Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Real Madrid

Liverpool transfer 'sounded out' by Jorge Mendes as Real Madrid 'open door' for deal

Liverpool continue to be linked with midfielders during the transfer window but Jurgen Klopp has maintained a consistent message over the club's stance on improving the squad

Liverpool Echo

Alaba scores on 1st touch, Real Madrid rallies past Almería

Substitute David Alaba needed one touch to help Real Madrid rally to victory in its Spanish league opener

The Hindu

Will Ferrell sent Gareth Bale ‘personal message’ to help convince Wales winger to sign for LAFC

The forward has signed a 12-month contract in LA

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Will Ferrell's role in persuading Gareth Bale to join Los Angeles revealed

Gareth Bale could have returned to south Wales with Cardiff after leaving Real Madrid this summer but instead moved to the MLS to join Los Angeles - with the transfer helped through by Hollywood royalty

Daily Mirror

For Almería, even the almighty cannot hold Real Madrid off forever

After a Saudi takeover helped propel them back to La Liga, the minnows pushed the European champions all the way

The Guardian - UK

Alaba Scores on 1st Touch, Real Madrid Rallies Past Almería

It was perfect timing for Real Madrid in its Spanish league opener on Sunday. As David Alaba prepared to come into the match by the sideline, Luka Modric was being brought down by a defender just outside the penalty area. The 75th-minute foul happened just in time for Alaba to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

David Alaba leads Real Madrid to comeback win over Almeria

Alaba came off the bench to send home the game-winner

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Michael Owen left in tears by Liverpool transfer decision 'gentleman's agreement' was unable to reverse

On this day in 2004 Rafa Benitez sanctioned a deal that saw Real Madrid sign Michael Owen from Liverpool

Liverpool Echo

Kylian Mbappe revives Real Madrid transfer saga and makes Karim Benzema claim

France international forward and Ballon d'Or nominee Kylian Mbappe was close to joining Real Madrid before ultimately opting to extend his stay at Paris Saint-Germain

Daily Mirror

Unique World Cup start date changes how top players approach club season

There have been World Cup games played at altitude and at sea level, in torrential rains and under a blazing sun.

Los Angeles Times

Celtic hero nominated for Ballon d'Or as he competes with superstars to be named world's best

The defender moved to Parkhead in 2013 as a relatively unknown quality to Scottish and UK football but is now one of the world's best players after form at Anfield.

Glasgow Live

On This Day in 2004: Real Madrid move for Liverpool striker Michael Owen

The England international spent only a single season in the Spanish capital.

The Independent UK

Deaths of young recruits cast a shadow on Cuba’s claimed victory over Matanzas fire

One wanted to be a neurosurgeon and was a Real Madrid soccer fan. Another one loved to play basketball. A third one liked to pose for selfies to show off his tattoos.

Miami Herald

Ballon d’Or nominees announced, Lionel Messi misses cut for first time since 2005

Robert Lewandowski, Kylian Mbappé, Karim Benzema, Erling Haaland and five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo were all included in the 30-man list of Ballon d’Or nominees but Lionel Messi missed out after a slow start with Paris Saint-Germain

The Hindu

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Sports Illustrated

Ballon d’Or Shortlist Revealed: Messi Omitted, Benzema the Clear Favorite

For the first time since 2005, Lionel Messi is not shortlisted for France Football’s prestigious award, which should be Karim Benzema’s to lose.

France 24

Lionel Messi absent from list of Ballon d'Or nominees for 2022

Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi paid a high price for an underwhelming first season with Paris Saint-Germain when he was left off the 30-strong list for this year's coveted football award.

Liverpool Echo

Mohamed Salah among six Liverpool nominees for Ballon d'Or as huge name misses out

Six Liverpool players have been nominated for the 2022 Ballon d'Or and Alisson Becker has been shortlisted for the Yachine trophy

The Independent UK

Ballon d’Or: Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas among favourites but Lionel Messi not among nominees

Harry Kane, Phil Foden and Trent Alexander-Arnold are nominated from England’s national team

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Daily Mirror

Ballon d'Or shortlist: Lionel Messi snubbed as Cristiano Ronaldo clings on to hope

France Football have confirmed their 30-man shortlist for the men's Ballon d'Or, with Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski and Mohamed Salah included

Daily Mirror

Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez responds to being asked to sign Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was asked by a fan if the club are interested in re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United and gave an interesting response

Manchester Evening News

Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez gives blunt response to Cristiano Ronaldo transfer question

It would look like the Real Madrid president is not keen on making a move for the Manchester United forward

The Guardian - UK

A collective fiasco of record proportions for England’s second tier

In today’s Fiver: Milk Cup upsets of a sort, Morocco and much more

Radio France Internationale

Benzema reaches milestone as Real Madrid overpower Frankfurt to claim Super Cup

France international Karim Benzema will go into this weekend’s start of the La Liga season in Spain as Real Madrid’s second highest goalscorer following his strike against Eintracht Frankfurt to secure the Uefa Super Cup for a record-equalling fifth time.

The Independent UK

What are the 10 most expensive transfers in football history?

Jack Grealish broke the English transfer record last summer when he signed for Manchester City but where does he rank on the list?

Asharq Al-Awsat

Real Madrid Beats Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 for UEFA Super Cup

This time, there were only two goals. David Alaba and Karim Benzema scored in each half for Real Madrid to win the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday. Alaba prodded the opener home from close range in the 37th minute when Casemiro cushioned Benzema’s…

1 … 543 544 545 546

People

Trent AlexanderArnold

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

UEFA Champions League

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.