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1Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid boss hit with huge selection headache ahead of Juventus showdown

18 June 2025, USA, Miami: Soccer: Club World Cup, Real Madrid - Al-Hilal, preliminary round, Group H, matchday 1 at the Hard Rock Stadium. Madrid coach Xabi Alonso arrives at the stadium before the match. As Real Madrid get ready for their big FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 match against Juventus, manager Xabi Alonso has an important decision to make in defence. After three matches in charge, Alonso’s preferred system is becoming clear with three central defenders. Against Salzburg, this plan was confirmed, but now a key question remains: who will take the final spot in the back line alongside Dean Huijsen and Aurelien Tchouameni, who are both guaranteed starters. The options are Raul Asencio or Antonio Rudiger. Assessing the options Asencio is back in the squad after serving his...

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29Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona reach agreement in principle with Frenkie de Jong

Frenkie De Jong of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Olimpic Llus Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025. As well as making signings, Barcelona are hoping to finalise crucial contract renewals during the summer transfer window. And the most important involves that of Frenkie de Jong, who is about to enter into the final 12 months of his existing deal. In 2024, it had looked destined that de Jong’s future would be away from Barcelona, but after establishing himself as a regular starter during the second half of the 2024-25 season, things have now drastically changed to the point where it is now taken for granted that he will sign a new contract. Frenkie de Jong close to finalising new Barcelona contract In ...

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28Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona set Nico Williams signing deadline

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 1: Nico Williams of Athletic Club de Bilbao reacts after a missed opportunity during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 semifinal first leg match between Athletic Club and Manchester United at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain on May 1, 2025. (Photo by Guillermo Martinez/Anadolu via Getty Images) The board at La Liga champions Barcelona have set themselves a deadline to pay the release clause of leading transfer target Nico Williams. That’s according to Diario Sport, who have late this week provided an update on the situation. Wide-man Nico is of course widely expected to take his talents to Catalunya’s capital before the summer is out. With the parties having already reached an agreement on the terms of a long-term contract, all that remains is for Barca to pa...

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27Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barca to miss out on Perisic as veteran to renew with PSV

EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS - MARCH 8: Ivan Perisic of PSV during the Dutch Eredivisie match between PSV v SC Heerenveen at the Philips Stadium on March 8, 2025 in Eindhoven Netherlands. Ivan Perisic has been linked with a shock move to Barcelona this summer but appears set to stay at PSV after all. The veteran Croatian had emerged as a possible option for Hansi Flick’s side and there was talk he could join on a free transfer. Yet it’s now being reported he will stay on at PSV. Fabrizio Romano says the attacker will sign a two-year deal, with Barca’s attentions firmly focused on Nico Williams instead. Barcelona are expected to try and activate Williams’ release clause next week and bring him to the club from Athletic. The Basques aren’t happy about the situation, claiming the transfer shou...

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26Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Athletic issue statement about Nico’s potential transfer to Barca

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 1: Nico Williams of Athletic Club de Bilbao controls the ball during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 semifinal first leg match between Athletic Club and Manchester United at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain on May 1, 2025. Athletic Club have issued a statement to clarify their stance on Nico Williams following speculation they will try to block a potential transfer to Barcelona. Joan Laporta reacted angrily to the speculation yesterday, and the Basque side have now offered a bit of insight into the situation and confirmed a meeting with La Liga has taken place. “Athletic Club would like to thank LaLiga de Fútbol Profesional for the willingness and clarity shown at the meeting held yesterday between the two entities, which was attended by the presidents of both orga...

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25Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid’s Luka Modric expected to sign with AC Milan

Luka Modric central midfield of Real Madrid and Croatia prior the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group H match between Real Madrid CF and Al Hilal at Hard Rock Stadium on June 18, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Veteran midfielder Luka Modric is expected to sign with AC Milan of Italy's Serie A after playing for Real Madrid at the Club World Cup, sporting director Igli Tare told reporters in Italy. "I spoke to him in person and saw a guy who is really eager to be competitive," Tare said, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. "His arrival is crucial for a group that needs players like him, leadership."The first question Luka asked me was: 'Will we be a team built to win the championship? He has won six Champions Leagues and wants...

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23Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid’s Xabi Alonso backs Rudiger after alleged racist abuse

Antonio Rudiger centre-back of Real Madrid and Germany during the La Liga match between Getafe CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Coliseum on April 23, 2025 in Getafe, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has voiced strong support for Antonio Rudiger following the defender's claim of racist abuse at the end of their 3-1 Club World Cup win over Pachuca. Rudiger, who played the majority of the match with his team down to 10 men, reported the abuse after the final whistle. While it's still unclear whether it came from a Pachuca player or the crowd, Alonso called the incident "unacceptable." “We believe what he said,” Alonso stated, confirming that FIFA's anti-racism protocol had been activated. “If it happened, then meas...

