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Real Madrid

Also known as: rivals Real Madrid

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  1. February 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 in Champions League, progressing 3-1 on aggregate

    Source

    “Vinicius Junior scored the winner on the night as Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday, progressing 3-1 on aggregate to the last 16.”

    Vinicius hits winner as Real Madrid eliminate Benfica after racism row

  3. The Namibian

    Real Madrid lost to Osasuna 2-1 in La Liga

    Source

    “Raul Garcia's superb 90th-minute strike consigned leaders Real Madrid to a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna in La Liga on Saturday, in a blow to their title hopes.”

    Leaders Real Madrid stung at Osasuna, Atletico back on track

  4. The Namibian

    Real Madrid earned a 2-0 win at Valencia to close gap to Barcelona to one point

    Source

    “Alvaro Carreras and Kylian Mbappe's goals earned Real Madrid a battling 2-0 win at Valencia on Sunday to close the gap to La Liga leaders Barcelona to one point.”

    Real Madrid keep pressure on Barca with tight win at Valencia

  5. The Namibian

    Real Madrid scraped a 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga

    Source

    “The Spaniard meant, unlike the fictional Lord of the Rings wizard, he is not capable of magic to transform Real Madrid's fortunes.”

    Arbeloa's Real Madrid seeking consistency over magic

  6. The Namibian

    Real Madrid fell to defeat against Benfica in the Champions League

    Source

    “Last week Madrid fell to defeat against Benfica in the Champions League, out-played and out-fought, leaving them facing a play-off round double-header against Jose Mourinho's Portuguese side once again.”

    Arbeloa's Real Madrid seeking consistency over magic
  7. January 2026

  8. The Namibian

    Real Madrid were handed a quick rematch with Jose Mourinho's Benfica in the Champions League play-off round draw

    Source

    “Real Madrid were handed a quick rematch with Jose Mourinho's Benfica in the draw for the Champions League play-off round on Friday, while reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain will face domestic rivals Monaco.”

    Real Madrid to play Benfica, PSG face Monaco in Champions League play offs

  9. The Namibian

    Real Madrid are aiming to seal direct passage to Champions League last 16 at Benfica

    Source

    “Real Madrid are aiming to seal direct passage to the Champions League last 16 at Benfica on Wednesday, but standing in their way is their divisive former coach Jose Mourinho.”

    Old ally Mourinho between Real Madrid and Champions League last 16

  10. The Namibian

    Madrid crashed out of Copa del Rey at Albacete in Arbeloa's first match

    Source

    “Madrid crashed out of the Copa del Rey at second-tier Albacete in Arbeloa's first match at the helm but have won the following three games, including a 6-1 demolition of Monaco.”

    Old ally Mourinho between Real Madrid and Champions League last 16

  11. The Namibian

    Real Madrid will wrap up last-16 berth with victory away to Jose Mourinho's Benfica

    Source

    “Real Madrid, record 15-time winners of the competition, will wrap up a last-16 berth with victory away to Jose Mourinho's Benfica.”

    Europe's elite jostle for Champions League last 16 places

  12. The Namibian

    Real Madrid won 2-0 at Villarreal and moved to top of La Liga

    Source

    “Kylian Mbappe netted twice to earn Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Villarreal on Saturday and take his side to the top of La Liga.”

    Mbappe double at Villarreal takes Real Madrid top of La Liga
Sport

New book examines Cuca Tops' rise to Namibia's top league

The News

A new book by Mathias Ngwangwama explores Cuca Tops FC's rise from Rundu to Namibia's top football division, tracing the club's journey from informal formation in 1970 to its 1987 promotion to the Namibia National Super League. The author, who has a background in business management, examines the high-performance culture and organisational excellence that enabled the club to succeed despite significant resource constraints.

21 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. New book examines Cuca Tops' rise to Namibia's top league

    A new book by Mathias Ngwangwama explores Cuca Tops FC's rise from Rundu to Namibia's top football division, tracing the club's journey from informal formation in 1970 to its 1987 promotion to the Namibia National Super League. The author, who has a background in business management, examines the high-performance culture and organisational excellence that enabled the club to succeed despite significant resource constraints.

