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......

La Liga PHOTOS: Real title hopes fade after Valladolid's late equaliser

Real Madrid's La Liga title challenge was left hanging by a thread after a late Humberto Osorio header earned Real Valladolid a 1-1 draw and Cristiano Ronaldo suffered an injury on Wednesday. Real,......

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......

La Liga PHOTOS: Martinez opens Atletico account in tough win at Sevilla

Sevilla FC's Kevin Gameiro (left) exchanges his jersey with Atletico de Madrid's Jackson Arley Martinez after their La Liga match at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in Seville on Sunday. Photograph:......