Real Madrid defeats Pachuca in Intercontinental Cup final

Team of Real Madrid celebrates with their trophy after winning the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 final match between Real Madrid and Pachuca in Lusail, Qatar, 18 December 2024. EFE/EPA/NOUSHAD THEKKAYIL

Sports Desk, Dec 18 (EFE).- Real Madrid became the first club in the world to win the Intercontinental Cup four times after beating Pachuca 3-0 at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, ahead of other winners like Milan, Boca Juniors, Peñarol, and Club Nacional de Football. Real Madrid returned to the tournament with renewed vigour after … Read more

Valencia fans who racially abused Vini Jr given 8 months in prison, 2-year stadium bans

Three defendants are seen during their trial for racially abusing Real Madrid's player Vinicius Jr during a match against Valencia FC at Mestalla stadium in Valencia back in May 2023. The three defendants have been condemned to 8 months of prison and a two year ban to access any soccer stadium. EFE/ Biel Alino

Valencia, Spain, Jun 10 (EFE).- Three Valencia fans were sentenced Monday to eight months in prison and a two-year stadium ban for racially abusing Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr during a Spanish LaLiga match at Valencia’s Mestalla stadium. The incident occurred during Real Madrid’s 1-0 defeat at Valencia on May 21 last year, with Vinicius … Read more

Casemiro scores late to lift Brazil over Switzerland, into knockout stage

Casimiro lifting his right hand in a celebration gesture

Doha, Nov 28 (EFE).- Brazil struggled to break down Switzerland’s well-organized defense for most of their World Cup Group G contest on Monday, but a goal by Casemiro with time winding down in the second half gave his side a 1-0 victory and a berth in the tournament’s knockout stage. With star forward Neymar Jr. … Read more

Real Madrid top Shakhtar; Haaland nets brace in Man City rout

Madrid, Oct 5 (EFE).- Real Madrid and Manchester City remained perfect in the Champions League with wins in round-robin action on Wednesday, although the Blancos struggled to a narrow 2-1 home victory over Shakhtar Donetsk due to numerous missed scoring opportunities. Carlo Ancelotti’s men wasted little time getting on the scoreboard in that Group F … Read more