Younger players are heading further afield as a path to first-team football and it’s benefiting national teamsG areth Southgate was still beaming when he arrived at the ground. There had been just enough time to watch Ben Stokes produce the innings of …
In the end, there was no way through. Real Madrid’s fans once famously held up a mock classified advert requesting a “worthy rival for a decent derby”, and they got it: Real arrived at the home of their city rivals having won just two of the last 15 me…
In the end, there was no way through. Real Madrid’s fans once famously held up a mock classified advert requesting a “worthy rival for a decent derby”, and they got it: Real arrived at the home of their city rivals having won just two of the last 15 me…
Updates from the Madrid derby at the Wanda MetropolitanoSid Lowe: Rodrygo and the ‘ilusión’ of the 21st-century boysEmail Rob with your thoughts on the match 8.23pm BST 24 min “‘Ramos leaves a snide one on Diego Costa’, you say?” sniffs Matt Dony. “I’m…
• Paris Saint-Germain lose 2-0 at Parc des Princes• Inter beat Lazio to return to top of Serie AParis Saint-Germain crashed to a shock 2-0 home defeat against Reims, the champions’ second loss in Ligue 1 this season. Hassane Kamara headed Reims into a …
• Paris Saint-Germain lose 2-0 at Parc des Princes• Inter beat Lazio to return to top of Serie AParis Saint-Germain crashed to a shock 2-0 home defeat against Reims, the champions’ second loss in Ligue 1 this season. Hassane Kamara headed Reims into a …
The right-back set up the equaliser against Juventus and says the atmosphere was unlike anything he had experiencedKieran Trippier took a step back, avoiding the red and white flowers at the south-east corner of the ground, laid there by Margarita Luen…
The clock showed 89.30 when Kieran Trippier’s corner bent into the penalty area and Héctor Herrera, a second-half substitute, leapt into the air to head the ball into the net. It was loud enough already, but somehow the sound reached another level. Fro…
Simeone reflects on his life as a manager: from working in Argentina to winning trophies with Atlético MadridBy The Coaches’ Voice for the Guardian Sport NetworkMy youngest son, Giuliano, dipped his croissant in his milk, took a bite and looked up at m…
The former Spurs right-back hinted he was unwanted at his old club, but is making the most of a fresh start in SpainA few months ago, Kieran Trippier was mingling in the stands of the Wanda Metropolitano. It was the end of the Champions League final an…
Niang and Del Castillo score in Rennes comeback winTrippier sets up winner in opening day victoryParis Saint-Germain suffered an early first defeat of the new Ligue 1 campaign after Rennes came from behind to win 2-1 at Roazhon Park.Edinson Cavani had …
The comparisons with Sergio Busquets are everywhere but the player who astonished his under-12 coach with in-depth tactical discussions could become even betterLet’s get this out the way, shall we? Sergio Busquets. There, that’s that done. In a world w…
‘What I lived in these 21 years … I have no words’Luis Suárez pays tribute to Uruguay teammateThe former Manchester United and Uruguay forward Diego Forlán has announced his retirement. The 40-year-old, who also played for Villarreal, Atlético Madrid…
England forward joins Spanish champions on two-year contractDuggan enjoyed hostile atmosphere at Atlético last seasonThe England forward Toni Duggan has signed for Atlético Madrid Women, two months after she praised their fans for booing and abusing he…
Real Madrid 3-7 Atlético MadridHeavy defeat adds to Zidane’s pre-season concernsDiego Costa scored four goals and was sent off as Atlético Madrid thrashed Real Madrid 7-3 in their International Champions Cup friendly in New Jersey.Dani Carvajal was dis…
Real Madrid 3-7 Atlético MadridHeavy defeat adds to Zidane’s pre-season concernsDiego Costa scored four goals and was sent off as Atlético Madrid thrashed Real Madrid 7-3 in their International Champions Cup friendly in New Jersey.Dani Carvajal was dis…
