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24 Jan

Is Rodrygo the most underrated player in the Champions League?

January 24, 2025
By Alex Kirkland

MADRID -- Imagine being Rodrygo. At 24 years old, you play for Real Madrid -- the biggest club in the world -- and the Brazil national ...

22 Jan

Sports news

Atlético’s Álvarez destined for ‘special’ future – Simeone

January 22, 2025
By Alex Kirkland

Diego Simeone said Julián Álvarez is destined to end up "in a special place" with Atlético Madrid after scoring twice -- including a 90...

12 Jan

Sports news

Barça’s Supercopa win delivers the drama the Saudis wanted

January 12, 2025
By Alex Kirkland

Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCJan 12, 2025, 06:21 PM ETJEDDAH, Saudi Arabia -- In the historic centre of Jeddah, in the old heart of the city, ...

10 Jan

Sports news

Atlético ready to grab LaLiga title as Real Madrid, Barcelona waver

January 10, 2025
By Alex Kirkland

Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCJan 10, 2025, 04:00 AM ETWhat does it take for Atlético Madrid to win LaLiga? Diego Simeone knows better than any...

31 Dec

Sports news

Atlético Madrid president Cerezo talks up LaLiga title chances

December 31, 2024
By Alex Kirkland

Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCDec 31, 2024, 04:08 AM ETAtlético Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has backed his team to win LaLiga this season, ...

23 Dec

Sports news

Jesús Navas retires after Sevilla defeat to Real Madrid

December 23, 2024
By Alex Kirkland

Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCDec 22, 2024, 11:11 AM ETJesús Navas played the last LaLiga game of his 21-year career on Sunday, coming on as a ...

19 Dec

Sports news

Farewell Jesus Navas Spain Sevillas quiet legend retires

December 19, 2024
By Alex Kirkland

Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCDec 19, 2024, 05:00 AM ETIt's the biggest moment in Spanish football history, and it started with Jesús Navas. In...

14 Dec

Sports news

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick takes responsibility for 2-game ban

December 14, 2024
By Alex Kirkland

Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCDec 14, 2024, 08:01 AM ETBarcelona coach Hansi Flick took responsibility for his two-game touchline ban on Saturd...

02 Nov

Sports news

Valencia floods: Simeone says LaLiga games make no sense

November 2, 2024
By Alex Kirkland

Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCNov 2, 2024, 09:54 AM ETAtlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has condemned the decision to go ahead with eight L...

30 Sep

Sports news

Fan incidents become major talking point of Madrid derby

September 30, 2024
By Alex Kirkland

Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCSep 29, 2024, 08:00 PM ET68:30 was the time on the stadium scoreboard -- just before 10:30 p.m. local time -- whe...