2+ hour, 37+ min ago   (258+ words) MADRID — Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri is set to arrive in Barcelona on Monday to seal his transfer from Manchester City to the Catalan club. Rodri was expected to undergo a medical as Barcelona and City exchanged documentation to finalize…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (479+ words) MADRID — Europe's top domestic leagues kicked off Saturday with Alaves defeating 10-man Getafe 3-0 in Spain. Mariano Díaz scored a goal and had two assists against a Getafe squad that played a man down from the 42nd minute. In the day's other…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (314+ words) WASHINGTON — Alexandra Eala’s breakthrough week at the DC Open lasted one day longer than anyone expected. By the time it ended, the Filipino expression written across the Nike T-shirt she had worn earlier that week had become a reality. “Once…...

2+ week, 4+ min ago   (273+ words) Toronto's large Filipino community is in for a treat on Wednesday night at the National Bank Open presented by Rogers. Alexandra Eala of the Philippines, who has become a rock star in women's tennis, is scheduled to play her NBO…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (356+ words) MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City midfielder Rodri will undergo back surgery next week, coach Enzo Maresca confirmed Friday. Rodri, who sustained an ACL damage in 2024 endured an injury disrupted campaign last season before winning the World Cup with Spain. Maresca did…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (332+ words) FIFA asked one of its disciplinary prosecutors Monday to report back on testy on-field confrontations after Spain’s 1-0 win in extra time Sunday to dethrone the defending champion. Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes physically tangled with Spain players Eric Garcia and Gavi,…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (109+ words) Fabian Ruiz and Gavi won't be seen in the produce section of a grocery store anytime soon. The two Spaniards have received their weight in tomatoes from their hometown after helping their nation win its second World Cup. Ruiz and…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (131+ words) IPSWICH, England — Morocco defender Issa Diop returned from the World Cup to switch between Premier League clubs on Wednesday, joining newly promoted Ipswich from Fulham. Ipswich said the 29-year-old centre back signed a four-year contract for an undisclosed transfer fee,…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (271+ words) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — FIFA opened an investigation Monday after Spain’s celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field. Video replays showed several players involved in a scuffle, including Argentina…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (930+ words) Spanish soccer has reached a level of its own. Spain’s World Cup victory on Sunday added to the nation’s long list of recent triumphs across men’s, women’s and youth competitions, highlighting the dominance of a system that has stuck to…...