Real Madrid out to hurt La Liga, playing victim: Tebas
La Liga president Javier Tebas said Thursday Spanish champions Real Madrid were playing the victim and have “lost their head” after they attacked refereeing in the country.
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Real Betis don new shirt to raise environmental concerns
Spanish La Liga club Real Betis launched a new kit made out of an invasive algae on Thursday to raise awareness of an ecological crisis on the Andalucian coast.
Real Madrid Add Fuel To Atletico Derby Fire With Refereeing Complaints
Real Madrid's complaints about refereeing have created an even tenser atmosphere than usual around their crunch La Liga derby clash with Atletico Madrid on Saturday. League leaders Madrid host their city rivals, second and trailing by a single point, at the Santiago Bernabeu, after a tumultuous week in Spanish football. Last weekend Los Blancos dropped three points in a shock defeat at Espanyol, after which they sent the Spanish football federation a letter blasting La Liga refereeing as "rigged".
Ferran Torres Treble Powers Barcelona Past Valencia Into Copa Del Rey Semis
Ferran Torres hit a hat-trick as Barcelona routed Valencia 5-0 on Thursday to cruise into the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal were also on target for the record 31-time Spanish Cup winners as they swaggered to victory at an upset Mestalla stadium. Earlier Real Sociedad progressed with a comfortable 2-0 win over 10-man Osasuna, joining Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in a strong final four. Former Valencia forward Torres took the plaudits with his treble inside 30 minutes, taking full advantage of Barca coach Hansi Flick's decision to rest striker Robert Lewandowski.
LaLiga chief Tebas slams Real over referee complaint letter
LaLiga President Javier Tebas criticised Real Madrid on Thursday, saying the club had "lost their head" after lodging an letter of complaint against the Spanish league's referees.
Spain Ramos signs one-year deal with Mexican club Monterrey
MEXICO CITY : Former Spain international Sergio Ramos has joined Mexican side Monterrey on a one-year deal, the club said on Thursday.
Real Madrid Legend Marcelo Announces Football Retirement At The Age Of 36
Former Real Madrid left-back Marcelo announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday after a trophy-laden career. The 36-year-old spent 16 years at Spanish giants Madrid, winning six La Liga titles and five Champions League trophies. "At 18, Real Madrid came knocking on my door and I arrived here," Marcelo said in a video posted on social media. "Now, I can proudly say that I am a true 'Madrileno'. What a journey. Real Madrid is a unique club."
Canadian women's soccer new coach Casey Stoney includes 2 NSL players in Pinatar Cup roster
New Canada women's coach Casey Stoney is wasting little time evaluating the talent at her disposal.