Ancelotti shocked at Benzema's departure from Real Madrid

'Yesterday, he trained normally, and today he's taken this decision. We have accepted it. I spoke to him this morning, and he said he was leaving, and I understood.'   IMAGE: I bid him......

Spain's record scorer Villa retires after 19-year career

IMAGE: Across his club career, Villa went on to win three La Liga titles, three Copa del Reys. He also won the Champions League with Barcelona in 2011. Photograph: Vissel Kobe/Twitter Former......

Griezmann fuels ultra-attacking Barcelona's hat-trick bid

Antoine Griezmann will guarantee his side more goals but his creativity, intelligence and renowned work rate could prove even more useful, especially in the latter rounds of the Champions League,......

Football Extras: Messi comes off bench to rescue Barcelona

IMAGE: Lionel Messi celebrates scoring the third goal for Barcelona. Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images Lionel Messi came off the bench to inspire Barcelona to a 3-1 win over a dogged Leganes......

Sports Shorts: Kenya's Chepkoech smashes women's steeplechase world record

IMAGE: Kenya's Beatrice Chepkoech celebrates winning and in the process setting a new Women's 3000m Steeplechase World Record at the Diamond League in Monaco at Stade Louis II, on Saturday.......