‘Mbappe is the best in the world’ – Ancelotti
epa11837108 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe in action during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Real Madrid and UD Las Palmas, in Madrid, Spain, 19 January 2025. EPA/FERNANDO VILLAR

‘Mbappe is the best in the world’ – Ancelotti

It has not been easy for Kylian Mbappe since his move to Real Madrid this season, but his coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed him as the best striker in the world following the 4-1 victory over Las Palmas on Sunday.
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Barcelona shock Real Madrid with huge Super Cup win
epa11820936 Lamine Yamal of Barcelona (C) celebrates with the trophy after winning the final of the Spanish Super Cup, the Supercopa de Espana, between Real Madrid and FC Barcleona in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 12 January 2025. EPA/STR

Barcelona shock Real Madrid with huge Super Cup win

Barcelona turned in a stunning performance to thump their great rivals Real Madrid 5-2 and lift the Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
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Real Madrid set up Clasico Spanish Super Cup final
epa11815726 Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal during the Spanish Super Cup semi final match between Real Madrid and RCD Mallorca, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 09 January 2025. EPA/STRINGER

Real Madrid set up Clasico Spanish Super Cup final

Real Madrid have booked their place in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, where they will meet old foes Barcelona in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Madrid defeated Mallorca 3-0 in their semifinal on Thursday to set up a Clasico final showdown.
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Double delight for Barcelona after Super Cup semifinal win
epa11813681 Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring the 0-2 goal during the Spanish Super Cup semi final match between Athletic Club and FC Barcelona, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 08 January 2025. EPA/STRINGER

Double delight for Barcelona after Super Cup semifinal win

Barcelona have reached the final of the Spanish Super Cup following a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Barca will play either Real Madrid or Mallorca in the decider, with those two to face-off on Thursday night.
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Vinicius Jr banned but cleared to play in Spanish Super Cup
epa11804398 Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr (L) interacts with Valencia's goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski which led to him receiving a red card during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid, in Valencia, Spain, 03 January 2025. EPA/Manuel Bruque

Vinicius Jr banned but cleared to play in Spanish Super Cup

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr has been given a two-match ban for violent conduct in his team’s 2-1 LaLiga win at Valencia on Friday, but has been cleared to play in the Spanish Super Cup against Mallorca in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
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Raphael Varane retires from football aged 31
Manchester United's Raphael Varane applauds the fans after the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday May 15, 2024.

Raphael Varane retires from football aged 31

France World Cup winner Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31.

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Goalkeeping: Back To Basics
Ronwen Williams of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Dstv Premiership 2023/24 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Cape Town City at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 25 May 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Goalkeeping: Back To Basics

The role of the goalkeeper has evolved over the years from the obvious shot-stopper to an important player with the ball at their feet. But is it the right way to go? Asks Mark Gleeson.

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