Xavi Hernandez has hit back at critics who labelled Barcelona as the joke of the Champions League following their impressive performance in the competition. The Catalan side secured a spot in the quarterfinals by defeating Napoli 3-1, marking a significant improvement from their recent European campaigns. Xavi expressed his frustration with the unfair criticism and
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Manchester United is gearing up to play against LaLiga team Real Betis in an upcoming preseason friendly match on July 31. The game is scheduled to take place at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium, adding to the excitement of United’s preseason tour. Challenging Tour Schedule The matchup against Betis comes in the midst of a series
Barcelona has always been known for producing exceptional young talent from La Masia, their youth academy. The latest sensation to emerge from this prestigious academy is Lamine Yamal, a 16-year-old right-wing forward who has been making waves in the football world. While comparisons to Lionel Messi are inevitable, it is essential to recognize Yamal’s unique
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti recently made a strong statement defending his player Vinícius Júnior, claiming that the young forward is treated worse on the pitch than any player he has ever coached in his career. This comes after Vinícius scored the only goal for Madrid in their recent Champions League match against RB Leipzig,
Xavi Hernandez, the coach of Barcelona, recently made comments about Lamine Yamal, a 16-year-old player who has been drawing comparisons to Lionel Messi. While Xavi acknowledged that there are similarities between Yamal and Messi, he also highlighted the unfairness of directly comparing any player to the former Barcelona star. Xavi expressed his belief that making
Chelsea Football Club are currently facing financial constraints that could potentially hinder their pursuit of Athletic Bilbao winger, Nico Williams. The reported pre-tax loss of £90.1m for the year to June 30 2023, combined with their previous financial losses, has put Chelsea in a difficult position when it comes to making significant investments in the
Chelsea is currently eyeing Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, along with other clubs, but the possibility of a summer bid for the 21-year-old will depend on various factors as per sources from ESPN. Williams recently signed a new contract with his Spanish club, which includes a release clause of around €50 million ($71m). Despite being
Real Madrid’s attempt to reverse the decision to suspend Jude Bellingham for two matches has been rejected by the Spanish Football Federation’s Competition Committee. This means that Bellingham, who is currently the top scorer in LaLiga with 16 goals, will be absent from the upcoming game against Celta Vigo and the match against Osasuna on
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham expressed his frustration with the two-game suspension imposed on him by LaLiga, calling it “a bit ridiculous” and suggesting that it may be a result of him being new to the league. This suspension came after his red card for disputing a referee’s decision during a recent match against Valencia.
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has recently initiated an investigation into the broadcasting practices of Real Madrid TV, focusing on videos that criticize referees before games. This move came after Sevilla filed a complaint against the Madrid club, citing a “campaign of persecution and harassment” against match officials set to oversee their clash. The scrutiny
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has claimed that his return to the presidency three years ago has put the club in a much stronger position compared to when he took office. Despite the recent LaLiga title win, the team’s on-field performance has been lackluster this season. Furthermore, Barcelona has exceeded their LaLiga-imposed annual spending limit, raising
Barcelona recently faced criticism from Spain’s labour ministry for not meeting workplace regulations related to gender equality policies. The club, along with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and two lower-league clubs, were fined for failing to have “equality plans” in place as required by law. Barcelona, in response, emphasized that they have had an equality
Jude Bellingham, the talented England international, found himself in hot water after a red card incident in the aftermath of Real Madrid’s 2-2 draw against Valencia. The controversy arose when Bellingham scored what could have been the game-winning goal, only to have it disallowed due to a referee’s decision. Disciplinary Action The Spanish Football Federation’s
Spanish state prosecutors have requested a jail term of four years and nine months for Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti for the Italian’s alleged defrauding of the country’s tax office. In a statement released on Wednesday, Madrid’s regional state prosecutor accused Ancelotti, 64, of two counts of tax fraud from 2014 to 2015 regarding his