Real Madrid file complaint over ref calls in loss to Espanyol

Spain referees hit back at Real Madrid over criticism of calls

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Apr 25, 2025, 10:43 AM ET The referee and video assistant referee who’ll take charge of Saturday’s Clásico Copa del Rey final hit out at Real Madrid’s videos criticising officials and their decision-making, warning of the “consequences” of such attacks. Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea appeared close to tears in a…

USWNT's Phallon Tullis-Joyce signs new Man United contract

USWNT’s Phallon Tullis-Joyce signs new Man United contract

Apr 25, 2025, 10:45 AM ET Phallon Tullis-Joyce has the most cleansheets in the WSL this season. Getty United States goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce has extended her contract at Manchester United until 2028, the Women’s Super League side announced. The 28-year-old has been one of United’s best performers this season since becoming first-choice goalkeeper following Mary Earps’…

Ecuadorian player's wife and child kidnapped during home invasion

Ecuadorian player’s wife, child freed after kidnapping

Apr 25, 2025, 10:06 AM ET The kidnapped wife and child of Ecuadorian player Jackson Rodríguez have been freed, local police confirmed on Friday. Rodríguez’s wife, Andrexy Karelis, and five-year-old child were abducted early on Wednesday when men broke into their home in Guayaquil in search of the Emelec defender. Rodríguez, 26, was not taken…

Man City's Pep Guardiola: Winning FA Cup would avoid 'bigger damage'

Man City’s Pep Guardiola: Winning FA Cup would avoid ‘bigger damage’

Apr 25, 2025, 08:21 AM ET Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said winning the FA Cup would help the club avoid “bigger damage” in what has been a difficult season. The reigning Premier League champions are 18 points behind leaders Liverpool in the Premier League, and are in a battle to qualify for the…

Man United's new coach Rúben Amorim is perfect match - Dalot

Man United injury blow as Diogo Dalot could miss rest of season – Ruben Amorim

Ruben Amorim has been dealt another blow after confirming Diogo Dalot could miss the rest of the season with a calf injury. Dalot has only missed one of Manchester United’s games this season, when he was suspended for the 3-1 win over Southampton in January. But he will be absent for Sunday’s trip to Bournemouth…

Man City's Pep Guardiola: Winning FA Cup would avoid 'bigger damage'

Man City’s Pep Guardiola: Winning FA Cup would avoid ‘bigger damage’

Apr 25, 2025, 08:21 AM ET Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said winning the FA Cup would help the club avoid “bigger damage” in what has been a difficult season. The reigning Premier League champions are 18 points behind leaders Liverpool in the Premier League, and are in a battle to qualify for the…