Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann each netted two goals to power Barcelona to an impressive 4-0 victory over Granada on Saturday night at the Nuevo Estadio de Los Carmenes. Griezmann opened the scoring early in the first half before Messi added a pair of scores before half time. Griezmann then struck again midway through the second stanza to complete the scoreline. It was another impressive... Continue Reading →
Koeman includes Ilaix Moriba in Barcelona squad to face Granada
La Masia prodigy Ilaix Moriba has made Barcelona's squad for the game against Granada at the Nuevo Estadio de Los Carmenes on Saturday. The 17-year-old midfielder's contract runs until 2022 and his buyout clause is set at 100 million euros. Meanwhile, Ronald Koeman has also called up Matheus Fernandez who has hardly been given any... Continue Reading →
Zidane: I don’t know what will happen with Ramos
Sergio Ramos' contract negotiations with Real Madrid are continuing at a slow pace, causing much consternation amongst fans of the club, yet Zinedine Zidane was unable to give a committal answer when asked if the Spanish defender's situation was going to end up like that of Cristiano Ronaldo. A dispute over contract promises all but... Continue Reading →
Sergio Ramos returns to Real Madrid squad
After missing Real Madrid's outing against Celta Vigo with a stomach upset, Sergio Ramos has been included in Zinedine Zidane's squad list for the trip to Osasuna.Zidane has called up 23 players for the visit to Pamplona, though Rodrygo and Dani Carvajal are out through injury and suspension, respectively. The full Real Madrid squad to... Continue Reading →
Scoring against Liverpool the ‘proudest I’ve ever been’ says Villa teenage star Barry
The 17-year-old equalised just before the half, stunning the Reds in their FA Cup match on Friday Aston Villa’s Louie Barry has called his FA Cup strike against Liverpool his proudest ever moment. The 17-year-old netted an equalising goal just before half-time for a makeshift Villa side in their FA Cup third-round tie with the Reds at Villa Park.... Continue Reading →
FA Cup farce! Liverpool overwhelm Villa youngsters in match that should have never happened
The Premier League champions saw off a side of U23 and U18 players in an ill-fated cup tie on Friday This, quite frankly, was a game that should never have been played. A game between the Premier League leaders, the reigning champions, and a group of teenagers, pressed into action on primetime TV just so,... Continue Reading →
Emery: Kubo? I’m focused on those who want to wear Villarreal’s shirt
Villarreal are enjoying a fine start to life under Unai Emery as the team compete for a top four place in LaLiga Santander, but that hasn't been enough for Takefusa Kubo. The 19-year-old was left out of the squad against Zamora and Levante in the club's last two outings, having been an unused substitute in... Continue Reading →
Zidane will be present against Osasuna
Storm Filomena permitting, Zinedine Zidane will be in Pamplona for Real Madrid's game against Osasuna on Saturday. The coach tested negative for the coronavirus after being a close contact of someone who tested positive, and he has received the green light to get back to work with Los Blancos. Zidane's first priority will be his usual pre-match... Continue Reading →
Kroos can make 300th Real Madrid appearance at El Sadar
Toni Kroos is set to make his 300th appearance for Real Madrid on Saturday against Osasuna. The German midfielder has been in the Spanish capital for six and a half seasons now, and in that time he has been involved in 100 goals for the club - 70 assists and 30 goals. His impending milestone... Continue Reading →
Zidane might not travel for Osasuna match after close contact tests positive for COVID-19
Zinedine Zidane didn't take Real Madridtraining on Thursday, following a positive COVID-19 case from somebody close to him. The French coach has already tested negative for coronavirus in an antigens test, but must wait for the results of a PCR test to come through. According to La Sexta, that result can be expected later this... Continue Reading →
