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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Madrid, Jan 27 (EFE).- Jannik Sinner has solidified his position as the leader of the ATP rankings after winning the Australian Open, while Russia’s Daniil Medvedev has suffered a significant drop—the largest—falling two places in the rankings to seventh position and losing 1,250 points. Meanwhile, Germany’s Alexander Zverev managed to...

Sports Desk, Jan 23 (EFE).- Madison Keys, ranked 14th, outplayed world number two Iga Swiatek in a gripping Australian Open semi-final on Thursday, securing her place in the final for the first time. The American’s relentless attacking style proved too much for the Polish player in a thrilling match filled...

Madrid, Jan 19 (EFE).- Real Madrid stormed to the top of the EA Sports LaLiga table with a 4-1 win over UD Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday. The Meringue side took advantage of Atlético Madrid’s 1-0 loss to Leganés on Saturday, their first defeat after 15 consecutive...