ALL POSTS TAGGED "LaLiga" - Page 6
Barcelona
/ 427 days agoA new breed of young stars breathes life into El Clasico
Saturday's El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona sets up to be a title-deciding game with young talent across the pitch. Yes, it is only the tenth game of the season. And, yes, the two clubs will play again later in the LaLiga season. Still, this game carries a heightened importance with the infusion of […]
Barcelona
/ 430 days agoEl Clasico TV coverage plans from ESPN and ESPN Deportes
The first edition of El Clasico in the 2023/24 season brings Barcelona and Real Madrid to ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes. In this game, both clubs enter on fine form. Despite a draw against Sevilla, Real Madrid remains at the top of LaLiga table after 10 games. Barcelona trails its bitter rival by one singular point. […]
Barcelona
/ 431 days agoLa Masia continues to pay dividends for cash-strapped Barcelona
La Masia has produced endless talents for FC Barcelona over the years. Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Carles Puyol and Cesc Fabregas all came through the ranks of the club's youth academy. However, Barcelona pivoted away from La Masia after those elite teams of the late 2000s and early 2010s. Barcelona spent money on transfers […]
Barcelona
/ 435 days agoBarcelona to rock Rolling Stones logo on shirts for El Clasico
Barcelona is set to don a unique jersey for their upcoming matchup with bitter rivals Real Madrid. The Catalan club announced on Thursday that the Rolling Stones Tongue & Lips logo will be present on the front of their shirts for the game. Barca hosts Real in the massive match on Saturday, Oct. 28. Barcelona […]
Argentina
/ 436 days agoMessi cites reason why he’s passing on Barcelona loan move
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has squashed rumors that he will leave the club on loan this winter, with a Barcelona reunion a possibility. There were previous suggestions that the Argentine would possibly rejoin the Catalan club following the current Major League Soccer campaign. However, Messi claims that he is looking forward to resting with […]
Ballon d'Or
/ 436 days agoFrench senator wants Benzema stripped of Ballon d'Or
France Minister of Interior Gerald Darmanin has claimed that Karim Benzema has ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. The group has been labeled by several nations as a terrorist organization. This includes Saudi Arabia, the country where Benzema currently plays club soccer for Al-Ittihad. The French official made the claims during an interview on CNews Network. […]
Leagues: LaLiga
/ 437 days agoReal Madrid scout Jude Bellingham’s brother Jobe at Sunderland
Real Madrid is already doing its homework on a potential transfer in the summer of 2024. According to a Spanish report, the LaLiga giants are tracking Sunderland youngster Jobe Bellingham. The 18-year-old midfielder is Real star Jude Bellingham's younger brother. El Nacional is claiming that Real recently sent scouts to watch the younger Bellingham brother […]
Barcelona
/ 441 days agoFelix is currently Barca's second-lowest earner due to agreement
New details are emerging about how Barcelona is paying Portuguese star Joao Felix. The attacker recently arrived at the Catalan club from Atletico Madrid on a one-year loan deal. However, Barca does not seem to be paying Felix the full salary that he was receiving with the fellow Spanish side. According to reports in Spain, […]
FIFA
/ 441 days agoReal Madrid star calls on 'authorities' to reduce number of games
Real Madrid and France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has called for changes in the FIFA schedule as he thinks there are too many games each season. Tchouameni made the plea during a press conference on Thursday while on international duty. “Obviously we play too many matches," the Frenchman told reporters. "This is no surprise to anyone. […]
Barcelona
/ 445 days agoBarcelona hit with more injury problems before int'l break
Barcelona cannot escape its injury problems, and it is having a direct impact on the team's form in the current campaign. Following a harrowing 2-2 draw against Granada on Sunday, Barcelona revealed that two starters faced medical uncertainty. One of those is still reporting to international duty over the next two weeks. Barcelona announced Jules […]
Leagues: LaLiga
/ 445 days agoSevilla hunts for another manager after sacking Mendilibar
Once again, Sevilla is undergoing a change of manager after it sacked Jose Luis Mendilibar. This is the third manager Sevilla has sacked in just over a calendar year. Since 2010, Sevilla has had 14 different permanent managers. Jose Luis Mendilibar was a replacement for Jorge Sampaoli in March of last season. At the time, […]
Atletico Madrid
/ 445 days agoAtletico Madrid ties down Diego Simeone to contract extension
Following a dozen years in Spain, Atletico Madrid is readying a new contract extension for manager Diego Simeone. The Argentine boss is the longest-tenured coach in Europe, who is currently in his 12th season with the Colchoneros. Atletico Madrid has no intention of stopping that relationship anytime soon. According to Fabrizio Romano, Simeone and Atletico […]
Leagues: LaLiga
/ 449 days agoReal Madrid taking legal action amid bribery allegations
Real Madrid has officially announced that they will pursue legal action against a former police commissioner who accused the club of bribery. Jose Manuel Villarejo, the previous police exec, accused the LaLiga side of bribing referees during a recent radio interview. The disgraced commissioner expounded on the allegations by claiming that Real President Florentino Perez […]
Barcelona
/ 450 days agoBarcelona grinds out win at Porto in Champions League
At the expense of Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona managed a crucial win over Porto in the UEFA Champions League group stage. The hosts had several chances to score, and Porto actually had the ball in the net. However, any goal from the Portuguese side did not count. Barcelona shot-stopper Marc-Andre ter Stegen put together a masterclass […]
Barcelona
/ 451 days agoMiami owner confirms Messi tribute game back at Barcelona
Inter Miami majority owner Jorge Mas has revealed that a future friendly against Barcelona is in the works. During a recent interview with Spanish news outlet Marca, Mas claimed that the match would be a tribute to Lionel Messi. Although a date is not yet set, it will be played in the Catalan city. "I […]