Fermin Lopez has revealed that Real Madrid once showed interest in signing him before his Barcelona breakthrough but the midfielder insists he never had doubts about his future. Lopez, now a rising star under Hansi Flick, admitted he would have chosen Barca regardless, calling it his “big dream.” Ahead of El Clasico, the 22-year-old is…
When La Liga announced its ambitious plan to stage a regular-season fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami, the move was hailed as a bold step toward globalizing Spanish soccer. Yet, after weeks of controversy, protests, and political maneuvering, the project has been abruptly called off — leaving Barcelona and its stars Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and…
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal has condemned La Liga’s plan to stage a league match in Miami, calling it “a clear distortion of the competition.” The controversial Villarreal vs Barcelona fixture, initially set for December 20 in the United States, was scrapped amid widespread backlash from players, fans, and clubs across Spain. Source link
In cold, emotionless accounting-speak, the most expensive acquisition in Juventus’ history is now itemised as “the Ex Registered Player.” Referred to only once by his name, Cristiano Ronaldo — or, to adopt the house style used by Juventus’ finance division, “the Former Player” — continues to make appearances in Turin even four years after he…
Zinedine Zidane reportedly had a rare clause written into his Real Madrid contract that just three others were given. Zidane and Real Madrid will be forever connected, given the Frenchman’s success as both a player and a manager during his various spells in the Spanish capital. In 2001, Los Blancos signed the 1998 World Cup…
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is edging closer to a Real Madrid return and could make the squad against Juventus after resuming group training. However, Xabi Alonso is still unsure about the condition of Dani Carvajal and Dean Huijsen ahead of Sunday’s Clasico against Barcelona, with several key players facing late fitness tests in a decisive week for…
Tempers flared as Real Madrid battled past Getafe 1-0 in a stormy La Liga clash marked by dismissals, accusations, and drama. Vinicius Jr’s fiery cameo and Jude Bellingham’s exchange with Jose Bordalas stole the spotlight as the Getafe coach accused both of “provoking” his team. However, with Kylian Mbappe’s winner Madrid sit top of La…
Kylian Mbappe found the back of the net again and Vinicius Jr baited two red cards as Real Madrid beat Getafe, 1-0. Los Blancos were dragged into a rather ugly contest, but the Frenchman’s second half goal saw them get the job done and go two points clear atop La Liga. Madrid struggled to create…
Player protests across La Liga this weekend were not widely broadcast after the Spanish league asked TV companies not to show them, according to multiple people familiar with the request. La Liga sides did not start play for the opening 15 seconds of matches after the Spanish Footballers’ Association (AFE) said on Friday the players…