When Xavi announced his decision to step down as Barcelona manager at the end of the season, many were surprised and saddened. His admission that the job was taking a toll on his mental health and morale shed light on the harsh reality of managing a club as prestigious and demanding as Barcelona. His comments
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Former Mexico international Rafa Márquez has recently been gaining traction as a potential replacement for Xavi Hernández as the coach of Barcelona. Initially only viewed as an interim option, Márquez’s candidacy has been increasingly supported within the club, especially after Barcelona’s recent Champions League exit against Paris Saint-Germain. Despite other alternatives such as Hansi Flick
Football’s lawmakers, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), have recently announced a trial to limit the time goalkeepers can hold onto the ball during matches. The new protocol aims to prevent time-wasting tactics and give the opposition a fair chance to regain possession. Two different methods of changing possession have been proposed if the goalkeeper
Jude Bellingham’s path to the Champions League quarterfinal second leg at the Etihad Stadium took an unexpected twist when he chose to join Real Madrid instead of Manchester City, despite being a top target for the latter. The decision to prioritize Los Blancos over the English champions raised eyebrows and highlighted the complexity of player
In what can only be described as a heartbreaking moment for Ante Budimir, the Osasuna striker missed a penalty kick that could potentially go down as one of the worst of his career. The incident occurred during a home match against Valencia, where Budimir’s embarrassing stumble led to a 1-0 loss for Osasuna. The spot
Mallorca FC announced on Sunday that they are actively collaborating with authorities to identify the young fan who made racist gestures towards Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni during their recent LaLiga match. The fan was caught on camera making monkey gestures as Madrid players celebrated Tchouaméni’s goal at Son Moix Stadium. Zero Tolerance for Racism
Carlo Ancelotti has issued a warning to those who have been quick to criticize Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Jude Bellingham following their recent Champions League performances. Despite a lackluster showing in their respective games, Ancelotti believes that these young superstars deserve more credit and should not be written off based on one match alone.
The streets of Bilbao were flooded with hundreds of thousands of fans on Thursday to partake in the celebration of Athletic Club’s Copa del Rey victory. This significant win, achieved after a penalty shootout against Mallorca, marked the club’s first major trophy in 40 years. Traditionally, Athletic Club celebrates their triumphs by cruising down the
Former Brazil international Dani Alves has made headlines once again, this time for returning €150,000 to the father of his former teammate Neymar Jr. The money was initially given to Alves to assist in his defence against a sexual assault charge, for which he was ultimately convicted. Alves, who is currently on bail pending an
Real Madrid’s narrow 1-0 victory over Mallorca was crucial in their pursuit of another LaLiga title. The decision by coach Carlo Ancelotti to rotate the squad proved to be effective in securing the victory. The performance in the first half was lackluster, with only a single chance created. However, the introduction of Camavinga and Vinicius
Barcelona’s recent revival in LaLiga and the Champions League has been attributed to the decision made by coach Xavi Hernández to step down in the summer. Since Xavi announced his departure in January, Barcelona has gone unbeaten in 12 matches, climbing to second place in the league and advancing to the Champions League quarterfinals for
Following their Copa del Rey win in Seville, Athletic Club players engaged in an impromptu street party, leading to an inquiry by the police in Bilbao. While the official celebrations are scheduled for Thursday, the spontaneous event raised concerns over public safety laws and the players’ conduct. On Tuesday, several Athletic Club players, including captain
As Luis Enrique contemplates his lineup for the upcoming match against Paris Saint-Germain, he faces the dilemma of choosing from a pool of forwards with impressive accolades. From Kylian Mbappé’s record-breaking goal tally in World Cup finals to Marco Asensio’s three Champions League victories, the potential options are both diverse and formidable. However, one name
Dinamo Zagreb’s approach to potentially bringing Luka Modric back to his roots is anything but conventional. Instead of keeping their interest hush-hush, the club decided to go public with a full-page advert in Spain’s Marca, inviting the Real Madrid and Croatia legend to return to where it all began. In addition to the newspaper ad,