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The Namibian
… Today he scored and we’re happy for him.” Barcelona started brightly but fell behind after Jules Kounde allowed Alvaro Garcia to race beyond him. …
Yamal, Raphinha bag braces as Barcelona rout RayoThe Namibian
… Lamine Yamal, making his first appearance since winning the World Cup with Spain, tucked home a penalty for the third after Jules Kounde was fouled. …
Real Madrid crush Schalke in friendly as Diomande debutsThe Namibian
… Some of their football was mesmerising, as Mbappe hit the post from a Jules Kounde ball across the face of goal and Adrien Rabiot fired narrowly over. …
Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16The Namibian
… (AC Milan/ITA), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes) Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa/ENG), Malo Gusto (Chelsea/ENG), Lucas Hernandez (Paris Saint-Germain), Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal/KSA), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool/ENG), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace/ENG), Jules Kounde …
Mbappe, Dembele head up France squad for 2026 World CupThe Namibian
… Raphinha returned to the bench last weekend after injury but did not appear in the win at Osasuna which moved Barca to the brink of the title. “I see the team in great shape, very focused — we’re all really looking forward to playing the Clasico,” said Barca defender Jules Kounde …
History chasing Barca eye title party in Liga ClasicoThe Namibian
… Antoine Griezmann had a shot deflected wide as Atletico showed occasional flashes, mostly through enterprising winger Lookman, who gave Jules Kounde a difficult night. …
Atletico resist Barca to reach Champions League semisThe Namibian
… You could feel he didn’t have the confidence or the dynamic for these one-on-one situations,” Flick told reporters. “When he enjoys playing football it’s perfect for him and also for us.” Jules Kounde fired wide early on and Yamal tested Villarreal goalkeeper Luiz Junior from dis …
First Yamal hat trick helps Liga leaders Barcelona beat VillarrealThe Namibian
… Fermin Lopez hit the crossbar for Barcelona but it was one-way traffic and Atletico nearly got a third when Alvarez’s effort was cleared off the line by Jules Kounde. …
Atletico rout Barca in Copa del Rey semi final first legThe Namibian
… Rashford’s dangerous free-kick was tipped onto the bar by Mallorca stopper Leo Roman, and Yamal missed from point blank range as Jules Kounde sent the rebound into his path. …
Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga leadThe Namibian
… Barcelona came within centimetres of an equaliser when Joao Cancelo, on his second debut for the club, crossed for Jules Kounde, who headed against the crossbar. …
Real Sociedad end Barca winning streak to tighten Liga title raceBarcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday as teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both scored twice, extending the champions' perfect start to the campaign with three wins from three matches.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday as teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both scored twice, extending the champions' perfect start to the campaign with three wins from three matches.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid defeated Schalke 3-0 in a friendly with Kylian Mbappe on the scoresheet and record signing Yan Diomande debuting; Barcelona won 5-2 at Basel with summer signings Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi featuring.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay. Mbappe moved level with Lionel Messi on six goals in the golden boot race and now has 18 World Cup goals in total, one behind Messi's record of 19.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Coach Didier Deschamps announced France's squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with Kylian Mbappe set to spearhead the attack and likely captain the team despite a recent thigh injury. The squad includes attacking talent such as Ballon d'Or holder Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, and Michael Olise, alongside defensive players including William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona, leading by 11 points, host Real Madrid on Sunday needing only a draw to clinch a second consecutive La Liga title. A victory could help them set records with a potential 100 points and 33 victories if they win their final four matches.
8 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Atletico Madrid defeated Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate in their Champions League quarterfinal tie, reaching the semifinals for the first time since 2017. Despite losing the second leg 2-1, Atletico's 2-0 first-leg advantage and Lookman's goal held firm as Barcelona finished with 10 men after Eric Garcia's red card.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Lamine Yamal scored a hat-trick in Barcelona's 4-1 win over Villarreal, becoming the youngest player to achieve the feat in La Liga this century at 18 years old. The victory extended Barcelona's lead at the top of the league to four points above Real Madrid.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Atletico Madrid overwhelmed Copa del Rey holders Barcelona with a 4-0 victory in their semi-final first leg, with goals from Eric Garcia (own goal), Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman, and Julian Alvarez giving them a commanding advantage ahead of the second leg at Camp Nou on March 3.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona defeated Mallorca 3-0, with goals from Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Marc Bernal, to move four points clear at the top of La Liga ahead of Real Madrid.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Sociedad defeated Barcelona 2-1 on Sunday, ending the Catalan side's 12-match unbeaten run and narrowing their La Liga lead over Real Madrid to a single point. Barcelona had multiple disallowed goals and hit the woodwork four times but could not overcome goalkeeper Alex Remiro's crucial saves.
19 January 2026 · The Namibian →