Soccer, like any other sport, is filled with moments that shape the course of a game, a season, or even an entire year. As we approach the end of 2023, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the players and teams that have left their mark on the sport. By examining touch counts, passes, goals,
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Real Madrid has officially announced that head coach Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him at the club until June 2026. This news comes after a successful first season back at the club, where Ancelotti led Real Madrid to a LaLiga and Champions League double. The previous deal was set
Football fans across Spain were left in disbelief after reading a shocking report in sports daily Mundo Deportivo. The publication claimed that Real Madrid had abruptly withdrawn from the race to sign their long-term transfer target, Kylian Mbappé. Instead, the Paris Saint-Germain star is now rumored to be heading to their bitter LaLiga rivals, Barcelona.
Vitor Roque has finally touched down in Barcelona, ready to embark on his new journey with the Catalan club. After a lucrative deal with Brazilian club Athletico-PR worth €40 million ($43.6m), Roque’s move to Barça is nearing completion. Although his official registration with the club is still pending, this young talent is set to begin
According to Sport, Barcelona is making strategic changes ahead of the 2024-25 season. They are planning to bring back central defender Chadi Riad from Real Betis and let go of either Andreas Christensen or Jules Koundé. Barcelona has been impressed with the 20-year-old Chadi’s performances and is ready to activate his €7m buy-back clause. Chadi
As the January transfer window approaches, one move that could send shock waves through the football world is Kylian Mbappé’s potential transfer to Real Madrid. The 24-year-old’s contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires in the summer, and there are no indications that he will extend his stay. While Mbappé reportedly wants to join Real Madrid, he
Barcelona is reportedly eyeing a bid for Claudio Echeverri, a 17-year-old midfielder from River Plate. Forbes states that Echeverri has confirmed he won’t be signing a new deal with the Argentine club, sparking interest from several European clubs. Barcelona aims to be the first to make a move for the rising star. However, FFP issues
Real Madrid is in the market for a new centre-back, following David Alaba’s recent ACL injury in their victory over Villarreal. With the need to reinforce manager Carlo Ancelotti’s side, Los Blancos are now focused on putting together a shortlist before making a final decision. Apart from Alaba’s injury, the team also lost Nacho after
The highly anticipated judgment from the European Court of Justice regarding the European Super League (ESL) clubs’ clash with UEFA and FIFA has finally arrived. The Super League, backed by A22 Sports, argued that UEFA’s prohibition of the breakaway competition and its subsequent punishments for the participating clubs constituted an illegal monopoly under European competition
The recent ruling by the European Court of Justice challenging UEFA’s prohibition of the Super League has left the footballing world divided. While Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Atletico Madrid have reaffirmed their commitment to UEFA, A22 Sports, the backers of the Super League, have proposed a new 64-team European club competition. However, the proposals
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández acknowledges the grim reality of the club’s financial situation. In an effort to generate much-needed revenue, Barcelona played a friendly match against Club América in the United States just 30 hours after their hard-fought LaLiga victory over Almería. This unusual strategy aims to bring in a reported €5 million for the
The European Super League has been met with controversy since its inception, and the updated proposals put forth by A22 Sports only add fuel to the fire. The plans outline a replacement for the UEFA Champions League and Women’s Champions League, but they fail to consider the consequences for European football as a whole. This
Europe’s top court has made a significant ruling that exposes UEFA’s abuse of its dominant position in European football. The case brought forward by the Super League project and its backers, A22 Sports, argued that UEFA’s prohibition of the competition and its threatened punishments were in violation of European competition law. In a major boost
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has criticized his team’s performance in their recent victory against LaLiga’s last-placed team, Almería. Despite ending their three-game winless streak, Hernández expressed his disappointment at the team’s lackluster display. Barcelona clinched a narrow 3-2 victory at the Olympic Stadium, with captain Sergi Roberto scoring a decisive brace. However, their struggles against