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21Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona star to move to Saudi Arabia in 2026

Robert Lewandowski and his wife, Anna Lewandowska, celebrate their league championship victory at the end of the match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF, corresponding to week 37 of LaLiga EA Sports, played at the Olympic Stadium Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images) A headline member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona is all set to take his talents to the Middle East in the summer of 2026. That’s according to Diario Sport, who point towards Robert Lewandowski as the player in question. Veteran frontman Lewandowski, as things stand, is due to see his contract terms with Barcelona expire in 12 months’ time. With the Pole set to turn 38 years of age not long after, the widespread ass...

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21Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Nico Williams asks for Athletic Cub ‘gesture’ over Barcelona offer

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 01: Nico Williams of Athletic Club looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between Athletic Club and Manchester United at San Mames on May 1, 2025, in Bilbao, Spain. Barcelona are confident over their revived transfer push to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams in the coming weeks. La Blaugrana infamously tried and failed to land the Basque forward last summer following his starring role in Spain’s UEFA Euro 2024 title win. His commitment in Bilbao won the day, as he opted to stay at the Estadio San Mames for at least another year, to drive the team on. Despite falling short in the UEFA Europa League semi finals, Williams and Co. clinched a return to the Champions League for next season, in what could be a parting gift from the ...

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19Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Kylian Mbappe suffers from acute gastroenteritis

SEVILLA, SPAIN - MAY 18: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid warms up during the Spanish league, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Sevilla FC and Real Madrid at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium on May 18, 2025, in Sevilla, Spain. (Photo By Joaquin Corchero/Europa Press via Getty Images) Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe suffers from acute gastroenteritis, and will be hospitalised for further tests, a statement from Real Madrid confirmed on Thursday afternoon. Mbappe missed the first match of Real Madrid’s Club World Cup campaign — a 1-1 draw against Al Hilal on Wednesday — due to a fever, and it is now confirmed that he will undergo tests at a hospital. Here is the official statement from Real Madrid:Our player Kylian Mbappé is suffering from an acute case of gastroenteritis a...

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18Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona complete first signing of the summer

Joan Garcia plays during the friendly match between Catalonia and Costa Rica at the Johan Cruyff Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on May 28, 2025. (Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images) FC Barcelona have officially announced that they have completed the signing of Joan Garcia from RCD Espanyol by paying his €25 million release clause.The 24-year-old Spanish shot-stopper has signed a six-year contract with the La Liga champions, running until the summer of 2031. Having returned from his vacation earlier this week, Garcia first announced his departure from Espanyol this morning before Barcelona made his signing official. One of the best goalkeepers in La Liga this past season, Garcia was Espanyol’s most impressive player and almost single-handedly ensured their sa...

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17Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona reach preliminary-agreement with Nico Williams

STUTTGART, GERMANY - JUNE 5: Nico Williams of Spain celebrates his goal during the UEFA Nations League 2025 semifinal football match between Spain and France at Stuttgart Arena on June 5, 2025 in Stuttgart, Germany. According to an exclusive report from Foot Mercato, Barcelona have reached a preliminary agreement with Nico Williams (22), with the Athletic Club winger expected to sign a contract that will keep him in Catalonia for the next six years. The French outlet also writes that Williams will likely earn €12 million a season if his move to Barcelona is completed. However, an agreement still needs to be reached with Athletic. Williams reportedly has a release clause valued at around €60 million. The 22-year-old was a target for Paris Saint-Germain last summer, and had been rumou...

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17Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona confirm fixtures for 2025 pre-season of Asia

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 25: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, reacts during the LaLiga match between Athletic Club and FC Barcelona at Estadio de San Mames on May 25, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) Barcelona will return to work for the start of pre-season on July 13 and then jet out to Asia for a tour ahead of the new campaign. Hansi Flick’s side will fly to Japan first for a match with Vissel Kobe and then head to South Korea for two more games as they get ready to defend their La Liga title. Here’s a look at the fixtures: July 27: Vissel Kobe vs Barcelona, ko 7pm local time, 12pm CET, Noevir Kobe Stadium July 31: FC Seoul vs Barcelona, ko 8pm local time, 1pm CET, Seoul World Cup Stadium August 4: Daegu FC vs Barcelona, (]KO 8p...

