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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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2Jun By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Barcelona star withdraws from international duty

Fermin Lopez 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. Barcelona star Fermin Lopez will play no part in the U21 European Championships this summer. As much was confirmed on Sunday evening, with the midfield starlet set to be afforded a much-needed rest with a view to next season. The name of youngster Fermín took its place front and centre in the media headlines in Barcelona late last month This came after word was forthcoming that the 22-year-old had been afforded call-ups to both Spain’s senior national team for the Nations League, and the country’s U21 setup for the European Championships. This news sparked understandable concern on the part ...

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1Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Nico Paz responds to Real Madrid return links

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. Former Real Madrid star Nico Paz has this weekend responded to the mounting speculation linking him with a move back to Spain’s capital. It is of course common knowledge at this point that Real Madrid are on the lookout for reinforcements in the middle of the park this summer. Having evidently come to the conclusion that the options at the disposal of the incoming Xabi Alonso are lacking, Los Blancos have drawn up a shortlist of midfield target options. One such option comes in the form of the aforementioned Nico Paz, fresh off a stellar campaign in Italy with Cesc Fàbregas’ Como. Real boast a buyback clause on the young Argentine, followin...

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30May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Atletico Madrid agree terms with USMNT star

Johnny Cardoso of Real Betis Balompie celebrates reaching the finals during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Real Betis Balompie at Stadio Artemio Franchi on May 8, 2025 in Florence, Italy. With Real Betis’ season ending on Wednesday night, their transfer business is getting underway in earnest. One of the most likely exits is USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso, who has made an impact ever since arriving in Seville. Cardoso, 23, was signed from Internacional in Brazil in January of 2024, and more or less locked down a starting role immediately. Betis have already extended his contract, but last summer agreed a €25m sell clause with Tottenham Hotspur, in exchange for a reduction in price on Giovani Lo Celso. Priority target for Atle...

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28May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Real Madrid handed major injury boost for Club World Cup

Antonio Rudiger centre-back of Real Madrid and Germany during the warm-up before the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Arsenal FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Fans of La Liga giants Real Madrid have this week been made aware of some altogether positive personnel news in the club’s first-team squad. This comes amid confirmation on the part of Diario AS that Antonio Rudiger is some way ahead of schedule in his recovery from injury. German international Rudiger was of course forced under the knife late last month. This came owing to a chronic knee issue which had been plaguing the former Chelsea man throughout the 2024/25 campaign. Initially, the understanding, in turn, was that Rudiger would not ...

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28May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Romeu returns to Barcelona after Girona loan

VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MAY 13: Oriol Romeu of Girona FC in action during the LaLiga match between Real Valladolid CF and Girona FC at Estadio Jose Zorrilla on May 13, 2025 in Valladolid, Spain. Oriol Romeu has returned to parent club Barcelona following the end of his season-loan deal with Girona. The club confirmed Romeu was departing following the end of the 2024-25 La Liga season. Romeu made 31 appearances in all competitions for Michel’s side who ended the campaign in 16th place in the table. Here’s the club’s statement: ”Bryan Gil, Oriol Romeu, Arnaut Danjuma and Arthur Melo, the four players on loan who have worn the red and white shirt this season, return to their teams of origin. Romeu has played sixty-five games between two stages, scoring two goals; Bryan has played on thirty-t...

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27May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Barca extends wunderkind Yamal through 2031

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. Barcelona has inked young superstar Lamine Yamal to a new deal. The team announced an extension on Tuesday that will take the 17-year-old Spain winger through 2031. Yamal made his senior debut in 2023 at the age of 15. "Yamal's renewal is a demonstration of the solidity of Barca's project," the team said in a statement. "His emergence on to the world football scene is like few others. The lad from Mataro near Barcelona has exploded on to the stage that is world football with performances that are already part of Barcelona history." Yamal made 55 appearances across all competitions this seaso...

