Former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales has vehemently denied any business interests in Saudi Arabia, despite being under investigation for alleged corruption related to moving the Spanish Supercopa to the country. Rubiales refuted claims of owning land for hotel construction and receiving illegal commissions during his time at the helm of the Spanish FA.
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LaLiga president Javier Tebas has acknowledged that progress has been made in addressing racism in Spanish football, but he also recognizes that there is still much work to be done to eradicate it. Recent incidents at stadiums involving racist behavior have prompted action from the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), indicating that the issue persists despite
Fulham’s announcement of the new Riverside Stand at Craven Cottage is indeed impressive. The addition of a three-tier “Sky Deck” with a rooftop swimming pool is a bold move that will surely attract plenty of attention. However, one has to wonder if the focus on luxurious amenities might take away from the actual football experience
Brighton coach Roberto De Zerbi has openly expressed his concerns regarding Ansu Fati’s performance as the young forward nears the end of his loan spell from Barcelona. While Ansu was welcomed with much excitement at the beginning of the season, he has struggled to meet the high expectations placed upon him in England. Despite his
Robin Zentner showcased an outstanding performance against RB Leipzig, making nine crucial saves that helped Mainz 05 secure a valuable point in a 0-0 draw. Additionally, his four high-ball claims added to the solidity of Die Nullfünfer’s defense, frustrating the top-four hopefuls. Scoring the decisive goal in Sevilla’s 1-0 victory over Getafe, Sergio Ramos proved
Recently, LaLiga has brought attention to the ongoing issue of racism and xenophobia within Spanish football. During a match between Sevilla and Getafe, defender Marcos Acuña and coach Quique Sánchez Flores were subjected to hateful language and discriminatory behavior from home fans. The match had to be temporarily stopped in the 68th minute due to
Europe’s football landscape is continuously evolving, with new stars emerging on the scene every month. While established names like Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham dominate the headlines, there is a group of young talents making a name for themselves with their stellar performances. These players, aged 23 and under, are setting European football alight and
Éder Militão has finally completed his recovery from his ACL injury and is now available for selection, as confirmed by Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti. This is a significant development for the team, especially considering Militão’s importance in the defense line. The 26-year-old Brazilian international suffered an ACL tear against Athletic Club in LaLiga earlier
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has expressed his optimism about the possibility of Kylian Mbappé staying with the club, despite strong indications that the player is set to move to Real Madrid in the upcoming summer. While reports have circulated about Mbappé’s decision to join Madrid after his contract with PSG expires, Luis Enrique remains
Sevilla FC recently found themselves in the midst of a disturbing incident involving racist and xenophobic abuse directed at defender Marcos Acuña and coach Quique Sanchez Flores during a LaLiga match against Getafe. The game had to be halted in the 68th minute due to the offensive chants coming from the crowd, prompting a warning
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández recently made headlines by announcing that he is taking legal action against two journalists who published false stories about him. The reports claimed that Xavi was not happy with a story suggesting that he required his coaching staff to place their phones on the table to discover potential leaks within his
The recent news of former Brazil footballer Dani Alves being released from prison after posting a bail payment of €1 million raises serious questions about the efficiency and fairness of the legal system. Alves was sentenced to 4½ years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub. Despite the seriousness of the
Austria made history with Christoph Baumgartner’s lightning-fast goal against Slovakia, scoring just six seconds into the game. Although this goal has set a new record for Austrian national team, it raises the question of how it compares to the fastest goals in other leagues and competitions around the world. In the Premier League, the fastest
Monza are exceeding expectations to sit 10th in Serie A this season, in part due to the exploits of Di Gregorio between the sticks. While not the most glamourous name, the 26-year-old has still made 93 saves and boasts a solid save success rate of 75.2%. With 11 clean sheets, too, Di Gregorio is one