<![CDATA[La Liga - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/football/la-liga/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngLa Liga - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/football/la-liga/The Athletic Media CompanySat, 29 Jun 2024 05:13:13 GMTSat, 29 Jun 2024 04:20:14 GMT<![CDATA[Ilkay Gundogan exclusive: 'This team is what modern Germany should be about']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5600180/2024/06/29/ilkay-gundogan-germany-euro-2024-kroos-musiala-nagelsmann/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5600180/2024/06/29/ilkay-gundogan-germany-euro-2024-kroos-musiala-nagelsmann/Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:20:14 GMTSTUTTGART, GERMANY - JUNE 19: Ilkay Gundogan of Germany celebrates after scoring his team`s second goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Germany and Hungary at Stuttgart Arena on June 19, 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Christina Pahnke - sampics/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Farewell Joselu, a Real Madrid fan who got to live out his dreams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5597263/2024/06/29/joselu-real-madrid-exit/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5597263/2024/06/29/joselu-real-madrid-exit/Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:15:15 GMTReal Madrid&#039;s Spanish forward #14 Joselu kisses the trophy to celebrate the victory at the end of the UEFA Champions League final football match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, at Wembley stadium, in London, on June 1, 2024. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)<![CDATA[Joselu, Real Madrid and a strange €1.5m transfer to Qatar explained]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5593075/2024/06/28/joselu-real-madrid-qatar-transfers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5593075/2024/06/28/joselu-real-madrid-qatar-transfers/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:36:10 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 27: Joselu Mato of Real Madrid celebrates 2-0 during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid v Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on September 27, 2023 in Madrid Spain (Photo by David S.Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Joselu joins Qatari side Al Gharafa from Real Madrid]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596379/2024/06/28/joselue-real-madrid-al-gharafa-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596379/2024/06/28/joselue-real-madrid-al-gharafa-transfer/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:29:40 GMTJoselu centre-forward of Real Madrid and Spain celebrates with the trophy after winning the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 final match between Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid CF at Wembley Stadium on June 1, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Real Betis complete permanent Marc Roca signing from Leeds]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599652/2024/06/28/marc-roca-real-betis-leeds/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599652/2024/06/28/marc-roca-real-betis-leeds/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:30:05 GMTGETAFE, SPAIN - OCTOBER 21: Marc Roca of Real Betis celebrates after scoring the team&#039;s first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Getafe CF and Real Betis at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on October 21, 2023 in Getafe, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Spain teenager Lamine Yamal passes school exams during Euro 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599265/2024/06/28/lamine-yamal-spain-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599265/2024/06/28/lamine-yamal-spain-euro-2024/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:32:26 GMT<![CDATA[Barcelona squad audit: Big transfers are unlikely, so who does Flick have to work with?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596213/2024/06/27/barcelona-squad-transfers-hansi-flick/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596213/2024/06/27/barcelona-squad-transfers-hansi-flick/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:40:48 GMT<![CDATA[Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto negotiating transfer with other clubs]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592723/2024/06/26/sergi-roberto-barcelona-transfer-news/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592723/2024/06/26/sergi-roberto-barcelona-transfer-news/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:01:15 GMTBARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 16: Sergi Roberto of FC Barcelona arrives at the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 16, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Chelsea set to sign Marc Guiu from Barcelona]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5590561/2024/06/26/marc-guiu-chelsea-transfer-barcelona/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5590561/2024/06/26/marc-guiu-chelsea-transfer-barcelona/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:52:29 GMT<![CDATA[Spain name men's football squad for Paris Olympics: Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi, Fermin Lopez included]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592546/2024/06/26/spain-soccer-olympics-squad/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592546/2024/06/26/spain-soccer-olympics-squad/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:38:10 GMTBADAJOZ, SPAIN - JUNE 05: Pau Cubarsi of Spain in action during an International Friendly Match between Spain and Andorra at Nuevo Vivero on June 05, 2024 in Badajoz, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How Puma is taking on Nike and Adidas at Copa America]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5590838/2024/06/26/how-puma-is-taking-on-nike-and-adidas-at-copa-america/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5590838/2024/06/26/how-puma-is-taking-on-nike-and-adidas-at-copa-america/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:15:38 GMTPulisic<![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe and France's