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15Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Barca & Monaco reportedly in talks to finalize Ansu Fati loan deal

Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona plays during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Olimpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025. FC Barcelona and AS Monaco have reportedly resumed negotiations to arrange a loan move for 22-year-old winger Ansu Fati. Talks had stalled due to financial disagreements, mainly over how to divide Fati’s high salary. Barcelona initially wanted Monaco to cover 80%, while the French club only offered 30%. Recent progress suggests a compromise may be reached closer to 40%, though Barcelona is still pushing for a larger contribution from Monaco. The proposed deal is a one-season loan, possibly with a purchase clause at the end. While Barcelona preferred a mandatory buy option, all parties are now open to making that clau...

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12Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Trent Alexander-Arnold speaks Spanish as he describes ‘dream’ Real Madrid move

MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 12: Trent Alexander-Arnold speaks at the press conference during his unveiling as a new player of Real Madrid at Ciudad Real Madrid on June 12, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) Trent Alexander-Arnold surprisingly gave his welcome speech entirely in Spanish as Real Madrid unveiled their new signing at the Estadio Bernabeu.Alexander-Arnold, 26, arrives after 20 years at boyhood club Liverpool, joining for a fee of £10m to ensure his participation at the Club World Cup. The right-back was expected to sign for free at the end of June after opting not to extend his contract at Anfield, an announcement which was made at the beginning of May.However, Alexander-Arnold’s first words as a Real Madrid player indicate his dec...

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10Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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‘He has this magic’ – Deco has huge prise for Yamal

Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Olimpic Llus Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025. Deco has been chatting about Lamine Yamal and how he’s the kind of player who can “amaze everyone” with his magic. The teenager has already produced plenty of amazing moments in his young career, with Deco also impressed by the 17-year-old’s maturity on the pitch. “He is one of those players who appear every year and amaze everyone,” he told Globo. “He has this ability not only technically, but he is also very mature for his age. And he also has this magic, not only in terms of what he is like on the field. “But, perhaps because of his age, he identifies a lot with the young audience. It makes him a playe...

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8Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Frenkie de Jong reveals whether or not he will renew with Barcelona

Frenkie De Jong of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Olimpic Llus Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025. With the summer transfer window now here, FC Barcelona is expected to make some big decisions. From both arrivals to departures, the Catalan giants will need to address various matters. While no move has been made by Barcelona thus far, it is simply a matter of time. In terms of arrivals, the potential signing of Spanish goalkeeper Joan Garcia seems to be on the right track. With reputable sources having confirmed that he is now on the verge of joining the club, it seems that Barcelona has made some progress in that department. Barcelona focusing on renewals Moreover, the club has been making a lot o...

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5Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid midfield target plays down links – ‘I don’t think Alonso like me’

Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson participates in the match between Ajax and Eintracht at the Johan Cruijff ArenA for the UEFA Europa League - Round of 16 - 1st leg season 2024-2025 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on March 6, 2025. (Photo by Marcel van Dorst / EYE4images/NurPhoto via Getty Images) After a fine season for Eintracht Frankfurt, in which the Eagles have qualified for the Champions League, it is no surprise that 20-year-old midfielder Hugo Larsson has caught the eye. The Swedish starlet has been linked to a number of clubs, but none bigger than Real Madrid. Back in December it was first suggested that Los Blancos had their eye on Larsson, but in May those reports were corroborated by several stories stating that scouts had been dispatched to the Bundesliga in recent mont...

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4Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Yamal reacts to talk he’s set to take over the No. 10 shirt at Barca

Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring a goal during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Olimpic Llus Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Lamine Yamal has signed a new contract at Barcelona that will keep him at the club at least until 2031 and is expected also to be handed the No. 10 shirt for next season. The iconic shirt currently belongs to Ansu Fati, but the forward is set to move on in the summer and is being tipped to join Monaco. Yamal has been asked about changing shirt numbers and told COPE he is in absolutely no rush to let go of his No. 19 jersey at Barcelona. “At the moment, Ansu has it,” he explained.“I wear number 19 and I really like it; it’s brought me luck....

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3Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Real Madrid set to bring back Nico Paz

Nico Paz plays during the Serie A match between Como and FC Internazionale in Como, Italy, on May 23, 2025, at Stadio Comunale Giuseppe Sinigaglia. As per reports in Spanish media, in particular those from Madrid like Marca, Real Madrid are looking to bring back Nico Paz. The Argentine was the best young player in Italy this term. He has provided 6 goals and 8 assists this season from an attacking midfield role for Como. The youngster signed for them last summer and has left a terrific impact as the club finished mid-table in their first season in the top division. The 20 year old came through Real Madrid’s famed La Fabrica academy. He was already touted for big things at the club but moved to Como last summer when it became clear that a pathway at the Bernabeu would be difficult to ...

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