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Former France and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane announces his retirement
Read full article: Former France and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane announces his retirementFormer France and Real Madrid center back Raphael Varane has announced his retirement to end a career that included a World Cup title and a big haul of club trophies.
Man United in crisis: The factors that have led to Ten Hag's bad start to the season
Read full article: Man United in crisis: The factors that have led to Ten Hag's bad start to the seasonManchester United fans waited patiently outside Old Trafford late into the evening after the dispiriting 3-2 loss against Galatasaray.
Man United springs back to life with 2-1 win over Liverpool
Read full article: Man United springs back to life with 2-1 win over LiverpoolManchester United delivered a performance of intensity and spirit against a backdrop of protests against the club’s ownership to beat fierce rival Liverpool 2-1 and finally claim its first points in the Premier League this season.
Madrid beats Alavs 2-0 for 8th straight win in title march
Read full article: Madrid beats Alavs 2-0 for 8th straight win in title march(AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)BARCELONA Karim Benzema helped Real Madrid move one step closer to dethroning Lionel Messis Barcelona on Friday. Benzema scored one goal and set up another to lead Madrid to beating Alavs 2-0 and restoring a four-point lead over Barcelona in the Spanish league with only three rounds left. Benzema scored a penalty kick in the 11th minute and assisted Marco Asensio in the 50th to ensure an eighth straight victory since La Liga resumed play after stopping for three months due to the pandemic. His 18th league goal of the season is second only to Messis 22. Madrid took full control just after halftime when Benzema broke Alavs offside trap to reach Rodrygos through-ball.