problem isn't the mask - it's the men behind him]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591135/2024/06/26/mbappe-mask-france-euro-2024-poland/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591135/2024/06/26/mbappe-mask-france-euro-2024-poland/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 06:01:33 GMTDORTMUND, GERMANY - JUNE 25: Kylian Mbappe of France looks on during the Group D - UEFA EURO 2024 match between France and Poland at BVB Stadion Dortmund on June 25, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Joris Verwijst/BSR Agency/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Nacho's Real Madrid career as told by Mourinho, Carvajal, Vazquez and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589614/2024/06/25/nacho-real-madrid-mourinho-carvajal-vazquez/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589614/2024/06/25/nacho-real-madrid-mourinho-carvajal-vazquez/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:03:05 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 1: Nacho Fernandez of Real Madrid celebrates to fans following the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 final match between Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid CF at Wembley Stadium on June 1, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Dani Olmo is Spain's outsider who could make a big impact in the knockout stage]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589208/2024/06/25/dani-olmo-spain-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589208/2024/06/25/dani-olmo-spain-euro-2024/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:30:11 GMT<![CDATA[Vinicius Junior being taken off for Brazil won't have come as a shock to him]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589112/2024/06/25/vinicius-junior-brazil-neymar-copa-america/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589112/2024/06/25/vinicius-junior-brazil-neymar-copa-america/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:15:33 GMTVinicius Junior, Brazil<![CDATA[Real Madrid announce Nacho exit ahead of move to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589187/2024/06/25/nacho-real-madrid-saudi-transfer-complete/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589187/2024/06/25/nacho-real-madrid-saudi-transfer-complete/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:12:36 GMT<![CDATA[Luis de la Fuente's Spain: How ditching big names, texting staff and familiar faces moulded a winning team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588474/2024/06/25/spain-luis-de-la-fuente-euros/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588474/2024/06/25/spain-luis-de-la-fuente-euros/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 06:50:04 GMTDUSSELDORF, GERMANY - JUNE 24: Luis de la Fuente, Head Coach of Spain, looks on prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Albania and Spain at Düsseldorf Arena on June 24, 2024 in Dusseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Michael Regan - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586217/2024/06/25/manchester-united-arsenal-liverpool-transfer-news-latest/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586217/2024/06/25/manchester-united-arsenal-liverpool-transfer-news-latest/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 06:35:01 GMT<![CDATA[Joselu set to leave Real Madrid after receiving offer from Al Gharafa]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586516/2024/06/24/joselu-real-madrid-al-gharafa-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586516/2024/06/24/joselu-real-madrid-al-gharafa-transfer/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:20:51 GMTVILLARREAL, SPAIN - MAY 19: Joselu of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team&#039;s second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Villarreal CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de la Ceramica on May 19, 2024 in Villarreal, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Endrick expected to be unveiled as Real Madrid player on July 26]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585136/2024/06/23/endrick-real-madrid-contract-presentation/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585136/2024/06/23/endrick-real-madrid-contract-presentation/Sun, 23 Jun 2024 19:55:58 GMTEndrick<![CDATA[Ayoze Perez interview: From 'feeling forgotten' to Euro 2024 challenge with Spain]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5583489/2024/06/23/euro-2024-ayoze-perez-spain-interview/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5583489/2024/06/23/euro-2024-ayoze-perez-spain-interview/Sun, 23 Jun 2024 04:20:35 GMTGELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY - JUNE 20: Ayoze Perez of Spain acknowledges the fans as he inspects the pitch prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Spain and Italy at Arena AufSchalke on June 20, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Photo by Matt McNulty - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Canada transfer tracker: Alphonso Davies to Real Madrid? Jonathan David on the move]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5583210/2024/06/23/canada-transfer-news-davies/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5583210/2024/06/23/canada-transfer-news-davies/Sun, 23 Jun 2024 04:09:40 GMT<![CDATA[Leny Yoro informs Real Madrid he wants to join club]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5583019/2024/06/22/leny-yoro-real-madrid/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5583019/2024/06/22/leny-yoro-real-madrid/Sat, 22 Jun 2024 14:47:41 GMTLille&#039;s French defender #15 Leny Yoro celebrates after scoring his team&#039;s first goal during the French L1 football match between Lille OSC (LOSC) and Toulouse FC (TFC) at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d&#039;Ascq, northern France on November 12, 2023. (Photo by Sameer Al-DOUMY / AFP) (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[PSG have not paid Kylian Mbappe's salary for past two months]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5582256/2024/06/22/kylian-mbappe-psg-real-madrid-salary/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5582256/2024/06/22/kylian-mbappe-psg-real-madrid-salary/Sat, 