La liga
30 Aug
Real Madrid had a second-half Vinicius Junior penalty to thank as the Spanish champions avoided a first league loss of the season in a 1-1 draw at Las Palmas on Thursday. The Brazilian converted from the spot in the 69th minute after Alex Suarez was found guilty of handball. Madrid had gone 1-0 down after…
30 Aug
This weekend's La Liga fixtures are set to deliver a thrilling display of football, with the spotlight on a highly anticipated match between Getafe and Real Sociedad at the Coliseum Stadium on Sunday. Nigerian football fans have every reason to be excited, as the game promises an intriguing supremacy battle between two of their own—Chrisantus…
29 Aug
Football fans across the globe are on edge, waiting to see if Kylian Mbappé will finally score his first La Liga goal tonight. As the action continues on StarTimes, two thrilling La Liga fixtures are set for Thursday, featuring Girona vs. Osasuna and Las Palmas vs. Real Madrid. READ MORE: Chelsea, Al Ahli in last…
28 Aug
Football enthusiasts have a thrilling week ahead as StarTimes airs an array of matches featuring Nigerian Super Eagles players across major leagues and competitions. From the prestigious Spanish La Liga to the exciting Bundesliga, the Saudi Pro League, and England’s competitive League Cup, the excitement promises to keep fans glued to their screens. Following the…
23 Aug
Football fans in Nigeria and beyond are gearing up for Kylian Mbappé’s highly anticipated home debut at the Santiago Bernabeu this weekend. After his stunning move from Paris Saint-Germain, the French forward will be eager to make his mark in front of Real Madrid’s home supporters when the club faces Real Valladolid on Sunday. Mbappé…
16 Aug 2024
Kylian Mbappé’s highly anticipated debut in La Liga is the biggest talking point as the 2024/2025 season kicks off with a bang. The French superstar, fresh from a brilliant performance in the UEFA Super Cup, where he scored and lifted the trophy, is ready to make his mark on Spanish football. As Real Madrid and…
15 Aug 2024
Even if Kylian Mbappe had not completed his long-awaited move to Real Madrid this summer they would still be widely tipped to retain La Liga. So with the French superstar joining the likes of Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham, Madrid seem almost certain to continue dominating Spanish football ahead of rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.…
15 Aug 2024
With the 2024/25 La Liga season kicking off on Thursday AFP Sport looks at five key talking points ahead of the campaign. Mbappe impact on Bellingham England international Jude Bellingham took Spain by storm in his first year at Real Madrid, helping Los Blancos win the title and the Champions League. Playing in an advanced…
13 Aug 2024
The wait is nearly over as the 2024-25 La Liga season kicks off this Thursday, and football fans worldwide, particularly in Nigeria, are brimming with excitement. With all 380 games set to air live on StarTimes, this season promises to be one of the most thrilling yet. The season opener will see Athletic Club take…
29 May 2024
Xavi Hernandez, the former midfielder and manager of FC Barcelona, has been finally sacked. Experts of the 1win app attribute this decision to rumours around financial speculation, as well as the fickle mood of Xavi himself, who was previously about to leave his post, and then changed his mind. What the future holds for the…
14 May 2024
Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior inspired runaway Spanish champions Real Madrid to a 5-0 rout of Alaves on Tuesday. Carlo Ancelotti's side continued warming up for the Champions League final with a comprehensive demolition of their Basque visitors at the Santiago Bernabeu. Bellingham scored the opener and played a part in Madrid's next three goals,…
7 May 2024
New stars appear in La Liga every year, and the 2023/2024 season was no exception. Reliable bookmaker 1xBet selected several football players who pleasantly surprised with their mature play and became leaders of their teams. We deliberately do not include players of the calibre of Jude Bellingham or Ilkay Gundogan, whose level has long been…
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