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Barcelona set for El Clasico after defeating Atletico in Copa del Rey semi-final
Barcelona secure Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid after ousting Atletico.
Penalty controversy as Real reach Champions League quarters, English duo advance
Julian Alvarez had his penalty in the shoot-out controversially disallowed as Real Madrid beat rivals Atletico to reach the Champions League quarter-finals Wednesday while Arsenal, Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund also advanced.
Atletico Madrid hold Barcelona in eight-goal Copa del Rey thriller
After Diego Simeone's side scored twice in the opening six minutes through Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann, Barca raced through the gears in a high-octane performance.
Liverpool, PSG set for blockbuster Champions League last 16 clash as Real Madrid face city rivals
Liverpool gears up to face PSG in a thrilling Champions League last 16 clash, while Real Madrid prepares for a showdown with city rivals Atletico.
Former attempted rape-accused Man United star Mason Greenwood tops Ligue 1 scoring charts with Marseille
Since joining Marseille in July last year on a five-year contract, Mason Greenwood has scored an impressive 12 goals in 18 games which sees him top the goal-scoring charts.
PSG Ultras hit back after right-wing French minister slams ‘Free Palestine’ banner
The huge banner covered an entire section of the stadium at PSG's home venue of Parc des Princes in Paris ahead of their Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid are going to win the Champions League, says Jamie Carragher
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Real Madrid are still going to win the Champions League despite their poor start to the competition.
Is Lassana Diarra about to revolutionise the football transfer window? | The Working Title FC Podcast
Working Title FC is an award-winning sports podcast and it wants your ears. Tired of the hum-drum ex-pro or manic football fan type of podcast, Paulo and Senzo set about to create a show that speaks the way fans do - about the things fans speak about.
Chelsea sign Joao Felix as Conor Gallagher leaves for Atletico Madrid
Premier League club Chelsea have completed the signing of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid in a deal that sees midfielder Conor Gallagher going the other way.
Chelsea set to sign Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix: reports
Chelsea are set to sign Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix in a deal which could see Blues midfielder Conor Gallagher move to the Spanish club.
Atletico Madrid sign Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez for R1. 6 billion
Atletico Madrid signed striker Julian Alvarez from Manchester City on Monday in a deal reported to be worth up to $93 million.
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez under fire ahead of Slovenia Euro 2024 clash
Portugal arrived in Germany among the contenders to win the tournament for a second time, but despite topping Group F, their performances lowered expectations over how far the Selecao can go.
Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann absent from initial France Olympic team list
Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann have been left out of the preliminary list of 25 players called up by hosts France for the Olympic Games football tournament.
WATCH: Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois misses out on Belgium Euro 2024 squad
The 32-year-old Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois ruptured the cruciate ligament in his left knee last August and then suffered a meniscus injury in March.
Former coach Vicente del Bosque to lead committee overseeing Spanish federation
Former Spain coach Vicente del Bosque will lead the committee overseeing the country's scandal-hit football federation, the Spanish government said Tuesday.
TV pundit fired after ‘classist’ comment about Barca starlet Lamine Yamal
Pundit German Burgos has been sacked by his television network after an offensive comment aimed at Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal.
Security increased at Champions League games in Paris and Madrid after threat
Security measures will be reinforced at Champions League matches in Paris and Madrid after the Islamic State (IS) group made threats against stadiums.
Manchester City’s Mr. Reliable Rodri ready to thwart Real Madrid revenge
The 27-year-old Manchester City player Rodri last tasted defeat when Spain lost a Euro 2024 qualifier to Scotland on March 28, 2023.
David Raya’s ‘magic moment’ helps Arsenal reach Champions League quarters
The teams were locked at 1-1 on aggregate after an absorbing second leg, but Arsenal’s David Raya saved twice in the shootout to break Porto’s hearts.
Ghana plane on the runway as Afcon miracle unlikely after Mozambique draw
Ghana will need an unlikely series of results in the four remaining groups to qualify as one of the four best third-placed teams.
Five African stars missing from Afcon 2023
A galaxy of African stars will not be shining in the west African country for the Africa Cup of Nations because they have been ruled out by injury.
Manchester City to play fearless Copenhagen in Champions League last 16 short on glamour ties
Holders Manchester City will face FC Copenhagen in the last 16 of the Champions League, while last season’s runners up Inter Milan will take on Atletico Madrid.
Shades of CR7? Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes says Alejandro Garnacho could be ‘something special
Alejandro Garnacho gave a glimpse of his vast potential with a brilliant overhead kick to inspire Manchester United's 3-0 win over Everton in Sunday's Premier League clash at Goodison Park.
Hey big spenders! Barcelona hit by R5. 4 billion spending limit by La Liga
Barcelona were dealt a blow on Thursday when the Spanish champions' spending limit was cut to R5. 4 billion by La Liga.
Confusion over when the African Football League will actually launch
CAF confirmed at a meeting of their top officials in Abidjan on Thursday that the African Football League would kick off in October, but there is confusion over the starting date.