Barcelona have a familiar foe to contend with in their bid to sign the 18-year-old Turkish sensation Arda Guler. Barca's Deco visited Istanbul this week Madrid set to join race Player has modest release clause WHAT HAPPENED? The Blaugrana seemingly moved into a strong position to secure the Fenerbahce prospect after sporting director Deco travelled to Istanbul on... Continue Reading →
‘It was a surprise’ – Karim Benzema didn’t reveal decision to leave Real Madrid until the morning of Athletic Club clash, reveals Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that Karim Benzema's decision to leave Real Madrid came as a major "surprise". Real confirmed Benzema departure on Sunday He scored on farewell appearance Ancelotti admits his decision came as a shock WHAT HAPPENED? Real Madrid confirmed that Karim Benzema will leave the club in an official statement on Sunday, shortly before their... Continue Reading →
Real Madrid to hold Eden Hazard exit talks amid MLS transfer rumours
Real Madrid are reportedly set to hold talks with Eden Hazard regarding his future, with the Belgian said to be attracting interest from MLS. Belgian joined Blancos in 2019 Struggled for form and fitness Only under contract until 2024 WHAT HAPPENED? The 2022-23 campaign has become another forgettable one for the former Chelsea winger, with just 98... Continue Reading →
Barcelona player ratings vs Valencia: Raphinha gets Ansu Fati & Ferran Torres out of jail as 10 men hang on for vital win
The Brazil international headed home the only goal of the game as the Blaugrana hung on after Ronald Araujo's red card Raphinha's first-half goal was enough for Barcelona to see off Valencia at home and extend their lead at the top of La Liga to 10 points, at least for a few hours. Barca wasted... Continue Reading →
Carlo Ancelotti to continue as Los Blancos coach
Carlo Ancelotti has stated that he has no intentions to leave the Santiago Bernabeu for the foreseeable future. As per Fabrizio Romano, Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his intention to stay at Real Madrid while speaking to Italian media outlet Rai Sport. Ancelotti guided Los Blancos to a double last season as Real Madrid won their 35th La Liga... Continue Reading →
Diego Costa still in the football wilderness as Atletico Madrid close in on La Liga title
The striker was key when Diego Simeone's men last won the league in 2014 but is in self-imposed exile as they aim to capture this season's title This weekend, Atletico Madrid could secure their first Liga title since 2013-14, when the side built by Diego Simeone to bruise and bloody the biggest teams in Europe first... Continue Reading →
Messi sets another La Liga record with stunner against Huesca
The Barcelona star's fantastic first-half finish saw him reach yet another unprecedented goalscoring mark Lionel Messi set yet another La Liga record on Monday as the Barcelona star continued his assault on Spanish football's goalscoring record books. Messi scored Barcelona's first goal and last goal in Monday's 4-1 triumph over Huesca, a match that also... Continue Reading →
Messi lifts Barcelona closer to Atletico
Lionel Messi scored a goal and added an assist to lead Barcelona to a 2-0 victory over Sevilla on Saturday afternoon at the Estadio Sanchez Pizjuan. Overall, it was a very good performance from the Catalans, beginning with a revamped formation that laid the groundwork for a solid first 45 minutes, capped by Ousmane Dembele's opener. Sevilla responded nicely in the... Continue Reading →
Messi makes 500th La Liga appearance for Barcelona
The Argentine sat out Barca's last league clash but returned on Sunday with the Catalans desperate for victory Lionel Messi made his 500th La Liga appearance and 750th in all competitions for Barcelona in Sunday's meeting with Huesca after returning to Ronald Koeman's starting line-up. Messi missed Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Eibar after he was given an extended break over Christmas to nurse an ankle problem.... Continue Reading →
