Ancelotti: Madrid 'slump' a team issue, not Vini's

LaLiga President Javier Tebas criticised Real Madrid on Thursday, saying the club had “lost their minds” after lodging an letter of complaint against the Spanish league’s referees. Madrid sent the letter following their 1-0 defeat by Espanyol on Saturday, with controversy surrounding a decision not to award a red card to Espanyol defender Carlos Romero…

Feb 12, 2025, 03:35 PM ET Fans attending the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia will not be allowed to drink alcohol, the country’s ambassador to the United Kingdom said on Wednesday. Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud said those travelling to the tournament should respect the Gulf nation’s culture and that alcohol would not…

Wrexham moved level on points with League Two leaders Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday after Elliot Lee’s miraculous goal direct from a corner kick earned the Welsh club a narrow win away at Burton Albion. Lee’s effort in the 65th minute looped over Burton goalkeeper Max Crocombe and deflected into the goal off the far post….

Barcelona’s Ewa Pajor will never forget her 28th birthday, a day she ranks among the best of her life. On Dec. 3, 2024, Pajor scored the goal that qualified her country for their first-ever major tournament in the women’s game. Pajor struck in the 94th minute in Vienna to seal a 2-0 aggregate win against…

Apr 14, 2025, 01:00 PM ET Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has thanked fans for their “warm wishes” after the club announced on Monday that he is suffering from pneumonia. Howe, who was admitted to hospital last week, missed Newcastle’s 4-1 win over Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. “Newcastle United can announce…

Jan 10, 2025, 02:19 PM ET Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior is considering buying a football club in Portugal’s second division, a source has told ESPN. The Brazil international — currently in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for the Spanish Supercopa — is thinking about diversifying his business interests with an eye to his future career plans…