International Desk, Jan 28 (EFE).- Barcelona FC automatically advanced to the Champions League Round of 16 after defeating Copenhagen 4-1 in their final match of the league phase at Camp Nou on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the other Spanish teams struggled. Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid lost but advanced to the playoffs, while Villarreal and Athletic Club … Read more
Bogotá (EFE).- Manchester City suffered a shocking 3-1 upset against Bodø/Glimt, a small Norwegian club, in what is being described as one of the most humiliating Champions League defeats in history. The nightmare for the big-spending City began with Kasper Høgh scoring two quick goals in the 22nd and 24th minutes against the tournament debutants. … Read more
By Luis Miguel Pascual Paris (EFE).- The Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé will collect the back pay he was owed by Paris Saint-Germain for his final months with the French club, as ruled by the Paris labor court on Tuesday. It’s a triumph for the player, who has been claiming 55 million euros. His previous … Read more
Bogota, Dec 5 (EFE).- The stage for the largest-ever soccer tournament was officially set on Friday as United States President Donald Trump, along with the leaders of co-host nations Canada and Mexico, watched the reveal of the 2026 men’s World Cup field. Group B 40 after first appearing in the World Cup, Canada will lead … Read more
By Albert Traver Washington, DC (EFE).- FIFA will hold the 2026 World Cup draw on Friday in Washington, DC, bringing together 48 national teams, four seeding pots, and United States President Donald Trump, who will attend as a special guest. The event, hosted at The Kennedy Center, a venue Trump offered to FIFA, begins at … Read more
International Desk (EFE).- Lanús won the 2025 Copa Sudamericana on Saturday in Asunción after a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Atlético Mineiro following a 0-0 draw at Defensores del Chaco Stadium. The match had a few clear chances. Mineiro produced the first dangerous play in the 26th minute when a free kick from Bernard hit … Read more
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 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
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). – 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
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
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
