On Sunday, the first major soccer match of 2026 will be played in Saudi Arabia. Real Madrid and Barcelona will meet in the Spanish Super Cup final, both looking to start the year with a trophy. For his part, Hansi Flick will attempt to extend a remarkable winning streak. Flick has never lost a final

The Supercopa de España has long garnered attention from across the globe—no matter its format. The competition has been altered dramatically since its inception all the way back in 1982, but its ever-changing configuration hasn’t detracted from its prestige. The Supercopa de España was originally a two-legged contest between the winners of La Liga and

1 Bayer Leverkusen vs VfB Stuttgart has been one of the most exciting Bundesliga games in recent seasons, usually end-to-end, and always with a late goal too (usually from Leverkusen).  Today, the tide seems to have begun to change in this fixture, as Stuttgart blew Leverkusen away in the first half.  Jamie Leweling would open

1 Florian Plettenberg reports that Heidenheim are on the verge of completing a highly interesting January transfer. The Ostalbenschwaben are evidently set to pick up winger Sirlord Conteh’s younger brother Christian Conteh from Eintracht Braunschweig. The 26-year-old Christian is reportedly due in BaWü on Monday for a medical.  Christian shall end up costing FCH approximately

BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Raffaele Palladino Head Coach of Atalanta BC looks on prior to the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Torino FC at Gewiss Stadium on January 10, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images) Raffaele Palladino is ‘proud’ of Atalanta’s run of three consecutive victories after beating

© IMAGO – Richard Hughes Arne Slot Liverpool Liverpool have a golden opportunity and it’s not one they should waste. A frustrated Tottenham Hotspur star may just be available. Liverpool simply need to look at centre-backs. Their current situation just isn’t a workable one – and it may need sorting this month. Article continues under

2 Florian Plettenberg reports that 1. FC Köln are interested in taking SC Freiburg flop Eren Dinkçi on loan. The right winger and his former Heidenheim teammate Jan-Niklas Beste are both struggling to make an impact for Julian Schuster’s Breisgauer this year. Köln have plenty of opportunities on the right-hand-side of attack. Dinckçi could potentially be

WALSALL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Frederic Massara, Sporting Director of AS Roma, looks on prior to the pre-season friendly match between Aston Villa and AS Roma at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on August 06, 2025 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Roma director of sport Ricky Massara confirms Giacomo Raspadori’s situation will be

Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Alberto Moleiro delivered a goal and an assist to help Villarreal beat Alaves 3-1 and stay in touch with the La Liga front-runners on Saturday. Moleiro is one of the sensations of La Liga with his creativity and scoring ability. He is a major reason why Villarreal is in

1 Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface’s season-ending knee surgery has finally been officially confirmed. The Nigerian international will not appear for his loan club Werder Bremen again. Werder confirmed that Boniface will go under the knife today in a statement published on the club’s website.  Last week, Werder denied reports that a decision had already

Villarreal eased to a 3-1 victory over Alaves on Saturday to consolidate their position in third in La Liga and stay in contention to win the Spanish title. Alberto Moleiro, Gerard Moreno and Georges Mikautadze struck in the second half to cut leaders Barcelona’s lead down to eight points, having played one fewer game than