Mbappe bolsters stellar Real Madrid’s La Liga title defence
Even if Kylian Mbappe had not completed his long-awaited move to Real Madrid this summer they would still be widely tipped to retain La Liga.
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Getafe’s Uche leads ‘Nigerian contingent’ as La Liga begins today
The 2024-25 La Liga season kicks off this evening with Nigerian midfielder, Chrisantus Uche, set to make his debut for Getafe against Athletic Club. Uche, 21, joined Getafe from AD Ceuta on a four-year deal, becoming the third Nigerian to play for the club, following in the footsteps of Peter Etebo, and Ikechukwu Uche.
Starlet Lamine Yamal Offers Barcelona Hope Ahead Of Daunting La Liga Challenge
Teenage star Lamine Yamal is carrying the weight of expectations as Hansi Flick's Barcelona face the unenviable challenge of dethroning a fearsome Real Madrid side as Spanish champions this season. The German coach replaced club legend Xavi Hernandez at the helm and welcomed new arrival Dani Olmo last week, but last season's La Liga winners Madrid signed superstar French striker Kylian Mbappe earlier this summer. The forward joins Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham and other star names to ensure Barcelona begin the season as firm underdogs to Los Blancos.
Kylian Mbappe Strikes On Debut As Real Madrid Beat Atalanta In UEFA Super Cup
Kylian Mbappe enjoyed a "great night" as he struck on his Real Madrid debut to help his new side claim a record sixth UEFA Super Cup with a 2-0 win over Atalanta on Wednesday in Warsaw. The superstar French forward has waited years to play for his dream club and after finally signing for Los Blancos this summer at the end of his Paris Saint-Germain deal, celebrated his first appearance with a goal. Fede Valverde broke the deadlock from close range for the Champions League holders in the 59th minute after the Italian Europa League winners held their own in the first half.
Spanish Football Star Lamine Yamal's Father Stabbed In Car Park: Report
The father of teenage Spain and Barcelona star Lamine Yamal was stabbed and left in a serious but stable condition, Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia reported late Wednesday. Mounir Nasraoui was stabbed multiple times in a car park in Mataro after an argument with some men while he was walking his dog, who later came back to attack him, said the report, citing "official sources familiar with the incident". The Catalan regional police, in charge of the investigation, did not publicly confirm the incident or respond to AFP requests for information. Newspaper La Vanguardia said some arrests have already been made. The attack took place in the Rocafonda neighbourhood of Mataro, around 30 kilometres north of Barcelona, where Yamal grew up and where his father and grandmother still live.
Man City 'plan' £40m offer for Chelsea star as Kingsley Coman transfer chance emerges
Manchester City are plotting a surprise swoop for Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell this summer. That's according to reports from Team Talk on the England international, who has also been linked with Manchester United previously.
Kylian Mbappe scores on debut as Real Madrid beat Atalanta to win Super Cup
Kylian Mbappe scored on his competitive debut for Real Madrid as they beat Atalanta 2-0 in Warsaw to clinch the UEFA Super Cup.
Lamine Yamal's father stabbed near Barcelona - reports - ESPN
The father of 17-year-old Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal has been hospitalised after being stabbed in a parking lot near Barcelona, according to multiple reports in Spain.