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Mbappe returns to Real Madrid training at Club World Cup

Kylian Mbappe returned to training on Wednesday after missing Real Madrid's first two matches at the Club World Cup in the United States due to illness, the Spanish giants confirmed to AFP.

Four Atletico ultras get suspended jail for Vinicius effigy

Four Atletico Madrid ultras have been handed suspended jail sentences for hanging a dummy of Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior from a bridge in what police deemed a "hate crime", judicial sources said on Monday.

Griezmann extends Atletico Madrid contract

France's 2018 World Cup winning forward Antoine Griezmann has extended his Atletico Madrid contract until 2027, the Spanish club announced Monday.

Real Madrid most valuable football team for fourth straight year, say Forbes

LaLiga side Real Madrid topped the list of the most valuable soccer teams in the world for the fourth year in a row with a valuation of $6.6 billion, business magazine Forbes has said.

Alonso unveiled as Real Madrid manager

Xabi Alonso said he was convinced he can achieve great things at Real Madrid after he was unveiled as manager of the LaLiga club on Monday.

Ancelotti says he won't coach another club after Real Madrid departure

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday that he has no desire to coach another club in the future as the Italian prepares to leave the Spanish giants after four hugely successful years in his second tenure.

Brazil great Ronaldo sells majority stake in Valladolid

Real Valladolid said Friday Brazil great Ronaldo is selling his stake in the Spanish club to a North American investment company.

Villarreal beat Barca to secure Champions League place

Villarreal qualified for next season's Champions League with an entertaining 3-2 win at newly-crowned La Liga champions Barcelona on Sunday.

'Unique' Barca family key to title triumph: Flick

Despite his joy at winning the league, Flick also thought about some negative moments during the season, including the shock death of club doctor Carles Minarro in March.

April 6, 2025
April 6, 2025

Barcelona draw to increase Liga lead after Real Madrid stumble

Barcelona failed to break down a frantic Real Betis defence as they were held to a 1-1 draw in La Liga on Saturday but still gained ground on Real Madrid who earlier conceded deep into added time to lose 2-1 at home to Valencia.

April 5, 2025
April 5, 2025

Vinicius misses another penalty as Real Madrid suffer shock loss against Valencia

Vinicius Jr missed his second penalty in less than a month as LaLiga champions Real Madrid were shocked at home by Valencia 2-1 on Saturday, leaving the door open for rivals Barcelona to extend their lead on top of the LaLiga standings.

April 4, 2025
April 4, 2025

Mbappe's waxwork double presented at Madame Tussauds

French football superstar Kylian Mbappe often leaves defenders stunned and static on the field. For a change, he can now see his waxy doppelganger frozen in his trademark celebration at the famous Madame Tussauds in central London. The model, which was unveiled to Mbappe in Madrid last week, travelled to London where it was presented yesterday as the Real Madrid forward joined a long list of iconic footballers who have their wax statues on display at the world-renowned museum. Photos: AFP 

April 3, 2025
April 3, 2025

Sports Council allows Olmo and Victor to play for Barca until end of season

Spain's National Sports Council (CSD) on Thursday upheld an appeal filed by Barcelona players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor which will allow them to play for the club until the end of the season, a decision LaLiga said they would appeal.

April 3, 2025
April 3, 2025

Prosecutors demand jail term for Ancelotti for tax fraud

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti's tax fraud trial wrapped up Thursday in Spain, with public prosecutors maintaining their demand he be jailed for four years and nine months for allegedly hiding income from the tax office.

April 2, 2025
April 2, 2025

Barca never had financial room to register Olmo: La Liga

La Liga said Wednesday Barcelona did not have the financial capacity to register players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor and still lack it, ahead of a decision by Spain's sports council (CSD) over the duo's eligibility to play.

March 30, 2025
March 30, 2025

Barca restore Liga lead in Girona romp

Robert Lewandowski bagged a brace as Barcelona eased to a 4-1 victory over Girona to move three points clear at the top of La Liga on Sunday.

March 28, 2025
March 28, 2025

Ancelotti to go on trial for alleged tax fraud

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will go on trial next week for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain's tax office, the Madrid court which will hear the case said Friday.

March 28, 2025
March 28, 2025

Barca march on in league title race by winning match they didn't want to play

The Catalans' appeal against the rescheduling of this game was rejected but Hansi Flick's side, unbeaten in 19 matches across all competitions, still made light work of Osasuna, 14th.

March 14, 2025
March 14, 2025

Real's Asencio gets first Spain call-up, Barca's Gavi left out

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has earned his first call-up from Spain manager Luis de la Fuente on Friday for their two-leg Nations League quarterfinal against the Netherlands.