Former international, Mutiu Adepoju, has described as a good omen for the African football, as five players from the continent will be featuring for their clubs in today’s final of the world’s most prestigious club competition, the UEFA Champions League. This is the first time five African players, including the current African Footballer of Year,…

Atletico Madrid said on Wednesday that Diego Costa has suffered ankle ligament damage after the controversial Spain striker was stretchered off during their friendly with Beitar Jerusalem. Costa, 30, was carried off the field 24 minutes into Tuesday's 2-1 loss in Jerusalem, his first match since being slapped with an eight-match ban for insulting referee…

Ernesto Valverde wanted to keep Barcelona's feet on the ground after their 3-0 win over Liverpool so he hit his players where it hurt. "Liverpool are a team that can make any opponent suffer," he said in the press conference after the match. "And of course last year we had a three-goal advantage in the…

Real Madrid delivered a winning response to Zinedine Zidane's stinging criticism as Mariano Diaz scored twice in a 3-2 victory over Villarreal on Sunday. An angry Zidane questioned the attitude of his players after last week's 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano and reacted by making more changes, with Luka Modric and Gareth Bale not even…

Zinedine Zidane has played down speculation linking Real Madrid with a summer move for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba. Zidane said in March he knew Pogba personally and likes him "a lot" before adding Madrid could be his next club "when his experience in Manchester comes to an end". Pogba had also added to the…

Spain 2010 World Cup winning captain, Iker Casillas is reportedly in stable condition after after suffering a heart attack during training with his club, Porto yesterday. The club said Casillas was taken to hospital after suffering a heart attack at their training ground, adding that the 37-year-old is “stable” and remains under observation. Casillas won…

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has said his players are not feeling the pressure as they close in on a fourth Liga title in five years...

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane insisted Karim Benzema has always been a “hugely important player” for the LaLiga and European giants after his two-goal haul. Benzema – wearing the captain’s armband – maintained his fine form with a brace as he helped rescue a 2-1 win over Eibar at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.…

Lionel Messi will probably play against Villarreal in La Liga this week, because "there's no suitable scenario for resting" the Argentine superstar, Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said on Monday. Barcelona are 10 points clear at the top of the Spanish League ahead of Tuesday's away game, followed by a home tie with second-place Atletico Madrid…

Zinedine Zidane restored old favourites for his first game since being re-appointed coach of Real Madrid as Thibaut Courtois was dropped for Keylor Navas while Isco and Marcelo both returned. Gareth Bale was also named in the starting line-up at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday as Madrid launched their new era under Zidane at home…

Zinedine Zidane has made a sensational return as coach of Real Madrid after Santiago Solari's sacking was finally confirmed on Monday. Zidane has been given a contract until June 2022, just nine months after he resigned at the end of last season, having led Madrid to an historic third consecutive Champions League triumph. Solari's dismissal…

Jose Mourinho has not spoken to Real Madrid but has admitted he is ‘proud’ that their supporters chanted his name. Los Blancos fans called for the Portuguese boss to return after their 4-1 thumping at the hands of Ajax on Tuesday night.  The defeat saw Real Madrid exit the Champions League at the last-16 stage after…