NewsJun 03, 05:08 AM
Riquelme's Madrid Bid: What Raúl and El Hormiguero Mean
Riquelme names Raúl as sporting director in Madrid presidential bid, confirms El Hormiguero reveal; Pérez camp seeks 'magic' to counter.
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20NewsJun 01, 09:27 PM
Figo's 2000 Real Move: The €60M Promise That Changed
Florentino Pérez's 2000 promise to sign Luis Figo for €60M from Barcelona transformed Real Madrid, setting a new standard for presidential campaigns.
NewsMay 31, 05:45 AM
PSG to Face Aston Villa: 2026 Super Cup Clash Set
PSG will face Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup on Aug 12 at Stadion de Salzbourg after beating Arsenal on penalties in the Champions League final.
NewsMay 30, 10:27 PM
Why PSG Never Lose Penalty Shootouts: 6 Wins in a Row
PSG's penalty perfection: 6 wins in a row after beating Arsenal, with Safonov's saves and Luis Enrique's calm strategy. No lottery, just logic.
NewsMay 29, 07:36 PM
Luis Enrique Finals: 15 Wins, 3 Losses – The Inside Story
Luis Enrique has won 15 of 18 major finals, including two UCL titles with Barcelona and PSG. Defeats: 2015 Supercopa, 2021 Nations League, 2025 CWC.
NewsMay 27, 04:53 AM
7 Titles in 8 Years: English Dominance Before Heysel Ban
From 1977-1984, English clubs won 7 European Cups in 8 years, but the 1985 Heysel disaster led to their exclusion from Europe. A look back at that golden era.
NewsMay 27, 04:30 AM
Inigo Pérez: From Mediocre Player to Rayo's Euro Final Coach
At 38, Inigo Pérez has guided Rayo to a European final vs Crystal Palace, capping a rapid rise after Liga survival and a Conference League berth.
NewsMay 26, 09:43 PM
How Bernauer & Mendy Lifted Saint-Étienne in Dull Nice Draw
Saint-Étienne's defensive duo Bernauer and Mendy excelled in a dull draw with Nice, while the visitors' weakened attack, missing Wahi, drew a blank.
NewsMay 26, 02:11 PM
Why RTVE Won: Court Backs 2026 World Cup Sponsorship Sales
A Madrid court rejected private broadcasters' bid to halt RTVE's 2026 World Cup sponsorship sales, validating the public broadcaster's commercial model.
NewsMay 26, 04:48 AM
How Bayern Munich's 1974 European Cup Win Ended Ajax's Reign
Bayern Munich's 1974 European Cup win ended Ajax's three-year reign, launching a German dynasty with three straight titles and reshaping European football.
NewsMay 26, 04:30 AM
Elye Wahi Suspension: Nice's Relegation Playoff Dilemma
Elye Wahi's suspension for the relegation playoff first leg leaves Nice searching for goals; they average 0.83 points without him vs 1.11 with him.
NewsMay 24, 07:28 PM
Xabi Alonso to Chelsea: 2026 Move After McFarlane Failure
Xabi Alonso takes over at Chelsea in 2026 after Calum McFarlane's interim failure to secure European football leaves world champions in crisis.
NewsMay 23, 08:13 PM
Kane's DFB-Pokal Hat-Trick: 61 Goals, Joins Ronaldo & Messi
Harry Kane's DFB-Pokal hat-trick took his season tally to 61 club goals, joining Ronaldo and Messi as the only 21st-century players with 60+ in a season.
NewsMay 23, 07:50 PM
Why Lukas Podolski Retired: Ownership Dream at Gornik Zabrze
At 40, Lukas Podolski played his last match as Gornik Zabrze won 6-2, then took over as club owner. Ex-Germany star retires after Polish Cup success.
NewsMay 22, 09:07 PM
Vincent Kompany Credits Guardiola: DFB-Pokal Final Eve
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany credited Pep Guardiola for his coaching career on Friday, saying 'I owe him' ahead of the DFB-Pokal final vs Stuttgart.
NewsMay 22, 05:55 PM
PSG Wins Gambardella Final 3-2 After Mistaken Red Card
David Boly was wrongly sent off in the Coupe Gambardella final after a referee error, but PSG still beat Montpellier 3-2 with a 94th-minute penalty.
NewsMay 22, 05:37 PM
Why 2030 World Cup Expansion to 64 Teams is Destined to Fail
Conmebol's plan to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams is doomed, sources say, with UEFA and other confederations strongly opposed.
NewsMay 22, 05:19 PM
PSG U19s Win Gambardella Cup: 10 Men, 35-Year First
PSG U19s won Coupe Gambardella 3-2 over Montpellier, first since 1991, playing 10 men after mistaken ID red. Mathis Jangeal's stoppage-time penalty sealed it.
NewsMay 22, 04:55 AM
Toulouse Hire Askou: The Youth Development Expert
Toulouse hires Jens Berthel Askou from Motherwell; the 43-year-old Dane takes his first head coach role in a top European league after success developing youth.
NewsMay 22, 04:27 AM
PSG's Gambardella Final: 27-Year Drought Ends Amid Tensions
PSG's U19s reach first Coupe Gambardella final since 1998, ending 27-year drought. They face Montpellier Friday, but academy tensions cloud the achievement.