Lamine Yamal has already made a massive impact at the tender age of 18, but what else is in store for the Barcelona and Spain wonderkid? Lamine Yamal is now officially an adult. Barcelona’s brilliant young forward turned 18 in July, having already achieved so much in a short career which seems set to elevate…
Wojciech Szczesny may have helped Barcelona to a historic domestic treble last season, but the veteran goalkeeper isn’t a fan of the ultra-attacking approach under new manager Hansi Flick. The 35-year-old admitted the system doesn’t suit him, as his aging legs have to do a lot of work in behind a uber-high defensive line commandeered…
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) have confirmed that two high-profile coaching applications, allegedly sent by former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez and current Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, were fraudulent. The revelation comes as the federation continue their search for a new head coach for the Indian men’s national football team. AIFF looking for a…
The board at Barcelona look set to be dealt an imminent blow by their counterparts at La Liga rivals Celta Vigo. This comes amid confirmation that the Celestes are close to tying Óscar Mingueza down to a new contract. Advertisement Just weeks ago, defender Mingueza’s departure from Vigo this summer was considered a given. Fresh off…
Marcus Rashford has been given the chance to revive his career at Barcelona with a season-long loan move from Manchester United announced Wednesday. The England forward, who was once considered among Europe’s top talents, has seen his career stall in recent years after falling out of favor at United and ending last season on loan…
Marcus Rashford will wear his idol’s shirt number at Barcelona but it may surprise followers of the England international. Rashford is on the verge of joining Barcelona on a season-long loan from Manchester United, with the forward due to be unveiled by the Spanish giants this evening. The 27-year-old will take a pay cut to…
La Liga giants Barcelona have announced a renewal of the loan terms of Abdul Aziz Issah. Attacker Aziz Issah, for those not familiar with his name, linked up with Barcelona last summer, as part of a loan deal from Dreams FC in his home country of Ghana. Advertisement The 19-year-old was immediately called up to…
The celebration of Lamine Yamal’s 18th birthday—a momentous occasion for one of Barcelona‘s brightest young talents—has taken an unexpected turn. Instead of commemorating the launch of Yamal into adulthood and his symbolic assignment of the Blaugrana’s iconic No. 10 shirt, the event has ignited a media storm over allegations of insensitivity and excess. While fans and the soccer…
Barcelona have finally confirmed that Lamine Yamal will take up the club’s iconic No 10 shirt — another landmark moment in his brilliant, burgeoning career. Yamal, who turned 18 on Sunday, inherits the number from his good friend Ansu Fati, who had it for the last three years but left it behind on July 1 when…
MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid has reached an agreement to sign Argentina international Thiago Almada from Brazilian club Botafogo. Atletico said Tuesday the 24-year-old attacking midfielder, who was playing on loan with French club Lyon, will sign his contract with the Spanish club after passing a medical. Advertisement Atletico did not disclose the transfer fee…