Igor Jesus, one of the breakout stars of the Club World Cup, celebrates his goals by imitating a character from a Japanese cartoon. Team-mates at youth level called him Sapinho — Little Frog — because he used to leap around when playing in goal. As a kid, he spent his weekends at a market stall…
Published 17:20 22 Jun 2025 GMT+1 Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid will make a decision on transfer for high-profile Premier League target Xabi Alonso has reportedly been offered a new signing who is on the radar of a number of Premier League clubs. Real Madrid have already added to Alonso’s defensive strength this summer, spending…
MIAMI (AP) — Kylian Mbappe has been hospitalized with an acute case of gastroenteritis to add to a difficult start for Real Madrid at the Club World Cup. World Cup winner Mbappe missed the Spanish giant’s opening game of the tournament on Wednesday — a surprise 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabian team Al Hilal in…