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Real Madrid beat Espanyol to ensure Barcelona must wait for the La Liga title, which they could seal in El Clásico next Sunday. …
Barca eye historic El Clásico truimph after Real Madrid winJoy Online
Barcelona moved to within two points of claiming a second successive La Liga title with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Osasuna to move 14 points clear at the top. …
Barcelona move to within 2 points of second successive La Liga title with Osasuna winJoy Online
Barcelona moved to within two points of claiming a second successive La Liga title with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Osasuna to move 14 points clear at the top. …
Barcelona move to within two points of La Liga title with Osasuna winJoy Online
Marcus Rashford scored as Barcelona tightened their grip on a second-successive La Liga title with victory over Getafe. …
Rashford scores as Barca close in on La Liga titleFrance captain Kylian Mbappé has pledged to increase his defensive efforts as the two-time world champions begin their World Cup campaign against Senegal on Tuesday, acknowledging criticism over his performances both at Real Madrid and for his country.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
France captain Kylian Mbappé has pledged to increase his defensive efforts as the two-time world champions begin their World Cup campaign against Senegal on Tuesday, acknowledging criticism over his performances both at Real Madrid and for his country.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Marco Silva, 48, has agreed to become Benfica's new head coach following Jose Mourinho's departure to Real Madrid, with Real Madrid paying Benfica £13m in compensation. Silva, who left Fulham after five years when his contract expired, will sign a contract until the end of the 2027-28 season with an option to extend.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Jose Mourinho is set to return to Real Madrid following club president Florentino Perez's re-election victory, which secured a presidency term until 2030. Mourinho agreed a three-year deal with the Spanish giants last month, and the move was conditional on Perez retaining the presidency.
9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Andoni Iraola has left Bournemouth after three years in charge, with the club finishing sixth in the Premier League to qualify for the Europa League. Iraola took over when Bournemouth were 15th in 2022-23 and elevated them to a club record 57 points, though they fell short of Champions League qualification.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona's Fermín López, 23, has been ruled out of the World Cup after fracturing the fifth metatarsal in his right foot during a La Liga match against Real Betis on Sunday. The Spanish midfielder, who has seven caps for Spain, was likely to be named in the squad ahead of the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dani Carvajal, 34, will depart Real Madrid at the end of the season when his contract expires in June, ending a 23-year association with the club spanning two spells. The Madrid-born right-back, who has made 450 appearances and won 27 titles including six Champions League titles, is departing after recent serious knee injuries.
19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona defeated Real Betis 3–1 to become the first team to win all 19 of their home matches in a 38-game La Liga season. The champions, who won the league title with a victory over Real Madrid, are only the 11th La Liga side to achieve a perfect home record in a season.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Córdoba CF have extended the contract of 21-year-old Ghanaian centre-back Jonathan Korbla until June 2027, reaffirming confidence in the defender despite a serious injury he sustained in October. The club said it would provide full support for his recovery while he prepares to begin preseason with the first team ahead of the new campaign.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Jose Mourinho is returning to Real Madrid 13 years after his previous stint, as announced by president Florentino Perez at a contentious press conference. The appointment aligns Mourinho's siege mentality and media-focused approach with Perez's worldview amid internal divisions in Madrid's dressing room.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez held a tense press conference calling for elections, insisting he will stand again despite a trophyless season and Barcelona's back-to-back La Liga titles. The 79-year-old, in office since 2009, rejected suggestions he is too tired for the role and challenged critics to contest the election openly rather than through anonymous briefings.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has agreed to a contract extension until 2028, with the option of an additional year. The extension comes after Flick's team secured their 29th La Liga title on Sunday, his second title in two years in charge.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro, who spent nine years at Real Madrid, told a podcast that while Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest footballer he has played alongside, Gareth Bale is the "most complete" all-round player, citing Bale's abilities in attack, defence, heading, and scoring.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa acknowledged supporter frustration after Barcelona won the La Liga title following a 2-0 Clasico defeat at Camp Nou, condemning Madrid to a trophyless campaign that included a Champions League quarter-final exit to Bayern Munich.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 2-0 at Camp Nou on Sunday to clinch its second straight Spanish league title and 29th overall, with goals from Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres establishing a 14-point advantage over Madrid with three rounds remaining.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick managed the team to a 2-0 El Clásico victory over Real Madrid and clinched the La Liga title on Sunday, the same day his father died. A minute's silence was held before the match, and Flick thanked his team and supporters for their support during the difficult moment.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Marcus Rashford scored a free-kick as Barcelona beat Real Madrid to clinch their 29th La Liga title with three games remaining. Barcelona have won back-to-back La Liga titles and lead Real Madrid by 14 points after an 11-game winning run.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde sustained a head injury during a dressing room argument with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni and will miss Sunday's match against Barcelona. Valverde denied the pair came to blows, saying he accidentally hit a table, and the club has opened disciplinary proceedings against both players.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe's holiday to Sardinia during his injury recovery has angered Real Madrid fans despite club approval, fuelling an online petition calling for his departure as frustration grows over his difficult second season at the club.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
German manager Edin Terzic has agreed to become Athletic Club's new head coach on a two-year contract, replacing Ernesto Valverde. The 43-year-old, former Borussia Dortmund coach, will take charge at the start of next season.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal host Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final after the first leg ended 1-1. Arsenal head into the fixture on the back of a 3-0 win over Fulham and are favourites, though they will need to improve on their first-leg performance to progress.
5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Real Madrid's victory over Espanyol means Barcelona can clinch the La Liga title with only a draw against their rivals in El Clásico next Sunday. Barcelona lead Real Madrid by 11 points and could break the record for the biggest title-winning margin if they win their final four games.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona defeated Osasuna 2-1 to move 14 points clear at the top of La Liga and within two points of claiming a second successive league title. The club will be confirmed as champions if Real Madrid do not win at Espanyol on Sunday, or if Barcelona avoid defeat at home to Real on 10 May.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona defeated Osasuna 2-1 to move to within two points of a second successive La Liga title, with goals from Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. The victory extended their winning streak to 10 games in the league.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Marcus Rashford scored as Barcelona defeated Getafe, extending their advantage over Real Madrid to 11 points with five games remaining in their pursuit of a second-successive La Liga title. The on-loan Manchester United forward struck in the second half, capitalizing on their rivals' draw the previous night.
25 April 2026 · Joy Online →