Real's Vinicius Jr says fighting racism led to Ballon d'Or loss

IMAGE: Vinicius Jr has been subjected to racial abuse on several occasions in Spain, leading to at least two convictions for racist insults in pioneer cases in the country. Photograph: Susana......

Mexican footballer throws 'explosive' inside press conference

IMAGE: Chivas midfielder Roberto Alvarado. Photograph: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Chivas winger Roberto Alvarado's firecracker prank at the club's press conference backfired, with Mexican......

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

IMAGE: The 44-year-old Xavi arrived at Barcelona on a three-year deal following the departure of another club legend, Dutchman Ronald Koeman, at the end of 2021. Photograph: Ibraheem Al......

Soccer PIX: Kane scripts Bundesliga record; Cadiz stun Atletico

Photos from soccer matches played across top European Leagues on Saturday.  Record-breaking Kane nets hat-trick as Bayern humble Mainz 8-1 IMAGE: Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates scoring......

We Won't See These Guys in Doha

IMAGE: People take photos along the Corniche waterfront ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Photograph: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY/Reuters Every four years, there comes a time when every......