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03 June 2022, France, Paris: Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal celebrates a point against German Alexander Zverev during their men's singles semifinal match of the French Open Grand Slam tournament. Photo: Matthieu Mirville/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

ROLAND GARROS

Nadal reaches French Open final after Zverev injured in fall

The Nomad Today 6/4/22

In distressing scenes at Roland Garros, German third seed Zverev fell and twisted his ankle at the end of the second set, yelling in pain as Nadal rushed around the net to help

FILED - 28 May 2022, France, Paris: Liverpool fans cover their mouths and noses as they queue to gain entry to the stadium ahead of the UEFA Champions League final soccer match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid CF at the Stade de France. Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire/dpa.

SCANDAL

Real Madrid question UEFA over chaotic scenes ahead of CL final

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/4/22

“As was evident in the revealing images published by the media, several fans were attacked, harassed, assaulted and robbed in violent fashion," the Spanish club said in a statement

02 June 2022, Spain, Seville: Portugal's Ricardo Horta celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Nations League group B soccer match between Spain and Portugal at Estadio Benito Villamarin. Photo: Jose Luis Contreras/DAX via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

FOOTBALL

Late Horta strike means Spain-Portugal draw in Nations League opener

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/3/22

Cristiano Ronaldo was introduced just after the hour, but it was another substitute, Horta, who equalized

28 May 2022, France, Paris: Real Madrid's Gareth Bale collects his medal and walks past the trophy after the UEFA Champions League final soccer match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid CF at the Stade de France. Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire/dpa.

LA LIGA

Bale thanks Madrid and confirms departure: 'It has been an honour'

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/2/22

The Wales forward has played a key role in winning 16 major honours while in Spain, including a remarkable five Champions League triumphs

31 May 2022, France, Paris: Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal in action against Serbian Novak Djokovic during their men's singles quarter final tennis match of the Roland-Garros Open tennis tournament at the Court Suzanne-Lenglen. Photo: Matthieu Mirville/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

ROLAND GARROS

Nadal outlasts Djokovic to inch closer to 14th French Open title

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/1/22

Epic and entertaining as it was, the match started in May and finished in June at 1:15 am (Wednesday) in temperatures of 12 degrees Celsius

FOOTBALL

Barca must sell prized assets to sign Lewandowski, LaLiga chief says

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/1/22

The prolific Poland captain has made no secret of the fact he wants to join Barca this summer

FILED - 14 May 2022, Lower Saxony, Wolfsburg: Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski holds up the Kicker scoring canon as top scorer after the German Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich at Volkswagen Arena. arcelona have made a first written transfer bid of 32 million euros (33.8 million dollars) for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, according to a report on Sunday. Photo: Swen Pförtner/dpa.

FOOTBALL

Lewandowski says Bayern time is 'over' amid interest from Barcelona

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/31/22

"It is definite today: My story with Bayern is over," the Polish star striker said.

29 May 2022, Spain, Madrid: (L-R) Real Madrid players Marcelo Vieira, Luka Modric and Thibaut Courtois arrive at the traditional celebration at Cibeles, where thousands of fans celebrate the 14th UEFA Champions League victory in Real Madrid's history after defeating Liverpool at the Stade de France in Paris. Photo: Atilano Garcia/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

CAPTAIN

Marcelo confirms Real Madrid exit after 15 years with the club

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/30/22

"It was my last game with Real Madrid," Marcelo said

29 May 2022, Spain, Madrid: Real Madrid fans gather outside the Santiago Bernabeu stadium to celebrate their team's victory over Liverpool in Saturday's UEFA Champions League final soccer match, which took place at the Stade de France in Paris. Photo: Miguel Candela/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Tens of thousands of fans celebrate Real Madrid's victory

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/30/22

A huge party with 60,000 club members took place at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Mbappe 'already forgotten' after Madrid's Champions League triumph

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/30/22

Vinicius Junior netted the only goal in a 1-0 win, showing the sort of firepower Madrid still possess even without Mbappe

