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Real Sociedad

Spanish football club that competes in La Liga and hosts Kenyan winger Job Ochieng.

2026-04-242026-09-24

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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

Monday 21 September

  1. Mbappe reunites with Zidane as new France national coach

    Kylian Mbappe said playing under new France coach Zinedine Zidane, who picked him up for a Real Madrid youth trial when Mbappe was 13 or 14, is "like a film." Zidane replaced Didier Deschamps on Friday and will take charge in the Nations League match against Turkey.

    21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 18 September

  1. Juventus, Palace advance in Europa League; Celtic loses at home

    Juventus defeated NEC Nijmegen 5-0 and Crystal Palace beat Lech Poznan 4-0 in Europa League first-round matches, while Bournemouth won their European debut at Real Sociedad and Celtic lost 3-1 at home to Ferencvaros on Thursday.

    18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Sunderland returns to European football after 53 years

    Sunderland will play their first European match in 53 years on Wednesday at the Stadium of Light, marking the latest milestone in the club's recovery from League One to a seventh-place Premier League finish in 2025.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Kenyan Job Ochieng scores and assists in Real Sociedad victory

    Kenyan forward Job Ochieng scored once and provided two assists in his second appearance for Real Sociedad, directly contributing to all three of the club's goals in a 3-2 win over Elche on Monday, with the decisive assist on a 90th-minute winner.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 7 September

  1. Mbappe says Ballon d'Or talk is natural after World Cup success

    Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said it was natural for people to consider him as a potential Ballon d'Or winner after scoring 10 goals at the World Cup this summer to win the Golden Boot, with France finishing fourth. Mbappe, 27, has scored 22 goals in World Cup competitions during his career, making him the all-time top scorer.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 29 August

  1. Mourinho backs Mbappe for Ballon d'Or award

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Kylian Mbappe deserves to win this year's Ballon d'Or, arguing the award should go to "the best player in the world" rather than be decided by World Cup or Champions League success. Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history during the 2026 tournament and was the top scorer in La Liga and the Champions League last season.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 28 August

  1. Mourinho emphasizes team play over goal tallies for Real Madrid's Mbappe

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he values 40 goals with titles and team effort over 60 goals scored individually, following Mbappe's hat-trick against Real Sociedad as the 2026/27 La Liga season gets underway.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenyan players showcase talent on European football stage

    Three Harambee Stars players featured in European football this week, with Job Ochieng making his first start of the season for Real Sociedad against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, playing 66 minutes in a 4-1 loss.

    28 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 27 August

  1. Mbappé scores hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashes Real Sociedad 4-1

    Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick to help Real Madrid defeat Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga, with Vinicius Junior also scoring and Jude Bellingham providing two assists in Jose Mourinho's first home match as Madrid's coach.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Mourinho content with Madrid squad after Rodri transfer fails

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he is "very happy" with his squad, which he considers complete despite missing out on midfielder Rodri, who was later signed by Barcelona. Madrid signed six players this summer including Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 15 August

  1. Fernandez jeered by Chelsea fans in friendly win

    Enzo Fernandez was booed by Chelsea supporters when he came on as a substitute in a 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge, after the midfielder previously expressed his desire to leave Chelsea. Chelsea has set a reported asking price of £120 million on Fernandez, who told the club in May he wanted to leave.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 13 August

  1. Spanish Super Cup to be held in Istanbul in 2027

    The 2027 Spanish Super Cup Final Four tournament will take place in Istanbul at Ataturk Olympic Stadium from February 2 to 7, featuring Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Real Sociedad. Saudi Arabia, which has hosted since 2020, was ruled out due to a clash with the Asian Cup.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Man City sign Argentina goalkeeper Rulli from Marseille

    Manchester City have signed Argentina international goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille on a two-year deal. The 34-year-old will serve as City's number-two goalkeeper behind Gianluigi Donnarumma.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Mudryk returns from doping ban in Chelsea friendly loss

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised Mykhailo Mudryk's "emotional" return from a doping ban, with the Ukrainian winger playing for the first time in nearly two years as a substitute in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong. Mudryk had not played since November 2024 and won an appeal to resume his football career on Friday.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Chelsea manager Alonso undecided on Mudryk's future

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said no decision has been made on Mykhailo Mudryk's future after the winger was cleared to resume his football career following a four-year doping ban suspension. Mudryk, who has not played since November 2024, could participate in pre-season as the club assesses his situation.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Mudryk returns from doping ban as Chelsea loses to Juventus

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised Mykhailo Mudryk's emotional return from a two-year doping ban, as the Ukrainian winger appeared as a substitute in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong. Mudryk had not played since November 2024 and won an appeal to resume his career on Friday.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 31 July

  1. Real Madrid defender Asencio sidelined four to six weeks

    Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in his right thigh and will miss the start of the La Liga season, expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks according to Spanish reports.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 3 July

  1. Spain advances to World Cup last 16 with Austria victory

    Spain defeated Austria 3–0 in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, with two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header securing their passage to the last 16. The victory sets up a potential matchup with Portugal and marks Spain's most complete performance of the tournament.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Kenya should recruit diaspora players for Afcon 2027 hosting

    With Kenya hosting Africa's biggest football tournament in June 2027, Football Kenya Federation coach Benni McCarthy is identifying diaspora players with Kenyan heritage to strengthen the Harambee Stars, including Real Sociedad winger Job Ochieng who made his LaLiga debut in February 2026.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 28 June

  1. Japan embraces underdog mentality for World Cup clash with Brazil

    Japan will face five-time champion Brazil in a 2026 World Cup round of 32 match in Houston on Monday. Despite Brazil being favoured, Japan striker Takumi Minamino said the team can pull off a surprise by playing with an underdog mentality, citing their 3-2 friendly victory over Brazil in October.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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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