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Ronaldo walks off to chants of 'Messi! Messi!' as his team loses 3-0 in Riyadh derby

Dec. 01, 2023 23:30 PM EST

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo walked off the field with the gleeful chants of “Messi! Messi!” ringing in his ears from delighted Al-Hilal fans who had just watched their Saudi Pro League team beat the Portugal superstar's Al-Nassr 3-0 in the Riyadh Derby on Friday. ...

Barcelona and Madrid among teams hit by 'FIFA virus' as players get injured on international duty

Nov. 20, 2023 08:43 AM EST

MADRID (AP) — The latest international break is proving costly for several European clubs, including Spanish powerhouses Barcelona and Real Madrid. Both teams will be depleted by the injury absences of important players affected by the “FIFA virus” while on duty with their...

Man City, Bayern, Madrid and Barcelona can advance in Champions League by extending perfect starts

Nov. 05, 2023 07:12 AM EST

GENEVA (AP) — The Champions League is a showcase of the world’s best club teams and, this week, possible respite for others enduring painful seasons. Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid all can advance to the Champions League round of 16 with a fourth straight win in...

Spanish league slams racist abuse targeting Vinícius Júnior during 'clasico' at Barcelona

Nov. 04, 2023 17:22 PM EDT

MADRID (AP) — The Spanish league has denounced racist abuse targeting Vinícius Júnior at last weekend’s “clasico” match between host Barcelona and Real Madrid. Madrid forward Vinícius, who is Black, has been the victim of repeated racist verbal attacks from fans in the...

Jagger watches Barcelona wear Stones logo in 'clasico' but Beatles fan Bellingham gets Madrid winner

Oct. 28, 2023 13:34 PM EDT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona aligned with the Rolling Stones for Saturday’s “clasico” soccer game against Real Madrid when Mick Jagger showed up to see the home team wear special jerseys featuring the iconic logo of his legendary rock group before a Beatles fan had the last laugh. ...

Xavi coy on whether Lewandowski and other Barcelona players are fit enough to face Real Madrid

Oct. 27, 2023 09:54 AM EDT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández is keeping his cards close to his chest before the first “clasico” of the season. The defending champions have been playing without leading scorer Robert Lewandowksi and regular starters Frenkie de Jong, Pedri González...

Vinícius is targeted again as Sevilla ejects fan for 'racist behavior' at Real Madrid game

Oct. 21, 2023 20:03 PM EDT

MADRID (AP) — Sevilla ejected a fan from its Spanish league match against Real Madrid and filed a complaint with police after the spectator allegedly displayed “xenophobic and racist behavior,” with Vinícius Júnior once again the target. In a statement Sevilla did not specify...

Doncic returns to Spain to warm welcome from former club Real Madrid in preseason game with Mavs

Oct. 10, 2023 18:29 PM EDT

MADRID (AP) — Luka Doncic returned to Spain to a warm reception from former club Real Madrid in a preseason game with the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, receiving a standing ovation by the home fans and being honored by his former teammates. The “Luuukaaa” chants were back in the...

More Bellingham heroics for Real Madrid in the Champions League. Arsenal and Man United stunned

Oct. 03, 2023 19:03 PM EDT

It was an English player's night in the Champions League, even as both of the English teams in action lost. Jude Bellingham made the difference again for Real Madrid in a thrilling 3-2 win at Napoli on Tuesday as Manchester United and Arsenal were beaten by Galatasaray and Lens,...

Spain's women's team players Putellas, Rodríguez and Paredes appear before a judge in Rubiales probe

Oct. 02, 2023 09:32 AM EDT

MADRID (AP) — Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas and two of her teammates on Spain’s women’s national team appeared before a judge Monday as witnesses in the investigation of former soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for kissing a player on the lips. Putellas,...