    21 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Book explores Cuca Tops FC's rise to national football league

    A new book by Mathias Ngwangwama traces Cuca Tops FC's journey from informal formation in 1970 to promotion to the Namibia National Super League at the end of 1987, framing the club's success as a story of high-performance culture, resilience, and organisational excellence rather than purely sporting achievement.

    21 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 20 July

  1. Spain wins World Cup, defeats Argentina 1-0 after extra time

    Spain won the 48-team World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday with a goal from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute. Spain's defensive strength—conceding only once in the tournament—and captain Rodri's play earned him player of the tournament honours over attacking superstars like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.

    20 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 17 July

  1. Spain and Argentina meet in 2026 FIFA World Cup final

    Spain and Argentina will contest the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at New Jersey Stadium, with Spain having defeated France 2-0 in the semi-finals and Argentina seeking to defend their 2022 title. The match will be the first time the two nations have met at a FIFA World Cup since 1966.

    17 July 2026 · New Era →

  2. Spain and Argentina meet in 2026 World Cup final

    Spain and Argentina will face off in the FIFA World Cup final this weekend at New Jersey Stadium. The final will be the first meeting between the two nations at a World Cup since 1966, with Spain aiming to add to their World Cup titles and Argentina defending their 2022 triumph.

    17 July 2026 · New Era →

Monday 13 July

  1. Yamal seeks World Cup glory ahead of France semifinal

    Lamine Yamal hopes to emulate Kylian Mbappe by winning the World Cup as a teenager, with Spain facing France in Tuesday's semi-final in Arlington. The 16-year-old Yamal, who scored in Euro 2024's semi-final against France four days before his 17th birthday, will celebrate his 19th birthday on the eve of this World Cup semi-final.

    13 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 July

  1. Mbappé scores twice as France beats Morocco in World Cup quarter-final

    Kylian Mbappé scored a brilliant curling finish after a missed penalty, and set up Ousmane Dembele's goal as France defeated Morocco 2-0 to advance to the World Cup semi-finals, moving Mbappé level with Lionel Messi with eight tournament goals.

    10 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Belgium faces Spain's record-setting defence in World Cup quarter-final

    Belgium meet Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday, seeking to break Spain's defence, which has recorded six consecutive World Cup clean sheets—a first in history. Spain have conceded just six shots on target in five matches and are playing possession-based football similar to their 2010 World Cup-winning approach.

    9 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Belgium defeats USA 4-1 in World Cup knockout stage

    Belgium beat the United States 4-1 in a World Cup last-16 match at Seattle's Lumen Field, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice and Romelu Lukaku adding a goal. The result ended USA's hopes of reaching a first World Cup quarter-final in 24 years and set up a quarter-final between Belgium and Spain.

    7 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. England beats Mexico 3-2 in World Cup quarter-final setup

    England won 3-2 against Mexico in Mexico City at the Estadio Azteca despite playing with ten men after defender Jarell Quansah received a red card early in the second half. The victory sets up a quarter-final match against Norway and is hailed as England's greatest win on foreign soil.

    7 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 6 July

  1. Spain beats Portugal 1-0, ends Ronaldo's World Cup

    Substitute Mikel Merino scored in injury time to give Spain a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the World Cup Round of 16, eliminating Cristiano Ronaldo in his final World Cup match and sending Spain to the quarter-finals.

    6 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Brazil coach vows to rebuild after World Cup last-16 exit

    Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said the team's last-16 World Cup loss to Norway should fuel future improvement, calling it "the start of a new cycle" rather than an ending. Ancelotti, who was appointed a year ago to guide Brazil to a record sixth World Cup title, dismissed suggestions he would step down.

    6 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. England beats Mexico 3-2 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

    Jude Bellingham scored twice as 10-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with Harry Kane also scoring from the penalty spot. England will face Norway in the last eight.

    6 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 5 July

  1. France beat Paraguay 1-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

    France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in a World Cup last-16 match on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a second-half penalty on 70 minutes. France will face Morocco in the quarter-finals after Morocco beat Canada 3-0.

    5 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 4 July

  1. Spain faces Portugal in World Cup last 16

    Spain and Portugal meet in a World Cup last-16 clash in Texas on Monday, with the quarter-finals and possibly Cristiano Ronaldo's international career at stake. Spain advanced by defeating Austria 3-0 in the first knockout round.

