Gattuso resigns after Italy’s World Cup debacle

Head coach of Italy Gennaro Gattuso gestures on the touchline during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European playoff match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 31 March 2026. EFE-EPA/NIDAL SALJIC

Rome, Apr 3 (EFE).- Gennaro Gattuso resigned as Italy’s national team coach on Friday after failing to qualify the Azzurri for the 2026 World Cup, a decision that follows the resignations of federation president Gabriele Gravina and delegation chief Gianluigi Buffon. “With pain in my heart, not having achieved the goal we had set ourselves, … Leer más

Police probe Islamophobic chants at Spain–Egypt friendly

Spain's Fermin Lopez (2-L) in action during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Egypt, in Barcelona, Spain, 31 March 2026. EFE-EPA/Alberto Estevez

Barcelona, Spain, Apr 1 (EFE).- Catalonia’s regional police, the Mossos d’Esquadra, have opened an investigation into Islamophobic and xenophobic chants heard Tuesday at the RCDE Stadium in Cornellà-El Prat (Barcelona) during a friendly match between Spain and Egypt. At several points during the game, about ten minutes into the first half and later at other … Leer más

Goals Galore: Nashville, Charlotte roll to victory

[FILE] Undated photograph provided by the Columbus Crew soccer team, showing player Steven Moreira during a Major League Soccer (MLS) match. EFE/ Columbus Crew /EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES/AVAILABLE SOLELY TO ILLUSTRATE THE ACCOMPANYING NEWS STORY (MANDATORY CREDIT)

Washington, Mar 22 (EFE).- Nashville SC and Charlotte FC delivered dominant wins in Major League Soccer on Saturday, thrashing Orlando City SC and New York Red Bulls respectively in a high-scoring fifth round. Nashville thrashed Orlando City 5-0, with standout performances from Cristian Espinoza and Sam Surridge, while Charlotte crushed the New York Red Bulls … Leer más

Champions League: Barça dominated, other Spanish teams had rough night

FC Barcelona's British forward Marcus Rashford (L) celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal during the Champions League soccer match between Barcelona and FC Copenhagen, in Camp Nou stadium, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Jan 28, 2026. EFE/ Alejandro Garcia

​International Desk, Jan 28 (EFE).- Barcelona FC automatically advanced to the Champions League Round of 16 after defeating Copenhagen 4-1 in their final match of the league phase at Camp Nou on Wednesday. ​Meanwhile, the other Spanish teams struggled. Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid lost but advanced to the playoffs, while Villarreal and Athletic Club … Leer más

World Cup 2026 draw in Washington: 48 teams, 4 pots, and Trump on stage

The FIFA logo is displayed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Official Brand Launch at the Griffith Park Observatory in Los Angeles, California, USA, May. 17, 2023. EFE/EPA/ETIENNE LAURENT

By Albert Traver Washington, DC (EFE).- FIFA will hold the 2026 World Cup draw on Friday in Washington, DC, bringing together 48 national teams, four seeding pots, and United States President Donald Trump, who will attend as a special guest. The event, hosted at The Kennedy Center, a venue Trump offered to FIFA, begins at … Leer más

Champions League: Barcelona draws, City wins, Osimhen shines

Lamine Yamal of Barcelona celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League league phase match between Club Brugge KV and FC Barcelona, in Bruges, Britain, Nov. 5, 2025. EFE/EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS

International Desk (EFE).- Barcelona drew 3-3 at Club Brugge after coming from behind three times. Tresoldi opened the scoring in the 6th minute, and Ferran Torres equalized two minutes later. Forbs restored the Brugge lead in the 17th. After halftime, Lamine Yamal made it 2-2 with a finish inside the box. Forbs scored again in … Leer más

Liverpool, Bayern, and Juventus clash in Champions League night

Federico Chiesa (C) of Liverpool in action against Trent Alexander-Arnold (R) and Eder Militao of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League league phase match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid, in Liverpool, Britain, Nov. 4, 2025. EFE/EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

International Desk (EFE).- Liverpool defeated Real Madrid 1-0 at Anfield, ending a poor run of results. Alexis Mac Allister scored the only goal in the 61st minute with a header from Dominik Szoboszlai’s free kick. Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois made several key saves to keep his team in the game. “We needed a win like … Leer más

Atlético end Real Madrid’s winning streak with 5-2 derby rout

Atlético de Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann (2nd L) celebrates after scoring the fifth goal during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium on Saturday. EFE/Borja Sánchez-Trillo

Madrid (EFE). — Atlético de Madrid recovered their best form to thrash Real Madrid 5-2 at the Metropolitano, ending Xabi Alonso’s seven-game winning streak this season. Julián Álvarez scored twice, while Robin Le Normand, Alexander Sorloth, and Antoine Griezmann also found the net. Barcelona now has the chance to claim the top spot in LaLiga … Leer más

Alcaraz shrugs off ankle scare, eases past Bergs into Tokyo quarters

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after winning his round of 16 match against Zizou Bergs of Belgium (not pictured) at the Japan Open tennis tournament at Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo, Japan, 27 September 2025. EFE-EPA/RODRIGO REYES MARIN

By Santiago Aparicio Sports Desk (EFE).- World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz brushed aside concerns over a recent left ankle sprain to defeat Belgian Zizou Bergs 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday and book a place in the Tokyo quarterfinals against American Brandon Nakashima. The world No. 1 had injured himself on Thursday against Argentina’s Sebastián Báez, opting … Leer más

Champions League: Bayern, PSG, and Liverpool start with wins

Luis Diaz of Munich (R) in action against Trevoh Chalobah of Chelsea (L) during the UEFA Champions League league phase match between Bayern Munich and Chelsea in Munich, Germany, Sep. 17, 2025. EFE/EPA/ANNA SZILAGYI

International Desk (EFE).- The Champions League group stage opened on Wednesday with victories for Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and Liverpool. In Germany, Bayern Munich defeated Chelsea 3-1. The hosts went ahead in the 20th minute when Trevoh Chalobah scored an own goal from a cross by Michael Olise. Harry Kane doubled the lead in the … Leer más