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MADRID

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
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 24, 2023
Spain arrests seven over Vinicius racism incidents
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday's incident showed FIFA's racism protocol in soccer was 'obsolete.'
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 23, 2023
Spanish soccer admits racism problem after Vinicius incident
Brazil's government on Monday summoned the Spanish ambassador to explain the incident.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 18, 2023
Manchester City routs Real Madrid to reach Champions League final
Manchester City will be a strong favorite to finally conquer Europe when it faces Inter Milan in Istanbul on June 10.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 7, 2023
Aryna Sabalenka hopes to extend 'amazing' rivalry with Iga Swiatek
The world No. 2 produced an aggressive performance on Saturday to establish herself as a serious contender at the upcoming French Open.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 21, 2023
Ailing Rafael Nadal pulls out of Madrid Open as questions mount about status for French Open
The 22-time Grand Slam champion has not competed since the Australian Open in January.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 13, 2023
Real Madrid grabs advantage in first-leg of Champions League quarterfinal against Chelsea
In a battle between the last two Champions League winners, Madrid demonstrated its strength with an impressive display.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 2, 2023
Carlo Ancelotti confirms 'exciting' Brazil interest
The veteran Italian coach says he intends to compete his current contract with Real Madrid, which ends in June 2024.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 22, 2023
Liverpool rebuild begins now after Real Madrid humiliation
Instead, despite scoring twice inside the first 15 minutes, Liverpool's frailties were brutally exposed by the Spanish titan.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 9, 2023
Real Madrid tops Al Ahly to reach Club World Cup final
Real Madrid reached the Club World Cup final with a 4-1 win over Egypt's Al Ahly thanks to goals from Vinicius Junior, Fede Valverde, Rodrygo and Sergio Arribas on on Wednesday in Morocco.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 10, 2023
Wales captain Gareth Bale announces retirement
The former Tottenham and Real Madrid winger remains a legend of the national team, having guided Wales to two European Championships and its first FIFA World Cup appearance since 1958.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Over 40% of Japan's municipalities at risk of vanishing, study finds
Of 1,729 local municipalities nationwide, 744 have been identified as being at risk of disappearing.
Princess Aiko makes debut at imperial garden party
Princess Aiko attends an imperial garden party in Tokyo on Tuesday.
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam
Mai Watanabe, who went by the moniker “Sugar Baby Riri,” dated older men and swindled them out of money by telling them fictitious heartbreaking stories about herself to gain their sympathy.
Japan's former PM Aso meets Trump for talks on security and economy
Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Taro Aso, vice president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, in New York on Tuesday. The Japanese government’s top spokesman on Wednesday played down the meeting as one conducted "in the capacity of one lawmaker" and “without the government’s involvement.”
For amateur sumo, a fresh start offers hope against time-wasting and gamesmanship
Wrestlers prepare for the start of a bout at the 2023 Sumo World Championships in Tokyo. Starting this month, placing one hand on the clay first is no longer allowed.
LDP veteran Nikai's youngest son expected to succeed him in Wakayama
Toshihiro Nikai, former secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party, announced in March that he would not run in the next Lower House election to take responsibility for the political funds scandal that rocked his party and his own faction.
New workers name Shohei Ohtani as 'dream boss' for two years running
Shohei Ohtani has been overwhelmingly voted as the “dream boss” for people who started working in April, according to a survey.
A craft beer crawl through Tokyo’s top bars, brewpubs and dives
If all you drink is Asahi, Sapporo and Kirin, you're depriving yourself of some of the best craft beer Tokyo has to offer — and there sure is a lot of it out there.
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam
Mai Watanabe, who went by the moniker “Sugar Baby Riri,” dated older men and swindled them out of money by telling them fictitious heartbreaking stories about herself to gain their sympathy.

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