La liga fixtures2024-25

Real Madrid are opening a new era with Xabi Alonso. The 43-year-old Basque played for the club between 2009 and 2014, and he knows it inside out. As a major former star of the club, he’ll be respected

The facts and stats that have caught our eye in the world of football this month...

Exploring the weird and wonderful world of football across FIFA’s 211 member nations –and beyond

Results mean nothing in the pre-season games, but it’s a chance to see how teams gel, says Simon Barnes

Sport editor Michael Potts on the best of the week’s action on TV and radio

Sport editor Michael Potts on the best of the week’s action on TV and radio