AFPAl Hilal keep Ronaldo trophy-less in rich Saudi league
Record-breaking Al Hilal sealed their fourth Saudi Pro League title in five years on Saturday, extending Cristiano Ronaldo's wait for silverware in the big-spending competition.The title seals a formidable campaign by Al Hilal, who remain unbeaten in 31 league matches and put together a run of 34 consecutive wins in all competitions -- a record for a top-flight team.
AFPMadrid eagerly awaits Mbappe after PSG exit confirmed
Excitement is soaring with the mercury in the sunny streets of the Spanish capital as Real Madrid fans await the arrival of French striker Kylian Mbappe."We've been waiting for Kylian for a while now, but I think this is it, we're almost there," said jubilant 31-year-old Real Madrid fan Victor Espinoza on Saturday morning.
AFPMbappe confirms he will leave PSG at end of season
Kylian Mbappe confirmed on Friday that he will leave French champions Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, with Real Madrid widely expected to be his next destination.The 2018 World Cup winner had never confirmed publicly he was leaving, though, far less said where he will be going next, but it appears certain that he is bound for Real Madrid.
AFPGirona's Liga runner-up hopes hit by draw at Alaves
Girona's hopes of taking the runners-up spot behind La Liga champions Real Madrid took a hit on Friday when a goal from Alaves's Jon Guridi in the ninth minute of added time restricted them to a 2-2 draw. But as the game stretched deep into added time Guridi popped up to share the spoils.