22 Jun 2024 11:26:47 GMTFrance&#039;s forward #10 Kylian Mbappe reacts after a draw in the UEFA Euro 2024 Group D football match between the Netherlands and France at the Leipzig Stadium in Leipzig on June 21, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Barcelona and Nike's breakdown in relations reveals deeper problems at Camp Nou]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572171/2024/06/22/barcelona-nike-kit-laporta-sponsorship-deal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572171/2024/06/22/barcelona-nike-kit-laporta-sponsorship-deal/Sat, 22 Jun 2024 04:20:54 GMT<![CDATA[Managing Cristiano Ronaldo: The talent, the work ethic and the ego]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5571056/2024/06/22/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-euros/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5571056/2024/06/22/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-euros/Sat, 22 Jun 2024 04:10:47 GMT<![CDATA[Pedro Rocha: Sports court calls for six-year ban for Spanish FA president]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5581600/2024/06/21/pedro-rocha-ban-rfef-spain/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5581600/2024/06/21/pedro-rocha-ban-rfef-spain/Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:23:53 GMTSpanish football federation (RFEF) acting president Pedro Rocha attends the UEFA women&#039;s Nation League football match Sweden vs Spain in Gothenburg, on September 22, 2023. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP) (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[How Spain cooked Italy with brilliant wing play and clever penalty-box movement]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5580361/2024/06/21/spain-italy-euro-2024-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5580361/2024/06/21/spain-italy-euro-2024-analysis/Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:00:48 GMT<![CDATA[Spain's Nico Williams serves notice - his €55m release clause looks a transfer bargain]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5580002/2024/06/21/nico-williams-spain-italy-euros/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5580002/2024/06/21/nico-williams-spain-italy-euros/Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:45:48 GMTGELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY - JUNE 20: Nico Williams of Spain looks on after the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Spain and Italy at Arena AufSchalke on June 20, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Photo by Michael Regan - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Yamal and Williams represent a new era for Spain - and made Italy look old-fashioned]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5579597/2024/06/20/williams-yamal-spain-italy-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5579597/2024/06/20/williams-yamal-spain-italy-euro-2024/Thu, 20 Jun 2024 22:19:59 GMT<![CDATA[Spain 1 Italy 0: Calafiori own goal settles 'European Clasico', Nico Williams shines]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572867/2024/06/20/spain-italy-euro2024-result-analysis-yamal-williams/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572867/2024/06/20/spain-italy-euro2024-result-analysis-yamal-williams/Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:55:14 GMTGELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY - JUNE 20: Nico Williams of Spain celebrates his team&#039;s first goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Spain and Italy at Arena AufSchalke on June 20, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Photo by Edith Geuppert - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Which clubs are going to spend in this summer's transfer window?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5575599/2024/06/20/which-clubs-are-going-to-spend-in-this-summers-transfer-window/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5575599/2024/06/20/which-clubs-are-going-to-spend-in-this-summers-transfer-window/Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:12:04 GMT<![CDATA[Spain's tiki-taka era might be over - but its legacy continues to divide]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5575629/2024/06/20/spain-tiki-taka-possession-euros/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5575629/2024/06/20/spain-tiki-taka-possession-euros/Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:10:09 GMT15 June 2024, Berlin: Soccer: European Championship, Spain - Croatia, preliminary round, group B, match day 1, Olympiastadion Berlin, Croatia&#039;s Luka Modric fights for the ball with Spain&#039;s Robin Le Normand (l) and Spain&#039;s Rodri. Photo: Sebastian Christoph Gollnow/dpa (Photo by Sebastian Christoph Gollnow/picture alliance via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Euros or Copa America players with expiring contracts - how does it affect them?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5575463/2024/06/20/euros-copa-player-contracts/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5575463/2024/06/20/euros-copa-player-contracts/Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:02:24 GMT<![CDATA[Johnny Cardoso, USMNT’s very own Brazilian: ‘I’m representing a country my parents love’]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5479278/2024/06/19/johnny-cardoso-usmnt-brazilian/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5479278/2024/06/19/johnny-cardoso-usmnt-brazilian/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:00:22 GMTCARSON, CA - JUNE 12: Johnny Cardoso of the United States looks on during a USMNT training session at Dignity Health Sports Park on June 12, 2023 in Carson, California. (Photo by John Dorton/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)<![CDATA[Arda Guler: Choir-boy looks, thunderous foot and the hearts of Ancelotti, Montella and Turkey]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5573923/2024/06/18/arda-guler-ancelotti-turkey/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5573923/2024/06/18/arda-guler-ancelotti-turkey/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:33:53 GMTDORTMUND, GERMANY - JUNE 18: Arda Guler of Turkiye celebrates after scoring the second goal for his team during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Turkiye and Georgia at Football Stadium Dortmund on June 18, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany.(Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Chelsea have €32.5m bid for Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion rejected]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5574005/2024/06/18/chelsea-omorodion-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5574005/2024/06/18/chelsea-omorodion-transfer/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:08:03 GMT<![CDATA[La Liga fixtures released: Which of Real Madrid and Barcelona will be happier and when is El Clasico?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572906/2024/06/18/la-liga-real-madrid-barcelona-clasico/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572906/2024/06/18/la-liga-real-madrid-barcelona-clasico/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:39:14 GMT<![CDATA[The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5565759/2024/06/18/manchester-united-arsenal-transfer-news-liverpool/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5565759/2024/06/18/manchester-united-arsenal-transfer-news-liverpool/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:35:33 GMT<![CDATA[Leny Yoro: Why Man Utd, Real Madrid, Liverpool and PSG want the Lille centre-back]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5569647/2024/06/18/leny-yoro-transfers-latest/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5569647/2024/06/18/leny-yoro-transfers-latest/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:10:44 GMTLille&#039;s French defender #15 Leny Yoro celebrates after opening the scoring during the French L1 football match between Stade Rennais FC and Lille LOSC at The Roazhon Park Stadium in Rennes, western France on September 16, 2023. (Photo by Sebastien SALOM-GOMIS / AFP) (Photo by SEBASTIEN SALOM-GOMIS/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Sergio Ramos to leave Sevilla when contract expires]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5569710/2024/06/17/sergio-ramos-sevilla-transfer-contract/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5569710/2024/06/17/sergio-ramos-sevilla-transfer-contract/Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:50:18 GMT<![CDATA[Spain's Unai Simon says he is playing through wrist injury, will have surgery after Euro 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5569687/2024/06/17/unai-simon-injury-surgery-spain/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5569687/2024/06/17/unai-simon-injury-surgery-spain/Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:47:08 GMTBERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Unai Simon of Spain acknowledges the fans after the team&#039;s victory in the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Spain and Croatia at Olympiastadion on June 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Breaking down Jude Bellingham's commanding display against Serbia]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5569414/2024/06/17/jude-bellingham-serbia-performance/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5569414/2024/06/17/jude-bellingham-serbia-performance/Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:00:42 GMTGELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY - JUNE 16: Jude Bellingham of England reacts following the final whistle of the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Serbia and England at Arena AufSchalke on June 16, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The gaps that mean Spain may not be quite as good as their opening Euro 2024 win suggests]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5567607/2024/06/17/spain-croatia-tactics-analysis-de-la-fuente/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5567607/2024/06/17/spain-croatia-tactics-analysis-de-la-fuente/Mon, 17 Jun 2024 04:05:30 GMT<![CDATA[History-maker Lamine Yamal embodies this new-look Spain]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5567335/2024/06/16/lamine-yamal-spain-croatia-barcelona/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5567335/2024/06/16/lamine-yamal-spain-croatia-barcelona/Sun, 16 Jun 2024 07:19:49 GMTBERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Lamine Yamal of Spain interacts with a member of staff from Spain during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Spain and Croatia at Olympiastadion on June 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alex Pantling - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Spain 3 Croatia 0: Lamine Yamal makes history as youngest Euros player - The Briefing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5564036/2024/06/15/spain-croatia-euro-2024-yamal-morata-carvajal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5564036/2024/06/15/spain-croatia-euro-2024-yamal-morata-carvajal/Sat, 15 Jun 2024 17:56:32 GMT15 June 2024, Berlin: Soccer: European Championship, Spain - Croatia, preliminary round, Group B, match day 1, Olympiastadion Berlin, Spain&#039;s Dani Carvajal (l) celebrates with Spain&#039;s Lamine Yamal after scoring the 3-0 goal. Photo: Sebastian Christoph Gollnow/dpa (Photo by Sebastian Christoph Gollnow/picture alliance via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Explained: Why players' unions are taking FIFA to court over the Club World Cup]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5564281/2024/06/14/fifa-fifpro-europe-calendar-congestion/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5564281/2024/06/14/fifa-fifpro-europe-calendar-congestion/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:05:44 GMTFIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on during the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok on May 17, 2024. The 74th FIFA Congress is taking place in Bangkok with member associations voting on a range of issues including confirmation of the host nation or nations for the 2027 women&#039;s football World Cup. (Photo by Manan VATSYAYANA / AFP) (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Former Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista set to join Besiktas on three-year