Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine footballer, made his long-awaited return to group training with Inter Miami CF after a six-week absence due to a badly sprained ankle suffered during the Copa América final. The return of the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner raised hopes among fans and teammates that he would soon be back on the
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Following the completion of the playoff round on Wednesday, the pots for Thursday’s UEFA Champions League draw have been finalized. This draw will mark the first time it takes place under the new format, where all 36 teams will be placed in one league table. The draw is set to begin at 5 p.m. UK
Inter Miami CF head coach Gerardo Martino has acknowledged the immense pressure his team faces to win the MLS Cup, especially with an impressive lineup that includes the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets. Despite leading Atlanta United FC to the title in 2018, Martino emphasized that the current expectations
Sources have confirmed that Barcelona are currently in talks to hijack Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajčetić’s potential move to RB Salzburg. The 19-year-old emerged as a loan target for Barça after Marc Bernal’s injury left a gap in their midfield. Salzburg, with Jürgen Klopp’s former assistant Pep Lijnders as coach, seemed to be leading the race
Vinícius Júnior, the talented Brazilian player at Real Madrid, has been a target of racist abuse from fans in LaLiga for quite some time. From incidents at Valencia’s Mestalla Stadium to facing abuse at Barcelona, Mallorca, Real Valladolid, Pamplona, and Sevilla, as well as during derbies with Atlético Madrid, Vinícius has faced a barrage of
Barcelona have announced that young midfielder Marc Bernal has suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament during their recent match against Rayo Vallecano. The injury, which occurred after a tackle in the final minutes of the game, is expected to keep the 17-year-old out for the majority of the season. This news has come as a
Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, has acknowledged that his team is still in the process of adapting to having Kylian Mbappé on the squad. Despite scoring in the UEFA Super Cup, Mbappé has not been able to find the net in his first two LaLiga games with the team. Ancelotti mentioned in a
The excitement of European club competitions often revolves around the big-name clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich. However, the true essence of the competitions lies in the humble beginnings and unexpected victories of the underdog teams. While the draws for the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League group stages are eagerly
Rayo Vallecano president Martín Presa is ecstatic about the recent signing of Colombian star James Rodríguez on a free transfer. He went as far as comparing this move to Diego Maradona’s arrival at Napoli back in 1984, emphasizing the magnitude of the impact Rodríguez is expected to have on the Madrid club. Presa revealed that
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti recently commented on the performance of star player Kylian Mbappé, stating that he is not worried about the forward’s goal scoring abilities despite failing to find the net in the last two LaLiga games. This level of confidence from Ancelotti is a sign that he believes in Mbappé’s abilities and
Diego Simeone recently spoke about the need for new signings Julián Álvarez and Conor Gallagher to have some time to adapt to the dynamics of Atletico Madrid. Both players were part of the team’s 3-0 victory over Girona in LaLiga, with Alvarez making his first start for the club and Gallagher coming on as a
Barcelona saw an impressive turnaround in their match against Rayo Vallecano with the help of Dani Olmo, who made his debut and scored the winning goal. Despite facing financial obstacles that delayed his registration, Olmo managed to shine in his first game back at Barcelona. His contribution off the bench in the second half proved
Barcelona’s recent signing, Dani Olmo, is finally set to make his debut against Rayo Vallecano after missing the initial two matches of the season due to registration delays caused by the club’s financial struggles. Sources have confirmed that LaLiga is expected to approve a temporary registration for Olmo, allowing him to be eligible to play
Manchester City’s midfielder Matheus Nunes has caught the attention of Atlético Madrid, according to sources. Despite only being at Etihad Stadium for a year, Nunes has struggled to secure a spot in Pep Guardiola’s lineup. The Spanish side is rumored to be interested in the 25-year-old, but as of now, no formal approach has been