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Atletico complained that Barcelona and Griezmann negotiated the deal before the buy-out price dropped from 200 million euros at the start of July. (Photo: AFP)

Atletico to punish both Griezmann and Barcelona over transfer controversy

Atletico said that Griezmann had gone to the headquarters of Spanish Football League to "unilaterally" break his contract.

13 Jul 2019 5:20 PM

Pique, a former Spain defender who plays for Barcelona, was appealing an initial ruling issued in 2016. (Photo: AFP)

Barcelona defender Pique to pay 2.1 million euros in back taxes

Spain has cracked down on soccer players for not paying their fair share in taxes in recent years, including Messi and Ronaldo.

10 Jul 2019 3:04 PM

Four hundred thousand people turned out on the streets of Madrid Saturday for a Gay Pride parade dedicated this year to pioneers of the LGBT+ cause, amid growing fears of fresh repression with the rise of the far-right in Europe. (Representational Image)

Hundreds of thousands march across Europe for Gay Pride

Vox has said that the Madrid Gay Pride Parade should be moved to a park in the suburbs and opposes public subsidies for the event.

07 Jul 2019 2:54 PM

Felix has reportedly signed a seven-year contract. (Photo: AFP)

Atletico Madrid sign 19-year-old Joao Felix for 126 million euros

The fee is a record for a Portuguese club and for Atletico Madrid and makes the teenager one of the five most expensive players in history.

04 Jul 2019 5:43 PM

Mendy, who has signed a six-year contract, joined Lyon in 2017 from Le Havre. (Photo: AFP)

Real Madrid sign French full back Mendy from Lyon

The club has also signed Belgium forward Eden Hazard from Chelsea for around 100 million euros.

13 Jun 2019 9:52 AM

Even though Madrid have craved Hazard for years, the Belgian’s arrival is just one step in a huge rebuilding process. (Photo: ChelseaFC/Twitter)

'New' Madrid hope Hazard needs Real as much as they need him

Hazard is joining a Real side in disarray after they ended the season without a trophy and having finished 19 points behind Barcelona

08 Jun 2019 12:30 PM

The Belgian will be officially presented at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium next Thursday, subject to completing a medical. (Photo: AFP)

Real Madrid sign Eden Hazard for five years

Real did not reveal the fee but Spanish media reports said it was the same price Madrid paid for Gareth Bale.

08 Jun 2019 8:27 AM

Jovic scored 17 times in 32 Bundesliga games last season, setting up eight more, while he added 10 goals in the Europa League. (Photo: Eintracht Frankfurt/Twitter)

Real Madrid signs Luka Jovic from Eintracht Frankfurt

The 21-year-old Serbian forward has agreed on a five-year deal with Madrid, to be completed upon a successful medical with the Spanish side.

04 Jun 2019 6:27 PM

"Now is the time to stay calm, change the mood and for sure we are going to have time to talk," Pochettino said. (Photo: AFP)

Tottenham must capitalise on the positives of outstanding Champions League run

Tottenham's task to convert their exhilarating Champions League run into something similarly sustainable will be more difficult.

02 Jun 2019 6:37 PM

Pochettino’s side left it late to escape their straight-jacket and only offered a threat after the break. (Photo: AFP)

'Early penalty had massive impact', says Pochettino

“We’re all very disappointed, but I feel so proud of my players,” Pochettino said.

02 Jun 2019 5:19 PM

For Liverpool, it was sweet redemption after defeat to Real Madrid in last year's final in Kiev. (Photo: AP)

Liverpool's Champions League party moves to England

The 2-0 win in the sweltering Metropolitano Stadium delivered a first trophy in seven years for Liverpool.

02 Jun 2019 3:44 PM

Tottenham's Harry Kane gestures during the Champions League final soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Saturday, June 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Kane not a factor in Tottenham's loss to Liverpool

Kane was back in the squad for the first time since April when he was injured in the first leg of the quarterfinals.

02 Jun 2019 10:44 AM

The Argentine has been linked with a move to Italian champions Juventus and German giants Bayern Munich but suggested he may stay to try to guide Spurs to another final (Photo: AP)

'Proud' Pochettino hints he could stay at Spurs after final defeat

Pochettino has said he wants clarity on Tottenham's ambitions before the start of next season

02 Jun 2019 10:30 AM

Liverpool had won nothing at all since defeating Cardiff City on penalties in the League Cup final in 2012. A trophy, but not on the same level as this. (Photo: AFP)

Klopp predicts more good times ahead for Liverpool after winning Champions League

Three weeks ago, the Reds were denied a first league title in 30 years by City, despite losing just once and racking up 97 points.

02 Jun 2019 9:44 AM

Divock Origi's late strike had wrapped up a 2-0 victory, Liverpool's sixth European Cup and for Salah, redemption. (Photo: AFP)

Redemption for Salah as Liverpool beat Tottenham to win Champions League

Salah has a history with Spurs supporters, largely on account of being the main threat to Kane winning the Golden Boot in recent seasons.

02 Jun 2019 8:51 AM

Hundreds of mostly Red-clad Liverpool fans also arrived by train from as far away as Barcelona on Spain's eastern coast early on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

English fans fill Madrid ahead of Champions League final

More than 30,000 English fans are expected to travel to watch the final at the 68,000-capacity Metropolitano Stadium.

01 Jun 2019 6:57 PM

Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic accident, aged 35 (Photo: Arsenal/Twitter)

Former Arsenal and Sevilla player Reyes dies in car accident

Reyes last played for Spanish second tier side Extremadura.

01 Jun 2019 5:27 PM

Harry Kane's inclusion will be a last min decision (Photo: AFP)

Tottenham to make late call on Kane for Champions League final

Kane has said he feels ready to start in Madrid, despite not playing since damaging ankle ligaments against Manchester City

01 Jun 2019 3:28 PM

'We demand silverware from ourselves' says Alexander-Arnold ahead of Tottenham clash

The final in Madrid is Liverpool’s last chance to ensure they do not finish the season empty-handed

01 Jun 2019 12:57 PM

Egyptian superstar Salah missed that second leg but is fit now, while Klopp confirmed Roberto Firmino is ready after a groin injury. (UEFA Champions League/Twitter)

Liverpool and Tottenham set for Champions League showdown

Liverpool are here after their incredible comeback to beat Barca in semi-finals, a 4-0 win at Anfield overturning a 3-0 first-leg deficit.

01 Jun 2019 11:15 AM

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