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
By Santiago Aparicio Sports Desk (EFE).- World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz brushed aside concerns over a recent left ankle sprain to defeat Belgian Zizou Bergs 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday and book a place in the Tokyo quarterfinals against American Brandon Nakashima. The world No. 1 had injured himself on Thursday against Argentina’s Sebastián Báez, opting … Read more
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
International Desk (EFE).– Aryna Sabalenka defended her US Open crown on Saturday, beating American Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6 (3) in 1 hour and 34 minutes to claim her fourth career Grand Slam. Sabalenka, ranked No. 1 in the world, started strong by breaking Anisimova’s serve for a 2-0 lead. The American responded with three straight … Read more
New York, US, Sep 5 (EFE).- Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, 22, prevailed over 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic on Friday, vanquishing the latter 6-4, 7-6 (7-4), 6-2, in the US Open semifinals. The first two sets were close, but the gap widened as the match took its toll on the 38-year-old Serbian early in the third … Read more
International Desk, Sep 2 (EFE).- Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the US Open semifinals on Tuesday after defeating Czech player Jiri Lehecka in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, 6-4, in one hour and 56 minutes. The Spanish world number two broke Lehecka’s serve in the opening game of the first and second sets, taking early control. Alcaraz … Read more
Sports Desk (EFE).- Goalkeeper Lorena’s hands saved a shot from Jorelyn Carabali on Saturday, and with a 4-5 lead in the penalty shootout, the Brazilian women’s national team won their ninth Copa America title after a 4-4 draw in a thrilling extra time. The Colombians and Brazilians tied 3-3 in regulation time at the Rodrigo … Read more
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
Sports Desk, Jun 2 (EFE).- Portugal won the Nations League for the second time on Sunday following a heart-stopping penalty shootout with Spain. The Spaniards started the game as the favorite, especially after sweeping into an early lead with Martin Zubimendi’s goal in the 21st minute. Portugal responded four minutes later with a drive from … Read more
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
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
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Madrid, Feb 9 (EFE).- The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is set to approve a major statutory reform aimed at reinforcing responsibility, transparency, and good governance. RFEF President Rafael Louzán will present the restructuring plan to the General Assembly on Monday, marking the first meeting since his election on December 16. The Assembly, convening at the … Read more