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Bojan to get new Barca role, will work with youngsters

 Bojan Krkic during the farewell ceremony for Sergio Busquets after having played 722 games during the 15 seasons he has played for FC Barcelona, in Barcelona, on 31th May 2023. Barcelona’s old pal Bojan Krkic returned to the club this week for the first time since his move away from the club a decade ago.The striker was an amazing player for Barca when he first burst onto the scene at the age of 17, which was a record at the time, but never really managed to live up to expectations.He went on to transfer to Stoke City and then played for a host of other clubs and hasn’t returned to Barcelona since. However, now that he is back, the club are reportedly looking at creating a role for him in management.The reports say that he’ll be part of Deco’s new team and will work with the clu...
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Lamine Yamal & Balde to sign new deals after international break

Barcelona's Spanish forward #27 Lamine Yamal is pictured during the Spanish Liga football match between CA Osasuna and FC Barcelona at El Sadar stadium in Pamplona on September 3, 2023. Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde will reportedly sign their new contracts at Barcelona after they return from Spain duty over the international break.Both players are away from Barcelona and currently in Luis de la Fuente’s squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Cyprus and Georgia.La Vanguardia report that the duo will put pen to paper on new contracts, that secure their long-term futures, when they return.Balde will sign on until 2028 and Lamine Yamal will sign a deal that runs until 2026. Due to his age, Barcelona can only offer him a contract for a maximum of three years.Both extensions will include...
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Cancelo and Joao Felix make Barca debuts in narrow win

 Joao Felix second striker of Barcelona and Portugal in action during the LaLiga EA Sports match between CA Osasuna and FC Barcelona at Estadio El Sadar on September 3, 2023 in Pamplona, Spain. Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix made their Barcelona debuts as second-half substitutes as they edged out Osasuna for a dramatic La Liga win.Jules Kounde scored the opening goal for the defending champions as he headed in from Ilkay Gundogan's corner at the end of the first half.Chily Avila leathered in a lovely equaliser from the edge of the box.But Robert Lewandowski scored a late winner from the penalty spot after he was fouled by Alejandro Catena.Catena was initially booked, although it was upgraded to a red card by the video assistant referee.Manchester City full-back Cancelo and Atletico ...
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Atletico score seven in record La Liga away win

 Angel Correa of Atletico de Madrid celebrates a goal during the spanish league, La Liga EA Sports, football match played between Rayo Vallecano and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio de Vallecas on August 28, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. Atletico Madrid hammered city rivals Rayo Vallecano 7-0 for their biggest ever away win in La Liga.Diego Simone's side were 3-0 up inside 36 minutes as Antoine Griezmann, Memphis Depay and Nahuel Molina got on the scoresheet.Four goals in 13 second-half minutes then completed the rout with Alvaro Morata netting twice, alongside Angel Correa and Marcos Llorente.Atletico move second, two points behind Real Madrid after three games."We had a great game from the start, with a lot of intensity," said France forward Griezmann."They're three important points and...
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Xavi makes huge Lamine Yamal prediction after Villarreal victory

 Head Coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona speaks to the media after the LaLiga EA Sports match between Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio de la Ceramica on August 27, 2023 in Villarreal, Spain.Barcelona manager Xavi has backed teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to “define an era” at Camp Nou after his dazzling display in Sunday’s 4-3 victory over Villarreal. In what was just his second start for the club, 16-year-old Yamal produced a sensational performance for Barcelona, setting up the opening goal and playing an integral role in Robert Lewandowski’s eventual winner. Barcelona fans have been rightly raving over Yamal for months now and Xavi admitted they are not alone in their excitement towards the teenager. “Expectations are very high, and more because of what you can see,” he ...
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Three alternatives for Xavi to replace Raphinha as Barcelona face Cadiz

Coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona during the La Liga EA Sports match between Getafe v FC Barcelona at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez Stadium on August 13, 2023 in Getafe Spain Barcelona did not have an ideal start to the defense of their La Liga title, as they could only draw their opening match against Getafe. Now the team is looking forward to their second match of the 2023-24 La Liga campaign, as they face Cadiz at the Montjuic. Xavi will have to work without some of his players for this match, as Marcos Alonso and Inaki Pena are unlikely to be registered before this match kicks off. Furthermore, Ronald Araujo also suffered a hamstring injury in training, and is out for around one month. Raphinha to miss the Cadiz match with suspension Xavi will also be missing another player in att...
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Real Madrid confirm Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao have both undergone surgery

Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao are playing during the match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF, corresponding to the second leg of the Copa del Rey Semi-Finals, being played at the Spotify Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, on April 5th, 2023.Real Madrid have revealed that both Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao underwent knee surgeries on Thursday, with Dr. Manuel Leyes performing both operations. Courtois damaged his anterior cruciate ligament during a training session last week, with the Belgium international facing being out for the entire 2023-24 campaign. Militao then tore his ACL during Saturday’s La Liga contest against Athletic Bilbao, with Real Madrid suffering a double blow to two key players. “Our player Eder Militao underwent successful surgery today for a torn anterior cru...
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Barcelona name Deco as sporting director

