Raphael Varane announces retirement from football

Former Real Madrid and Manchester United central defender Raphael Varane has announced his retirement at the age of 31.

Barca goalkeeper Ter Stegen set to miss season after knee operation

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen could miss the rest of the season injured after the Catalan club said Monday he had completed knee surgery following a tendon rupture.

Madrid’s ‘many styles’ key to unbeaten streak – Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Monday his team’s “many styles” of play have helped them go 38 La Liga matches without defeat.

Barca rout Villarreal but Ter Stegen hurt, Atletico draw at Rayo

Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha struck twice each as La Liga leaders Barcelona romped to a 5-1 win at Villarreal.

Mbappe strikes on Madrid Champions League debut win over Stuttgart

Mbappe scored on his first Champions League appearance for Madrid as the holders started their trophy defence with a win over Stuttgart.

Bellingham, Tchouameni back for Madrid’s Champions League opener

Real Madrid midfielders Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni are back as Los Blancos begin the defence of their Champions League trophy.

Barcelona lose Olmo for month with hamstring injury

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo will miss around a month with a hamstring injury.

Yamal bags brace as Barca take Girona revenge

Teenage star Lamine Yamal struck twice as La Liga leaders Barcelona thrashed Girona 4-1.

Yamal wants to become a Barcelona ‘legend’

Spain’s teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal said that he hopes “never” to leave Barcelona because he wants to be “a legend” at the club.

Valencia take action against Mir following sexual assault allegations

La Liga club Valencia have begun disciplinary proceedings against forward Rafa Mir after he was accused of sexual assault last week.