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24Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Flick explains Rashford decision in Levante win

Marcus Rashford 2 Barcelona secured a vital 3-2 win on the road at Levante as they produced a second half fightback in Valencia. La Blaugrana fell 2-0 behind early on. via Ivan Romero’s opener and Jose Luis Morales’ controversial penalty, and that needed a stirring response after the restart. Pedri and Ferran Torres got the ball rolling after the restart via a quickfire double as Barcelona ramped up the pressure late on. As Levante battled to hold on in the closing stages, they finally cracked in added time, and Unai Elgezabal’s own goal gifted Barcelona all three points. Flick was keen not to dwell on the controversial VAR decision to award a penalty for handball against Alejandro Balde – claiming he had no choice but to respect decisions made by match officials. Instead the former Baye...

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19Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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la liga football league: Barca to register Bardghj with first team

Roony Bardghj Barcelona are reportedly set to register new signing Roony Bardghj with the first team for the 2025-26 season following a recommendation from La Liga. The Catalans had been mulling over whether to register Roony with the first team or Barca Atletic but it seems he will go with the senior squad. According to Diario AS, Barcelona have made the decision following a “recommendation from LaLiga” which they plan on accepting in a bid “not to strain relations.” Barcelona and La Liga became embroiled in a bit of a spat last season, due to the registrations of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, and it seems the Catalans don’t want a repeat. Roony has already missed Barcelona’s opening game of the season and may have to sit out this weekend’s trip to Levante as well while the club try to reso...

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18Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Atletico Madrid stunned by Espanyol in La Liga opener

Pere Milla Espanyol staged a late comeback to grab a shock 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid as Diego Simeone's men made a disappointing start to their La Liga campaign. Pere Milla scored a late winner as Atletico stumbled to defeat in Barcelona despite leading through Julian Alvarez's brilliant goal. Atletico have been busy in the transfer market, with notable arrivals including Alex Baena, David Hancko, Johnny Cardoso and Giacomo Raspadori, in a bid to challenge Barcelona and Real Madrid for the title. Angel Correa, Rodrigo De Paul and Cesar Azpilicueta have all departed as part of the rebuild after Simeone's team finished third, 12 points behind champions Barca last term. Barcelona kicked off their title defence with a 3-0 win at Mallorca on Saturday, while Real Madrid host Osasuna on Tues...

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17Aug By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Raphinha Spanish champions Barcelona opened their Liga campaign on Saturday with an island cruise as they played almost an hour against nine men on their way to a 3-0 victory in Mallorca. Barcelona's second-half stroll did not please coach Hansi Flick. "They're three important points, but I didn't like the match," he told broadcaster Movistar. "After going two goals up and following Mallorca's two red cards, I think the team only gave 50 percent and I didn't like that." "Playing at 50 or 60 per cent is not possible against nine players." Two of Barcelona's Ballon d'Or nominees combined to put the visitors ahead after seven minutes, Lamine Yamal crossing for Raphinha to head in. Yamal played a key role in the second goal after 23 minutes. Mallorca defender Antonio Raillo headed away the t...

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14Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Football rumors and gossip

Dani Ceballos Real betis eye Real Madrid Midfielder Real Madrid cannot make any further signings until they sell a first team player, and at this stage, there are several candidates. Rodrygo Goes has been strongly linked with Manchester City, while defensive duo Ferland Mendy and David Alaba are also said to be on the chopping block. And on top of this, there are chances for Dani Ceballos to leave. In recent weeks, there has been a lot of speculation surrounding Ceballos’ future at Real Madrid – despite the fact that head coach Xabi Alonso has told the midfielder that he is in his plans for the upcoming season. The 29-year-old is wanted by his former club Real Betis, who are considering a move to bring him back following news that Isco Alarcon is set to be out for three months. It’s bel...

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11Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona wrap up pre-season with rout of Italy’s Como

Marcus Rashford Reigning Spanish champions Barcelona completed their pre-season preparations by thrashing Italian side Como 5-0 on Sunday in a game which signalled a thawing of relations with goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen. Barca also gave Marcus Rashford a substitute's appearance two weeks after the England forward joined on loan from Manchester United. Double strikes from Fermín Lopez and Lamine Yamal and a first-half goal from Brazilian Raphinha completed the rout in the Joan Gamper Trophy. Played at the Johan Cruyff Stadium within the team's training complex, while Barcelona wait for the heavily delayed modernisation of the Camp Nou to be completed, Hansi Flick's team showed fluency as they prepare to begin their Liga title defence away to Mallorca on Saturday. Before kickoff on Su...

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9Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Marc-Andre Ter Stegen reappointed as Barcelona captain

Marc Andre Ter Stegen The saga involving Barcelona and Marc-Andre Ter Stegen has taken several twists on Friday, and an amicable resolution having now been reached between the two parties following developments over the last 24 hours. On Thursday, Barcelona confirmed that they had opened disciplinary proceedings against Ter Stegen as a result of him refusing to sign the medical document that the club intended to pass over to La Liga in regards to his surgery. Because of this, he was also stripped of the captaincy. Barcelona have been seeking to use 80% of Ter Stegen’s salary to register Joan Garcia, with their belief that the 33-year-old will be out of action for in excess of four months following back injury. The player initially refused, but he has now relented. As per an official stat...

