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 […]

Kylian Mbappe has yet to score his first LaLiga goal for Real Madrid under Carlo Ancelotti, even though it has only been two games. Los Blancos recently picked up a 3-0 win over Real Valladolid. Federico Valverde, Brahim Diaz and 18-year-old Endrick featured on the scoresheet. Only Valverde was among the starters, as Kylian Mbappe […]

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, […]

Jude Bellingham, the 21-year-old midfield sensation at Real Madrid, has quickly become one of the most talked-about players in soccer. However, the young star's remarkable rise has come with a significant physical toll. Just two games into the 2024-25 season, Bellingham has been sidelined with a foot injury; it is expected to keep him out […]

There is no secret that Arsenal brass would love to sign Nico Williams. After all, the Spanish starlet is widely regarded as one of the top young players in his position. Williams has been a budding star over the last few seasons with LaLiga side Athletic Club. However, the winger essentially burst onto the scene […]

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 […]

Endrick, one of the most promising young talents, was the subject of a massive transfer to Real Madrid this summer amid high expectations. The 18-year-old Brazilian striker arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu after a highly successful stint at Palmeiras. There, he helped the club clinch the Brazilian league title and impressed on the international stage. […]

Joao Felix will soon wear the blue kit of Chelsea for the second time. In the 2022/23 season, the Portuguese star made a loan move at the midpoint of the season to join the Stamford Bridge outfit. That loan amounted to four goals in 16 appearances as Chelsea stumbled to 12th in the Premier League. […]

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 […]

It was an unceremonious start to the 2024/25 LaLiga season for reigning champion Real Madrid. Mallorca managed to hold them to a draw on a sweltering evening at Son Moix stadium. Many would have expected Real Madrid to impose its dominance in light of the stacked squad now wearing the side's famous white kit. Adding […]

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 […]