Alonso’s Madrid revitalised for new Champions League mission

Record 15-time kings of Europe Real Madrid open their new Champions League campaign on Tuesday against Marseille hoping they now have the coach and squad to reconquer the throne.

WATCH: How exactly do Real Madrid play football?

Real Madrid have long carried the “Galacticos” tag, a philosophy built on signing the world’s biggest stars to light up the Santiago Bernabéu.

Mbappe brilliance powers 10-man Real Madrid past Sociedad

Kylian Mbappe was at his brilliant best as Real Madrid showed grit to claim a 2-1 win at Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday, despite playing for an hour with 10 men after Dean Huijsen’s red card.

De Jong joins Barca sickbay after picking up knock

Frenkie de Jong is expected to miss Barcelona’s upcoming home match against Valencia due to a groin injury sustained in a 2026 World Cup qualifier when playing for the Netherlands, the Catalan club announced Monday.

Athletic Bilbao’s Alvarez receives 10-month doping ban

Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Alvarez has been hit with a 10-month ban after testing positive for a prohibited substance following a Europa League clash against Manchester United last season, European football’s governing body UEFA said on Monday.

Mbappe calls for players to get more time off

France captain Kylian Mbappe said that top footballers do not necessarily play too many matches but do need more time off in a crowded schedule which offers little time for a break.

FIFA block Laporte move to Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao were blocked from signing defender Aymeric Laporte by world football governing body FIFA, the Spanish club said on Wednesday.

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WATCH: Africans Abroad – Top Goal scorers of the weekend

The 2025/26 English Premier League and Spanish La Liga seasons are underway, and once again Africa’s top footballers set to make their mark on the biggest stages in world football.

Barcelona cruise to easy win over Mallorca

Spanish champions Barcelona opened their Liga campaign on Saturday with an island cruise as they played almost an hour against nine men on their way to a 3-0 victory in Mallorca.