanent sale for the…
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Vinícius Júnior and Arda Güler scored back-to-back goals to help Real Madrid rally for a 2-1 win over Mallorca and make it three wins in as many games in the Spanish league on Saturday. Xabi Alonso’s team saw three newcomers make key plays in the victory at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium….
Atletico Madrid overhauled their squad this summer in the hope of being able to compete with giants Barcelona and Real Madrid for the Spanish title but have started La Liga with one point from a possible six. Diego Simeone’s side visit Alaves on Saturday already playing catch-up to their rivals, after their worst start to…
Sevilla are close to completing the signing of Cesar Azpilicueta on a free transfer. Azpilicueta, 36, departed Atletico Madrid in the summer following the conclusion of his contract. The deal is subject to the defender completing a medical. Azpilicueta had interest from elsewhere in Europe, in addition to MLS and from Qatar, but Sevilla sporting…
With the domestic leagues underway, the main event of Europe’s footballing calendar has finally been scheduled. On Thursday, all 36 participants in the UEFA Champions League learned who their eight opponents will be in the opening phase of the 2025-26 installment. Over the past decade, U.S. players have become increasingly relevant to the competition. Last…
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Joao Palhinha has been voted the Premier League Player of the Matchweek for Matchweek 2. The summer loan signing from Bayern Munich follows in the footsteps of his new Spurs team-mate Richarlison who won the honour for Matchweek 1. Palhinha secured 33 per cent of the vote in the official Premier League…
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso started with Vinícius Júnior on the bench for the Spanish league game at Oviedo on Sunday but the Brazil star still played a decisive role after coming on in the second half, creating one goal and scoring another in a 3-0 win for Madrid. France striker Kylian…
The 2025/26 Serie A season gets underway on Saturday when Napoli begin their league title defence at promoted Sassuolo. AFP Sport looks at some of the new faces to watch for ahead of the campaign as teams jostle to dethrone the champions: Advertisement Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli) The headline transfer of the summer, Kevin De…
The new La Liga season gets started later on Friday, with defending champions Barcelona opening at Real Mallorca tomorrow and Real Madrid welcoming Osasuna on Tuesday. As usual, there is no shortage of storylines, including Barca again struggling to register their new signings, Madrid once more battling against La Liga’s authorities and Atletico Madrid spending…