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Real Sociedad

2026-04-242026-06-26

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Spain boss Luis de la Fuente revealed after the match that the Real Sociedad forward had been struggling with a knee problem, but insisted he was fit to start.

    Spain's Oyarzabal happy to play through pain at World Cup
  3. Citizen Digital

    Spain boss Luis de la Fuente revealed after the match that the Real Sociedad forward had been struggling with a knee problem, but insisted he was fit to start.

    Spain's Oyarzabal happy to play through pain at World Cup
  4. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletterJust three minutes later, the Real Sociedad forward volleyed home from Dani Olmo's header for his 14th international goal in his last 13 caps.Oyarzabal was inches away from a first half hat-trick when his audacious effort with the outside of his foot fr

    Yamal scores on injury return as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia
  5. The Standard

    Players like Job Ochieng at Real Sociedad, Collins Sichenje at FK Vojvodina, Richard Odada at UTA Arad, and Ryan Ogam at Wolfsberger AC provide a growing core of Europe-based professionals.

    We need to stop cheering others and plan for 2030 tourney
  6. The Standard

    Players such as Job Ochieng at Real Sociedad, Collins Sichenje at FK Vojvodina, Richard Odada at UTA Arad, and Ryan Ogam at Wolfsberger AC provide a growing core of Europe-based professionals.

    World Cup: We need to stop cheering for others and work towards Kenya's moment in 2030
  7. May 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    Fixtures Saturday Alaves v Rayo Vallecano, Real Betis v Levante, Celta Vigo v Sevilla, Espanyol v Real Sociedad, Getafe v Osasuna, Mallorca v Real Oviedo, Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao, Valencia v Barcelona, Girona v Elche (all matches 1900 GMT)

    What to look out for in final La Liga weekend
  9. Citizen Digital

    annot help but wonder if another coach could get more out of the team, there have been signs of improvement. -Positive signs- Atletico got to the Copa del Rey final, for the first time since they won it with Simeone in 2013, although they were beaten on penalties by Real Sociedad

    Simeone, Atletico at crossroads after Arsenal Champions League KO
  10. The Standard

    Atletico got to the Copa del Rey final, for the first time since they won it with Simeone in 2013, although they were beaten on penalties by Real Sociedad in April.

    Simeone, Atletico at crossroads after Arsenal Champions League KO
  11. Citizen Digital

    larreal v Levante (1200), Valencia v Atletico Madrid (1415), Alaves v Athletic Bilbao (1630), Osasuna v Barcelona (1900) Sunday Celta Vigo v Elche (1200), Getafe v Rayo Vallecano (1415), Real Betis v Real Oviedo (1630), Espanyol v Real Madrid (1900) Monday Sevilla v Real Sociedad

    Espanyol must stop rot against Real Madrid as Barca eye title
  12. April 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    petitions 99 - fouls drawn by Elche's Aleix Febas Fixtures Friday (all times GMT) Real Betis v Real Madrid (1900) Saturday Alaves v Mallorca (1200), Getafe v Barcelona (1415), Valencia v Girona (1630), Atletico Madrid v Athletic Bilbao (1900) Sunday Rayo Vallecano v Real Sociedad

    Barcelona must live without teen star Yamal for title run-in

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Spain's Oyarzabal plays through knee injury at World Cup

    Mikel Oyarzabal said a minor knee injury will not affect his World Cup after scoring twice in Spain's 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia. The Real Sociedad forward also set up Lamine Yamal's opening goal as Spain rebounded from a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Spain's Oyarzabal plays through minor knee injury at World Cup

    Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice in Spain's 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia despite a minor knee injury, saying he is fit to continue playing in the tournament. Coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed Oyarzabal had been struggling with the knee problem but was ready to start.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 21 June

  1. Spain beats Saudi Arabia 4-0 with Yamal's injury return

    Lamine Yamal scored on his return from hamstring injury as Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in a World Cup match in Atlanta, with Mikel Oyarzabal adding two goals. The victory puts Spain atop Group H.

    21 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Kenya must build system to qualify for 2030 World Cup

    An opinion piece argues that while Kenyans passionately follow foreign football teams, Kenya has failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and must develop a systematic approach—not just individual players—to compete in the 2030 tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 15 June

  1. Kenya must focus on 2030 World Cup qualification

    An opinion piece argues that Kenyans' passion for foreign national teams overshadows support for the Harambee Stars, and calls for the country to pursue qualification for the 2030 World Cup, which will be hosted partly in Africa for the first time in history.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 22 May

  1. La Liga season finale: departures and unresolved matters ahead

    La Liga concludes this weekend with Barcelona already champions under Hansi Flick, but several matters remain unresolved. Several high-profile players, including Antoine Griezmann, Robert Lewandowski, and Dani Carvajal, are bidding farewell to their clubs.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Simeone's future uncertain after Atletico's Arsenal Champions League loss

    Arsenal's elimination of Atletico Madrid in the Champions League leaves Diego Simeone's side without silverware for a fifth straight season. When asked if he had the strength to continue after Tuesday's defeat, Simeone said "not now, definitely not now," casting doubt over his intentions this summer.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Simeone questions his future after Arsenal eliminates Atletico

    Arsenal's Champions League elimination of Atletico Madrid leaves Diego Simeone's future in doubt after the club's fifth straight season without a trophy. Simeone responded ambiguously to questions about continuing, saying "not now, definitely not now," while acknowledging that fans expect silverware.

    6 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 1 May

  1. Espanyol faces Real Madrid seeking first win of 2026

    Espanyol have not won a match in 2026 and face Real Madrid on Sunday; if they win and Barcelona beat Osasuna on Saturday, Barcelona will be crowned Spanish league champions. Espanyol have fallen to 13th place, five points clear of the relegation zone.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 April

  1. Barcelona lose Yamal to injury for final title push

    Barcelona must finish their La Liga title race without teenage winger Lamine Yamal, who sustained a hamstring injury against Celta Vigo and is out for the rest of the season. The club holds a nine-point lead over Real Madrid but faces a key Clásico on May 10, with coach Hansi Flick relying on squad depth to protect their advantage.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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