Apr 27, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Barcelona have identified Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez as Robert Lewandowski‘s long-term successor, while Saudi club Neom have started discussions with Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana‘s representatives. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January…
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Apr 27, 2025, 07:38 AM ET Kylian Mbappé has outscored Cristiano Ronaldo in his debut season at Real Madrid, after netting in Saturday’s 3-2 Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona. Mbappé has scored 34 goals in all competitions for Madrid this season, including in four finals: the 2-0 win over…
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Apr 27, 2025, 06:16 AM ET Antonio Rüdiger has apologized for his sending off in Real Madrid’s 3-2 Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona on Saturday, after he threw an object onto the pitch, and had teammates had to stop him from confronting the referee. The Madrid defender was red…
Wrexham promotion hero Sam Smith said the club’s owner Ryan Reynolds claimed his “kung-fu” goal in Saturday’s 3-0 win against Charlton Athletic was inspired by the Hollywood star’s action movies. Smith’s two goals in the Stok Cae Ras victory helped secure promotion from League One to the EFL Championship for Wrexham, who are now just…
Apr 26, 2025, 10:35 PM ET The previously winless North Carolina Courage scored twice in the final minutes of the game to hand the first-place Kansas City Current their first loss of the NWSL season on Saturday. “This is just another example of how good this league is, and how you literally cannot relax even…
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Apr 26, 2025, 09:28 PM ET SEVILLE, Spain — Lamine Yamal said Real Madrid can’t handle Barcelona this season after Hansi Flick’s side came from behind to beat their Clásico rivals and win the Copa del Rey on Saturday. Barça defender Jules Koundé struck a dramatic 116th minute winner after Ferran…
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Apr 26, 2025, 08:51 PM ET SEVILLE, Spain — Jude Bellingham, Antonio Rüdiger and Lucas Vázquez were all shown red cards in the dramatic closing stages of Real Madrid’s 3-2 extra-time defeat to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday. Madrid fought back after going behind to Pedri’s first-half…
Apr 26, 2025, 08:46 PM ET Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Newcastle United are keen on Marc Guéhi, while Saudi club Neom have started discussions with André Onana‘s representatives. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades…
Apr 26, 2025, 07:53 PM ET SEVILLE, Spain — Jules Koundé was Barcelona’s unlikely hero as they came from behind to beat Real Madrid 3-2 after extra-time at La Cartuja on Saturday to win the Copa del Rey after a gruelling Clásico battle. With penalties looming, Koundé intercepted a stray pass in the 116th minute…
Apr 26, 2025, 07:32 PM ET JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo led Saudi Arabian team Al Nassr to a 4-1 win over Yokohama F. Marinos of Japan in the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League Elite on Saturday. The 40-year-old scored his eighth goal of the tournament during a dominant first half performance in…