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January 03, 2021

Bilbao set to hire Marcelino García Toral as new coach

Athletic Bilbao is set to hire Marcelino García Toral to replace Gaizka Garitano as its coach, the Spanish club said Sunday.

January 03, 2021

Trippier's ban for Atletico paused after FIFA allows appeal

Kieran Trippier can play for Atletico Madrid again after FIFA paused the global extension of his ban for breaking English ...

January 03, 2021

MATCHDAY: Virus-hit Man City at Chelsea; Barça plays Huesca

A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Sunday: ENGLAND Manchester City is without five players at Chelsea due ...

January 03, 2021

Real Madrid beats Celta Vigo 2-0 to go top in Spain

Marco Asensio and Lucas Vázquez set one another up for goals to help Real Madrid earn a 2-0 win over Celta Vigo on Saturday, ...

January 02, 2021

Messi returns to Barcelona squad for Huesca trip

Lionel Messi is back in Barcelona’s squad for its league game at Huesca on Sunday. Messi watched last round’s 1-1 draw with ...

January 02, 2021

Barcelona’s Coutinho out for 3 months after knee surgery

Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho will be sidelined for three months after undergoing surgery on his left knee, Barcelona ...

January 02, 2021

MATCHDAY: Tottenham hosts Leeds; Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo

A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Saturday: ENGLAND Tottenham expects to have Lucas Moura and Carlos ...

January 01, 2021

Analysis: World football's uncertainties as pandemic rages

The disconcerting familiarity of games played in empty stadiums ushered in a new year which carried over the same ...

December 31, 2020

Sociedad beats Bilbao 1-0 in Basque derby to end winless run

Real Sociedad won 1-0 at Athletic Bilbao in a Basque Country derby to end its winless run and strengthen its hold on third ...

December 31, 2020

As transfer window opens, struggles of EPL summer signings

With the January transfer window opening, Premier League clubs have the chance to strengthen their squads for the second half ...

December 31, 2020

MATCHDAY: Sociedad at Bilbao in Basque derby without Silva

A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Thursday with the Spanish league the only major competition playing: ...

December 31, 2020

Atlético extends Liga lead after Real Madrid draws at Elche

Luis Suárez led Atlético Madrid to a 1-0 victory over Getafe in the 500th game for coach Diego Simeone, extending its Spanish ...

December 30, 2020

Barcelona’s Coutinho needs surgery on injured knee

Barcelona said Wednesday that Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho must undergo surgery after suffering a knee injury.

December 30, 2020

MATCHDAY: Liverpool plays Newcastle; Real Madrid at Elche

A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Wednesday: ENGLAND Liverpool travels to Newcastle atop the Premier ...

December 29, 2020

Barcelona held 1-1 at home by Eibar without Messi

With Lionel Messi nursing his ankle in the stands, Barcelona fell further behind in the Spanish league on Tuesday after ...

December 29, 2020

AP Interview: Laporta believes he can convince Messi to stay

Former Barcelona club president Joan Laporta has a simple pitch in his attempt to get reelected to the post. According to ...

December 28, 2020

MATCHDAY: Man U hosts Wolves; Barca without Messi vs Eibar

A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Tuesday: ENGLAND While Manchester United has one of the Premier League’s ...

December 28, 2020

Messi floats future US move, immediate Barça plans unclear

Lionel Messi won't make a decision on his long-term future at Barcelona until the season is over, with the soccer great also ...