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Barcelona

/ 380 days ago

Barcelona extends teenager's contract with $1 billion clause

Barcelona is signing 16-year-old talent Lamine Yamal to a new contract extension that includes an other-worldly release clause. New reports indicate Barcelona wants to retain the winger for the future. Therefore, it is making the release clause over $1 billion. Playing in his first season with the senior squad, Lamine Yamal has impressed. Even though […]

Barcelona

/ 384 days ago

Barcelona faces new charges as police raid referee offices

Spanish police are continuing their investigation into the suspected corruption case against Barcelona. The Catalan club, and two of its previous presidents, faced charges of corruption for alleged payments to a former LaLiga referee. Barca has completely denied the allegations and insisted that the payments were for referee reports. Nevertheless, a Barcelona court document released […]

Barcelona

/ 385 days ago

Spain 2010 World Cup run turned me into a Barcelona supporter

Growing up, I played soccer religiously. Practice happened three times a week, and then there was a game on Saturday. Oftentimes, there was a tournament at the weekend, so that took up all of my time. You would see teams sponsored by clubs from Europe. Everton and Celtic are two teams that stood out as […]

Atletico Madrid

/ 386 days ago

NFL in talks to play games at Bernabeu and Metropolitano

The NFL already has a strong base in England, and after pushing into Germany last year, it sees Spain as its next conquest. The NFL is plotting to host games in two of the country's most hallowed grounds. Those are the Santiago Bernabeu, the home of Real Madrid, and the Metropolitano, which Atletico Madrid calls […]

Spain

/ 401 days ago

Spain FA President Luis Rubiales resigns following Hermoso kiss

Harsh criticism and related suspensions have led to Luis Rubiales, the President of the Football Association in Spain, resigning from his post. Rubiales notoriously kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso after Spain won the 2023 Women's World Cup. Despite widespread requests for his resignation, Rubiales protested what he called a "social assassination" from critics. On Sunday, […]

Barcelona

/ 403 days ago

Bright future: Barcelona to tie two rising stars to $1bn release clause

A bright future awaits Barcelona after they agreed to sign both Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde to contracts with a release clause. The Blaugrana clearly have complete trust in them. This season's crop of young Spaniards who have been turning heads on the pitch seem to have a bright future at Camp Nou. At 16 […]

Spain

/ 404 days ago

Spanish women's soccer is a mess as league goes on strike

Players in the top women's soccer league in Spain have decided to plan a strike based on pay discrepancies. Liga F players announced the strike just days prior to the start of the 2023/24 season. The athletes will remain on the sidelines for two full weeks. News of the strike adds to the turbulent times […]

Spain

/ 406 days ago

Spain sacks women's head coach Vilda after World Cup win

The turnover in the Spain soccer ranks continues as the Federation sacked women's head coach Jorge Vilda just two weeks after winning the World Cup. Vilda faced heavy controversy over the last year for the treatment of women's players. That behavior came from both the head coach and the Federation's executives, including Luis Rubiales. The […]

Barcelona

/ 414 days ago

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal to feature on Spain squad at 16 years old

Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal is expected to feature in the upcoming Spain National Team squad. At the age of 16, Yamal would be the youngest player to play for the Spanish national team. Yamal's current Barcelona teammate Gavi currently holds that record. He first represented La Roja at the age of 17 in the UEFA […]

Spain

/ 415 days ago

Mother of RFEF President Rubiales weirdly protests son's status

The mother of Spanish Soccer, or RFEF, President Luis Rubiales has taken a bizarre stance as her method to protest the treatment of her son. Over the weekend, FIFA suspended Rubiales in connection with his treatment of the Spanish women's soccer team after it won the World Cup. Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso and later said […]

FIFA

/ 416 days ago

FIFA suspends Rubiales for unwanted kiss with player

FIFA has decided to officially suspend Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales. The embattled exec previously made headlines for kissing soccer star Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain's triumph at the Women's World Cup. Rubiales initially apologized for the incident, but claimed it was a consensual kiss. Nevertheless, many around the soccer world […]

Spain

/ 418 days ago

Spanish FA president refuses to resign in dramatic speech

Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales has emphatically refused to step down from his role. The 46-year-old exec received immediate backlash for kissing soccer star Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain collected the Women's World Cup title on Sunday. The triumph was Spain's first ever trophy at the prestigious tournament. High-ranking government officials […]

FIFA

/ 419 days ago

FIFA opens investigation into Spanish Football President

FIFA opened an investigation into Spanish Football President Luis Rubiales. The executive earned criticism for the way he treated players after Spain won the Women's World Cup. Not only did he kiss Jenni Hermoso during the celebration. He awkwardly promised a trip to Ibiza to celebrate with the players. Additionally, that is where he said […]

Celta Vigo

/ 419 days ago

Toni Kroos slams Spanish talent's Saudi move as embarrassing

Celta Vigo star Gabri Veiga joined the long list of players to move to Saudi Arabia this summer, but Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos took exception to the move. Kroos, who is now 33 and is winding down his career, has won everything. Therefore, he has nothing more to prove from a professional soccer player's […]

Spain

/ 421 days ago

Spanish official calls on Luis Rubiales to resign for kiss

Spain's acting second deputy prime minister, Yolanda Diaz, has called for Luis Rubiales to resign after kissing Jenni Hermoso at the Women's World Cup. Rubiales, currently president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF), made headlines after kissing Hermoso on the lips during celebrations of Spain's title. Spain beat England 1-0 in the 2023 Women's World […]