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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Real Sociedad star cuts short summer vacation to return to pre-season training
A headline member of the attacking ranks at La Liga outfit Real Sociedad has this week returned to base at the club's training ground, almost a week before his summer vacation was due to come to an end. That's according to Mundo Deportivo, who point towards Mikel Oyarzabal as the player in question. Advertisement Frontman Oyarzabal is for his part fresh off a thoroughly productive campaign in San Sebastian in 2024/25. Despite Sociedad's collective struggles, the 28-year-old racked up 26 direct goal contributions in 53 appearances across all competitions. As much culminated in a call up to Spain's latest squad for the Nations League in June, a decision which entitled Oyarzabal to an extended summer holiday through July 14th. As alluded to above, though, reiterating his commitment to the cause at Anoeta, the versatile attacker was back in the thick of things a full six days early on Tuesday morning. As per a report from MD, Oyarzabal was put through an individualised training session at Zubieta, ahead of linking back up with his teammates over the days ahead. Conor Laird – GSFN
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Portugal v Spain: Oyarzabal sets prestigious record 👏
A man for the big occasion. Mikel Oyarzabal had undoubtedly marked this date in his calendar. Facing Portugal in this Nations League final, the Spaniards were keen to further assert their dominance on the European stage. Advertisement For now, it's done since the Real Sociedad striker has given his team the advantage, perfectly assisted by Pedri (45'). If Mikel Oyarzabal is not among the most publicized players on the planet, he is without a doubt one of the most "clutch". At the age of 28, he becomes the top scorer in the history of La Roja in finals. A significant achievement considering how many they have contested! This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. 📸 ALEXANDRA BEIER - AFP or licensors
Yahoo
19-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Real Sociedad star in the sights of Lazio
Real Sociedad star in the sights of Lazio A member of the attacking ranks at La Liga outfit Real Sociedad has emerged as something of a dream summer signing for Serie A side Lazio. That's according to Mundo Deportivo, citing Sport Italia journalist Alfredo Pedulla, who point towards Mikel Oyarzabal as the player in question. Advertisement Frontman Oyarzabal is for his part fresh off another thoroughly productive campaign with Real Sociedad in 2024/25. Despite the collective struggles endured by Imanol's side, the 28-year-old managed to rack up 18 goals and eight assists across all competitions. Such form culminated in Oyarzabal being afforded a starting role in Spain's recently-completed Nations League campaign, too. Safe to say, then, that it would require a massive offer to coax Real Sociedad into the sale of their captain over the months ahead. As alluded to above, though, this has not stopped one club from sniffing around the signature of the attacker. Advertisement As per MD: 'According to Sport Italia journalist Alfredo Pedulla on his own website, Oyarzabal is Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri's dream because 'he drives him crazy'. If Sarri had his way, he would in turn push ahead with an imminent swoop for the Spaniard. Lazio, however, are aware that a deal would prove next to impossible to complete. Conor Laird – GSFN
Boston Globe
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Portugal beats Spain in penalty shootout to win Nations League
Ronaldo had kept Portugal in the game when he equalized in the 61st minute with his record-extending 138th international goal after Mikel Oyarzabal had given Spain a halftime lead. 40. Years. Old. 🐐 More angles of Ronaldo's equalizer for Portugal in the UEFA Nations League Final 🇵🇹 — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) Oyarzabal squeezed the ball past Costa in the 45th after Pedri played him in. 'It's a shame and it's tough, but with time it will be more appreciated,' Oyarzabal said. 'We struggled more in the second half, we were tired. The substitutions helped them. But we are proud of our team and we will fight to be close to winning a title again.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Spain, still the European champion, failed to display the cohesion and fluency in attack that put five goals past France in the semifinal on Thursday. Advertisement There was an element of fortune about the opening goal scored by Martin Zubimendi in the 21st when Portugal's defense failed to deal with Lamine Yamal's cross. Nuno Mendes leveled five minutes later when he drilled a low shot inside the far post. The 22-year-old left back was the player of the match — providing the cross that was deflected kindly for Ronaldo to score his equalizer, keeping Yamal in check, then confidently scoring his penalty in the shootout. Advertisement Ronaldo was already off by then. He had gone off, exhausted, to standing ovations and a hug from coach Roberto Martínez in the 88th. In his previous game, Ronaldo led Portugal to its first win over Germany for 25 years. For Mendes and Paris Saint-Germain teammates Gonçalo Ramos, João Neves, and Vitinha, it was their second trophy in a little more than a week after winning the Every penalty from the UEFA Nations League Final between Portugal and Spain 🎥 — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) Kylian Mbappé led France to third place earlier Sunday with a 2-0 win over host nation Germany in Stuttgart. The Real Madrid star scored his 50th goal for France before setting up the other as Les Bleus rallied after a lethargic start.