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6Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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goal Nigeria : Real betis slow down Ndidi move to Besiktas

Wilfred Ndidi Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi’s highly anticipated move to Besiktas has hit an unexpected snag as Spanish side Real Betis make a late push to hijack the deal for the Leicester City midfielder. The Super Eagles star had been linked to Manchester and Juventus among other clubs before Besiktas jumped to the top of the queue. Besiktas had seemingly wrapped up a deal for the Nigerian international, with reports confirming that a €9.5 million offer had been accepted by Leicester and personal terms agreed upon. Ndidi was expected to travel to Istanbul this week to undergo a medical and sign a three-year contract, with an option for a fourth. However, Real Betis have emerged with late interest, and their involvement has thrown a spanner in the works, according t...

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5Aug By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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latest football news: Juanlu Sanchez turns down EPL move

Juanlu Sanchez Sevilla are once again enduring a long, hot summer, with very little to get excited about. As has been the case for the last two summers, Los Nervionenses are in need of departures before they bring players in, allowing them to clear space in their salary limit. Negotiations for an exit for Juanlu Sanchez have been ongoing for weeks, while Dodi Lukebakio is also yet to bring in an offer that has satisfied the club. The other major sale they could pull off is for central defender Loic Bade. The French defender has four more years on his contract, and at 25, is the right age to come into his prime, having already impressed at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in his 2.5 years there. As reported by Diario AS, Bournemouth have made an offer of €30m for Bade including va...

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5Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Tottenham plot €50 million raid on La Liga top-four club for 25-year-old midfielder

Conor Gallagher Tottenham are readying a €50 million offer to test Atletico Madrid’s resolve on Conor Gallagher ahead of the coming period. According to Fichajes, Tottenham are still interested in a move for Conor Gallagher, and are ready to make a €50 million bid for the midfielder. Thomas Frank wants to reinforce his midfield area despite the loan arrival of Joao Palhinha, as Spurs have had a long-standing interest in the current Atletico Madrid star. Tottenham have not lost sight of Conor Gallagher despite the midfielder making his move to Atletico Madrid last summer. Spurs have had an interest in the England international midfielder during the last two summer windows, but there were complications back then as he used to play for London rivals Chelsea. Since his move...

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4Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Barca told Rashford is a ‘better’ signing than Nico Williams

Marcus Rashford Former Barcelona president Nico Gaspart is never shy of an opinion or two and is confident Marcus Rashford will be a better signing for the club than Nico Williams. Gaspart has already hit out at Nico for snubbing a move to Catalunya and now says that Rashford is the better player.“Well, first of all for me Marcus Rashford is better than Nico, from here on I don’t care what [Iñaki Williams] can say,” he said, per Sport. “The player has used us in a good way, he has gotten a good contract, I’m happy for him. I don’t understand Athletic’s disgust and anger, I have signed many important players from Bilbao such as Zubizarreta and I always got on well with the president.” Gaspart is also excited to see how Hansi Flick’s side can do in the new season after winning th...

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3Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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‘He will be a substitute’ – Lewandowski told to leave Barca for Saudi Arabia

Robert Lewandowski Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has been warned his time at the Catalan giants is up and it’s time to head to Saudi Arabia. Clubs in the Middle East are believed to be keen on Lewandowski, although it’s thought he won’t move this summer. Poland legend Jan Tomaszewski has had his say on the issue and explained why Lewandowski should leave Camp Nou. “Robert should finish his time at Barcelona right now and go to a ‘lighter’ club in Saudi Arabia, as the best players in the world have done, except Messi,” he told Super Express. “Let’s face it, this is the end. Robert is not very popular in the team, and the best players in Barcelona don’t pass the ball to him“He stood firm. Of course, he has every right to stay. But he must realise that next season he wil...

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1Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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De Jong decides: Barca midfielder reveals stance over contract extension

Frenkie De Jong Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has confirmed his intention to sign a new deal with the club. De Jong has been linked with a move away on a number of occasions during his six-year stay with the Catalan giants. Manchester United are among the Premier League clubs that have previously shown an interest, but the Dutchman ultimately resisted any transfer temptation to stay put in Barcelona. De Jong has now entered the final 12 months of his contract, raising the possibility that he could depart at the end of the 2025-26 season. However, the 28-year-old has no intention of leaving the club, insisting that he is planning to put pen to paper on a new deal. "I have not renewed my contract, otherwise you would have known," De Jong told reporters on Thursday. "But I am very ha...

