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France star Kylian Mbappe during a news conference in Longeville-les-Metz on Tuesday ahead of the national team's friendly against Luxembourg.
SOCCER
Jun 5, 2024
Mbappe arrival ignites Madrid fans and press
The official announcement of the 15-time Champions League winners' latest star signing on Monday was a seismic event in Madrid.
French forward Kylian Mbappe waits for the arrival of the French president at the team's training camp ahead of the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines, France, on Monday.
SOCCER
Jun 4, 2024
'Superstar' Mbappe makes 'dream' move to Real Madrid
The player is set to earn €35 million a season, according to reports in Spain.
Real Madrid fans crowd Cibeles square in Madrid on Sunday to celebrate their team's 15th Champions League trophy, a day after the side beat Borussia Dortmund in London.
SOCCER
Jun 3, 2024
Tens of thousands paint Madrid white after Real's Champions League win
Since Saturday afternoon, white jerseys could be spotted in almost every corner of the city.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe waves to fans prior to a match in Toulouse in August 2023.
SOCCER
Jun 2, 2024
Mbappe the next prize for Real Madrid, the kings of Europe
The 25-year-old forward has been unable to win the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain in seven years at the French club.
Real Madrid players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Champions League final over Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in London.
SOCCER
Jun 2, 2024
Real Madrid defies Dortmund to win 15th Champions League
Real Madrid has now won its last nine European Cup finals and has won the competition six times in the last 11 seasons.
Portu celebrates scoring Girona's second goal during the team's win over Barcelona on Saturday.
SOCCER
May 5, 2024
Real Madrid secures La Liga title after Girona thrashes Barcelona
A brace from substitute Portu helped surprise package Girona humble its Catalan rivals for the second time this season.
Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning the Madrid Open on Saturday.
TENNIS
May 5, 2024
Swiatek outlasts Sabalenka in marathon final to win Madrid Open
Sabalenka had won the 2023 final in three sets but it was Swiatek who triumphed this time.
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala (left) battles with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during the first leg of the Champions League semifinals on Tuesday in Munich.
SOCCER
May 1, 2024
Vinicius hits brace as Real Madrid come back to snatch draw at Bayern
The draw puts Madrid in the driver's seat ahead of next week's return leg in the Spanish capital.
Spain's Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd after losing his fourth-round match at the Madrid Open on Tuesday in what was likely his final tournament in the Spanish capital.
TENNIS
May 1, 2024
'Emotional' Nadal knocked out of Madrid Open
The 37-year-old, 22-time Grand Slam singles champion — winner of a record five Madrid Open titles — bowed out 7-5, 6-4 to the 30th-seeded Czech Lehecka.
Rafael Nadal celebrates his win over Alex de Minaur on Saturday at the Madrid Open.
TENNIS
Apr 28, 2024
Nadal shines in Madrid win but warns he 'needs time' to find full power
It was an impressive performance from the 37-year-old but he immediately dismissed the idea it was anywhere near his vintage form.
Naomi Osaka hits a shot against Greet Minnen during the first round of the Madrid Open on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Apr 25, 2024
Naomi Osaka cruises in first round in Madrid for first win on clay since 2022
The former world No. 1 grew up playing on hard courts in the United States and has mostly struggled on the red dirt over the years.
Real Madrid players celebrate during a penalty shootout against Manchester City on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Apr 18, 2024
Real Madrid exact revenge on Man City to reach Champions League semis
City's defense of the competition came to an end after Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic saw spot kicks saved by Madrid's unlikely hero Andriy Lunin.
Kylian Mbappe has reportedly informed PSG of his intention to leave at the end of the season.
SOCCER
Feb 16, 2024
Kylian Mbappe informs Paris Saint-Germain of intention to leave team
Mbappe declined to activate a clause that would allow him to remain with PSG for another year.
Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Formula One, during a news conference in Madrid on Tuesday.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Jan 24, 2024
Madrid to host Spanish GP from 2026; Barcelona's future uncertain
The Barcelona circuit's contract expires after the 2026 race but F1 chief Stefano Domenicali suggested the Barcelona track could remain on the calendar beyond then.
Real Madrid celebrates after winning the Spanish Super Cup final in Riyadh on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jan 15, 2024
Vinicius hat-trick as Real Madrid thrash Barcelona to win Spanish Super Cup
Vinicius Junior struck a first-half hat trick to fire Real Madrid to Spanish Super Cup glory.
Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi celebrates after scoring against Atletico Madrid in their Champions League group match in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Oct 26, 2023
Kyogo Furuhashi scores as Celtic and Atletico play to draw
Furuhashi slotted in the opener just four minutes into the action at Celtic Park.
Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo (left) competes for the ball against Real Madrid's Rodrygo during their match in Madrid on Sunday.
SOCCER
Sep 18, 2023
Takefusa Kubo's star performance not enough against Real Madrid
Takefusa Kubo put in a stellar performance against his former club Real Madrid.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 23, 2023
Kylian Mbappe's omission from PSG tour fuels Madrid move speculation
PSG gave no reason for the absence of France's captain, but 24-year-old has said for weeks that he is refusing to sign a new contract.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 14, 2023
Kylian Mbappe says he never discussed extending stay with PSG
With the player confirming he will leave when his contract expires in 2024, the Ligue 1 champion risks losing a huge asset for nothing in a year's time.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 27, 2023
Vinicius Jr. situation stirs painful memories for F1 star Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton feels the sports world needs to do more to tackle the problem of racism
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
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United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
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