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Golden Boy 2025 finalists: Chelsea sensation Estevao, Borussia Dortmund star Jobe Bellingham & Real Madrid wonderkid Franco Mastantuono among hopefuls vying to inherit award from Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal

Chelsea winger Estevao has been named among the list of finalists for the 2025 Golden Boy Award. The Brazil international will compete against the likes of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham and Real Madrid talent Franco Mastantuono for the trophy which was last won by Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal, who is unable to defend his…

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Barcelona’s pre-Clasico injury crisis: What’s behind it?

Barcelona’s pre-Clasico injury crisis: What’s behind it?

Before Barcelona’s Champions League quarter-final tie against Borussia Dortmund last season, the club’s senior executives held an off-the-record briefing with reporters. Among a wide range of topics discussed, boardroom members spoke about the consequences of not playing in the summer’s revamped Club World Cup in the United States. The prospect of missing out on prize…

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Are Real Madrid scared? Spanish sides frustrated with Los Blancos for blocking USA clash under suspicion they don’t want to lose to Barcelona in Miami

Tension is brewing in Spanish women’s football after Real Madrid reportedly blocked plans to hold the Women’s Super Cup in Miami. Several clubs have expressed frustration, accusing Los Blancos of halting a major financial and branding opportunity. Some even believe Madrid’s refusal stems from fear of facing Barcelona on American soil. Source link

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‘We are willing to be bold’ – La Liga U.S. chief backs controversial Barcelona-Villarreal match in Miami for success, despite criticism

Nicolas Garcia Hemme, LALIGA North America Managing Director, backed the Spanish top flight’s controversial Miami-based fixture for success, despite criticism over its scheduling. The executive admitted that the December game could ruffle some feathers, but claimed that it is a crucial way for Spanish football to differentiate itself in the U.S. Source link

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‘We are willing to be bold’ – La Liga U.S. chief backs controversial Barcelona-Villarreal match in Miami for success, despite criticism

Nicolas Garcia Hemme, La Liga’s head of strategy in North America, backed the Spanish top flight’s controversial Miami-based fixture for success, despite criticism over its scheduling. The executive admitted that the December game could ruffle some feathers, but claimed that it is a crucial way for Spanish football to differentiate itself in the U.S. Source…

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Lamine Yamal is ‘back on the grind’ at Barcelona as star winger returns to training in much-needed boost after Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo injuries

Barcelona have received a crucial boost ahead of the first Clasico of the season as star winger Lamine Yamal returns to training after a groin setback sustained against Paris Saint-Germain and missing Spain’s international fixtures. With Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo also sidelined, Yamal’s recovery is timely, offering coach Hansi Flick fresh attacking options for…

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Two international managers hail Barcelona star

A member of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona has this weekend come in for fresh praise. The player in question? Pedri. Pedri was for his part back in action on Saturday night, afforded a starting berth in Spain’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Georgia. Advertisement And the 22-year-old, amid what has been…

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