Vinicius Junior reignites debate over Espanyol challenge with sarcastic social media post
Vinicius Junior has mocked the officials after a controversial incident involving Espanyol defender Cala during Real Madrid’s opening La Liga...
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Hamza Abd Elkarim’s pre-season form gives Barcelona selection puzzle at Elche
Barcelona begin their 2026-27 La Liga campaign on Sunday evening with a trip to Elche, after their opening-round fixture was...
‘That’s football’: Espanyol boss Gonzalez dismisses Mourinho’s Vinicius Junior complaint
Espanyol manager Manolo Gonzalez says the challenges made on Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior during their La Liga opener were...
Mourinho: Carlos Espi thriving at Real Madrid after dramatic Espanyol victory
Jose Mourinho praised young striker Carlos Espi after the forward helped Real Madrid secure a 2-1 victory over Espanyol with...
Darwin Nunez joins Al-Diriyah on loan after Trabzonspor move falls through
Darwin Nunez has joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Diriyah on loan from Al Hilal, ending speculation that the Uruguay striker would...
Carlos Espi strikes late to give Real Madrid first win of the season
Real Madrid secured their first three points of the La Liga season with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Espanyol, thanks...
Al Masry boss Emad El Nahhas says victory over Smouha masks performance concerns
Al Masry head coach Emad El Nahhas says his side are still some way short of the level he expects,...
Where to watch Sunday’s football: Serie A, Premier League and European action on 23 August
A busy programme of football takes place on Sunday, 23 August 2026, with matches scheduled across several domestic competitions during...
Al Ahli make early Roshn Saudi League statement as Ivan Toney hits three
Al Ahli moved level with Al Hilal and Al Nassr at the top of the Roshn Saudi League after Ivan...
Calatrava ends Espanyol’s long wait for a first La Liga goal against Real Madrid
Alex Calatrava scored his first La Liga goal for Espanyol against Real Madrid on Saturday, becoming the club’s first player...
Ivan Toney reaches six Saudi Pro League hat-tricks after starring for Al-Ahli
Ivan Toney scored his sixth Saudi Pro League hat-trick in Al-Ahli’s victory over Abha, moving level with Cristiano Ronaldo and...
Vinicius Junior’s fiery exchanges with Espanyol fans leave Real Madrid on edge
Vinicius Junior became the central figure of Real Madrid’s meeting with Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium after a series of...
Saudi First Division 2026-27: what to know as new campaign kicks off
The Saudi First Division League season begins on Friday, 21 August 2026, with the campaign scheduled to run until May...
Joshua Kimmich warns Bayern Munich must improve after German Super Cup victory
Joshua Kimmich has criticised Bayern Munich’s performance despite their 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the German Super Cup at...
Trabzonspor agree terms in principle for Fabinho signing
Trabzonspor have reached a verbal agreement to sign former Liverpool midfielder Fabinho on a free transfer, with the Brazil international...
Messi receives MLS disciplinary fine after tense Inter Miami finale
Lionel Messi has been fined by Major League Soccer after striking Philadelphia Union player Quinn Sullivan on the back of...
Espanyol expose familiar Real Madrid flaws despite late Mourinho victory
Jose Mourinho began his second spell as Real Madrid manager with a dramatic 2-1 win at Espanyol on Saturday, but...
Carlos Espi puts Real Madrid alongside Raul in rare La Liga record
Real Madrid began Jose Mourinho’s second spell in charge with a dramatic 2-1 victory at Espanyol, as substitute Carlos Espi...
Mourinho’s Real Madrid reign starts with home meeting against Real Sociedad
Real Madrid will begin their bid to reclaim control of Spanish football with a home fixture against Real Sociedad on...
Julian Alvarez faces Atletico Madrid stand-off after Barcelona interest
Atletico de Madrid had already decided in June that Julian Alvarez would not be allowed to leave the club, setting...