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
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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
The holiday season is upon us, and football clubs have once again stocked their online stores with a wide variety of Christmas-inspired knitwear. In previous years, many clubs opted for cheap and cheerful designs, but this year, they have stepped up their game with some genuinely stylish offerings. From tributes to stadiums and cities to
Thibaut Courtois, the Real Madrid goalkeeper, has made it clear that he will not be returning to international duty in time for Euro 2024. He also expressed his dissatisfaction with the way Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco handled the situation that led to him walking out on the national team earlier this year. Courtois criticized Tedesco’s
Endrick, the 17-year-old forward from Palmeiras, remains resolute in his commitment to his current team despite his impending move to Real Madrid next summer. His recent visit to the Bernabeu has sparked excitement among fans and media alike, but Endrick is determined to keep his focus on continuing his journey with Palmeiras until he turns