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26May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Spanish champs Barcelona end season in style

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 25: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates with his teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Athletic Club and FC Barcelona at Estadio de San Mames on May 25, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. Barcelona have capped their title-winning campaign with a 3-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao, with Robert Lewandowski scoring twice but falling short of catching Kylian Mbappe as the Spanish league's top scorer for the season. Lewandowski found the net in the 14th and 17th minutes in Bilbao to finish the season with 27 goals, four fewer than Frenchman Mbappe, who scored twice in Real Madrid's 2-0 win against Real Sociedad on Saturday. Poland international Lewandowski hadn't scored since April 9 in a Champions League match against Boruss...

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25May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Carlo Ancelotti to leave Real Madrid after final match at Santiago Bernabeu

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 24: Tribute to Carlo Ancelotti after his last match as head coach of Real Madrid after the Spanish League, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad on May 24, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid and head coach Carlo Ancelotti have reached an agreement that will see the Italian manager step down from his role after the club’s final match of the season. According to an official statement from the club, Ancelotti will lead Real Madrid for the last time on Saturday at Santiago Bernabéu. The match will mark the end of his successful era with the Spanish giants, bringing closure to a tenure that has seen immense success. During his time in charge, Ancelotti managed Real Madrid across six campaigns and secured 15 trophies. These titles ...

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24May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid star limps out of Real Sociedad clash with injury

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 24: Brahim Díaz of Real Madrid lay injured on the ground during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and Real Sociedad at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 24, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images) La Liga giants Real Madrid have on Saturday been dealt a fresh blow on the personnel front. This comes owing to developments in the club’s meeting with Real Sociedad. Real Madrid are of course currently locked in action, having welcomed Imanol’s Sociedad to Spain’s capital as part of the season’s final round of La Liga fixtures. As things stand, Los Blancos lead by a goal to nil, owing to a first-half penalty on the part of top scorer Kylian Mbappé. As alluded to above, though, it has not been all smooth sailing for the evening’s hosts at the Santiago...

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23May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid reportedly put together midfield shortlist of potential Luka Modric replacements

SEVILLA, SPAIN - MAY 18: Luka Modric of Real Madrid in action 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 have reportedly drawn up a shortlist of potential Luka Modric replacements ahead of the new season. It is certainly a time of change at the Bernabeu, with head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirming that he is to step aside at the conclusion of 2024-25.Los Blancos will welcome former player Xabi Alonso into the managerial hotseat, with the Spaniard enjoying plenty of success recently at Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. Real Madrid face Real Sociedad for the final match of La Liga on Sat...

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22May By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Raphinha extends Barca contract until 2028

Raphinha Dias and Lamine Yamal play during the match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF, corresponding to week 37 of LaLiga EA Sports, at the Olympic Stadium Lluis Companys, in Barcelona, Spain, on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Barcelona have confirmed that Raphinha has penned a contract extension at the club until 2028.The new deal is thought to include a pay rise for the Brazilian who is coming off a stunning season for the Catalan giants. Here’s the club’s official statement:“Contract renewal agreement reached between FC Barcelona and the player Raphael Dias “Raphinha”, who is now set to stay with the Club until 30 June 2028. “The Brazilian forward signed his new contract on Thursday at the Club offices in the presence of FC Bar...

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22May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Luka Modric announces departure from Real Madrid

SEVILLA, SPAIN - MAY 18: Luka Modric of Real Madrid in action 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) Croatian Luka Modric, Real Madrid player, announced on Thursday his departure from the club after a historic career filled with achievements and trophies. Modric said in an official statement: "The time has come for a moment I never hoped for, but this is football, and everything in life has a beginning and an end. On Saturday, I will play my last match at the Santiago Bernabeu."He added, "I arrived in 2012 with the desire to wear the shirt of the best team in the world and the ambition to achi...