The Sun
08-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Portugal vs Spain – Nations League final LIVE RESULT: Ronaldo's volley sends cagey match to penalties
120. Dias whips in a good looking ball and it's Jota at the end of it but he heads over! That definitely would've been the winner. The Nations League final is going to a penalty shootout! Fulltime of extra time! 119. Nearly for Spain! Merino clips in a ball with Baena bearing down on the ball but Costa gets there just in time. Think Baena would have been offside anyway. 115. Spain definitely more in control of this second 15. Still not getting in behind as Portugal were though. A half chance on the right side of Portugal's box and Baena drills it in the box but Dias got it away. 111. Morata is on for Spain's second goal scorer Oyarzabal. 110. The only way to stop Leao at the moment is to bring him down and that's what Porro had to do prevent Leao accelerating away from him even further. 108. Porro goes for goal just inside Portugal's half! Very close and audacious attempt from the Spurs right back had Costa scrambling back but it floated just over. 105. Second half of extra time is underway! Who's going to lift this trophy?! Half time of extra time and that was dominant from Portugal. Leao and Mendes are the definite danger men! Yamal couldn't pass the Mendes test as he's stopped so many big names this season. Yamal off for Pino and Jota on for Neto. 105. Portugal really been dominant in this first half of extra time! Yamal desperate to make an impact as he fires in another shot from range but straight at the keeper again. 103. Spain try to counter from the corner but Yamal's pass is intercepted. Yamal then eager to win the ball back slides in on Leao which results in a Portugal freekick. A cleverly worked freekick as Fernandes chips it into Mendes who runs in late to the box. He plays it across the six yard box but there's no one in red to put it in! 102. This Portugal left hand side is too dangerous! If it's not Mendes, it's Leao terrorising that right hand side of Spain's defence. The Milan winger is hustling and bustling his way into the box but it eventually goes out for a corner. 99. Penalty appeal! Mendes and Leao again linking up well. Mendes charging on into the Spain box and feels he's brought down but nothing given. Some off the ball aftermath as well between the the two sides and players receiving yellows. Potential red card check! No red card given, game continues. It was Mendes and Baena who were shown the bookings. 98. Spain with their first chance of extra time. Ball is lofted into Portugal's box but headed away. Baena tries play it back in but is cleared away to Cucurella who shanks it over the bar. 93. Changes for Spain as Williams and Mingueza come off for Baena and Porro. 92. Huge chance early on! It's Mendes again being the danger man as he does great on that left side and drills it to Semedo who mishits and it bounces just wide. 90. Portugal get extra time underway, Fulltime - extra time to come soon! What a thrilling final this has been so far. The game has lived up to the hype as it's been chances galore for both sides. Spain by far the better team in the first half and Portugal the better team in the second, a very well balanced game. Yamal is definitely waiting for his moment now as Ronaldo has done his job. Can't wait for the next 30 minutes! 90. Only 2 minutes added on. 90. Leao looking threatening as goes passed Le Normand and wins a freekick in a very dangerous position. Yellow for the Spaniard. Fernandes goes for goal from the angle but it is saved by Simon. 87. Ronaldo down and it's not looking promising for him to finish this game but at least he's done his job. It seems to be an issue with his back - you can see the frustration on his face when he fell down to the ground. Ramos coming on for the incredible 40 year old.
