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Mourinho returns to Real Madrid for three seasons

Mourinho returns to Real Madrid for three seasons

The Portuguese coach admitted this emotional return affects him more than his arrival in 2010, when he was a Champions League winner with Inter.

By EnPelotas Staff
Jhon Lucumí joins Juventus on a four-year deal

Jhon Lucumí joins Juventus on a four-year deal

The defender from Valle del Cauca hopes to build on the legacy left by Juan Guillermo Cuadrado in Turin.

Racing: Sergio Martínez draws Real Madrid, Barcelona interest

Racing: Sergio Martínez draws Real Madrid, Barcelona interest

The 19 year old midfielder carries a three million euro release clause and has turned heads with his play between the lines.

Copa Libertadores

Rivadavia vs Fluminense in Libertadores round of 16

After a scoreless draw in Brazil, the Mendoza side plays host on Tuesday looking to reach the quarterfinals for the first time.

Deportes

Vieira named new Senegal coach

The 50-year-old Frenchman takes on the challenge of rebuilding a national team reeling from its round-of-16 exit against Belgium.

LaLiga EA Sports

Mourinho Back at Real Madrid Through 2029

The Portuguese coach has signed a three-year deal to replace Alvaro Arbeloa and aims to bring back silverware after two years without a major title.

Kane leads ESPN's striker rankings

Kane leads ESPN's striker rankings

The 33-year-old Englishman has racked up 73 goals for club and country, a mark only bettered by Messi in 2011-12, leaving Mbappe, Haaland and other global stars trailing behind.

Inter Miami looks to snap slump against Philadelphia

Inter Miami looks to snap slump against Philadelphia

The Herons arrive on a four-game losing streak, while the Union are riding high with four straight wins.

LaLiga EA Sports

Atlético Madrid vs Málaga, back in Primera

The Andalusian club returns to the top division on Wednesday, August 19 at the Metropolitano, following its last appearance on May 19, 2018.

Vidal already counts Chile's title as won with Colo Colo

Vidal already counts Chile's title as won with Colo Colo

The midfielder is confident the ten-point lead will be enough and is calling for a win in the clasico against Universidad de Chile with no hedging.

LaLiga EA Sports

Simeone sees Atletico's values in Romero

The Argentine coach made no attempt to hide his enthusiasm over the signing of the World Cup winning center back, though he won't use him against Malaga due to lack of training tim...

Olise Tops FC 100 2025-26 Winger Rankings

Olise Tops FC 100 2025-26 Winger Rankings

The Bayern winger surpassed Pele with seven assists at the 2026 World Cup and has racked up 42 goals and 46 assists over two seasons.

Argentina fills ESPN's FC 100 with six players

Argentina fills ESPN's FC 100 with six players

Messi leads the list alongside Martinez, Fernandez, Paz, Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez in the ranking that brings together the best on the planet.

Messi Reaches FC 100 for 10th Straight Year

Messi Reaches FC 100 for 10th Straight Year

ESPN's ranking, which measures year-by-year performance, includes him once again, alongside Lewandowski and Oblak, as one of the few players to appear every year since it launched ...

Melgar vs Alianza Lima for Clausura 2026 Top Spot

Melgar vs Alianza Lima for Clausura 2026 Top Spot

The two leaders of the standings battle for first place in Arequipa this Sunday at 3:30 p.m., with the match broadcast on Liga 1 Max.

Copa Sudamericana

Cienciano looks to advance in Rio with 6-1 lead over Botafogo

The Cusco club arrives for the round of 16 second leg with a historic advantage after routing Botafogo at home.

Deportes

Independiente signs Chimy Ávila as a free agent

The 32-year-old forward arrives from Betis after nine years in Spain, with no transfer fee involved.

Copa Sudamericana

Boca visits Recoleta in Paraguay for Sudamericana

Holding a 3-1 lead from the first leg, Arruabarrena's side plays at Defensores del Chaco on Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 PM (ARG/URU).

Álvarez Back at Atlético With Future Still Unresolved

Álvarez Back at Atlético With Future Still Unresolved

The forward reported after the club's deadline passed, while Barcelona, Arsenal, PSG and Real Madrid keep close watch on his 500 million euro release clause.

Memphis Depay extends with Corinthians through 2028

Memphis Depay extends with Corinthians through 2028

The Dutch forward agreed to take a significant pay cut so the club could approve the contract extension.

Man City to sign Bouaddi for $115.7 million

Man City to sign Bouaddi for $115.7 million

The 18-year-old Lille midfielder arrives as Rodri's replacement in a total overhaul of Maresca's midfield.

Puebla Edges Pachuca 3-2 at Estadio Hidalgo

Puebla Edges Pachuca 3-2 at Estadio Hidalgo

Facundo Almada scored in the 92nd minute to seal the road win in Liga MX, just seconds after Pachuca had equalized.

León edges Necaxa 2-1 in Liga MX

León edges Necaxa 2-1 in Liga MX

The visitors overcame Rodrigo Echeverría's red card and made the most of their chances more efficiently than the hosts.

Gimnasia routs Talleres 3-1 as Módica scores twice

Gimnasia routs Talleres 3-1 as Módica scores twice

The home side dominated from the opening whistle at Estadio Víctor Antonio Legrotaglie and sealed the win in the first half thanks to its forward's clinical finishing.

Macará 1-1 Universidad Católica in Serie A

Macará 1-1 Universidad Católica in Serie A

The visitors dominated possession and shots on the day, but Macará found the equalizer in the second half.

Vitor Bueno saves Remo with 94th-minute goal

Vitor Bueno saves Remo with 94th-minute goal

Remo salvages a 1-1 draw against Internacional thanks to a spectacular free kick in stoppage time of the Brasileirao.

Barcelona vs Al Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy

Barcelona vs Al Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy

Hansi Flick's side wraps up preseason against one of Africa's giants at Camp Nou.

Copa Sudamericana

Boca plays in Paraguay with Enner Valencia as the big news

The team arrived in Asuncion for the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 holding a 3 to 1 lead.

Vélez and Defensa y Justicia Finish 1-1 at the Amalfitani

Vélez and Defensa y Justicia Finish 1-1 at the Amalfitani

Lanzini put Vélez ahead after three minutes, but Leandro Fernández equalized in the 78th following a second half dominated by the visitors.

Liverpool vs Cerro: unbeaten clash in Clausura

Liverpool vs Cerro: unbeaten clash in Clausura

The two teams with perfect records meet this Friday at 7:00 p.m. at Parque Viera, in what the AUF flagged as the round's marquee matchup.

    
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