La Liga: Isco’s Betis rise back above Real Madrid to third
Veteran playmaker Isco struck twice to help Real Betis climb back into third place in La Liga with a 5-2 win over Osasuna on Sunday.
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Arteta agrees new Arsenal contract with pay rise — Reports
Mikel Arteta has agreed a new and improved contract with Premier League champions Arsenal, according to reports.
20 players arrive in Super Eagles camp ahead of AFCON qualifiers
The Super Eagles have commenced preparations for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign, with 20 players already in camp ahead of Friday’s clash with Madagascar.
Real Madrid’s Valverde out with ankle injury suffered in derby
Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde suffered an ankle injury in his team’s weekend derby loss to Atletico Madrid, the club confirmed Tuesday.
La Liga president hits out at Real Madrid refereeing ‘conspiracy’ claims
La Liga president Javier Tebas hit out on Tuesday at what he deemed accusations of a refereeing “conspiracy” by Real Madrid following their derby loss to Atletico Madrid.
Mbappe continues media push for Ballon d’Or recognition
“They won’t announce a team in the envelope, they will announce a player,” Mbappe told RFI radio station.
