Spain - players.bio

EA Sports To End FIFA Video-Game Partnership After Three Decades

The wildly popular FIFA video-game series will be rebranded EA Sports FC next year, its publisher Electronic Arts said on Tuesday, ending a three-decade relationship with football's governing body. Launched in 1993, a generation of millions of football fans and gamers across the globe grew up playing the game and it became a huge money-spinner. But "months of tense negotiations" between California-based Electronic Arts (EA) and governing body FIFA failed to end in an agreement to extend the partnership, The New York Times reported.

Football rumours: West Ham identify Ollie Watkins as primary summer target

West Ham’s search for a new striker has come to a close, with Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins earmarked as the club’s primary transfer target. The Guardian says West Ham boss David Moyes is desperate to bolster his squad up front, with the club willing to test Villa’s resolve over the 26-year-old when the transfer window opens. Watkins has impressed this season, scoring 11 goals for club and country.

Thomas Tuchel has three options to solve imminent Marcos Alonso transfer crisis at Chelsea

Marcos Alonso could be leaving Stamford Bridge this summer as Thomas Tuchel prepares for a squad overhaul. Whilst Chelsea fans are keen on the departure of their left-back, the question now is, who will they sign to replace him? You also have to wonder whether this is a smart idea for the Blues or not.

Barcelona triumph after Araujo taken off the field in ambulance

MADRID: Barcelona moved a step closer to securing second place in the Spanish league by defeating 10-man Celta Vigo 3-1 on Tuesday despite defender Ronald Araujo leaving the field in an ambulance with a head injury after colliding with a teammate.

Dion Dublin says Gerrard needs to add 'five new players' to his squad

Dion Dublin says Steven Gerrard needs time to build his Aston Villa squad but admits the former Liverpool captain must keep hold of Philippe Coutinho in the meantime.

Brazil's Debinha picks up second straight Challenge Cup MVP honors

Brazilian Debinha collected her second straight National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Challenge Cup MVP honors on Tuesday, after leading the North Carolina Courage to their first title in the standalone tournament.

Antonio Rudiger agrees Real Madrid deal with eye-watering wages and mammoth release clause

Antonio Rudiger will leave Chelsea at the end of the season and join Real Madrid as a free agent, signing an enormous contract with the La Liga giants.

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo taken to hospital and conscious after sickening clash of heads

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo suffered a concussion but is conscious after a clash of heads with teammate Gavi against Celta Vigo. The Uruguayan central defender collided with the midfielder in the 62nd minute and clashed heads, and after initially staying on his feet, dropped to his feet.

Contacts

Spain Sport News

EA Sports To End FIFA Video-Game Partnership After Three Decades

Football rumours: West Ham identify Ollie Watkins as primary summer target

Thomas Tuchel has three options to solve imminent Marcos Alonso transfer crisis at Chelsea

Barcelona triumph after Araujo taken off the field in ambulance

Dion Dublin says Gerrard needs to add 'five new players' to his squad

Brazil's Debinha picks up second straight Challenge Cup MVP honors

Antonio Rudiger agrees Real Madrid deal with eye-watering wages and mammoth release clause

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo taken to hospital and conscious after sickening clash of heads