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Barcelona’s board of directors left their meeting on Wednesday afternoon under the impression that Xavi Hernandez would be leaving the club in the summer. Finding out through the press on Wednesday evening that President Joan Laporta had U-turned on what he had told them, has caused a ‘crisis’ in the Blaugrana boardroom. It was reported […]
Barcelona President Joan Laporta has declared that the club could be close to going into the transfer market without any restrictions on registering players this summer, which would be the second time since the pandemic that is the case. The first was courtesy of a series of operations that are not part of their regular […]
Atletico Madrid returned to a more classic design for their home kit this season, while using a unique blue and white away kit to commemorate their roots when they were first founded. However as tends to be the case these days, the classic design has been alternated by a more modern and bolder look by […]
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has surprised the media by revealing that Thibaut Courtois could return to action as early as next week. The Belgian goalkeeper had been ruled out for the rest of the season after a meniscus tear in his knee, but has recovered in double-quick time. Courtois was believed to be out […]
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has backed Xavi Hernandez and Barcelona’s choice to continue together next season, days after Los Blancos widened the gap between the two to 11 points. “I think he has done a good job at Barcelona, he knows the club well, it seems like a correct decision to me,” Ancelotti told […]
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has never been afraid of speaking directly and honestly, something he tends to do on his podcast Einfach mal Luppen. Days after El Clasico, he sent another stinging barb in the direction of rivals Barcelona. Kroos spoke about how years ago Real Madrid were some way behind Barcelona, and used […]
As has been reported in recent months, it looks as if Real Madrid academy starlet Paulo Iago is heading for the exit door this summer. The 17-year-old playmaker has fallen out of favour with Alvaro Arbeloa, and believes he has no chance of reaching the first team at the Santiago Bernabeu. The young signings and […]
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has told the press that his U-turn on resigning from the club was down to seeing that he had the energy and desire to continue in the role, as well as the confidence of Sporting Director Deco, President Joan Laporta and the players. Xavi had announced that he would be leaving […]
Barcelona President Joan Laporta has told the press that the reason for their decision to continue with Xavi Hernandez at the helm is down to the need for stability and a reference point for the players, which he assured Xavi is. Xavi announced he would be leaving in January, and has repeatedly told the press […]
The Spanish Government are keen to intervene in the workings of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) this summer, in an unprecedented move. As the RFEF leap from scandal to scandal since Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso without her consent last summer, the Spanish authority do not want the country to be represented by interim […]
Manchester City may or many not need be embarking on a new era in the coming two seasons, but they have started preparations. As a result, the rat race for a position at one of the most well-oiled football machines in football has begun. With Pep Guardiola’s contract up in 2025, Girona manager Michel Sanchez […]
Athletic Club legend Iker Muniain has announced that he will leave the club after 15 years in the first team, having become the second-most capped player in club history, and lifted the Copa del Rey 40 years after the club’s last major trophy this season. A child prodigy, Muniain arrived at the age of 12 […]
It’s a list that seems to pop up every summer these days regarding Barcelona, as they once again enter a summer looking to make sales. The list of players for who the Blaugrana will not consider offers for, or ‘the untouchables’. This year that list is just five strong, and Barcelona will be open to […]
Barcelona are looking for a midfielder to screen their defence next season, and gradually, options are starting to emerge. With uncertainty over their budget for the summer, a number of players have been linked with the position. Everton’s Amadou Onana is believed to be their first choice, but a price tag of €50-60m means a […]
La Liga President Javier Tebas has announced that games will be held abroad, and could be as soon as two seasons out. The first destination will be the United States of America. Previously the idea had been suggested and later shelved, due to disagreements between the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and La Liga, but […]
Amid controversy over the refereeing during El Clasico on Sunday night, it has been revealed that Real Madrid President Florentino Perez met official Cesar Soto Grado before the match. Perez had been in the Real Madrid dressing room ahead of the match against Barcelona, when he left and bumped into Soto Grado in the tunnel, […]
Real Madrid striker Joselu Mato probably won’t feature often or in great detail during the end of season chronicles for Los Blancos, but with 13 goals in 42 appearances, the veteran striker has made an important contribution to what seems like an inevitable title run. Los Blancos have an option to make his loan move […]
Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos is open to leaving the club in the summer and one of the possible options could be in Serie A. Thus far only two sides have been linked to Ceballos, one being Atletico Madrid and the other being Milan. While Los Blancos are reluctant to see him cross the city, […]
Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata never seems to be in one place for too long, and there is suspicion that he may be one the move again. After much of last summer saw him linked with a move away from Los Colchoneros, his future is again uncertain. According to Marca, Juventus and Saudi Arabia are […]
Barcelona Sporting Director Deco arrived at the club last summer with plenty of scepticism, and now that scepticism has spread internally in Can Barca. In his first job as a sporting director, Deco’s earlier work has not impressed. Of the summer signings last season, Ilkay Gundogan and Inigo Martinez were already signed by the time […]
