Brazil tap Raphinha to replace injured Vinicius Junior

Raphinha playing for Brazil during the 2022 World Cup (MANAN VATSYAYANA) Barcelona winger Raphinha got a call-up from the Brazilian national team Tuesday to replace injured Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior as... Read more »

Messi, Busquets expected back in starting lineup for Miami against Nashville

Inter Miami’s Argentine forward Lionel Messi trains with teammates ahead of their Major League Soccer home game against Nashville SC (GIORGIO VIERA) Coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino expects Lionel Messi to return to... Read more »

Atletico crush dismal Rayo in seven-goal rout

Atletico thrashed Rayo Vallecano 7-0 in a brutal rout on Monday night at Vallecas Stadium (Thomas COEX) Atletico Madrid dismantled city rivals Rayo Vallecano 7-0 in Monday night with a ruthless display... Read more »

Teen Yamal shines as Barca edge seven-goal thriller at Villarreal

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal (R) celebrates with team-mate and fellow academy graduate Gavi (L) (JAVIER SORIANO) Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal shone in a thrilling 4-3 win for the Spanish champions at Villarreal... Read more »

Sevilla players pay ‘It’s Over’ tribute to Hermoso in Rubiales battle

Sevilla players wore shirts paying tribute to Jenni Hermoso and the Spanish players’ fight against the RFEF and Luis Rubiales (CRISTINA QUICLER) Sevilla players paid tribute to Spanish women’s team star Jenni... Read more »

Martino hints Messi may be rested for Red Bulls game

Inter Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino has hinted that Lionel Messi may not start Saturday’s Major League Soccer clash at the New York Red Bulls. Messi has played eight games inside a... Read more »

Spain striker boycotts national team in protest against FA president Luis Rubiales

A Spanish striker is boycotting the national team in protest against FA president Luis Rubiales. Rubiales has faced growing calls from across sport and politics to resign from his post running Spanish... Read more »

Messi and Miami start playoff push at Red Bulls

Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino must decide whether to give Lionel Messi a rest for Saturday’s MLS regular season match at New York Red Bulls (CHANDAN KHANNA) After the high-octane excitement of... Read more »

Man City’s Laporte joins Saudi side Al-Nassr

Aymeric Laporte joined the Premier League exodus to Saudi Arabia on Thursday as the  Manchester City defender moved to Al-Nassr in a deal worth a reported £23 million ($29 million). Spain centre-back... Read more »

Rubiales World Cup kiss not behaviour of a federation boss, says Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti joined the dissenting voices against Luis Rubiales (JORGE GUERRERO) Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti criticised Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales on Thursday for kissing a female... Read more »