Lionel Messi will not play in Barcelona's Supercopa de Espana semi-final against Real Sociedad on Wednesday night due to some discomfort. The 33-year-old did not take part in Barcelona's light training session on Wednesday morning, which immediately set off the alarms. Messi hopes to play in Sunday's Supercopa final against either Real Madrid or Athletic Club, should the... Continue Reading →
Ronaldinho was a great teacher for Lionel Messi. The Brazilian nurtured the Argentine from a young age at Barcelona, and the current club captain grew a lot under his tutelage. But that opportunity came close to not happening, had Joan Laporta followed through on a move to sign Cristiano Ronaldo. "We were about to sign Ronaldinho and Rafa... Continue Reading →
Real Madrid have been finding it difficult to find the back of the net in recent weeks, as shown with their 1-1 draw against Elche and a 0-0 draw against Osasuna in their last two away trips. Former Real Madrid right-back Achraf Hakimi, however, has been in fine form in front of goal this season and has even... Continue Reading →
After a quite sensational first half of the season, AC Milan currently sit top of Serie A and are enjoying a wonderful run of performances from Brahim Diaz, and the Rossoneri are hopeful of retaining the Real Madrid loanee. The initial loan deal is due to end on June 30, although it isn't clear just... Continue Reading →
APaul Pogba volley was enough to secure a much needed Manchester United win away at Burnley on Tuesday evening. It was the hosts who started the brighter of the two at Turf Moor, but United soon grew into the game and got on top before too long had passed, with Bruno Fernandes and Anthony Martial having early chances. ... Continue Reading →
Barcelona are set to face Real Sociedad in the semi final of the Supercopa de Espana on Wednesday. However, in his pre-match press conference, coach Ronald Koeman stated that he did not see his side as favourites for the competition, despite being on good form. "I don't think so," he replied when asked if Barcelona... Continue Reading →
Ronald Koeman and Zinedine Zidane come into this year's Supercopa de Espana, the first silverware up for grabs this season, with very clear ideas about the teams they will look to reach the final with. Barcelona take on Real Sociedad on Wednesday, before Real Madrid face Athletic Club the next day and the final on Sunday. Real Madrid want... Continue Reading →
Zinedine Zidane will have neither Dani Carvajal nor Luka Jovic at his disposal for the Supecopa de Espana semi-final against Athletic Club on Thursday. Neither of the two Real Madrid players has recovered from their respective injuries in time to make it for the game that will take place at the Estadio La Rosaleda in Malaga at 21:00 CET.... Continue Reading →
Atletico Madrid have found their replacement for Diego Costa. Los Rojiblancos are set to sign Lyon striker Moussa Dembele on loan for the rest of the season, with an option to buy in the summer. The French international has experienced a journeyed playing career to date, taking in England, Scotland and France before making his... Continue Reading →
As had already been reported by MARCA, Moussa Dembele is set to replace Diego Costa at Atletico Madrid. The Frenchman, along with Willian Jose, was Los Rojiblancos' prime target, but the key to signing him has been Real Sociedad's refusal to negotiate for their forward. Lyon have accepted that, although there is no buyout clause in place, Atletico will... Continue Reading →
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