The new season will be one of the most demanding in recent history for Real Madrid and Barca. Pressure will be mounting on the teams of both clubs as they compete in the extended Champions League; on top of their local and international obligations. The season's intensity is compounded by the aftereffects of a busy […]

All eyes were on Nico Williams earlier this summer in Barcelona. The Basque winger had just finished an impressive Euro 2024 campaign with Spain; there he scored two goals and provided an assist; helping his team secure the championship in Germany. As a result, Williams found himself at the center of a heated transfer saga; […]

A sum of $3.3 million found in the Barcelona case reportedly leads to accusations of money laundering against Negreira's wife. The Negreira case has cast a long shadow over Barcelona, with accusations of sporting corruption dominating headlines throughout 2024. The case revolves around alleged payments made by the club to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, the […]

European soccer is home to some of the most prestigious and productive youth academies in the world. These academies have a storied history of developing young players who go on to become stars in the sport; contributing not only to their clubs but also to national teams across the globe. According to CIES’ recent data, […]

As Neymar's time with Al-Hilal seems to be dwindling, speculation is intensifying about his future in the Middle East. Even though Neymar has a deal with the Saudi Arabian club until June 2025, his future seems less clear by the day. After an injury-plagued and underwhelming spell, speculations began to circulate that he would be […]

Ilkay Gundogan has accepted that his time at Barcelona is coming to an end. The German midfielder looked to be a part of Hansi Flick's first team ahead of the 2024/25 season. However, a preference for development and younger players has relegated the 33-year-old to the transfer market. There, he is the subject of links […]

Thiago Alcantara’s summer has been nothing short of eventful, marking the end of his professional playing career and the beginning of a new chapter as a coach at Barcelona. After four injury-plagued years at Liverpool, Thiago announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 33. This decision came after a difficult final season […]

Sergi Roberto has officially left Barcelona, although his next destination is unclear after he appeared to snub Inter Miami. In June, Barcelona announced the departure of Marcos Alonso, whose contract expired on that day. However, the situation with another long-time player, Sergi Roberto, was more ambiguous. Despite his contract also expiring on June 30th, the […]

With the new season just around the corner, FC Barcelona is hoping to make a better impact overall with a new coach at the helm. After replacing club legend Xavi Hernández with German manager Hansi Flick, the club expects the new gaffer to replicate Bayern Munich's success at Camp Nou. Under Flick, Bayern became the […]

An official LaLiga game looks set to be played in the United States before the end of the year. According to Relevo, Javier Tebas, the Spanish top flight's president, has targeted the weekend of December 20-22 for the game. Not only has Tebas picked out a date, but he also has other details of the […]

Ivan Perisic’s return to Hajduk Split was supposed to be a homecoming filled with hope, passion, and the prospect of achieving a lifelong dream. However, what began as a heartwarming story of a local hero returning to his roots has quickly turned into a tense and unexpected saga. After just eight appearances for the club, […]

As the summer transfer window nears its close, two La Liga sides Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, find themselves in a potential bidding war over the services of N'Golo Kante. The French midfield dynamo is currently plying his trade at Saudi club Al-Ittihad. Kante, who recently returned from a successful Euro 2024 campaign with France, is […]

The arrival of Dani Olmo at Barcelona met great enthusiasm, as the Catalan giants secured the signature of one of Europe’s most promising attacking talents. Olmo, who joined from Leipzig for a hefty $68 million fee, signed a six-year deal with the club. The move fueled hopes of a strong season ahead under new manager […]

Barcelona have reportedly set their sights on Tottenham’s left-back Sergio Reguilon, a move that comes as a surprise given the player’s history with their fierce rivals, Real Madrid. As Barcelona continue to navigate financial constraints, their interest in Reguilon could lead to a cut-price deal that might prove to be a shrewd acquisition. Due to […]

Several of the most famous European soccer teams traveled to the United States this summer. Clubs from across the pond now regularly schedule preseason friendlies Stateside to help grow their brands. The move certainly seems to be paying off. Matches involving the big European sides typically draw huge crowds because Americans do not get to […]