Country: Europe
All the latest political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic news from European countries. A regional section tracking major European affairs and the continent's relations with Africa and the world.
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UCL: Barça cry foul after defeat to Atlético Madrid
Beaten by Atlético de Madrid (0-2), FC Barcelona has a hard time digesting some refereeing decisions. At the heart of the controversy, a contentious handball in the penalty… -
UCL: Mbappé widens the gap, Kane in pursuit, updated top scorers standings.
Led by a sparkling Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid also dominates the UEFA Champions League top scorers’ table. With 14 goals, the French striker leads Harry Kane in a… -
Champions League: PSG – Liverpool starting XI
PSG host Liverpool this Wednesday evening (8:00 PM, GMT+1) at Parc des Princes, on the occasion of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg. Here are the lineups… -
Barça – Atlético de Madrid: the official starting lineups
Barça take on Atlético Madrid this Wednesday evening (20:00 GMT+1) as the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. The official lineups for both teams have been announced.… -
UCL: Barça’s squad for the clash against Atlético Madrid
With Rashford, Yamal and Lewandowski in attack, FC Barcelona shows its ambitions against Atlético de Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. The Barcelona lineup to face… -
PSG – Liverpool: Luis Enrique unveils an attacking lineup for the clash
With Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia as the headliners, PSG head into the Champions League quarter-final first leg with ambition against Liverpool at the Parc des Princes. The Paris Saint-Germain… -
PSG – Liverpool: Dugarry predicts ‘a total rout’ for the Reds.
Very critical of Liverpool, Christophe Dugarry believes PSG, in top form, would easily outclass the English ahead of their Champions League quarterfinal. The former French international Christophe Dugarry… -
Real Madrid pays tribute to Mircea Lucescu after his passing.
Died at the age of 80, former Romanian national team coach Mircea Lucescu received a heartfelt tribute from Real Madrid, which praised a leading figure in European football.… -
Real Madrid: Tchouaméni suspended for the return leg against Bayern Munich in Germany
Booked in the first leg against Bayern, Aurélien Tchouaméni will miss the Champions League quarter-final return leg, depriving Real Madrid of a key man in a decisive match.… -
UCL: Real – Bayern, the official lineups
Real Madrid face Bayern Munich this Tuesday in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. The official lineups for both teams have been released. For this clash,… -
Real Madrid: Vinicius in the crosshairs of Bayern legends
On the eve of the Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Bayern Munich, Vinicius Junior finds himself in turmoil. Lothar Matthäus and Markus Babbel have harshly criticized the… -
Real Madrid – Bayern: Arbeloa reveals an armed squad for the showdown
With Mbappé, Vinícius and Bellingham at the forefront, Real Madrid head into their Champions League quarter-final first leg with ambition against Bayern Munich. Álvaro Arbeloa’s squad for this… -
World Cup 2026: “Cristiano Ronaldo will cry”, DR Congo takes on Portugal
Ahead of the clash with Portugal, the Congolese Minister of Sports issued a sensational statement, promising an intense encounter with Cristiano Ronaldo. The Minister of Sports of the… -
UCL: Serge Gnabry warns Bayern ahead of Real Madrid’s potent attacking lineup
Ahead of the Champions League quarter-final between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid on Tuesday night, the German forward Serge Gnabry urged his teammates to stay vigilant against Vinícius,… -
Real Madrid: Vinícius Júnior opens up about his frosty relationship with Xabi Alonso
The Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior admitted there wasn’t much of a connection with his former coach Xabi Alonso, explaining his silence after the Spaniard’s departure. The Real… -
La Liga: Barça’s squad faces Atlético Madrid
La Liga leader, FC Barcelona hosts Atlético Madrid with the ambition to strike hard, despite several absences, in a decisive top-of-the-table clash. The Blaugrana’s squad for this top-of-the-table… -
Manchester City: Guardiola opens the door to Rodri’s departure
Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, has stated that he would not keep any unhappy player, reacting to Rodri’s recent comments about a possible future at Real Madrid. Manchester… -
Al Nassr: “It’s good to be back,” CR7 after his brace against Al Najma
Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace against Al-Najma marked a notable return, allowing Al-Nassr to consolidate their lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League. The captain of Al-Nassr, Cristiano… -
Chelsea: severe sanction for Enzo Fernandez after his remarks about Real Madrid
The Argentine midfielder, Enzo Fernandez, is sidelined for two matches by Liam Rosenior, who did not appreciate his remarks about a possible departure, notably to Real Madrid. Chelsea… -
Turkey: Victor Osimhen named Player of the Year
A standout performer with Galatasaray, Victor Osimhen was honored at the Milliyet Sports Awards, confirming his status as a leading attacking figure. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen was named… -
«The best Arsenal player», Gabriel Jesus extols Martinelli
The Brazilian forward, Gabriel Jesus, did not hesitate to name his compatriot Gabriel Martinelli as the standout player for the Gunners, praising the talent he had already spotted… -
Manchester City: Enzo Maresca tipped to replace Pep Guardiola
As Pep Guardiola’s future remains uncertain, Manchester City has already identified Enzo Maresca as its preferred successor to take the reins of the team. Manchester City is already… -
CAFS U15 2026: The School Cheetahs inherit a tough group, full draw revealed
Placed alongside Tanzania, Senegal and Zambia, the School Cheetahs will have to rise to a major challenge to reach the semi-finals of the African school football championship in… -
Earthquake in Italy: the federation president, Gabriele Gravina, resigns after the 2026 World Cup fiasco
The day after the national team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, the president of the Italian Football Federation, Gabriele Gravina, stepped down, opening a period… -
World Cup 2026: after Italy’s elimination, Gattuso flees to Spain.
Stung by the Nazionale’s elimination, Gennaro Gattuso endured difficult hours, torn between emotion in the locker room and a withdrawal abroad, while his future at the helm of… -
Chelsea: Enzo Fernandez flirts with Real Madrid
The Chelsea midfielder, Enzo Fernandez, has expressed his attachment to the Spanish capital, which he compares to Buenos Aires, fueling speculation about a possible interest from Real Madrid.… -
Argentina: Scaloni sees Lionel Messi reach 1,000 career goals
After Argentina’s display of strength against Zambia (5-0) in a friendly on Tuesday, Lionel Scaloni expressed optimism about Lionel Messi’s ability to reach the symbolic 1,000-goal milestone, praising… -
“His injury won’t jeopardize his World Cup participation,” Martinez provides an update on Cristiano Ronaldo.
Absent during the international break, Cristiano Ronaldo is recovering well from his injury according to Roberto Martínez, who dismisses any concern about his participation in the 2026 FIFA… -
Friendly: Jordan draw with Nigeria, Japan upends England at Wembley
Stymied by Jordan despite a half-time lead, Nigeria had a frustrating evening, while Japan achieved a historic feat by beating England on Wembley’s pitch. The Nigerians were held… -
World Cup 2026: “I’ve had enough,” Gattuso reacts to Italy’s elimination.
Beaten by Bosnia and Herzegovina in the playoffs, Italy will not go to the 2026 World Cup. A crushing setback that leaves Gennaro Gattuso and his players deeply…