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/ todayAtletico sign world's wealthiest stadium naming rights deal
Atletico Madrid has announced a landmark agreement with Riyadh Air. That way, they have solidified the Saudi airline's role as the new naming rights sponsor for their stadium. The deal, one of the largest in sports history, sees the stadium rebranded as the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. It marks a significant expansion in the partnership between […]
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/ 11 days agoDrama continues in heated Madrid derby as two teams draw
Real Madrid extended their unbeaten run to 40 LaLiga games despite Ángel Correa’s injury-time equalizer secured a point for Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby. Atletico fans caused the match to be suspended for nearly 20 minutes following Militão’s opener. Both teams remained undefeated in all competitions. A chance to close the gap with Barcelona […]
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/ 12 days agoLaLiga president welcomes jail time for racism in Spain
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has backed handing out prison sentences to fans who racially abuse players during games. The exec's comments come as a Spanish court recently gave a Mallorca supporter a 12-month suspended sentence for hurling racial insults during two separate matches. The man initially racially abused Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior during a […]
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/ 13 days agoSpanish FA could veto LaLiga games in USA
LaLiga has long aimed to stage official league games abroad, particularly in the USA, in a bid to expand its global reach. However, despite several attempts, the Spanish soccer league continues to face significant hurdles; primarily from the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and Spanish courts. Recent events indicate that there have been some improvements. […]
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/ 13 days agoSerie A CEO throws shade at Premier League and LaLiga
Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo claims that the broadcasting figures for recent Italian games are boosted by the presence of parity in the league. "The excellent television ratings of last weekend reflect the great interest in our league, where at the start of this season, there is a balance in the standings that allows […]
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/ 19 days agoReal Madrid learns fate as Intercontinental Cup schedule set
Real Madrid has learned their schedule for the inaugural 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup. The new annual tournament pits the winners of all six FIFA confederations against each other. Real Madrid, as reigning UEFA Champions League winners, previously booked a place in the competition. The tournament's name is directly derived from a former FIFA competition. The […]
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/ 25 days agoYamal show in Catalan derby as Barca maintain perfect record
Barcelona extended their winning streak with a 4-1 win in the first Catalan derby of the season at Girona. Lamine Yamal was the star of the show as he reached double figures for goals as a player for Barca. Yamal reached double digits for Barca Just before the international break, Michel’s side beat Sevilla away […]
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/ 27 days agoMessi rejected Real Madrid to stay at Barca, ex-agent reveals
Lionel Messi could have had a very different career if he had accepted offers from two of Europe’s most prominent clubs: Real Madrid and Arsenal. In a recent interview, Horacio Gaggioli, Messi’s first agent, revealed that both clubs were interested in signing the young Argentine when he was still a teenager. Despite the allure of these opportunities, Messi chose […]
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/ 56 days agoLaLiga sets date for official Barcelona-Atleti game in Miami
An official LaLiga game looks set to be played in the United States before the end of the year. According to Relevo, Javier Tebas, the Spanish top flight's president, has targeted the weekend of December 20-22 for the game. Not only has Tebas picked out a date, but he also has other details of the […]
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/ 61 days agoReal Madrid draws biggest crowds for summer friendlies in USA
Several of the most famous European soccer teams traveled to the United States this summer. Clubs from across the pond now regularly schedule preseason friendlies Stateside to help grow their brands. The move certainly seems to be paying off. Matches involving the big European sides typically draw huge crowds because Americans do not get to […]
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/ 64 days agoMilan beat Barca to end successful US tour, Pulisic steals show
Christina Pulisic’s AC Milan wrapped up their preseason tour of the United States with an exhilarating 2-2 draw against Barca in Baltimore. The match, characterized by contrasting halves, provided a thrilling spectacle for fans. It also served as a valuable test for both teams ahead of their respective league campaigns. The Rossoneri started the game […]
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/ 66 days agoConor Gallagher makes decision on his Chelsea future
Despite making 50 appearances for Chelsea, even sporting the captain's armband at times, and featuring for England at Euro 2024, Conor Gallagher is leaving Chelsea. Contract negotiations between Gallagher and Chelsea fell apart last week, and although Gallagher wanted to stay at Stamford Bridge, he's no longer part of Chelsea's plans. A move to Atletico […]
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/ 66 days agoBournemouth and Rayo Vallecano meet in reunion for Iraola
Sunday was a warm day in Bournemouth where The Cherries faced Rayo Vallecano in a preseason friendly. It's preparation for the upcoming 2024/25 Premier League campaign where Bournemouth plays Nottingham Forest on August 17 (televised via Peacock). The friendly served as a reunion between Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola and his former team from Madrid, […]
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/ 69 days agoChelsea trying to force Conor Gallagher to accept Atletico offer
An offer for Conor Gallagher has been agreed by Atletico Madrid, but it isn't as simple as that, as Chris Moore reports. Chelsea is desperately looking to offload Conor Gallagher in the coming days. The midfielder has recently rejected two different contract extension offers from the Blues. This most recent decline occurred on Wednesday. The […]
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/ 75 days agoHow LaLiga is trying to create a Ted Lasso-like series of its own
LaLiga will add to their list of streaming innovations with their own take on Ted Lasso. In terms of streaming, La Liga has recently been one of the world’s best-performing soccer leagues. In 2021, they partnered with MediaPro to bring viewers closer to the action. Their cutting-edge pitchside camera, similar to the NFL’s end zone […]