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Real Madrid beat Atletico to win Spanish Super Cup

Real Madrid clinched their 11th Spanish Super Cup on Sunday, after beating rivals Atletico Madrid on penalties, following a goalless 120 minutes in Saudi Arabia. Atleti almost won the game in extra time, but Alvaro Morata was hacked down by Federico Valverde

The 10 most expensive Spanish footballers of all time

What is it with Chelsea and expensive Spaniards? What's the tapas like in west London? Now, this list may come across as a condemnation of the Blues' transfer policy, but we promise you it's not. Chelsea's penchant for erroneously spending big money on Spanish

LaLiga: Spanish FA rescrinds Vinicius' red card, bans Valencia

The red card given to Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr during the 1-0 defeat to Valentia on Sunday has been rescinded. La Liga also slammed Valencia with a partial stadium ban following the racist abuse directed at the Real Madrid star during the game. Vinicius was

How Spanish laws caught up with randy Dani Alves

AS his sentence was read, Dani Alves bowed his head in shame in a Barcelona court. Following a three-day trial this month, the Brazil legend has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a young woman. He faces four years, six months behind bars, although he

Barcelona, Real Madrid could clash in Spanish Super Cup final

Barcelona and Real Madrid were kept apart in Monday's draw for the Spanish Super Cup, but are course to meet in the final. Madrid will play Valencia in the first semi-final on January 8, with Barca facing Atletico Madrid in the other one day later. The final

Spanish Super Cup semi-finals draw out (See fixtures, date)

The draw for the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals was announced on Thursday evening. Barcelona will tackle Real Sociedad in Cordoba on January 13, 2021. Real Madrid will face Athletic Club in Malaga on January 14, 2021. The Spanish FA announced this in a post

Transfer: Why Ancelotti blocked Real Madrid from signing Spanish striker

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti reportedly blocked the signing of Spanish striker, Raul de Tomas, due to his behavior at Espanyol, El Nacional reports. Ancelotti's side were searching for a backup to captain Karim Benzema this summer and had set their

Zidane clashes with Spanish reporter over question on Real Madrid

Former Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, was involved in a spiky public fight with a Spanish reporter after he took offence to a question asked about his departure from the Los Blancos. Zidane walked out on Real Madrid for the second time after the 2020

Top Nigerian striker completes mega million move to Spanish giants

Nigeria international Uchenna Kanu has completed a move to Spanish Primera side Sevilla from American college Southeastern fire thereby securing her first professional career contract. Before leaving the American college Southeastern fire, Uchenna Kanu was

FIFA Opens Disciplinary Proceedings Against Spanish FA Boss Over Kiss

FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales on Thursday after the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso on the lips following the Women's World Cup final last weekend. "The FIFA disciplinary committee informed

Hermoso accuses Spanish FA of 'intimidation, threats' following players rejection

Spanish women's footballer Jenni Hermoso has accused the Spanish Football Federation (REEF) of "intimidation" and "threat." The Federation had earlier called up some female footballers to join the Spanish national team, but they refused, following allegations

Manchester United agree deal to sign Spanish wonderkid Mateo Mejia

Manchester United are poised to complete a deal for Spanish winger Mateo Meija after the Red Devils agreed a £600,000 fee with his club Real Zaragoza. The 16-year-old has attracted attention from across Europe in the last 12 months and the Reds saw off competition

You've damaged Spanish football - Iniesta hits Luis Rubiales

Spain and Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has condemned the president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Luis Rubiales, over his recent behaviour at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final in Australia. Rubiales had forcefully kissed Spanish striker

Spanish League champions Barcelona line up surprise move for Liverpool superstar

Spanish League giants Barcelona are reportedly plotting a surprise move for Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino. The La Liga champions have been struggling in front of goal this season having failed to record a win in their last three matches in the league.

Eto'o declared biological father of 22-year-old Spanish woman

A Madrid court on Thursday declared former Barcelona striker, Samuel Eto'o, as the biological father of a 22-year-old Spanish woman, Erika Do Rosario Nieves. Eto'o declared himself in absentia and did not attend to the evidence presented against him in court

Coronavirus: Spanish FA takes decision on handing Barcelona La Liga title

The President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, has ruled out the possibility of handing Barcelona the La Liga title, if the coronavirus pandemic forces the season to end abruptly. According to Rubiales, it would be unfair to finish

ALA 1-3 BAR: Match Review And Latest Spanish LaLiga Table

In a thrilling LaLiga clash, Barcelona secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Deportivo Alavés, elevating themselves to third place in the league standings. Barça, buoyed by a recent win against Osasuna, faced a formidable challenge against Luis García's Alavés

'Apologies not enough' - Spanish PM slams Rubiales for kissing Hermoso

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has slammed the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Luis Rubiales, for kissing Women's World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso. Sanchez, who described the action as an unacceptable gesture, said, "Apologies