Real Madrid have 3 sent off in testy end to Copa del Rey final

Real Madrid have 3 sent off in testy end to Copa del Rey final

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Apr 26, 2025, 08:51 PM ET SEVILLE, Spain — Jude Bellingham, Antonio Rüdiger and Lucas Vázquez were all shown red cards in the dramatic closing stages of Real Madrid’s 3-2 extra-time defeat to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday. Madrid fought back after going behind to Pedri’s first-half…

Transfer rumors, news: Spurs, Chelsea, Newcastle battling for Guéhi

Transfer rumors, news: Spurs, Chelsea, Newcastle battling for Guéhi

Apr 26, 2025, 08:46 PM ET Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Newcastle United are keen on Marc Guéhi, while Saudi club Neom have started discussions with André Onana‘s representatives. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January grades…

Barça's Copa win shows Real have more to worry about than refs

Barça’s Copa win shows Real have more to worry about than refs

Apr 26, 2025, 07:53 PM ET SEVILLE, Spain — Jules Koundé was Barcelona’s unlikely hero as they came from behind to beat Real Madrid 3-2 after extra-time at La Cartuja on Saturday to win the Copa del Rey after a gruelling Clásico battle. With penalties looming, Koundé intercepted a stray pass in the 116th minute…

Ronaldo leads Al Nassr into AFC Champions League Elite semifinals

Ronaldo leads Al Nassr into AFC Champions League Elite semifinals

Apr 26, 2025, 07:32 PM ET JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo led Saudi Arabian team Al Nassr to a 4-1 win over Yokohama F. Marinos of Japan in the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League Elite on Saturday. The 40-year-old scored his eighth goal of the tournament during a dominant first half performance in…

Ruben Amorim: 'Crazy' to think Man United can win Premier League

Ruben Amorim No regrets about Man United job but timing not ideal

Ruben Amorim said he has “no regrets” about taking the Manchester United job, but admitted he’s had to shake off doubts about the timing of his appointment. Amorim has endured a difficult start at Old Trafford after succeeding Erik ten Hag in November. The 40-year-old has won just six matches in the Premier League and…

Taking Palace to FA Cup final, Eze looks ready for next step

Taking Palace to FA Cup final, Eze looks ready for next step

LONDON — Eberechi Eze is playing like a man who knows he’s heading into a pivotal summer. After a somewhat sluggish start to the season, the Crystal Palace attacker has scored five goals in his past nine games for club and country. His latest effort was an important one. A stunning first-time strike from the…

Wrexham promotion is a miracle. The next will be even harder

Wrexham promotion is a miracle. The next will be even harder

WREXHAM, Wales — Wrexham are one step away from the Premier League. The club with the Hollywood owners is now writing a script way beyond the most extraordinary plots in Tinseltown, but after achieving a historic third successive promotion, they are potentially one year away from joining Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal in football’s most…

Copa del Rey final: Kylian Mbappé starts on Real Madrid bench

Copa del Rey final: Kylian Mbappé starts on Real Madrid bench

Apr 26, 2025, 02:41 PM ET SEVILLE, Spain — Kylian Mbappé will start on the bench for Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey final clash with Barcelona on Saturday, after failing to fully recover from an ankle injury. Mbappé limped off in the 75th minute of Madrid’s 2-1 home defeat to Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabéu…