La Liga

Barcelona sack Ronald Koeman after Rayo Vallecano defeat

Ex-Barcelona player relieved of his duties after a fourth defeat in the last six matches

Has the sun set on Barcelona’s glory years?

Richard Fitzpatrick reflects how a perfect storm now envelops the former superpower

Ghost team Qatar have spooked many a supposed stronger country down the years

The influence of former Barcelona youth coach Félix Sánchez has been key to their success

Karim Benzema extends Real Madrid contract to 2023

Spanish club inserts release clause of €1bn into deal for 33-year-old striker

Chelsea in talks with Sevilla over signing of central defender Koundé

Tuchel’s team also in the hunt for new No 9 and have targeted Erling Haaland, Romelu Lukaku, Harry Kane and Robert Lewandowski

Sports tech company Kitman Labs makes second acquisition

Irish business expands its presence in the US with deal to buy Presagia Sports

Galway’s Locker gets $700,000 in pre-seed funding

Mobile platform brings sports content to fans

America at Large: Martin Braithwaite puts his money where his mouth is

Denmark striker is working on ways to offer greater opportunities to African-Americans

Cristiano Ronaldo retains grip on the spotlight as age remains merely a number

Goalscoring superstar remains as obsessive and driven to win as he has ever been

Covid cools threat from Spain but Sweden will still feel the heat

Euro 2020: Spaniards hope to get off to flying start despite Sergio Busquets missing out

Lionel Messi is smiling again as Barça head into key El Clásico

Summer storm has calmed but star’s future remains uncertain as club battles big debts

Antonio Rüdiger committed to Chelsea cause

Germany centre back has been revitalised since Thomas Tuchel took over as manager

Frustrated Tuchel struggling to make Chelsea jigsaw pieces fit

Atlético Madrid a tough assignment for callow, inexperienced side

Scotland’s young gun Jordan Holsgrove making his presence felt at Celta Vigo

Midfielder’s hard work has resulted in increased game time and a trip to Atletico

Liverpool revival continues with dominant win at West Ham

Injury-hit champions close the gap on Manchester City ahead of next weekend’s clash

Messi sees red as Bilbao claim Super Cup glory

He was sent off for the first time in his Barcelona career following VAR review

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