Why Real Madrid is already taking Ronaldo’s departure for granted
Sources from the soccer club say they have grown tired of the player’s constant threats to leave, and are waiting for Italian team Juventus to complete a €100m transfer deal
World Cup Russia 2018
Spain goes back a decade
The national team was defeated on Sunday in a penalty shoot-out against an enthusiastic Russia
Journalist slams sexual harassment of female reporters at World Cup
María Gomez has received a stream of sexist abuse while broadcasting live
Maradona: the overindulgent life of a soccer legend
As his flamboyant antics at the Argentina-Nigeria game show, the ex-player is at a crossroads that could see him undo his sporting legacy as one of the all-time greats
Why Spain’s soccer team should look to Italy
The problem of the national side is no longer its midfielders, but rather the whole ensemble, and decisive action is needed by manager Fernando Hierro
Spain running scared at Russia 2018
La Roja’s strategy required finesse and quick passing against Iran last night, but it was imprecise and slow, unable to find a way to attack and lacking rhythm and depth
Cristiano Ronaldo makes offer to taxman: two-year jail term and €18.8m fine
The player is seeking to settle his dues over tax irregularities related to his image rights
Sacked Spain coach Julen Lopetegui: “Loyalty is telling the truth”
New Real Madrid manager appears at a press conference in the Santiago Bernabéu stadium
‘La Roja’ left in the lurch: The inside story of the Spain coach sacking
The sudden intrusion of Real Madrid in the national team’s World Cup campaign saw a dramatic day unfold on Wednesday, culminating in the firing of Julen Lopetegui and his hasty replacement
Spain coach sacked just before Russia World Cup
Fernando Hierro is replacing Julen Lopetegui after the latter announced that he would be taking over at Real Madrid after the international event
Controversy delays unveiling of Spain’s new soccer jersey
Critics say the official shirt for the World Cup resembles the flag of the Spanish Second Republic