Real Madrid’s ruthless attack masks growing defensive concerns in uneven start
Real Madrid have shown two contrasting sides at the start of the season, combining an intimidating attack with defensive lapses...
World Football (Page 309 of 959)
Roger Ibanez says Al Ahli supporters ‘played against’ their own team in Riyadh victory
Roger Ibanez criticised Al Ahli supporters after their side’s 5-0 victory over Riyadh in the Roshn Saudi League, saying the...
Pellegrini says Real Betis made their chance count to defeat Real Madrid
Manuel Pellegrini said Real Betis deserved their victory over Real Madrid because they converted the decisive opportunity, while their opponents...
Al-Shabab’s 48-hour Mahrez comment raises fresh Saudi Pro League transfer questions
Al-Shabab chairman Abdulaziz Al-Malki has intensified speculation over Riyad Mahrez’s future by suggesting that developments regarding the former Al-Ahli forward...
Why Kylian Mbappe’s missed penalty did not lead to a retake against Real Betis
Real Madrid’s late penalty appeal was rejected after Kylian Mbappe missed from the spot against Real Betis, with Marc Bartra’s...
Ollie Watkins promises Al Hilal goals after choosing Saudi Pro League challenge
Ollie Watkins says he moved to Al Hilal to embrace a new challenge with his family and has promised supporters...
Ivan Toney says Al-Ahli fans’ Bondarenko jeers ‘make no sense’
Ivan Toney has criticised Al-Ahli supporters for booing team-mate Artem Bondarenko during their 5-0 victory over Al-Riyadh in the Saudi...
Real Madrid TV brands Mbappe penalty row a ‘technical error’ after Betis defeat
Real Madrid TV has criticised the refereeing after Kylian Mbappe’s stoppage-time penalty was saved in Real Madrid’s 1-0 defeat by...
Al Ittihad’s new era put on trial by unbeaten Al Nassr
Al Ittihad face their toughest test of the season so far when they meet Al Nassr in the Roshn Saudi...
Alvaro Valles’ penalty study helps Real Betis hold off Real Madrid
Alvaro Valles said detailed preparation and a deliberate attempt to unsettle Kylian Mbappe helped him save the Real Madrid forward’s...
Mbappe penalty miss: The fine line behind Real Madrid’s failed appeal
Real Madrid’s request for Kylian Mbappe’s late penalty to be retaken was rejected because Marc Bartra had not actually touched...
Hansi Flick’s backing gives Hamza Abdelkarim a platform to build on at Barcelona
Hamza Abdelkarim’s first-team debut for Barcelona was no surprise to his family, according to his father, who says the young...
Al Hilal extend unbeaten Saudi Pro League run to 47 matches
Al Hilal have set a club record for their longest unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League after beating city...
Bondarenko booing leaves Pusic questioning Al Ahli support after Riyadh rout
Al Ahli manager Marino Pusic criticised the club’s supporters after they jeered new signing Artem Bondarenko during a 5-0 victory...
Real Madrid’s Carlos Espi sees bicycle kick cancelled in Real Betis defeat
Real Madrid were denied a dramatic late equaliser when Carlos Espi’s spectacular overhead kick was ruled out by VAR during...
Hernandez Hernandez scores just 4.75 in controversial Betis win over Real Madrid
Spanish referee Hernandez Hernandez has been given a mark of 4.75 by Spanish officiating platform Archivo VAR after a controversial...
Mourinho urges Real Madrid to match Real Betis’ gamesmanship after La Liga defeat
Jose Mourinho said Real Madrid were too “pure and naive” in their 1-0 defeat by Real Betis, arguing that their...
Arda Guler avoids dismissal as Real Betis protests intensify at La Cartuja
Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler escaped a second yellow card during Friday’s meeting with Real Betis, prompting furious protests from...
Football on 5 September 2026: European leagues and Roshn Saudi League broadcast guide
A busy programme of football is scheduled for Saturday, 5 September 2026, with action continuing across several major domestic competitions...
Alexander Isak’s rapid double lifts Liverpool past Ipswich Town
Liverpool secured their first Premier League victory of the season with a 2-0 win at Ipswich Town on Friday, as...