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RFEF postpones Valencia and Real Madrid La Liga clash at Mestalla

RFEF postpones Valencia and Real Madrid La Liga clash at Mestalla

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed on Thursday that all the matches in the Valencia community this weekend have been postponed due to floods that have claimed the lives of over 95 people, Afrosport reports. This means that the matchday 12 clash between Valencia and Real Madrid at the Mestalla initially scheduled for this weekend has been postponed after La Liga requested to move both first...

How Lewandowski equalled a Samuel Eto’o 19-year Barcelona record

How Lewandowski equalled a Samuel Eto’o 19-year Barcelona record

Robert Lewandowski was the star of the show for Barcelona on Monday night in La Liga as he scored a hat-trick in a comeback 4-2 win against Valencia. The Blaugrana were down 2-1 at halftime but Giorgi Mamardashvili's sending off just before the break meant Barca had the advantage in the second half. The Catalan giants capitalised thanks Lewandowski's headers in the 49th minute and 82nd...

2023-24 La Liga season: Title contenders, top four contenders & relegation candidates

2023-24 La Liga season: Title contenders, top four contenders & relegation candidates

The 2023-24 La Liga season kicks off on Friday when Almeria hosts Rayo Vallecano at Power Horse Stadium while Sevilla tackle Valencia. The Spanish top flight offers a lot of thrill and excitement which Afrosport will bring to passionate football fans in Nigeria and across Africa live. Here is a preview of the season's title contenders, top four contenders and relegation candidates. Title contenders Barcelona The Blaugrana...

Seven people punished over Vinicius racist abuse

Seven people punished over Vinicius racist abuse

Seven individuals have been handed punishments over racist behaviour towards Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr. The Brazilian star has been the centre of attention since the racist incident he suffered during a La Liga game against Valencia last month. A series of investigations have been carried out since then and Spain's State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport handed four men fines of...