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…
Lucas Vazquez says that he has “fulfilled the dream of his life” after his departure from Real Madrid was confirmed. The Spanish side announced on Wednesday that the 33-year-old would depart the club after 10 years in the Spanish capital. Speaking at a farewell ceremony which was held at the club’s training facility, Vazquez reflected…
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…
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has been criticised and is facing a potential investigation over the presence of a group of dwarves at his 18th birthday party. Jesus Martin Blanco, the director general for the rights of persons with disabilities in Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights, has called for an investigation, while the Association of People…
Santi Cazorla has signed a new one-year contract with Real Oviedo to remain with the newly-promoted La Liga club. The Athletic reported Wednesday that Oviedo were confident of prolonging the 40-year-old’s stay, after he helped his home-town team back to the top-flight of Spanish football for the first time since 2001. Cazorla, whose previous deal expired…
Real Madrid’s request to postpone their opening match of the 2025-26 La Liga season has been denied, the league’s president Javier Tebas has said. The Athletic reported on Tuesday that Madrid had submitted a request to have their league opener against Osasuna, scheduled for August 19, delayed due to their involvement in the latter stages of…
By ROBERT SUMMERSCALES Published: 10:57 BST, 12 July 2025 | Updated: 12:39 BST, 12 July 2025 Marcus Rashford is known to be keen on a move to Barcelona this summer but there is reportedly one major issue holding back a potential deal. Rashford, 27, has been at Manchester United since the age of seven but…
Paris Saint-Germain dominated Real Madrid at MetLife Stadium, winning 4-0 with ease to advance to the Club World Cup final against Chelsea on Sunday. Luis Enrique’s side were in control from the first whistle and went two goals ahead with only nine minutes on the clock. Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring after Ousmane Dembele pounced…
In a dramatic turn of events, Carlo Ancelotti, one of soccer’s most respected coaches and the current manager of the Brazil national team, has faced a defining legal verdict in Spain — one that distinguishes him from other high-profile figures such as Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Cristiano Ronaldo. The outcome stems from an investigation into tax fraud accusations dating back to his…
Real Madrid have submitted a request to postpone their first game of the 2025-26 La Liga season over concerns their players will not have enough rest following their Club World Cup campaign. Madrid are slated to face Osasuna in their opening La Liga match on August 19. They face Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals of…