Atlético Madrid’s pursuit of Villarreal striker Alexander Sørloth has intensified after negotiations for Girona’s Artem Dovbyk hit a roadblock. Sources close to the club have revealed that Atlético had a deal in place for Dovbyk to replace Álvaro Morata, but talks fell through when the player’s agent demanded more money at the last minute. Despite
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Barcelona’s new coach, Hansi Flick, made a bold statement by expressing his desire to replicate Pep Guardiola’s success at Manchester City after defeating the Premier League champions in a friendly match. The match, which ended in a thrilling penalty shootout in favor of Barcelona, showcased the potential Flick sees in his team and the aspirations
Barcelona has been facing roadblocks in their pursuit of Nico Williams this summer. Despite having the financial means to pay his release clause of €58 million ($62.73 million), they are being impeded by LaLiga’s imposed spending limit. The pressure from Athletic Club for Williams to stay, along with interest from Paris Saint-Germain, are additional barriers
Kylian Mbappé, the talented forward from Real Madrid, is set to make history as the youngest active player to own a professional European football club. By acquiring 80% of Stade Malherbe de Caen’s capital through his Coalition Capital investment fund, Mbappé is about to embark on a new chapter in his career off the pitch.
Real Madrid’s highly anticipated preseason tour of the United States will be missing some key players, including star forward Kylian Mbappé. Mbappé, who recently captained France to the semifinals of Euro 2024, is currently on holiday and will not be participating in the friendlies against AC Milan, Barcelona, and Chelsea. In addition to Mbappé, Real
Endrick, the Brazilian teenager, has officially been unveiled as Real Madrid’s newest transfer at the iconic Bernabéu stadium. The highly anticipated move came after Madrid agreed on a deal with Palmeiras in December 2022, but Endrick could only join the club after turning 18 on July 21, 2024. The emotional 18-year-old expressed his joy and
Real Madrid’s manager, Carlo Ancelotti, is not worried about integrating Kylian Mbappé into the team, despite already having a plethora of offensive options at his disposal. While Mbappé has shown a preference for playing on the left side, Ancelotti believes that there is ample space in the lineup for the talented forward to showcase his
Barcelona’s new coach, Hansi Flick, recently expressed his astonishment at the sheer magnitude of the club after being officially introduced almost two months post his appointment. Flick, who took over from Xavi Hernández in May, is well aware of the pressures and expectations that come with managing a club of Barcelona’s stature. His declaration of
In the world of soccer, player acquisition is a complex process that involves a multitude of factors, making it challenging to predict which transfers will succeed and which will fail. Unlike American football, where there are clear positional delineations and established salary and roster rules, soccer presents a different set of challenges. With hundreds of
Nacho Fernández bid an emotional farewell to Real Madrid after spending 23 years at the LaLiga club. His departure marked the end of a successful era, where he captained the team to a Champions League and LaLiga double in the last season. The Spain international played a key role in helping Spain win the Euro
Real Madrid recently made headlines by announcing that they have become the highest revenue-generating football club in the world. Surpassing the impressive milestone of €1 billion ($1.08bn) in takings during the 2023-24 financial year, the club has set a new standard in the world of football finances. The revenues for the campaign reached an astonishing
Recent developments in Spanish football have led to the opening of proceedings against LaLiga president Javier Tebas by Spain’s Administrative Sports Court (TAD). The complaint, filed by Real Madrid, revolves around the controversial CVC deal signed by the league. Despite receiving support from LaLiga clubs in December 2021, the $2.2bn investment agreement with CVC Capital
Barcelona is reportedly interested in signing RB Leipzig midfielder Dani Olmo, following his impressive performances at Euro 2024. The Catalan club has submitted a six-year contract offer to Olmo’s representatives, with the deal set to meet his full release clause of €60 million. Talks are already underway, with hopes that Leipzig will maintain the clause
The decision made by Barcelona to rush Frenkie de Jong back from injury has garnered criticism from Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman. De Jong was eventually forced to withdraw from participating in this summer’s European Championship due to his failure to recover from an ankle injury sustained in a match against Real Madrid. It is evident