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31Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Real Madrid ‘lower’ Rodrygo price amid Arsenal links as Zinchenko approach made

Rodrygo 1 Arsenal face Tottenham in their next pre-season fixture on Thursday. Mikel Arteta's side take on Spurs in Hong Kong looking to make it three successive victories after beating AC Milan and Newcastle United in Singapore. It has been a positive start to pre-season both on and off the pitch for the Gunners, who have signed six players and are looking to get their incoming transfer business wrapped up before the start of the new campaign. Real Madrid are willing to reduce their £78million asking price for Rodrygo in the hope that Arsenal and Liverpool will reconsider their stances, it has been claimed. Spanish outlet AS reports that Liverpool are cooling their interest after welcoming Hugo Ekitike in a £79m deal and shifting their focus to striker Alexander Isak. Meanwhile, Arsenal...

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30Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Ter Stegen’s World Cup spot in doubt due to Barca star’s injury

Marc Andre Ter Stegens Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s place in the Germany team appears to be under threat now due to the goalkeeper’s back injury. The stopper has undergone back surgery in France and is now sidelined for some time. There’s no official word on how long but a return is not expected until the end of the year. Ter Stegen’s injury has put his Barcelona future in doubt, particularly after the arrival of Joan Garcia, while it seems he could also lose his Germany spot as well. Diario AS are reporting that Julian Nagelsmann is now thinking about alternative options while Ter Stegen is out. Nagelsman has backed Ter Stegen unequivocally during his recent lay-off with a knee problem, but it seems he may be about to change his mind. Veteran stopper Oliver Baumann is set to take over from T...

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29Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Pep gives his verdict on Yamal comparisons with Messi

Lamine Yamal Lamine Yamal keeps on being compared to Lionel Messi as he continues to thrive for Barcelona and Spain. The teenager is now wearing Messi’s iconic No. 10 shirt at Barcelona and will be hoping to add more trophies to his collection in the 2025-26 season. Former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola has now been asked about the two players and the following to say. “I think Lamine Yamal should be allowed to develop his career. And when he’s been playing for fifteen years, we’ll decide if he’s better or worse. Let him develop his career,” he told GQ. “And the fact that he’s being compared to Messi is a big deal. Like if you compare a painter to Van Gogh, they’ll say, wow, he’s not bad, it’s a sign he’s good. And that comparison is a sign he’s good. But we have to let him develop his car...

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28Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Thibaut Courtois doubles down on Real Madrid extension plan

Thibaut Courtois Real Madrid remain confident over a contract extension agreement with veteran goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. The Belgian international remains as a vital part of Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid squad, as the undisputed No.1, despite Carlo Ancelotti’s exit. Courtois underlined just how crucial he is to Alonso’s revamped plans at this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup in the USA. The former Chelsea star halted a late Borussia Dortmund comeback with a brilliant save in stoppage time to seal Real Madrid’s passage into the semi-finals and despite being unable to prevent Paris Saint-Germain hammering Alonso’s team in the final four, Courtois was central to keeping the score respectable. According to reports from transfer experts Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto, a deal has been reached f...

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28Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona’s debutants shine against Vissel Kobe in Japan

Barcelonas Marcus Rashford Dribbles The Ball During The Preseason Friendly Between Vissel Kobe And FC Barcelona At Noevir Stadium Kobe On July 27 2025 In Kobe Hyogo Japan The Barcelona preseason tour is always full of intrigue, as culers get their first glimpse of the next Blaugrana stars. In Hansi Flick’s first summer in charge, virtually the entire roster was full of academy prospects, with so many of Barcelona’s players still resting from a hectic summer of international competitions. That gave a golden opportunity to the likes of Marc Casadó, Marc Bernal, and Pau Víctor. This summer in Japan and South Korea, there will be fewer minutes for the youngsters. But it looks like Flick already has an eye on a few who may have a part to play in the upcoming season. No one will be happier at ...

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24Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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‘It feels like home’: Rashford joins Barcelona on loan from Manchester United

Marcus Rashford Of FC Barcelona England forward Marcus Rashford said Barcelona was a club where "dreams come true" as he joined the La Liga champion on Wednesday on a season-long loan from Manchester United with an option to buy. Media reports said that Barcelona would cover Rashford's wages this season after the player accepted a pay cut, with the option to buy set at around €30 million ($35.25 million) for the 27-year-old. "Very excited. I think it's a club where people's dreams come true. They win big prizes. And what the club stands for really means a lot to me as well. So it feels like I am at home," Rashford told reporters following his unveiling. "Another factor is because the conversations I had with the manager (Hansi Flick) were positive. What he did last season was terrific. "...

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23Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Rashford ‘gets green light’ to make Barca debut vs Vissel Kobe

Marcus Rashford Marcus Rashford is set to be officially unveiled as a Barcelona player this week and is being tipped to make his debut in the team’s first pre-season friendly. The Manchester United forward has passed a medical, signed his contract and is just waiting for his loan deal to be officially announced. According to Javi Miguel at AS, Rashford could then get his first minutes for the Blaugrana on Sunday on their pre-season tour. Miguel has posted on X: “Rashford gets the green light! He could play on July 27 against Kobe for a few minutes. His last match was at the end of April.” Barcelona are due to jet out to Asia on Thursday for the start of their tour, with their first game coming against Andres Iniesta’s former team. Rashford missed the end of last season through injury but...

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