A Spanish Court Magistrate has ordered that a bank account belonging to Kosmos, a company set up and owned by ex-Barcelona star Gerard Pique, be frozen amid suspicion over the destination of funds. It is part of the ‘Operation Brody’ investigation, which is looking into the deal to take the Spanish Supercup to Saudi Arabia […]
Barcelona are starting to make decisions ahead of next season, but all of those will be impacted by the economic crisis burdening the club. Ahead of this summer, the Blaugrana have a week to present a financial plan to La Liga. The Blaugrana will present a ‘treasury plan’ or financial plan to La Liga on […]
Real Madrid look poised to sign Kylian Mbappe on a free from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, and while the French forward could no doubt earn more elsewhere, there is little doubt that he will become the highest paid player in Real Madrid history. Equally, he is set for a handy tax ruling to go through […]
Barcelona are closing in on a new sponsorship deal with kit manufacturer Nike, which could be a major financial boost for the Blaugrana as they enter another summer with uncertainty over their finances. The new deal is expected to be a decade long, and will be worth up €1.2b based on their annual earnings, plus […]
Barcelona need to make sales this summer, and it looks as if Ronald Araujo is the prime candidate. The Uruguayan defender has been at the heart of a flurry of reports in recent weeks, with the Blaugrana stance swivelling from ‘untouchable’ to willing to listen to offers. The 24-year-old is in contract talks with the […]
Real Madrid are always near the top in terms of the numbers of players produced in Europe’s top leagues, although often Los Blancos decide to make a profit on their academy products rather than introduce them into the first team. Central defender Raul Asencio could be the latest hot prospect on his way out. Asencio, […]
Real Madrid players were given two well-earned days off by Carlo Ancelotti after they put Manchester City out of the Champions League and ended the La Liga title race against Barcelona in El Clasico on Sunday. Arda Guler took advantage of it to host a barbecue. Everyone laughing at Arda Guler for not getting enough […]
Barcelona and Bernardo Silva have been linked for multiple years now, but those links show no sign of going away, with the Portuguese reportedly keen on a move to the Blaugrana for the third summer in a row. A specific request of Xavi Hernandez, Sport say Barcelona are keen on moving for him this summer […]
Barcelona moved successfully to bring in the likes of Mikayil Faye and Noah Darvich last summer from around Europe, and the latest teenage talent they have their sights set on is Belgian defender Jorthy Mokio. The 16-year-old central defender has four caps for Belgium’s under-17 side, and has also made two appearances for KAA Gent, […]
Barcelona are always linked with something perhaps approaching or even surpassing hundreds of names each season, and the latest reports in England have connected them with two players that look less than likely to arrive. The first is Alexander Isak of Newcastle United, who The Sun (via Diario AS) say has Arsenal and Barcelona pursuing […]
It is no secret that Real Madrid are trying to sign Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies, whether he arrives this summer or next. The Canadian is still yet to respond to Bayern’s latest contract offer, but Los Blancos are expected to make their own offer to Bayern. It will have consequences for the other two […]
Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo appeared to give fuel to the to rumours that the Uruguayan was unhappy with teammate Ilkay Gundogan last week, after the German called out the mistakes made by Araujo during his red card against Paris Saint-Germain. He has said the issue is now settled. Araujo had said on Thursday that he […]
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong will miss the rest of the season after being stretchered off during their 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid on Sunday night, adding injury to insult. The Dutch midfielder’s time out is as of yet unknown, but should that be the case, then it will be a minimum of a month. […]
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is reportedly open to remaining in the job beyond this summer, despite months of claiming that he would not change his mind on his decision to leave this summer. He has also begun discussing plans for next season and potential signings this summer with Sporting Director Deco. One of those is […]
After a season in which it seemed inevitable that the ending would see Luka Modric depart, it appears as if the Croatian could be keen to remain at the club for a further season. The 38-year-old is still capable of excellent performances, but many foresaw him leaving, having been relegated to the bench for much […]
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong achieved a rare feat on Sunday night, as he was applauded off by the Santiago Bernabeu, for all the wrong reasons. His ankle issues returned after a collision with Fede Valverde, and he was stretchered off in the end. As per ESPN, de Jong will miss the rest of the […]
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has not had the end to the season that he wanted, following elimination from the Champions League and defeat in El Clasico, all but sentencing the La Liga title in favour of Real Madrid. However it might not be the end of the line for Xavi as manager just yet. According […]
They say never to take into account preseason results, and Dani Carvajal certainly set about trying to prove that to be the case this season. After Real Madrid were beaten 3-0 in a preseason friendly last summer, Carvajal put out a statement of intent. The game was played in Dallas, Texas, and saw Ousmane Dembele, […]
It was all glitz and glamour at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday night, as they all but sealed the Liga title against Barcelona in El Clasico. Their new 360-degree screen was in operation for the first time, and Tom Brady was in the house. Not just in the house, but more precisely, in the Real […]
Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo will be glad that last week came to an end, as it could scarcely have gone worse for him on the pitch. The Portuguese right-back was at fault for a poor tackle on Ousmane Dembele against Paris Saint-Germain, resulting in a penalty, and suffered against Real Madrid, where he was at […]