Find here all the latest live football news: results from Ligue 1, La Liga, Premier League, and the biggest European and international competitions. Follow the latest transfers, match summaries, standings, and upcoming fixtures. Don’t miss any of today’s football news on Aballou, your site dedicated to football enthusiasts.
Osasuna shocks Real Madrid at El Sadar, jolting La Liga's title race. Budimir opens the scoring from a controversial penalty, Garcia seals the win, and Madrid's bid falters. Mister Chip highlights Budimir's impact against the giants. The season's race is wide open again.
Vinicius Junior scored for Real Madrid, but the team lost 2-1 to Osasuna in La Liga. This match follows a controversy from a Benfica-linked incident where he was accused of directing a racist insult toward a rival player. Osasuna fans reportedly jeered Vinicius, with chants referencing his Ballon d'Or setback. La Liga has opened an investigation into the taunts heard at El Sadar, according to The Athletic.
Predrag Raykovic, Al Ittihad’s Serbian keeper, lauds his teammates after a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Al Hilal in the Roshn Saudi Pro League. He touts a tiger-like fight, especially after playing most of the match with ten men. The display emphasizes collective discipline and resilience to withstand pressure. The result keeps Al Ittihad competitive in the title race as they push for more points.
US President Donald Trump cancels his trip to Milan to attend the USA-Canada men’s ice hockey final at the Winter Olympics. Italian media cite the US Consulate in Milan informing authorities of the cancellation. Despite the move, officials say security measures remain in place in Italy. The White House gave no official confirmation of the decision. The episode ends days of speculation about a live show of support in Europe.
Serbian goalkeeper Predrag Raiković stole the show for Al Ittihad in the Riyadh Clasico, guiding his team to a 1-1 draw. He denied a flurry of dangerous attempts, earning a crucial point. Opta later highlighted nine saves, a season-best in a single Saudi Pro League game. The result keeps Al Hilal at the top spot margin, while Al Ittihad climbs to sixth, reshaping the title chase. After recent criticism, Raiković’s display offered timely vindication.
A fresh wave of controversy hits football as racist abuse toward Hannibal Mejbri surfaces after a Chelsea-Burnley draw, while the Benfica-Real Madrid saga involving Vinícius Júnior lingers. Burnley publicly condemns online hate and vows action with Meta, the police, and the Premier League. The episode adds to an ongoing global stand against discrimination in sport. Fans and clubs alike reaffirm that there is no room for racism, online or off the pitch.
Al Hilal's youth sides are navigating a tough run as they head to a key showdown with Ettifaq in the Elite Jooy League. The under-21s aim to bounce back after a string of defeats across various age groups at the club. Ettifaq, leading the table, hosts the visitors in Damman with a chance to consolidate their advantage. The piece also recaps recent results from the U15 to the first team, highlighting the fragility and potential of Hilal’s academy.
Real Madrid fell 2-1 to Osasuna at El Sadar in La Liga, with a late goal sealing the result. Dani Ceballos posted a brief Instagram apology to Madrid fans, admitting responsibility for the defeat. He came on in the 82nd minute and his misstep indirectly led to Osasuna's second goal. The loss tightens the title race, giving Barcelona a chance to reclaim first if they win their next match. A subdued performance from Ceballos and Madrid's fragile late defense loom large as the season nears its climax.
Barcelona faces a setback as a youth defender suffers a serious knee injury during a reserve match. Joffrey Tornents, 19, exits the field in distress, prompting medical attention and concern from staff and fans. He will undergo thorough tests to assess the damage and estimate recovery time. The club awaits updates on his condition as the situation develops.
Karim Benzema started for Al Hilal in a Sheen-drenched Saudi derby against his former club Al Ittihad, but produced a notably subdued performance. He contributed a single key pass and completed 81% of his 21 passes, yet missed a clear first-half chance and was caught offside once. SofaScore gave him a 6.9/10, ranking him among the less influential starters. The match finished 1-1, leaving room for improvement and a patient wait for his true impact to emerge.