contract]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5564720/2024/06/14/gabriel-joins-besiktas-arsenal-transfers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5564720/2024/06/14/gabriel-joins-besiktas-arsenal-transfers/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:27:16 GMTISTANBUL, TURKIYE - JUNE 13: Besiktas&#039;s new transfer Brazilian footballer Gabriel Paulista arrives in Istanbul, Turkiye on June 13, 2024. (Photo by Cem Hasret Tekkesinoglu/Anadolu via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Spain's Euro 2024 camp: Chess champions, Black Forest bullfights and Yamal's homework]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5561343/2024/06/14/spain-euro-2024-yamal-williams-morata-de-la-fuente/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5561343/2024/06/14/spain-euro-2024-yamal-williams-morata-de-la-fuente/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:33:46 GMTSpain&#039;s forward #19 Lamine Yamal attends a training session at the team&#039;s training camp in Donaueschingen on June 11, 2024, ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 football competition. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP) (Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[The Athletic 500: Our new transfer ratings explained]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5558147/2024/06/14/premier-league-transfer-ratings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5558147/2024/06/14/premier-league-transfer-ratings/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:12:47 GMT<![CDATA[Real Madrid captain Nacho in advanced talks to join Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5429644/2024/06/13/nacho-real-madrid-saudi-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5429644/2024/06/13/nacho-real-madrid-saudi-transfer/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:45:01 GMTRIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 14: Nacho Fernandez of Real Madrid applauds the fans after the team&#039;s victory in the Super Copa de España Final match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona on January 14, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lille's Leny Yoro actively pursued by Manchester United and Liverpool]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5556308/2024/06/13/leny-yoro-man-utd-liverpool-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5556308/2024/06/13/leny-yoro-man-utd-liverpool-transfer/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:09:26 GMTLILLE, FRANCE - APRIL 5: Leny Yoro of Lille looks on during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Lille OSC (LOSC) and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Decathlon Arena on April 5, 2024 in Villeneuve d&#039;Ascq near Lille, France.(Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Bayer Leverkusen sign Aleix Garcia from Girona]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559582/2024/06/13/aleix-garcia-bayer-leverkusen-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559582/2024/06/13/aleix-garcia-bayer-leverkusen-transfer/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:10:40 GMTGIRONA, SPAIN - MARCH 09: Aleix Garcia of Girona FC applauds the fans after the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and CA Osasuna at Montilivi Stadium on March 09, 2024 in Girona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Pedri is back for Spain a year and a half later - and his best could be on the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5555451/2024/06/12/pedri-barcelona-spain-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5555451/2024/06/12/pedri-barcelona-spain-euro-2024/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:10:33 GMTBADAJOZ, SPAIN - JUNE 05: Pedri Gonzalez of Spain reacts during the international friendly match between Spain and Andorra at Nuevo Vivero on June 05, 2024 in Badajoz, Spain. (Photo by Jesus Ruiz/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Kieran Tierney interview: Andy Robertson, challenging himself and Basque support for Scotland]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5517209/2024/06/12/kieran-tierney-interview-andy-robertson-challenging-himself-and-basque-support-for-scotland/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5517209/2024/06/12/kieran-tierney-interview-andy-robertson-challenging-himself-and-basque-support-for-scotland/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:02:07 GMTGLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 26: Kieran Tierney of Scotland is seen during the international friendly match between Scotland and Northern Ireland at Hampden Park on March 26, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5548198/2024/06/11/arsenal-man-united-transfers-latest/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5548198/2024/06/11/arsenal-man-united-transfers-latest/Tue, 11 Jun 2024 06:35:39 GMT<![CDATA[Euro 2024 Group B guide: Spain's wide rotations, Italy's flexibility and Albania's long shots]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5317423/2024/06/11/euro-2024-group-b-tactics-spain-italy-croatia-albania/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5317423/2024/06/11/euro-2024-group-b-tactics-spain-italy-croatia-albania/Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:11:34 GMT<![CDATA[What makes Lamine Yamal such a special footballer?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5553862/2024/06/11/lamine-yamal-spain-profile-barcelona/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5553862/2024/06/11/lamine-yamal-spain-profile-barcelona/Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:05:34 GMT<![CDATA[Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong ruled out of Euro 2024 through injury]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5554578/2024/06/10/frenkie-de-jong-injury-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5554578/2024/06/10/frenkie-de-jong-injury-euro-2024/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 21:02:18 GMT<![CDATA[17-year-old Brazilian sensation Endrick scores stoppage-time winner for Brazil]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5551322/2024/06/09/endrick-brazil-stoppage-time-goal-mexico/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5551322/2024/06/09/endrick-brazil-stoppage-time-goal-mexico/Sun, 09 Jun 2024 04:47:24 GMTJun 8, 2024; College Station, TX, USA; Brazil forward Endrick Felipe Sousa (9) reacts after the win against Mexico at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Spain 5 Northern Ireland 1 - Pedri's perfect timing and a boost for Morata in easy win]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5550236/2024/06/08/spain-northern-ireland-friendly-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5550236/2024/06/08/spain-northern-ireland-friendly-euro-2024/Sat, 08 Jun 2024 21:23:24 GMTSpain&#039;s midfielder #20 Pedri celebrates after scoring his team&#039;s third goal during the international friendly football match between Spain and North Ireland at Son Moix stadium in Palma de Mallorca on June 8, 2024. (Photo by JAIME REINA / AFP) (Photo by JAIME REINA/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Alphonso Davies' future: Real Madrid renew their interest, Kompany wants him to stay at Bayern]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5548983/2024/06/07/alphonso-davies-transfer-real-madrid-bayern/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5548983/2024/06/07/alphonso-davies-transfer-real-madrid-bayern/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 20:15:33 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - MAY 8: Alphonso Davies of Bayern Muenchen celebrates after scoring his team&#039;s first goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match between Real Madrid and FC Bayern München at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 8, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.(Photo by Maria Jose Segovia/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi left out of Spain squad for Euro 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5548267/2024/06/07/pau-cubarsi-spain-squad-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5548267/2024/06/07/pau-cubarsi-spain-squad-euro-2024/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 11:12:58 GMT<![CDATA[Barcelona can't register nine of their 25 first-team players - here's the state of play]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539738/2024/06/07/barcelona-salary-limit-registration-squad/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539738/2024/06/07/barcelona-salary-limit-registration-squad/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:05:54 GMT<![CDATA[Real Madrid to earn more than €3m from Fly Emirates sponsorship after Champions League win]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5545138/2024/06/06/real-madrid-fly-emirates-champions-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5545138/2024/06/06/real-madrid-fly-emirates-champions-league/Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:58:55 GMT<![CDATA[Real Madrid season review: Suffering, solidity, success - and sailors]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5542708/2024/06/06/real-madrid-champions-league-mbappe/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5542708/2024/06/06/real-madrid-champions-league-mbappe/Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:11:14 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Carlo Ancelotti, Manager of Real Madrid celebrates with the trophy during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 final match between Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid CF at Wembley Stadium on June 01, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Barcelona season review: Xavi rollercoaster, Araujo red card and a summer saga to follow]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5543268/2024/06/06/barcelona-xavi-araujo-season-review/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5543268/2024/06/06/barcelona-xavi-araujo-season-review/Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:08:04 GMTRonald Araujo centre-back of Barcelona and Uruguay during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 16, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe’s arrival is good news for La Liga - and frightening for Real Madrid’s rivals]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5534239/2024/06/05/kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-la-liga/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5534239/2024/06/05/kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-la-liga/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:00:13 GMTPARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 19: Kylian Mbappé of France getting into the field during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group B match between France and Greece at Stade de France on June 19, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Antonio Borga/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Mbappe's Real Madrid transfer - what it means for Vinicius Jr, Bellingham and Rodrygo]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539933/2024/06/05/real-madrid-mbappe-transfer-vinicius-jr-bellingham-rodrygo/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539933/2024/06/05/real-madrid-mbappe-transfer-vinicius-jr-bellingham-rodrygo/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 04:15:24 GMT<![CDATA[From Lionel Messi to Xavi, Barcelona have thrown their legends to the lions]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539249/2024/06/05/barcelona-messi-xavi-legends-farewell/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539249/2024/06/05/barcelona-messi-xavi-legends-farewell/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 04:10:58 GMT<![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe says he would not have played for PSG last season without Luis Enrique intervention]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5540230/2024/06/04/kylian-mbappe-psg-luis-enrique-campos/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5540230/2024/06/04/kylian-mbappe-psg-luis-enrique-campos/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:05:57 GMTParis Saint-Germain&#039;s Spanish headcoach Luis Enrique (L) embraces Paris Saint-Germain&#039;s French forward #07 Kylian Mbappe (R) after the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and OGC Nice at The Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on September 15, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Memphis Depay to become free agent after failing to meet requirements to trigger Atletico extension]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539711/2024/06/04/memphis-depay-atletico-contract-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539711/2024/06/04/memphis-depay-atletico-contract-transfer/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:46:52 GMTForward Memphis Depay attends a training session of the Dutch national team as part of preparations for the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship, at the KNVB Campus in Zeist, the Netherlands, on June 2, 2024 . (Photo by Vincent Jannink / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT (Photo by VINCENT JANNINK/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[How can Real Madrid afford Kylian Mbappe?