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Real Madrid could boycott Saturday’s Copa del Rey final against FC Barcelona, according to Marca. The Casa Blanca has described comments made by officials following an interview with Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, the referee appointed for the match, as “unacceptable.” Burgos Bengoetxea broke down in tears during a press conference after being questioned about Real […]
Former Nigerian international Obafemi Martins has named Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest footballer of all time (GOAT), ahead of Lionel Messi. The former Newcastle United and Inter Milan striker described Ronaldo as a “machine” who continues to score goals even at the age of 40. Speaking on the Football Fans Tribe podcast, Martins also praised […]
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has addressed rumors linking him with a move to Real Madrid, firmly ruling out any departure this summer. Like several Premier League clubs, Real Madrid is expected to be very active during the upcoming transfer window. After a rather unconvincing season, with noticeable gaps across several positions, Los Blancos are […]
Barcelona and Real Madrid face off this Saturday evening in Seville in the final of the Copa del Rey. What lineups can we expect from both teams? The two Spanish giants will meet at La Cartuja stadium in Seville for this highly anticipated clash. Hans-Dieter Flick will have to cope without Balde, Casado, Bernal, and […]
In a fiery encounter, PSG fell to Nice (1-3) on Friday night in Ligue 1—a heavy defeat for the Parisians just days before their crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal. The Parisians’ impressive unbeaten run in Ligue 1 has come to an end. Undefeated since the start of the season, PSG was overwhelmed by Nice […]
FC Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has admitted he has failed to overcome his battle with smoking. The Polish shot-stopper opened up about his tobacco addiction and urged young people to steer clear of the habit. The former Juventus player confessed that he has not been able to quit, but he hopes to discourage others from […]
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has announced his 21-man squad for Saturday’s El Clásico against FC Barcelona—and Kylian Mbappé is in. The Olympic Stadium in Seville will host a highly anticipated clash this Saturday between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, as the two giants meet in the Copa del Rey final. For Madrid, the match […]
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has revealed the squad list for Saturday’s El Clásico against Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final. Back from injury, Marc-André ter Stegen is included in the group. The highly anticipated Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona will take place this Saturday at the Olympic Stadium in […]
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy will leave the club at the end of this season. The Foxes announced on Thursday that Vardy will depart after 13 years at the King Power Stadium. The 38-year-old forward joined Leicester in 2012 from non-league side Fleetwood Town. He leaves as Leicester’s all-time top Premier League scorer, with 198 […]
After coaching youth teams at FC Barcelona since retiring in 2017, former goalkeeper Victor Valdés is returning to the professional sidelines. The ex-Spain international has been appointed head coach of Real Ávila, a club competing in Spain’s fourth division. It’s a new chapter for Valdés, who signed a contract with the Iberian club that runs […]
Eduardo Camavinga was forced off due to injury during Wednesday night’s 1–0 win over Getafe, and the verdict is in: the Real Madrid midfielder has suffered a complete rupture of the tendon in his left adductor. Real Madrid secured three crucial points in the title race with a hard-fought win over Getafe on Matchday 33. […]
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior could face a two-year suspension after being accused by FIFA of owning stakes in multiple football clubs, a violation of conflict-of-interest rules. The Brazilian winger is reportedly under investigation by FIFA for allegedly breaching regulations that prohibit active players from holding ownership interests in professional football clubs. If found guilty, […]
With a goal from Arda Guler before the half-hour mark, Real Madrid defeated Getafe 1–0 on Wednesday night in La Liga. A crucial win that keeps Los Blancos within four points of league leaders Barcelona. Wednesday saw the 33rd round of La Liga action. Sitting second in the table, Real Madrid traveled to face Getafe […]
With Cristiano Ronaldo inevitably nearing the end of his career, Saudi Arabia is already searching for a new marquee star to headline its domestic league. And the Gulf giant has now turned its attention to Barcelona captain Raphinha. After failed attempts to sign Mohamed Salah and Vinícius Júnior—the Egyptian forward having extended his stay at […]
Former Real Madrid and Barcelona star Luis Figo has named the club he believes will win this year’s UEFA Champions League. The tournament resumes next week with the semifinal fixtures. Four teams remain in the race for the coveted trophy: PSG, Arsenal, Inter Milan, and Barcelona. Arsenal will face PSG, while Inter Milan take on […]
The Vatican has released solemn images of Pope Francis lying in an open casket, marking the beginning of nine days of mourning following his death on Sunday at the age of 88. The photos show the pontiff resting peacefully in red liturgical vestments, holding a rosary, and wearing his papal mitre. His body was placed […]
Thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Matheus Nunes, Manchester City secured a hard-fought 2–1 win over Aston Villa on Tuesday night in the Premier League. A crucial victory that Pep Guardiola celebrated with great enthusiasm. Manchester City took another major step toward Champions League qualification. The Citizens bagged three precious points in a tightly contested […]
Former Real Madrid and Barcelona midfielder Luis Figo has heaped praise on Lamine Yamal, who continues to deliver standout performances this season. On Monday, Lamine Yamal was named World Breakthrough of the Year at the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards held in Madrid. At just 17 years old, the Barça winger won Euro 2024 with […]
Former Paris Saint-Germain star Jérôme Rothen has told Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé that he won’t win the Ballon d’Or this year. Speaking to RMC Radio, the ex-Rangers player stated that the 2018 World Cup winner has been a “resounding failure” at Real Madrid. Rothen claimed that Mbappé joined the Spanish giants to fulfill his […]
Injured in the ankle last week against Arsenal, Kylian Mbappé will miss Real Madrid’s La Liga trip to Getafe this Wednesday, manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed. What had been expected for several days is now official: Kylian Mbappé has been ruled out of Wednesday’s league match against Getafe. The French striker has not yet recovered from […]
Manchester United have identified a replacement for André Onana, whose performances in goal have been increasingly underwhelming. The Red Devils have set their sights on FC Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa. Onana has committed several costly errors in recent months, including one against Olympique Lyonnais in the Europa League, and is no longer seen as the […]
PSG head coach Luis Enrique has named his squad for Tuesday night’s Ligue 1 clash away to Nantes — a group that does not include Achraf Hakimi, who has been rested. Paris Saint-Germain travel to Nantes this Tuesday evening for their rescheduled Matchday 29 fixture in Ligue 1. The game carries little weight for the […]
In an interview with the Spanish outlet AS, André Cury looked back on Neymar’s 2013 transfer from Santos to Barcelona. The renowned agent revealed that the Brazilian star could have joined Real Madrid instead. Back in 2013, Neymar was making his European debut. Signed by Barça for €57 million (or €83 million according to Spanish […]
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has made it clear that he doesn’t miss the sport. On Monday, Nadal received the Sporting Icon award at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid. During his career, the 38-year-old won 22 Grand Slam titles, including 14 at Roland Garros. Nadal retired in November following his final match at the […]
