Real Madrid had come from behind to lead 2-1 before Ferran Torres’ 84th-minute equaliser sent the Clasico final in Seville to extra time. Barcelona defender Jules Kounde drilled in a 22-yard screamer in the 116th minute to ultimately win a thrilling encounter on Saturday. In the final moments, Real forward Mbappe tried to shrug off...
Carlo Ancelotti, with his future delicately poised, has spent the past months preaching balance and commitment. The expectation – unconfirmed but widespread – is that he will leave after the league campaign concludes to finalise his agreement with the Brazil national team. Until then, he has to manage the final metres of this marathon. Santiago...
Two teenagers died following confrontation between fans and police before Chilean club Colo Colo’s game against Brazilian side Fortaleza in the Copa Libertadores. The deaths occurred following fighting after police blocked about 100 fans as they tried to enter the Monumental Stadium in Santiago. “What is known is that one of the fences crushed these...
In the early years of the competition Uruguay were the leading force, and then came decades of Argentine dominance. But the recent years have belonged exclusively to Brazil. The past six editions have been won by Brazilian clubs, with the country providing both of the finalists in four of those years. This level of domination...