- 3d ago
Lionel Messi retires from Argentina national team after 207 caps and 125 goals
The 39-year-old Argentina captain announced his retirement from international soccer on 31 August 2026, closing a national team career spanning 207 appearances and a 2022 World Cup title.
- 4d ago
Real Madrid beat Málaga 4-0 at Bernabéu with goals from Bellingham, Mbappé and Güler
Real Madrid scored three times in the opening half-hour at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, defeating newly promoted Málaga CF 4-0 to earn their third consecutive league victory.
- 4d ago
José Mourinho backs Kylian Mbappé for Ballon d'Or and sets squad rotation for Málaga
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho advocated for Kylian Mbappé to win the Ballon d'Or and confirmed Marc Cucurella will make his starting debut against Málaga on Sunday.
- 5d ago
Jose Mourinho endorses Kylian Mbappé for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho argued on Saturday that Kylian Mbappé deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or based on individual excellence rather than tournament trophies ahead of Sunday's league fixture against Malaga.
- 6d ago
Barcelona defeat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 with goals from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez
Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scored at Camp Nou as Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao 2-0 to move top of La Liga, while midfielder Rodri made his club debut as a second-half substitute.
- Aug 26
Kylian Mbappé scores hat-trick as Real Madrid beats Real Sociedad 4-1 in Mourinho's home return
Kylian Mbappé scored three goals and Vinícius Júnior added another at the Santiago Bernabéu as Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 to claim their second La Liga victory of the season.
- Aug 26
Mbappé scores hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 in Mourinho home return
Kylian Mbappé scored three goals and Vinícius Júnior added a fourth at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday, securing a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad in José Mourinho's first home fixture in 13 years.
- Aug 23
Real Madrid present Carlos Espí following debut winner against Espanyol
Real Madrid have presented 21-year-old striker Carlos Espí on a contract through 2031, one day after his late goal sealed a 2-1 victory over Espanyol in the opening round of La Liga.
- Aug 22
Dom Ballard scores backheel volley as Bristol City draw 2-2 at Birmingham
Bristol City substitute Dom Ballard scored an 84th-minute backheel volley at St Andrew's before a 94th-minute Demarai Gray penalty secured a 2-2 draw for Birmingham City.
- Aug 21
Real Madrid edge Espanyol 1-2 with 90th-minute Espí goal as Mourinho defends Vinícius
Carlos Espí scored a 90th-minute winner on his debut to earn Real Madrid a 1-2 victory over Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium in José Mourinho's return to La Liga.
- Aug 20
Harry Kane receives second European Golden Shoe and cools Premier League return talk
Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane collected his second European Golden Shoe on Wednesday after scoring 36 league goals and 73 in all competitions during the 2025–2026 campaign.
- Aug 16
Real Madrid presents José Mourinho behind closed doors on three-year contract
Real Madrid officially presented José Mourinho on Tuesday at Ciudad Real Madrid, signing the Portuguese coach through June 30, 2029, in a closed-door ceremony without media or fans.
- Aug 15
Mourinho returns to Real Madrid as La Liga 2026-2027 kicks off with staggered schedule
José Mourinho begins his second stint at Real Madrid 13 years after his departure, while Barcelona chase a third consecutive title under Hansi Flick as Spain's top flight opens with a phased schedule less than a month after the World Cup.
- Aug 6
Vinícius Júnior extends Real Madrid contract to 2032, ending Arsenal interest
Brazil winger Vinícius Júnior has agreed a new six-year contract extension with Real Madrid through June 2032, ending months of speculation linking him with Arsenal.
- Aug 6
Real Madrid signs 19-year-old Yan Diomandé from Leipzig for club-record €125 million
Real Madrid has signed 19-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig on a seven-year deal worth up to €140 million with bonuses, making him the club's and Africa's most expensive signing ever.
- Aug 1
Arsenal reach personal terms with Vinicius Junior as Real Madrid issues contract ultimatum
Arsenal have agreed an outline of personal terms with Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, who is entering the final year of his contract, as the Spanish club presents a take-it-or-leave-it renewal offer.
- Jul 29
Zinedine Zidane named France head coach until 2030, fulfilling long-held dream
The former Real Madrid manager, 54, had waited five years for the role, rejecting club offers. He succeeds Didier Deschamps, who led Les Bleus for 14 years.
- Jul 28
Kylian Mbappé publishes open letter in French press thanking supporters after 2026 World Cup campaign
The France captain bought advertising space in Le Parisien, L'Equipe and other dailies to thank supporters, reflect on the semi-final defeat to Spain and third-place loss to England, and promise 'we haven't finished playing together'.
- Jul 22
Spain's 1-0 extra-time World Cup final win draws record 62.8 million U.S. viewers, smashing soccer ratings
Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina drew a combined 62.8 million U.S. viewers across Fox, Telemundo and Peacock, more than doubling the 2022 final and setting all-time highs for both English- and Spanish-language soccer telecasts.
- Jul 20
Rodri named best player as Spain dominate 2026 World Cup awards; Mbappé wins Golden Boot
Spain's captain Rodri claimed the Golden Ball after leading his team to a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the final at East Rutherford. Kylian Mbappé secured the Golden Boot with 10 goals, becoming the all-time World Cup top scorer with 22.
