Vinicius hate crime suspects banned from Spanish stadiums

Four men detained on suspicion of hanging an effigy of Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior from a bridge have been banned from Spanish stadiums, a Madrid court ruled Thursday.

Iniesta to leave Japan’s Kobe but determined to play on

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta said Thursday he will make an early exit from Japanese side Vissel Kobe but intends to keep playing aged 39.

Watch: Manchester City, champions with allegations

Watch as The Athletic discuss the implications of charges on Pep and Manchester City’s domestic dominance and potential UEFA Champions League success. 

Spain arrests seven over Vinicius racism incidents

Spanish police arrested seven people Tuesday over two incidents of racial abuse targeting Real Madrid’s Brazilian star Vinicius Junior, including one this weekend that sparked an international outcry.

Saka signs new long-term Arsenal deal

Bukayo Saka has signed a new long-term contract at Arsenal, saying the Premier League club is the “right place to make the next step” in his blossoming career.

Premier League team of the weekend

Take a look at SoccerMag’s best 11 performers from the weekend.

Watch: Ghana’s Yeboah scores Puskas contender

Watch Ghanian international Yaw Yeboah score a Puskas award contender.

Proteas Skipper, Temba Bavuma gets the full UCL experience

Proteas cricket Test and ODI captain, Temba Bavuma was among the spectators in Real Madrid and Manchester City’s fierce Champions League semi-final encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Coach Rulani Mokwena says champions Sundowns are ‘so good winning is easy’

Mamelodi Sundowns are “so good winning is easy”, said coach Rhulani Mokwena after stretching an unbeaten South African Premiership run to 23 games with a 2-0 win at Marumo Gallants on Saturday.

Man Utd face nervy end to season as problems mount

Manchester United’s season is at risk of imploding in spectacular style after they appeared to have turned the corner in Erik ten Hag’s first campaign as manager.