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Courtois hopes Champions League success will help silence critics

The Nomad Today 5/29/22

“Today I needed to win a final for my career, for all the hard work to put respect on my name because I don’t think I have enough respect, especially in England”

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0 for 14th Champions League title

The Nomad Today 5/29/22

Vinicius Junior scored the winner in the 59th minute at the Stade de France for the Spanish champions who earlier had a goal from tournament top scorer Karim Benzema disallowed for offside

27 May 2022, France, Paris: Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti takes part in a training session at the Stade de France ahead of Saturday's UEFA Champions League Final soccer match against Liverpool. Photo: Nick Potts/PA Wire/dpa.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Ancelotti: History pushed Madrid to 'deserved' Champions League final

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/28/22

"Liverpool will be intense and direct, that's what they will propose. Whoever is able to show their quality will win"

27 May 2022, France, Paris: Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois takes part in a training session at the Stade de France ahead of Saturday's UEFA Champions League Final soccer match against Liverpool. Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire/dpa.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Marcelo and Courtois hail Ancelotti impact ahead of Champions League final

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/28/22

A triumph of Real Madrid would make the Italian the most successful boss in the competition's history outright

25 May 2022, United Kingdom, Liverpool: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah (L) and Jordan Henderson attend a press conference for the team at the AXA Training Centre, ahead of Saturday's UEFA Champions League Final match against Real Madrid. Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire/dpa.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Madrid to meet Liverpool in tasty final after contrasting build-ups

Mark Meadows 5/26/22

Saturday's Champions League final in Paris could end up being another classic. It brings together a Real Madrid side coasting since winning the Spanish title and a Liverpool team hoping to…

FILED - 14 May 2022, Lower Saxony, Wolfsburg: Munich's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich at Volkswagen Arena. Barcelona have made a first written transfer bid of €32 million ($33.8 million) for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, according to a report on Sunday. Photo: Swen Pförtner/dpa.

LA LIGA

Barcelona offer 32 million euros for Bayern's Lewandowski

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/23/22

Barcelona's season ended with a whimper as Villarreal sealed a 2-0 LaLiga win at Camp Nou on Sunday

15 February 2022, France, Paris: Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid at Parc des Princes stadium. Photo: Julien Mattia/Le Pictorium Agency via ZUMA/dpa.

FOOTBALL

Mbappe turns down Real Madrid to stay at PSG

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/22/22

The news will come as a blow to Real Madrid, who face Liverpool in the Champions League final next weekend.

21 May 2022, Italy, Turin: Lyon's Catarina Macario (2nd L) celebrates scoring her side's second goal with teammate during the UEFA Women's Champions League final soccer match between Barcelona and Olympique Lyonnais at Allianz Stadium. Photo: -/LaPresse via ZUMA Press/dpa.

WOMEN'S FOOTBALL

Lyon surprise Barcelona to win women's Champions League

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/22/22

Lyon took an early lead thanks to a stunning strike from distance from Henry

13 December 2021, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh: Barcelona's head coach Xavi Hernandez speaks during a press conference ahead of the Maradona Cup friendly soccer match against Boca Juniors, which to take place in honour of the memory of of Argentine footballing legend Diego Armando Maradona. Photo: -/Saudi Press Agency/dpa

LA LIGA

Xavi praises Barca for saving season; Dembele's potential farewell

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/22/22

Xavi has reinvigorated Barca as the Catalan giants have climbed up to second in the league, albeit 13 points behind champions Real Madrid with one game left to play

FILED - 25 April 2018, Bavaria, Munich: Real Madrid's Gareth Bale is seen on the bench during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg soccer match between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena. Photo: Andreas Gebert/dpa.

LA LIGA

'He is part of Madrid history' – Ancelotti hails Bale ahead of exit

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/19/22

"The contract ends, and he will leave. It is not so important if he plays tomorrow. Bale is part of the history of this club. He will remain in the memory of all Madrid fans," the Real Madrid boss…