Kylian Mbappe scores penalty as crisis-hit Real Madrid beat Levante
Kylian Mbappe scored a second-half penalty as crisis-hit Real Madrid registered a 2-0 LaLiga victory over relegation-threatened Levante inside a furious Bernabeu.
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Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham Booed By Real Madrid Fans Following Disastrous Week
Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham were booed by a section of Real Madrid fans before and during their clash with Levante. Following Xabi Alonso's sacking and Los Blancos' Copa del Rey humiliation at the hands of second-tier side Albacete, the Santiago Bernabeu faithful turned their ire towards the attacking duo and club president Florentino Perez.
NBA chief wants to tap into soccer fan culture for new European competition
LONDON, Jan 17 : The passion and tribalism of European soccer fans is something NBA commissioner Adam Silver is hoping will be part of the new basketball competition expected to launch on the continent in the next two years.
Mbappe and Asencio strike as Real Madrid calm storm with 2-0 win over Levante
MADRID, Jan 17 : Real Madrid ended a turbulent week with a much-needed 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Levante on Saturday, courtesy of second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Raul Asencio, after being met with boos from a restless Bernabeu crowd before the breakthrough arrived.
Kylian Mbappe Out Indefinitely After Premature Return From Knee Injury
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is reportedly insisting that he does not want to return to action until fully fit following a knee injury, meaning the France international could be absent for Los Blancos' match at home to Levante in La Liga this Sunday. The 27-year-old returned early to make his first appearance of 2026 as a substitute as Real lost in the final of the Supercopa de Espana 3-2 to Barcelona, but does not want to 'take any risks' on his fitness moving forward.
Raphinha in doubt for Sociedad game as Barca look to stretch LaLiga lead
Jan 17 : Barcelona winger Raphinha is a doubt for Sunday's LaLiga trip to Real Sociedad after sustaining a knock, manager Hansi Flick said on Saturday as his side look to extend their lead at the top of the table.
Pique's Kings League aims for US launch, licensing amid global expansion
SAO PAULO, Jan 17 : The Gerard Pique-founded Kings League is planning a U.S. launch in 2026 but its fast expansion will not stop there as it expects to enter more global markets and potentially licence the format, the former Spain and Barcelona player has told Reuters.
Pique sees France as World Cup favourites, hopes US hype will last
SAO PAULO, Jan 17 : Former Spain defender Gerard Pique believes France may be the team to beat at this year's World Cup but he is curious to see whether co-hosts the United States can sustain the surge of interest around the sport once the event ends.