Atlético end Real Madrid’s winning streak with 5-2 derby rout

Atlético de Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann (2nd L) celebrates after scoring the fifth goal during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium on Saturday. EFE/Borja Sánchez-Trillo

Madrid (EFE). — Atlético de Madrid recovered their best form to thrash Real Madrid 5-2 at the Metropolitano, ending Xabi Alonso’s seven-game winning streak this season. Julián Álvarez scored twice, while Robin Le Normand, Alexander Sorloth, and Antoine Griezmann also found the net. Barcelona now has the chance to claim the top spot in LaLiga … Read more

Dembélé and Aitana win Ballon d’Or 2025

Paris Saint-Germain's player Ousmane Dembele poses with the Men's Ballon d'Or trophy during the Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, 22 September 2025. EFE/EPA/Mohammed Badra

By Luis Miguel Pascual Paris (EFE).- The Frenchman Ousmane Dembélé and the Spanish Aitana Bonmatí won the Ballon d’Or 2025. This was the first for the Paris Saint-Germain player and the third for the Barcelona player, who led the four Spanish victories at the Paris gala. Dembélé, age 28, beat the Spaniard Lamine Yamal, who … Read more

Champions League: Bayern, PSG, and Liverpool start with wins

Luis Diaz of Munich (R) in action against Trevoh Chalobah of Chelsea (L) during the UEFA Champions League league phase match between Bayern Munich and Chelsea in Munich, Germany, Sep. 17, 2025. EFE/EPA/ANNA SZILAGYI

International Desk (EFE).- The Champions League group stage opened on Wednesday with victories for Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and Liverpool. In Germany, Bayern Munich defeated Chelsea 3-1. The hosts went ahead in the 20th minute when Trevoh Chalobah scored an own goal from a cross by Michael Olise. Harry Kane doubled the lead in the … Read more

Mbappé scores penalty as Real Madrid beats Osasuna 1-0

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe reacts during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Real Madrid and CA Osasuna, in Madrid, Spain, Aug. 19, 2025. EFE/ Mariscal

International Desk (EFE). – Kylian Mbappé scored a penalty in the 51st minute to give Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Osasuna in the opening match of the Spanish league. The French forward won the spot kick after being brought down by Juan Cruz inside the box. He converted calmly, sending goalkeeper Sergio Herrera the … Read more

Aitana Bonmatí leads Spain past Germany to the Women’s Euro final

Zurich, Switzerland, July 23 (EFE). – Aitana Bonmatí secured Spain’s win against Germany on Wednesday, carrying her team to their first Women’s European Championship final against England. Germany nearly scored when Klara Bühl received a long pass from goalkeeper Berger, but her shot went just wide of the right post.Spain didn’t have a clear shot … Read more

Chelsea crushes PSG to win first expanded Club World Cup

Chelsea FC, including head coach Enzo Maresca (C), celebrate with the trophy after winning the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, Jul. 13, 2025. EFE/EPA/JUSTIN LANE

International Desk (EFE).- Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain with a dominant 3-0 victory on Sunday to win the first-ever expanded FIFA Club World Cup in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Cole Palmer was the star, scoring twice and assisting the third as the Blues wrapped up the title before halftime. “This was a complete performance,” Chelsea coach … Read more

Spain Crushes Belgium 6–2 to stay perfect at Women’s Euro

Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas (c) celebrates with her teammates after scoring to make it 6-2 during the Euro 2025 group stage matchday two match between the Spain national team and the Belgium national team on Monday at the Stockhorn Arena in Thun, Switzerland. Jul. 7, 2025. EFE/ Ana Escobar

Thun, Switzerland (EFE).- Spain’s women’s national team continued their dominant run at the Euro 2025, thrashing Belgium 6–2 in their second group-stage match. The victory puts Spain just one step away from the quarterfinals with one match left to play. Spain took a narrow 2–1 lead into halftime at the Arena Thun but stormed through … Read more

PSG are champions after a crushing victory of 5-0

PSG players celebrate with the trophy during the podium ceremony after winning the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Internazionale Milano, in Munich, Germany. May 31, 2025. EFE/EPA/ANNA SZILAGYI

Sports Desk (EFE).- Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique secured his team’s first Champions League title in the Allianz Arena on Saturday, beating Inter Milan 5-0, the highest margin in the history of Europe’s top club competition. PSG scored twice within the first 20 minutes: Achraf Hakimi in the 12th minute, followed by Désiré Doué in … Read more

Multiple run over near Liverpool Title parade leaves at least 27 injured

The scene where a car collided with Liverpool supporters during the trophy parade in Liverpool city centre, Britain, May 26, 2025. EFE/EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

Liverpool, England, (EFE).- The multiple run over that occurred on Monday in Liverpool (northwest England), during the Premier League soccer title parade, for which a 53-year-old British man has been arrested, resulted in 27 people being hospitalized and among those affected there are four children, according to the authorities. During a press conference with the … Read more

Luka Modric to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup

Luka Modric of Real Madrid in action during the UEFA Champions League soccer in Guingamp, France, Jan. 29, 2025. EFE/EPA/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

Madrid, May 22 (EFE). – Real Madrid captain Luka Modric will leave the team after the Club World Cup, the Croatian player announced Thursday. Saturday’s match against Real Sociedad will be his last at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu stadium. “Dear Real Madrid fans: The time has come. The time I never wanted to come, but that’s … Read more

0-2 Barçelona wins Catalan derby to become LaLiga champions

FC Barcelona striker Lamine Yamal during the EA Sports Laliga matchday 36 against RCD Espanyol at RCDE Stadium, in Cornellá de Llobregat, Barcelona May 15, 2025. EFE / Alejandro García.

Barcelona, Spain, May 15 (EFE) – Barça was crowned LaLiga champions on Thursday after winning the Catalan derby against Espanyol 2-0 at the RCDE stadium. The Balugranas got off to a slow start, with Urko González coming close to scoring for Espanyol in the first 15 minutes. Espanyol pressed hard during the first 25 minutes, … Read more

Arsenal fans protest against Rwanda sponsorship

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London, (EFE).- Arsenal fans staged a protest on Tuesday against the club’s sponsorship deal with Rwanda due to the country’s alleged ties with the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which they accuse of killing “thousands of people.” Under the name “Gunners for the Peace,” the fans placed a billboard outside the … Read more