Latest Robert Lewandowski News

Viktor Gyokeres is outscoring Haaland, Lewandowski and Kane as striker's price tag hits $100M

Nov. 16, 2024 11:13 AM EST

Viktor Gyokeres is the Swedish striker whose explosive goal-scoring has made him one of the hottest properties in Europe and could see him become soccer's next $100 million-plus player. Yet Premier League clubs seemingly missed his rare talent when it was right under their noses. ...

Barcelona, Inter and upstart Brest win again in Champions League. Bizarre penalty dooms Aston Villa

Nov. 06, 2024 18:33 PM EST

Barcelona and Inter Milan won again in the Champions League on Wednesday though both former title holders are looking up in the standings toward upstart newcomer Brest. Aston Villa started the week atop the 36-team table but its winning run ended after a bizarre penalty was awarded...

A comparison of Mbappé's Real Madrid and Yamal's Barcelona ahead of their first clasico

Oct. 24, 2024 08:58 AM EDT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — When Real Madrid added Kylian Mbappé, Barcelona looked doomed to becoming a regular runner-up to its fierce rival. Then Hansi Flick arrived with fresh ideas, Lamine Yamal blossomed into a star, his teammates stepped up their game, and Saturday’s clasico...

Liverpool stays perfect in Champions League and Raphinha scores hat trick for Barcelona

Oct. 23, 2024 18:10 PM EDT

It was a great night for English clubs, and for Barcelona captain Raphinha. Premier League leader Liverpool moved level on points with Aston Villa at the top of the Champions League standings Wednesday by extending its perfect record to three wins, and Manchester City set a new...

Ronaldo scores again in Nations League win for perfect Portugal. Spain finds replacement for Rodri

Oct. 12, 2024 18:17 PM EDT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo scored his record-extending 133rd international goal to keep Portugal perfect in the Nations League with a 3-1 win over Poland on Saturday, and Spain struck late to edge Denmark 1-0. The 39-year-old superstar was there to put in the rebound...

Former Poland goalkeeper Szczesny joins Barcelona after announcing his retirement in August

Oct. 02, 2024 10:46 AM EDT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona added former Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny to its squad on Wednesday to help make up for the absence of the injured Marc-André ter Stegen. Szczesny had retired from professional soccer in August after leaving Italian club Juventus, but he...

Dortmund scores 7 while Barcelona, Man City and Arsenal all win in Champions League

Oct. 01, 2024 18:34 PM EDT

Karim Adeyemi starred as Borussia Dortmund ran riot against Celtic while Barcelona and Manchester City claimed their first wins in the restructured Champions League on Tuesday. Adeyemi scored a first-half hat trick as Dortmund routed Celtic 7-1 at home. It was the second big win from...

Lewandowski scores his 7th goal to give Barcelona its 7th straight win in Spanish league

Sep. 25, 2024 19:01 PM EDT

MADRID (AP) — With Robert Lewandowski on target again, Barcelona extended its perfect start to the Spanish league season. Lewandowski scored his seventh goal in as many matches and Barcelona won its seventh in a row in the league by defeating Getafe 1-0 at home on Wednesday. ...