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22May By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Dani Carvajal: “I am very sad about Ancelotti’s departure”

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 14: Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, reacts during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and RCD Mallorca at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 14, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal spoke to El Chiringuito about manager Carlo Ancelotti’s impact on his game, and his departure. He was asked about the fact that Ancelotti would leave at the end of this La Liga campaign, to which he showed his dismay. He said: “I am very sad about Ancelotti’s departure. He is almost like a sports father to me. I hope he gets the send-off he deserves.” He talked about how long he has been around the manager, and said: “I have been with Ancelotti for many years, we have won everything with him. I hope he gets the farewell he deserves as the most succes...

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21May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Atletico chief hopeful of reaching agreement with Barca for Lenglet

Clement Lenglet centre-back of Atletico de Madrid and France during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 second leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid C.F. at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano on March 12, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says he’s hopeful of reaching an agreement with Barcelona for on loan defender Clement Lenglet. The Frenchman moved to Atletico in the summer on a season-long loan and has gone on to become a regular for Diego Simeone. Atletico reportedly wanted to keep hold of Lenglet permanently but agreeing a fee with Barcelona may prove to be tricky. However, Cerezo is confident an agreement can be reached for Lenglet to stay. “Lenglet is a player owned by Barça,” he told TV3. “Let’...

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19May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Yamal to sign new contract and be handed No. 10 shirt when he turns 18

Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring a goal during the Top 16 game of the UEFA Champions League between FC Barcelona and SL Benfica at Stadium Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on March 11, 2025. (Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Lamine Yamal will not just be handed a new contract when he turns 18 in July, he will also be given the iconic No. 10 shirt at Barcelona.According to X user memorabilia189, Yamal’s birthday will be celebrated in style by the Catalan giants. He will officially sign his new long-term contract at the club, which will include a 1 billion euro buy-out clause, and he’ll also take over the 10 shirt. The famous jersey currently belongs to Ansu Fati but will be handed over, even if his fellow forward does stay on at Camp Nou. Yamal...

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19May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Jude Bellingham overtook a Real Madrid legend with goal vs Sevilla

SEVILLA, SPAIN - MAY 18: Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid looks on 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. Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham overtook something of an iconic figure in Spain’s capital in the club’s all-time goalscoring charts on Sunday. This came owing to the Englishman’s exploits in Los Blancos’ La Liga meeting with Sevilla. Real Madrid took to the pitch for the penultimate time this season yesterday evening, after making the trip to The Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. The aforementioned Bellingham for his part featured from the off in the clash, from his customary berth in the middle of the park. And, en route to an eventual 2-0 triumph, the 21-year-ol...

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18May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona lift LaLiga trophy despite losing 3-2 to Villarreal

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 18: Marc Andre Ter Stegen of FC Barcelona celebrates with the LaLiga EA Sports trophy following her team's victory in the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 18, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Villarreal fought back to to hand Barcelona their first league defeat since late December on Sunday but that didn't dampen the post-match celebrations as the Catalan club lifted the LaLiga trophy. Hansi Flick's side already secured the title after Thursday's 2-0 win at city rivals Espanyol gave them an unassailable lead over the competition with two games left to play. And Sunday's match at Barcelona's Olympic Stadium was the chance to celebrate their triumph in front of their home fans. There were jubilant scenes as captai...

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18May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona name squad to face Villarreal

SANT JOAN DESPI, SPAIN - MAY 02: Hansi Flick, head coach of FC Barcelona attends a press conference during the training day of FC Barcelona ahead the Spanish League, La Liga EA Sports, football match against Real Valladolid at Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper on May 02, 2025 in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain. (Photo By Javier Borrego/Europa Press via Getty Images) La Liga giants Barcelona have on Sunday unveiled the club’s latest matchday squad.This comes ahead of the club’s first outing since regaining their status as Spanish champions during the week. Fresh off putting city rivals Espanyol to the sword on Thursday night, Barcelona will welcome Sevilla to Catalunya’s capital, for their final home fixture of the term. Heavy rotation, in turn, is expected on the part of the Blaugran...

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