    4 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Harry Kane scores twice as England beats DRC at World Cup

    Harry Kane scored two goals in England's 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the World Cup round of 32, bringing his tournament total to five goals and moving him to sixth on the all-time World Cup goal-scoring list.

    2 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 29 June

  1. Manchester City appoints Maresca as manager after Guardiola

    Manchester City hired former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca on a three-year contract to manage the club after Pep Guardiola stepped down. Maresca's move was delayed by Chelsea's demand for a reported £17 million compensation package.

    29 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 27 June

  1. Uruguay eliminated from World Cup after Spain victory

    Uruguay exited the World Cup after losing 1-0 to Spain in Guadalajara, with goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's error allowing Alex Baena's weak shot to decide the match. Spain secured top spot in Group H and avoided a knockout round against Argentina, while Uruguay became the highest ranked side to crash out in the group stages.

    27 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 26 June

  1. France face Norway in World Cup Group I decider

    France and Norway meet in a crucial World Cup group-stage match on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland — both on four goals — set to feature prominently. France need only a draw to clinch first place in the group owing to superior goal difference.

    26 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. US loses 3–2 to Turkey in World Cup dead-rubber match

    The United States, already qualified as Group D winners, fell 3–2 to Turkey on Thursday in Los Angeles, with Kaan Ayhan scoring in stoppage time. Coach Mauricio Pochettino made nine lineup changes ahead of the knockout stage, saying he prioritized squad rotation over extending their unbeaten run.

    26 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Morocco beats Haiti 4–2, misses group top spot to Brazil

    Morocco defeated Haiti 4–2 in a World Cup group match but finished second in Group C to Brazil on goal difference. Haiti, playing their first World Cup since 1974, scored their first World Cup goals in 52 years but were eliminated without a point.

    25 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 to top World Cup group

    Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, securing top spot in Group C and progression to the last 32. Brazil will face the runners-up in Group F on June 29 in Houston.

    25 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Ronaldo scores sixth World Cup, Portugal rout Uzbekistan

    Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at six World Cup tournaments, netting twice as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0. The 41-year-old captain said it was "a difficult week, a dark week" but that he remained committed to helping his country achieve its objectives.

    23 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 22 June

  1. Cape Verde draw 2-2 with Uruguay in World Cup debut

    World Cup debutants Cape Verde scored a second-half equaliser to secure a 2-2 draw against Uruguay on Sunday in Miami, following their opening draw with Spain. Cape Verde now face Saudi Arabia in their final group game, knowing victory would secure a last-32 berth.

    22 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Liverpool sign Spain forward Munoz from Osasuna for £34.5 million

    Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Spain forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for a reported fee of £34.5 million on a six-year contract. The 22-year-old, currently on World Cup duty, will become the first signing for Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola.

    18 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Ronaldo struggles in Portugal's draw with Congo

    Cristiano Ronaldo had his fewest touches (25) in a full match at a major tournament for Portugal in a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo, with coach Roberto Martinez defending his decision to keep the 41-year-old on the field despite Portugal searching for a winner.

    18 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Mexico, South Korea battle for World Cup knockout berth

    Mexico and South Korea meet Thursday knowing a win guarantees advancement to the World Cup knockout rounds. Both teams won their opening matches and the expanded 48-team format allows eight best-ranked third-placed teams to advance from the group stage.

    18 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. DR Congo earn historic World Cup point, draw with Portugal

    The Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever point at the World Cup finals, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in Group K on Wednesday. Yoane Wissa's header equalized Joao Neves's early goal, with the African side appearing in their first World Cup since 1974 and more than holding their own despite disrupted preparations due to an Ebola outbreak.

    17 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. England and Portugal open World Cup campaigns

    England begin their World Cup bid against Croatia on Wednesday, seeking to end a 60-year wait for a trophy, while Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record-equalling sixth World Cup tournament for Portugal against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    17 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid on two-year contract from Manchester City

    Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid after nine trophy-laden years at Manchester City, where he made 459 appearances and scored 76 goals since 2017.

    17 June 2026 · The Namibian →

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