Soccer-LaLiga talking points
By Fernando Kallas
Madrid Sport News
Carlos Alcaraz crowned as 'best in the world', but is he French Open favourite ahead of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal?
There was an amusing exchange after Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling Madrid Open semi-final when the red-hot 19-year-old was asked who the best player in the world is. “Well, Djokovic, because he’s No. 1,” was Alcaraz’s answer.
Swiatek feeling 'fresher' after skipping Madrid Open
Iga Swiatek said on Monday she is feeling refreshed "mentally and physically" after missing last week's Madrid Open to rest a sore right arm. The Polish star is returning to action at this week's Italian Open, hoping to extend her 23-match unbeaten run. "I just had five or six days off, without a racquet, which was pretty cool," said defending Rome champion Swiatek.
Orta can land £60m talent's dream replacement with Leeds bid for £46k-p/w "phenomenon" - opinion
Leeds United are falling behind in the race to land Boubacar Kamara in the summer transfer window.
Erling Haaland transfer: Manchester City to confirm £63m deal this week
Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland will be confirmed as a Manchester City player this week, according to a number of well-respected sources.
Emma Raducanu describes herself as a 'loner' as she continues to train herself ahead of the Italian Open
Emma Raducanu has called herself a “loner” as she continues to coach herself in preparation for the Italian Open in Rome. She gets her competition underway with a clash against Bianca Andreescu, and will be encouraged by her recent displays on clay, after making the quarter-finals in Stuttgart and the last-16 in Madrid. Ad/> It will be a battle between two recent US Open winners, with reigning champion Raducanu taking on the 2019 winner.
Spanish tennis fans turn back on Rafael Nadal as Carlos Alcaraz becomes new hero
Some Spanish tennis fans seemingly have a new hero after Carlos Alcaraz's sensational Madrid Open triumph on Sunday. Alcaraz defeated Rafa Nadal as part of a phenomenal underdog run to secure a second Masters 1000 title in as many months.