WEATHER ALERT
Real Madrid plot a 16th Champions League triumph. Kylian Mbappe would make Europe's best even better
Read full article: Real Madrid plot a 16th Champions League triumph. Kylian Mbappe would make Europe's best even betterReal Madrid had barely begun celebrating a record-extending 15th Champions League title when coach Carlo Ancelotti started to plot a 16th.
How an injury-hit Real Madrid rode Bellingham boom to Spanish league success
Read full article: How an injury-hit Real Madrid rode Bellingham boom to Spanish league successIt wasn't supposed to be this comfortable for Real Madrid to win the Spanish league after Karim Benzema left for Saudi Arabia and its defense was badly hit by injuries.
After stocking up on big-name players, Saudi Arabia's ambitious soccer league starts Friday
Read full article: After stocking up on big-name players, Saudi Arabia's ambitious soccer league starts FridayThe Saudi Pro League kicks off Friday after a spending spree on new players grabbed the soccer world’s attention.
Saudi Arabia's lavish recruitment drive rolls on despite Messi miss
Read full article: Saudi Arabia's lavish recruitment drive rolls on despite Messi missMissing out on Lionel Messi hasn’t slowed Saudi Arabia’s ambitious recruitment drive as the oil-rich kingdom tries to establish itself as a viable destination for the world’s top players.
Door open for Real Madrid to try signing Mbappé after he decides not to extend PSG contract
Read full article: Door open for Real Madrid to try signing Mbappé after he decides not to extend PSG contractThe door is open for Real Madrid to try signing Kylian Mbappé because the France superstar decided not to extend his Paris Saint-Germain contract into 2025.
Alaba abused, Croatia coach critical following FIFA awards
Read full article: Alaba abused, Croatia coach critical following FIFA awardsReal Madrid defender David Alaba has been racially abused on social media after voting for Lionel Messi and Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić has accused FIFA of disrespect in fallout from the soccer body’s annual awards ceremony.
Mbappé, Haaland shine in Champions League, Benzema injured
Read full article: Mbappé, Haaland shine in Champions League, Benzema injuredKylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland took their high-flying scoring acts into Europe as the Champions League returned, while last season’s standout star Karim Benzema limped off with an injury after less than 30 minutes.
Madrid starts Spanish league defense aiming for title sweep
Read full article: Madrid starts Spanish league defense aiming for title sweepReal Madrid starts the Spanish league season overflowing with confidence that it can retain the domestic title despite Barcelona spending big to add top talent to its team.
Madrid wins Champions League final marred by crowd chaos
Read full article: Madrid wins Champions League final marred by crowd chaosReal Madrid became European champion for a record-extending 14th time after beating Liverpool 1-0 in a Champions League final that started 37 minutes late because of disturbing crowd issues outside the Stade de France.
Mbappé signs new 3-year PSG deal after rejecting Real Madrid
Read full article: Mbappé signs new 3-year PSG deal after rejecting Real MadridKylian Mbappé has celebrated with fans at Parc des Princes then scored a hat trick after signing a new three-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain and turning down the chance again to join Real Madrid.
Madrid warps time yet again to stun City at the Bernabéu
Read full article: Madrid warps time yet again to stun City at the BernabéuReal Madrid had little reason to hope it could pull off another comeback as the game entered the final minute with Manchester City on the brink of consecutive Champions League finals.
Benzema handed 1-year suspended sentence in sex-tape case
Read full article: Benzema handed 1-year suspended sentence in sex-tape caseFrance and Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has been given a one-year suspended jail sentence and a fine of 75,000 euros ($84,000) in a sex-tape case that rocked French soccer.
Ronaldo scores 2 to reach 109 goals, Portugal advances
Read full article: Ronaldo scores 2 to reach 109 goals, Portugal advancesCristiano Ronaldo scored two penalties to tie the overall men’s scoring record with 109 goals and Portugal advanced to the round of 16 at the European Championship after a 2-2 draw with France.
EURO 2020: Pragmatism the key to success in pandemic soccer
Read full article: EURO 2020: Pragmatism the key to success in pandemic soccerThe European Championship is the first major international soccer tournament to take place since the coronavirus outbreak and arrives at the end of the most condensed club season in history.
Champions League: Madrid in trouble despite late fightback
Read full article: Champions League: Madrid in trouble despite late fightback(AP Photo/Martin Meissner)With one point from its opening two games, Real Madrid is facing another fight to preserve its proud record of qualifying for the knockout stage in all of its seasons in the Champions League. Heading into the 87th minute against Borussia Mönchengladbach, Madrid was losing 2-0 and on course for four straight losses in the Champions League for the first time. Madrid is in bigger trouble, though, in its 25th campaign in the Champions League, in which the team has never been eliminated in the group stage. Defending champion Bayern Munich is having no such trouble, with a 2-1 victory at Lokomotiv Moscow extending its winning run in the Champions League to 13 games. However, Jota scored in the 55th for a historic goal for Liverpool and substitute Mohamed Salah converted a stoppage-time penalty.
Spanish league forced to deal with another star departing
Read full article: Spanish league forced to deal with another star departingBarcelona's Lionel Messi leaves the pitch after the the Champions League quarterfinal soccer match between Barcelona and Bayern Munich in Lisbon, Portugal, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. The Spanish league is about to see another top player leave one of its clubs, all within a four-year span. The league wasnt hugely affected financially after Neymar left Barcelona or Ronaldo left Real Madrid. The league still benefited from Messis presence after Ronaldo left, but now it wouldn't have that same star power anymore. Since Neymar left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, Spain gained few top-notch players.
Madrid beats Alavs 2-0 for 8th straight win in title march
Read full article: Madrid beats Alavs 2-0 for 8th straight win in title march(AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)BARCELONA Karim Benzema helped Real Madrid move one step closer to dethroning Lionel Messis Barcelona on Friday. Benzema scored one goal and set up another to lead Madrid to beating Alavs 2-0 and restoring a four-point lead over Barcelona in the Spanish league with only three rounds left. Benzema scored a penalty kick in the 11th minute and assisted Marco Asensio in the 50th to ensure an eighth straight victory since La Liga resumed play after stopping for three months due to the pandemic. His 18th league goal of the season is second only to Messis 22. Madrid took full control just after halftime when Benzema broke Alavs offside trap to reach Rodrygos through-ball.