Alfredo Relaño

The era of Real Madrid's Galácticos is well behind us. Now it is the time of PSG's Galactiques to prove their Champions League-winning credentials.

If the new rules in LaLiga have left a man of Simeone's experience unsure as to what handball is, it's time for the rule-makers to blow the whistle.

Bale and Hazard accompanied Benzema in the opening game of the season, but Madrid's upcoming stars haven't earned their place, notes Alfredo Relaño.

The big question ahead of the opening games was how Barça (and LaLiga) would respond without Messi, writes Alfredo Relaño. Any concerns were soon allayed.

Ancelotti's first line-up featured the recently-returned Bale with Eden Hazard alongside Karim Benzema in the 1-4 win over Alavés, writes Alfredo Relaño.

Alfredo Relaño reacts to Thursday's approval of the 'LaLiga Impulso' proposal - a plan Real Madrid and Barcelona both voted against.

Alfredo Relaño on Real Madrid and Barcelona's opposition to LaLiga's CVC deal, and the difference between their presidents' stances on that and the Super League.

FC Barcelona president, Joan Laporta has placed blame on LaLiga President, Javier Tebas for Leo Messi's departure

Alfredo Relaño compares Spain's performance at the Tokyo Olympic Games to that of Italy, who won a national-record number of medals.

Messi's farewell was emotional. It is clear that he didn’t want to leave and that from his point of view he did everything possible to fit his contract into the current circumstances.

Alfredo Relaño reacts to Spain's extra-time defeat to Brazil in the final of the men's Olympic football tournament on Saturday.

The Argentinean is leaving Barcelona, despite having reached an agreement with the club to stay. Alfredo Relaño looks at what’s behind the situation.

Alfredo Relaño analyses the new agreement announced by LaLiga which will see investment firm CVC control an 11% stake in the business in exchange for $2.6bn.

Alfredo Relaño looks back on Spain's 1-0 win over Japan in the soccer semi-final at the Tokyo Olympics, where they will now face Brazil in the final.

Alfredo Relaño discusses the future of Barcelona star Lionel Messi, who is yet to renew his contract because of the club's inability to balance the books.

As Thursday came to a close, China and Japan were joint leaders in the medals table, both on 15 golds. China lead in silver medals (7-4) and bronze (9-6), writes Alfredo Relaño.

Alfredo Relaño reflects on British diver Tom Daley's stirring words following his Olympic gold-medal win in Tokyo.

Our football team is not the high-flying one that was expected, given the quality and experience of its players, but it’s doing enough.

Alfredo Relaño on the addition of events such as climbing, surfing and skateboarding to the Olympic schedule.

Alfredo Relaño reacts to Spain's 1-0 win over Australia in the men's football tournament at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Alfredo Relaño reacts to Spain's underwhelming 0-0 draw with Egypt in their opening game in the men's Olympic soccer tournament.

What has happened to Griezmann is relatively normal. Simeone pushes him to the limit, but within a model club and a healthy atmosphere.

Alfredo Relaño looks ahead to the start of the coronavirus-delayed 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

Alfredo Relaño evaluates the merits of Spain's Pedri and Italy's Chiellini following the release of UEFA's Euro 2020 Best XI.

Games being decided on penalty shoot-outs became a significant feature of the recently finished Euro 2020 tournament.