AFPReal Madrid's Champions League aura masks fear behind Super League pursuit
Self-appointed kings of the Champions League, Real Madrid go for a 15th European crown against Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's final, but the competition may cease to exist if the Spanish giants get their way.For the first time last season one of European football's state-backed projects, Abu Dhabi-backed Manchester City, lifted the Champions League -- thrashing Madrid 5-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals.
AFPRonaldo breaks Saudi Pro League scoring record
Cristiano Ronaldo broke the record for the most goals in a Saudi Pro League season when he struck for the 34th and 35th time in Al Nassr's final game of the campaign.Ronaldo joined Riyadh-based Al Nassr in December 2022, the start of an influx of overseas players to the Saudi league on lucrative contracts.
AFPReal Madrid aim to add to Champions League legend before Mbappe arrival
Whether they admit it or not, there is no doubt Real Madrid consider themselves favourites to beat Borussia Dortmund on Saturday and win a record-extending 15th Champions League trophy.Mbappe tried and failed to bring a first, badly coveted Champions League trophy to Paris over the past seven years.
Associated Press3 players quit Argentina's national women's team after a dispute over pay and conditions
Three players quit Argentina's national women's squad Monday after a dispute over a lack of pay and conditions at a camp ahead of two international friendlies, an unthinkable scenario for the country's World Cup winning men's squad. Goalkeeper Laurina Oliveiros, defender Julieta Cruz and midfielder Lorena Benítez, all regular starters for the national team, announced their move as the squad started fine-tuning for friendlies against Costa Rica on Friday and on June 3.