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…
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…
Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal to keep digging for gold as they prepare to start their latest bid for a first Premier League title since 2004 against revamped Manchester United on Sunday. Arteta’s side have finished as Premier League runners-up for the last three seasons, sparking criticism of their failure to get over the line…
A European league match being played in the United States looks closer than ever. On Sunday, The Athletic reported that La Liga held preliminary discussions to relocate December’s La Liga fixture between Villarreal and Barcelona to Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. A day later, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) approved the move and said it would…
With Real Madrid aiming to wrestle the Spanish title back from champions Barcelona, AFP Sport looks at five talking points as the La Liga 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…
Arsenal’s new signing Martin Zubimendi might have been a surfer or a top chess player, but instead he became one of the most sought after holding midfielders in European football. The 26-year-old’s list of admirers and suitors as he emerged and progressed at Real Sociedad is impressive. Former Barcelona playmaker Xavi wanted him in 2023…
LONDON (AP) — Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad on Sunday, finally making the move to the Premier League after turning down Liverpool last year. The transfer fee wasn’t disclosed but the BBC reported Arsenal has paid almost 60 million pounds ($82 million) for the 26-year-old Zubimendi. Advertisement The holding midfielder made…
Sky Sport Italia reports that Napoli have opened preliminary talks with Federico Chiesa’s agent Fali Ramadani. Chiesa is one of Napoli’s targets for the 2025-26 campaign, as already reported by Football Italia. Advertisement The Italy international wants to leave Liverpool to get more playing time next season. Napoli open talks with Chiesa’s agent LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND…
La Liga has reported a number of individuals who allegedly targeted Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior with racial abuse during February’s fixture at Real Sociedad to local police. The league has analysed images and utilised lip-readers to identify those responsible for the alleged racist abuse and gestures and has reported them to the Ertzaintza, the…
Face Real Sociedad ©TM/IMAGO Manchester United’s hopes of rescuing any solace from an atrocious season rest upon the Europa League. Ruben Amorim’s men were knocked out of the FA Cup on Sunday and they’re destined to record their worst ever Premier League finish with the English giants languishing in 14th place. Despite inconsistent performances, United won trophies…