Valencia striker Rafa Mir detained in Spain for sexual assault

Police in Spain said Tuesday they have arrested Valencia striker Rafa Mir on suspicion of sexual assault.

Watch: African ballers impress again in Europe’s top leagues

Another standout weekend for African players across Europe’s top leagues saw thrilling goals from Senegalese’ Nicholas Jackson, Egyptian Mo Salah, Cameroonians Bryan Mbeumo, Andre-Frank Anguissa and more.

Mbappe scores first La Liga goals as Real Madrid beat Betis

Kylian Mbappe answered his critics in style as he netted his first La Liga goals to give Real Madrid a 2-0 win over Real Betis.

Arsenal submit £20 million package for Ramsdale replacement

Arsenal have already identified a replacement for outgoing goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.

Watch: Barcelona down Vallecano, Olmo shines in debut

Barcelona extend their winning streak this season as they came from behind to defeat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 at Vallecas on Tuesday.

Colombia forward Rodriguez returns to La Liga with Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano signed Colombia and former Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez as a free agent.

African players in Europe: Salah sinks Brentford

Here are some of the Africans who starred in the major European leagues at the weekend.

Madrid win but Mbappe fires Bernabeu blanks

Real Madrid earned a 3-0 win over Real Valladolid in La Liga as Kylian Mbappe made his Santiago Bernabeu bow without finding the net.

Watch: Madrid pick up first three points, Atleti thrash Girona

Real Madrid picked up their first three points of the La Liga season after a 3-0 win over Real Valladolid, while Griezmann and Llorente’s stunners snatched Atletico Madrid a 3-0 win over Girona.

Madrid’s Bellingham set for month out with calf injury

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is set to miss around a month according to Spanish reports after suffering a calf injury.