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5208693/2024/06/04/real-madrid-mbappe-finances-bernabeu-psg-uefa/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5208693/2024/06/04/real-madrid-mbappe-finances-bernabeu-psg-uefa/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 12:00:07 GMT<![CDATA[The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532054/2024/06/04/manchester-united-arsenal-liverpool-transfer-latest/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532054/2024/06/04/manchester-united-arsenal-liverpool-transfer-latest/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 06:35:34 GMTTransfer DealSheet<![CDATA[Barcelona Transfer DealSheet: Busquets replacement still wanted - but sales come first]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5533697/2024/06/04/barcelona-transfer-window-latest-questions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5533697/2024/06/04/barcelona-transfer-window-latest-questions/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 06:30:17 GMT<![CDATA[Real Madrid Transfer DealSheet: Mbappe done, eyes on Yoro and Davies]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5531663/2024/06/04/real-madrid-transfes-mbappe-davies-yoro/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5531663/2024/06/04/real-madrid-transfes-mbappe-davies-yoro/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 06:30:12 GMT<![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid makes more tactical sense than ever - this is why]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5287291/2024/06/04/kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-psg-ancelotti-tactics/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5287291/2024/06/04/kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-psg-ancelotti-tactics/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:12:34 GMT<![CDATA[Spain Euro 2024 squad guide: A teenage record-breaker and Rodri in the middle, but the scandal lingers]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5517469/2024/06/04/spain-euro-2024-squad-guide/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5517469/2024/06/04/spain-euro-2024-squad-guide/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:10:12 GMT<![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe's Real Madrid transfer: The full inside story]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5536629/2024/06/03/kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-psg-transfer-inside-deal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5536629/2024/06/03/kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-psg-transfer-inside-deal/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:28:48 GMT<![CDATA[Real Madrid security staff member charged with common assault after Champions League final]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5536743/2024/06/03/real-madrid-staff-champions-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5536743/2024/06/03/real-madrid-staff-champions-league/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:18:22 GMT31 May 2024, Great Britain, London: Soccer: Champions League, before the final Borussia Dortmund - Real Madrid, Wembley Stadium. People walk along the Olympic Way in front of Wembley Stadium. Photo: Robert Michael/dpa (Photo by Robert Michael/picture alliance via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Real Madrid to sign Joselu on permanent transfer following successful loan spell]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5536493/2024/06/03/real-madrid-transfers-joselu/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5536493/2024/06/03/real-madrid-transfers-joselu/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:57:51 GMTJoselu centre-forward of Real Madrid and Spain celebrates with the trophy after winning the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 final match between Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid CF at Wembley Stadium on June 1, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe: Simulating his Real Madrid career in FM24]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5289747/2024/06/03/fm24-real-madrid-kylian-mbappe/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5289747/2024/06/03/fm24-real-madrid-kylian-mbappe/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:45:10 GMTKylian Mbappe, Real Madrid<![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe completes Real Madrid transfer]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5535740/2024/06/03/kylian-mbappe-agrees-real-madrid-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5535740/2024/06/03/kylian-mbappe-agrees-real-madrid-transfer/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 08:43:57 GMTTOPSHOT - French soccer player Kylian Mbappe listens to French President as he arrives for a lunch at the team&#039;s training camp, as part of the team&#039;s preparation for the UEFA Euro 2024 European football championships in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on June 3, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Meyssonnier / POOL / AFP) (Photo by SARAH MEYSSONNIER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Fight for the Champions League's future threatens an age of uncertainty in Europe]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5535639/2024/06/03/champions-league-future/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5535639/2024/06/03/champions-league-future/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 06:22:32 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 1: The Champions League trophy is held aloft after the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 final match between Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid CF at Wembley Stadium on June 1, 2024 in London, England.(Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Real Madrid's Champions League party: Speeches, cigars, Carvajal's dad on horseback]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5536352/2024/06/03/real-madrid-champions-league-celebration-bellingham-carvajal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5536352/2024/06/03/real-madrid-champions-league-celebration-bellingham-carvajal/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:20:57 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 02: Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid celebrates with Trophy in the Plaza Cibeles during Real Madrid UEFA Champions League Trophy Parade on June 02, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Euros, Copa, transfers, tours and more - this summer on The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5481849/2024/06/03/euros-copa-transfers-summer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5481849/2024/06/03/euros-copa-transfers-summer/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:05:55 GMT<![CDATA[How 5ft 8in Dani Carvajal outjumped everyone to win Real Madrid the Champions League]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5534569/2024/06/02/dani-carvajal-jump-real-madrid-champions-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5534569/2024/06/02/dani-carvajal-jump-real-madrid-champions-league/Sun, 02 Jun 2024 18:00:06 GMTReal Madrid&#039;s Spanish defender #02 Dani Carvajal (C) scores his team&#039;s first goal during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, at Wembley stadium, in London, on June 1, 2024. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP) (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Vinicius Jr is a Champions League winner once more and a Ballon d'Or favourite - this is his time]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5535093/2024/06/02/vinicius-junior-real-madrid-champions-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5535093/2024/06/02/vinicius-junior-real-madrid-champions-league/Sun, 02 Jun 2024 17:30:26 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid is seen with his medal during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 final match between Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid CF at Wembley Stadium on June 01, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Luka Modric agrees new one-year Real Madrid contract]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5533886/2024/06/02/luka-modric-new-real-madrid-contract/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5533886/2024/06/02/luka-modric-new-real-madrid-contract/Sun, 02 Jun 2024 12:27:05 GMTReal Madrid&#039;s Croatian midfielder #10 Luka Modric kisses the trophy to celebrate the victory at the end of the UEFA Champions League final football match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, at Wembley stadium, in London, on June 1, 2024. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP) (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Real Madrid are Champions League winners again – and their power only looks set to grow]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532580/2024/06/01/real-madrid-champions-league-winners-perez-ancelotti-bellingham-vinicius-jr/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532580/2024/06/01/real-madrid-champions-league-winners-perez-ancelotti-bellingham-vinicius-jr/Sat, 01 Jun 2024 21:28:21 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Nacho Fernandez of Real Madrid lifts the UEFA Champions League Trophy after his team&#039;s victory during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Final match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid CF at Wembley Stadium on June 01, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Real Madrid's Champions League XI – why do they announce their line-up early?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5523759/2024/06/01/real-madrid-champions-league-final-starting-lineups-early/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5523759/2024/06/01/real-madrid-champions-league-final-starting-lineups-early/Sat, 01 Jun 2024 16:26:06 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - MAY 25: The Real Madrid team line up for a photo prior to kick off during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Real Betis at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 25, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Carlos Perez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Champions League final: The Athletic’s guide to Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5531463/2024/06/01/champions-league-final-real-madrid-borussia-dortmund/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5531463/2024/06/01/champions-league-final-real-madrid-borussia-dortmund/Sat, 01 Jun 2024 04:20:13 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 30: Branding around the stadium ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 final match between Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid CF at Wembley Stadium on May 30, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Brendan Moran - Sportsfile/UEFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Real Madrid in Paulo Iago contract talks but doubts over whether agreement will be reached]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532396/2024/05/31/real-madrid-news-paulo-iago/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532396/2024/05/31/real-madrid-news-paulo-iago/Fri, 31 May 2024 17:30:45 GMTJAKARTA, INDONESIA - NOVEMBER 24: Iago Paulo of Spain looks on during the FIFA U-17 World Cup Quarter Final match between Spain and Germany at Jakarta International Stadium on November 24, 2023 in Jakarta, Indonesia. 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