Real Madrid suffers a 2-1 loss at Osasuna in a crucial La Liga clash. VAR decisions and late drama shaped the result. Perez's frustration with the coach adds to the tension around Madrid’s title bid. Osasuna climbs to ninth as Barca eyes the lead.
Osasuna defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga clash. A first-half penalty awarded after a VAR review was converted by Ante Budimir in the 38th minute. A controversial handball moment in the box went unpenalized, sparking protests and later debate about VAR’s speed and accuracy. Analysts argued the decision was correct, keeping the controversy alive as the league race continues. The episode adds another chapter to the ongoing back-and-forth over officiating in modern football.
Osasuna shocks Real Madrid 2-1 at El Sadar, snapping Madrid’s long-running home streak. The result marks a historic moment in La Liga’s 25th round. The last Madrid defeat there dates back to 2011 under Jose Mourinho, with Arbeloa playing that match. Today, Arbeloa coaches Madrid from the bench as Barcelona eye the top spot after hosting Levante.
Cristiano Ronaldo led Al Nassr to a 4-0 victory over Al-Hazm in Round 23 of the Saudi Pro League. After the match, he wore a traditional bisht to celebrate Saudi Foundation Day. Ronaldo scored twice and earned the man of the match award. Al Nassr climbed to the top with 55 points, while Al-Hazm remained on 24.
Cristiano Ronaldo ends transfer rumors by confirming his intention to stay in Saudi Arabia. He addresses recent tensions over spending and praises his life in the Kingdom. Al-Nassr impressed with a 4-0 victory over Al-Hazm, with Ronaldo scoring twice, sending the team top of the table. The win keeps the title race open as the season unfolds.
Al Hilal drew 1-1 with Al Ittihad in the 23rd round of the Roshen Pro League, leaving the title race tight. The result keeps Hilal in second, just one point behind the league leaders, while Al Ittihad climbs to sixth. Coach Simone Inzaghi acknowledged the display wasn’t their best and pledged a detailed analysis of weaknesses. He thanked the fans for their steadfast support despite the disappointment. The match underlined the need for sharper finishing and better duel control as the season moves forward.
Osasuna claimed a dramatic 2-1 win over Real Madrid in La Liga, focusing on Thibaut Courtois's vulnerability to penalties. Ante Budimir converted a first-half spot kick and Raul Garcia secured the late winner, while Vinícius Júnior equalized for Madrid. The result adds to Courtois's troubling penalty record and fuels ongoing scrutiny of his form under pressure. The piece also highlights the broader context of Madrid's recent results under the caretaker coach and the statistical eye on goalkeeper performance in Spain.
Algerian midfielder Houssam Aouar finally breaks his goalless run against Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. He heads home in the 53rd minute at Kingdom Arena, giving Al Ittihad an early lead. The strike came from a precise cross by Mohanned Al-Shanqiti. This goal ends a drought that stretched over 400 minutes across four previous clashes with the rivals. The result adds momentum for Al Ittihad going into future derbies.
Algerian goalkeeper Alexander Okidja, formerly of Metz, recalls tense moments with Kylian Mbappe during Paris Saint-Germain days. He describes Mbappe as courteous when ahead, but outspoken and insulting when things go wrong. The account, reported by Mundo Deportivo, paints a vivid portrait of a star whose reactions depend on the scoreboard. A 2021 Metz-PSG episode is cited as a turning point, ending with Okidja’s dramatic metaphor of Mbappe as a hand grenade ready to explode. The piece blends sharp memory with a dash of humor to keep the drama light.
Al Ittihad faced a fresh setback in the Saudi Pro League Clasico against Al Hilal. Early in the game, Hassan Kadsh was sent off for a foul on Malcolm de Oliveira. The match saw a later injury to Ahmed Sharahili, requiring medical attention and a substitution. Sergio Conceicao reshaped the lineup by bringing Awad Al-Nasher into midfield and shifting Fabinho to center-back alongside Danilo Pereira.
