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Carlo Ancelotti

/ 512 days ago

LaLiga asks for more power to fight racism after latest incident

Police in Spain have revealed that seven people have been arrested in connection to racism toward Vinicius Junior in Real Madrid's LaLiga game at Valencia this past weekend. Fans in attendance at the Mestalla racially abused the Brazilian star on Sunday. During a 10-minute delay, the star tried to identify some of those hailing chants […]

Barcelona

/ 519 days ago

Espanyol pitch invaders included Barcelona city politician

FC Barcelona's celebration of winning LaLiga against city rivals Espanyol stopped early as pitch invaders stormed Estadi Cornellà-El Prat. For Spanish soccer, it was ugly scenes all around. FC Barcelona fans danced around on a rival's field. Moreover, this is a rival likely to suffer relegation. However, the response from Espanyol supporters was shocking, to […]

Aston Villa

/ 522 days ago

Aston Villa interested in Marco Asensio, says report

Aston Villa are reportedly keen to sign Marco Asensio on a free transfer this summer. The Spain international's current contract with Real Madrid is set to expire next month. He would then be able to sign for any club of his choice on July 1st. The Athletic is reporting that Villa is offering Asensio a […]

Leagues: LaLiga

/ 523 days ago

Semra Hunter interview: An American voice in LaLiga

This episode of the World Soccer Talk podcast, featuring a Semra Hunter interview, is presented by Sling. Do not let the accent fool you, Semra Hunter is American. At least, that is what her passport says. However, her time in Spain has made her one of the leaders in coverage of LaLiga, and her experience […]

Barcelona

/ 525 days ago

Sergio Busquets to leave Barcelona with Saudi Arabia likely

Sergio Busquets announced that he will leave Barcelona at the conclusion of this season. The La Masia product spent his entire senior career to this date with the Catalan club. He helped the club win every major trophy possible, including a famous sextuple of trophies in 2009. Now, the 34-year-old midfielder steps away from the […]

Copa del Rey

/ 535 days ago

How to watch Copa del Rey on US TV

American fans of Spanish soccer can watch the Copa del Rey on US TV and streaming. With teams such as Atletico Madrid, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid consistently in the running to win the Copa del Rey, there is regular star talent abound. However, despite the usual suspects in Spain, other clubs have taken advantage […]

Copa del Rey

/ 535 days ago

How to watch Copa del Rey on US TV

American fans of Spanish soccer can watch the Copa del Rey on US TV and streaming. With teams such as Atletico Madrid, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid consistently in the running to win the Copa del Rey, there is regular star talent abound. However, despite the usual suspects in Spain, other clubs have taken advantage […]

Copa del Rey

/ 535 days ago

How to watch Copa del Rey on US TV

American fans of Spanish soccer can watch the Copa del Rey on US TV and streaming. With teams such as Atletico Madrid, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid consistently in the running to win the Copa del Rey, there is regular star talent abound. However, despite the usual suspects in Spain, other clubs have taken advantage […]

Barcelona

/ 540 days ago

Money-burdened Barcelona secures stadium financing

Barcelona managed to secure financing of roughly $1.5 billion to update Camp Nou over the next couple of years. Even though developments to the historic stadium are already underway, funding was always an issue. After all, Barcelona estimates the cost of the renovations to be just shy of $1 billion. Barcelona released a statement that […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 566 days ago

Luis Enrique sets sights on managing Premier League club

Luis Enrique has admitted to wanting to manage a Premier League club. The former Barcelona boss most recently was the Spanish national team head coach. He departed the team after failing to advance past the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Morocco defeated Spain in the first knockout phase on penalties. […]

Croatia

/ 567 days ago

Kovačić double sees Croatia pick up three points in Turkey

Croatia and Turkey battled in UEFA European Championship qualifying on Tuesday. Croatia had heartbreak at home in matchday one, suffering a late equalizer against Wales. On the other hand, Turkey came back in its game to defeat Armenia, 2-1. Therefore, Turkey had the chance to get breathing room in a tough Group D in European […]

Leagues: LaLiga

/ 568 days ago

LaLiga dominates top 10 most valuable players list

Spain top flight LaLiga has dominated the latest list of top 10 most valuable soccer players in the world. Football Benchmark, a sports business analysis company, has released their list and there are some interesting inclusions and exclusions. Mbappé, Haaland are unsurprisingly top two players Perhaps unsurprisingly, Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappé tops Football Benchmark's list. […]

Morocco

/ 568 days ago

Peru MLS player detained during police incident in Spain

Peru national team players and police got into a bit of pushing match Monday night in Spain. The team is currently in Spain to play a friendly match against Morocco on Tuesday. Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano Stadium is set to host the matchup. Chaos broke out between the Peruvians and police while the team was greeted […]

Leagues: LaLiga

/ 574 days ago

LaLiga has worst goal-per-game ratio in Europe's top leagues

Spain's LaLiga is currently averaging the lowest amount of goals per game in over 30 years. Spanish outlet AS is reporting that top flight teams are combining to score just 2.42 goals per match. If this pace is continued until the end of the season, it would be the lowest number of average goals since […]

Leagues: LaLiga

/ 579 days ago

LaLiga launches platform organizing US summer tour and games

LaLiga has announced a new platform that will organize matches throughout the summertime. 'LaLiga Summer Tour' should grow the Spanish league in other areas outside of the European nation. League officials are particularly focused on the North American market and these friendly matches will bring Spanish teams Stateside. "The launch of the 'LaLiga Summer Tour' […]