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Watch VideoVillarreal beat Barcelona to clinch Champions League spot, Real Madrid triumph

Villarreal secured their Champions League spot with thrilling 3-2 victory over Barcelona as Real Madrid triumphed and Leganes keeps survival hopes alive.

Sport Soccer
AFP|Published

Real Madrid sign Bournemouth's Huijsen for £50 million

Real Madrid has made a significant move by signing Spain defender Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth for £50 million, a deal that highlights the club's ambition to strengthen its defence after a challenging season.

Sport Soccer
AFP|Published

Watch VideoLamine Yamal's stunning strike secures Barcelona's La Liga title against Espanyol

In a thrilling derby, Lamine Yamal's stunning strike propelled Barcelona to a 2-0 victory over Espanyol, securing their La Liga title and leaving Real Madrid in the dust.

Sport Soccer
AFP|Published

Real Madrid delay Barca celebrations with late Liga win over Mallorca

Real Madrid snatched a last-gasp 2-1 win over Real Mallorca to delay Barcelona's title celebrations.

Sport Soccer
AFP|Published

Carlo Ancelotti to take over as Brazil coach

Carlo Ancelotti, the highly successful coach of Real Madrid, is set to leave the club at the end of the season to take charge of the Brazil national team, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first foreign coach for Brazil.

Sport Soccer
AFP|Published

Watch VideoBarcelona edge Real Madrid in thriller to move to brink of La Liga title

Barcelona triumphed 4-3 over Real Madrid in a thrilling Clasico comeback, moving closer to securing the La Liga title.

Sport Soccer
AFP|Published

Watch VideoCarlo Ancelotti set to ditch Real Madrid for Brazil ahead of Club World Cup

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to take the reins of the Brazilian national team, following a disappointing season with the Spanish giants.

Sport Soccer
AFP|Published

Watch VideoJurgen Klopp 'happy' in new job despite Real Madrid rumours, says agent

Jurgen Klopp is thriving in his new role at Red Bull, according to his agent, who dismissed recent speculation linking him to a managerial return at Real Madrid following the club's Champions League exit.

Sport Soccer
AFP|Published

Watch VideoCarclo Ancelotti to stand trial for alleged tax fraud with Real Madrid still fighting on all fronts

Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti is set to face trial next week for alleged tax fraud, with prosecutors seeking a lengthy jail term. What does this mean for the club and the coach's future?

Sport Soccer
AFP|Published

Show Off Your Skills in the #LALIGATekaChallenge!

LALIGA EA Sports is turning up the heat with the #LALIGATekaChallenge.

Sport Partnered
Partnered Content|Published

Has Lucas Radebe's son joined Spanish La Liga side Sporting Gijon?

Kutlwano Radebe, son of South African football legend Lucas Radebe, has had trials and Spain and could be signing for Sporting Gijon.

Sport Soccer La Liga
John Goliath|Published

Ex-Real Madrid footballer Coentrao implicated in illegal seafood business

The 36-year-old retired from professional football in 2021 and moved into fishing.

Business Report International
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Watch Video'Unbelievable' as five-star Barcelona smash Real Madrid in wild Spanish Super Cup final

Real Madrid were hoping to avenge their 4-0 home defeat by Barcelona in October's La Liga Clasico but instead were left battered and bruised by their arch-rivals in Jeddah.

Sport Soccer La Liga
AFP|Published

'Difficult' to be Vinicius: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti

The Brazilian winger pushed goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski in the back of the neck amid a spat between the two players and was dismissed.

Sport Soccer La Liga
AFP|Published

Barcelona's Dani Olmo suffers fresh registration setback

The future of Dani Olmo and young forward Pau Victor at the Catalan giants has been on hold over a financial and administrative limbo that prevented their registration beyond 2024.

Sport Soccer La Liga
AFP|Published

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates starlet Relebohile Mofokeng on Barcelona’s radar: Joseph Makhanya weighs in on potential move

Orlando Pirates' Multichoice Diski Challenge (MDC) coach Joseph Makhanya says he would like to see Relebohile Mofokeng achieving his dreams of playing in Europe as the youngster continues to be linked with Spanish giants Barcelona.

Sport Soccer PSL
Lunga Biyela|Published

WATCH: Mallorca vs Barcelona: Moment of madness as Johan Mojica headbutts teammate

Johan Mojica stunned spectators as he headbutted his fellow Mallorca player Manu Morlanes during their 5-1 defeat to Barcelona in their La Liga clash.

Sport Soccer
Michael Sherman|Published

La Liga launched the Mzansi Equality League in Cape Town

The Spanish La Liga, one of the world’s leading football organisations, has launched another project in South Africa as part of its commitment to grow the game globally. Over time, La Liga and several Spanish clubs have embarked on many projects across South Africa and several young South Africans have been enrolled at Spanish football academies.

Weekend Argus Sport
Herman Gibbs|Published

Real Madrid fans dismiss Kylian Mbappe’s rape reports as ‘fake news’

Real Madrid fans have backed star striker Kylian Mbappe after Swedish prosecutors confirmed a rape investigation had been launched following an alleged incident in a Stockholm hotel.

Sport Soccer La Liga
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Ex-Barcelona and Spain great, 2010 World Cup-winner Andres Iniesta retires aged 40

Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, who scored the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40.

Sport Soccer La Liga
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

La Liga latest to hedge its bets

The partnership ensures that SportyBet becomes La Liga’s official betting partner across Africa.

The Star Sport
Herman Gibbs|Published

Arsenal sign Spain star Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad

Premier League giants Arsenal have completed the signing of of Euro 2024 winner Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad.

Sport Soccer Premier League
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Kylian Mbappe set for ‘beautiful’ Real Madrid home debut as La Liga gets underway

Real Madrid face Real Valladolid in their first match at the Santiago Bernabeu this season with supporters clamouring to see Kylian Mbappe in action.

Sport Soccer La Liga
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Ilkay Gundogan returns to Manchester City from Barcelona

Premier League champions Manchester City on Friday confirmed the return of midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who joins the club from Barcelona.

Sport Soccer Premier League
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

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.

Sport Soccer Premier League
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published