 Deco of Barcelona in action during the UEFA Super Cup match between Barcelona and Sevilla at the Stade Louis II on August 25, 2006 in Monaco.Former Barcelona midfielder Deco is returning to the club as their new sporting director.The Brazil-born Portugal international, 45, has signed a three-year contract at the Nou Camp.Deco first joined Barcelona from Porto in 2004 and won La Liga twice in four seasons, as well as the 2006 Champions League.Mateu Alemany, Barca's current director of football, will leave when the transfer window closes on 1 September.Barca said Deco will be in charge of their "sporting philosophy" and work closely with manager Xavi and the rest of the coaching staff.The club said they are planning a restructure behind the scenes, with details to be announced in the c...
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Barcelona held by Getafe in feisty clash with three red cards

 Coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona during the La Liga EA Sports match between Getafe v FC Barcelona at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez Stadium on August 13, 2023 in Getafe Spain.Barcelona endured a frustrating evening in their LaLiga season opener with a 0-0 draw in a feisty affair at Getafe marked by several bookings and three red cards on Sunday, including the dismissal of visiting manager Xavi Hernandez. Champions Barca were dominating the match early on under the scorching heat of south Madrid, with Brazil winger Raphinha the main threat to the home side’s defence by running the right channel and creating several opportunities. He almost helped the visitors open the scoring in the 36th minute when goalkeeper David Soria blocked his close-range strike back onto a team mate and the ba...
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Real’s Militao joins Courtois in injuring ACL

 Eder Militao of Real Madrid CF leaves injured on the pitch during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Athletic Club and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de San Mames on August 12, 2023 in Bilbao, Spain.Real Madrid defender Eder Militao injured an anterior cruciate ligament in the 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.The Brazilian, 25, is the second Real player to sustain the same injury this week, following goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois on Thursday.Militao was forced off early in the game after hyperextending his left knee.The club said he will "undergo surgery in the coming days".England midfielder Jude Bellingham scored his first goal for Real against Bilbao following his summer move from Borussia Dortmund.The injury to Militao has left manager Carlo Ancelotti with just three fit centre-...
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Real Madrid’s Turkish star Arda Guler to undergo surgery

 Arda Güler, player of Real Madrid, is training with his teammates on July 20, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Real Madrid’s young Turkish star Arda Guler will undergo surgery, the Spanish club’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday. “He is going to undergo surgery and the recovery time is quite short because he has a small problem,” Carlo Ancelotti told a press briefing. “It’s difficult for me to go into the details because of the player’s privacy.” Guler injured internal meniscus of his right knee during a training session on July 29. The 18-year-old moved to Real Madrid from Istanbul club Fenerbahce in July on a six-year contract. He netted six goals and had seven assists last season in 35 matches for Fenerbahce, which came second in the Turkish Super Lig standings. The Turkis...
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Report: Barcelona could terminate Sergino Dest’s contract

 Sergiño Dest of FC Barcelona looks on during the pre-season friendly match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at AT&T Stadium on July 29, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.Barcelona are reportedly considering terminating Sergino Dest’s contract, with the Catalan outfit struggling to find a buyer for the United States international. The 22-year-old is back at Camp Nou this summer following an unsuccessful loan spell at AC Milan last season. Dest only featured on 14 occasions for Milan during the 2022-23 campaign, with just eight of those appearances coming in Serie A, and the Italian outfit turned down the chance to sign him permanently. The American has another two years left to run on his contract at Barcelona, but he is not in the plans of the Catalan outfit’s head coach Xavi. Dest pl...
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Gundogan still has ‘a lot to prove’

 Ilkay Gundogan of FC Barcelona looks on as he is unveiled as new FC Barcelona player at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on July 17, 2023 in Sant Joan Despi, Spain.Barcelona’s new signing Ilkay Gundogan says he still has “a lot to prove” after he was unveiled at the Catalan club following his move from Manchester City. The German midfielder, 32, captained City to the Treble last season, playing a key role with 11 goals in 51 games. He has signed a two-year deal at Barca after joining on a free transfer. “Even though I’m older, I’m prepared for the challenge and I still have a lot to prove,” said Gundogan. Gundogan was presented at Barcelona’s training facilities on Monday. He will now play under Xavi – who played under City boss Pep Guardiola at Barcelona from 2008-2012, winning a Spanis...
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Real Madrid midfielder suffers thigh injury in pre-season training

 Dani Ceballos player of Real Madrid at Valdebebas training ground on July 10, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.Only four days into pre-season training, Real Madrid have suffered their first casualty as midfielder Dani Ceballos has picked up a thigh injury, the club have confirmed. “After the tests carried out on our player Dani Ceballos by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the distal tendon of the right femoral biceps muscle. Evolution pending,” the official statement from the club read. Ceballos’ injury comes at an unfortunate time given that the Spaniard would have been hoping to make a strong impression during the pre-season amidst intense competition for places in midfield. The 26-year-old midfielder signed a new contract with the club this summer, ex...
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Brazil coach tells Barcelona what to expect from Vitor Roque

 Vitor Roque of Athletico Paranaense looks on during a Copa Do Brasil 2023 Quarter Final match between Flamengo and Athletico Paranaense at Maracana Stadium on July 05, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Ramon Menezes, the manager of Brazil’s Under-20s, has offered Barcelona some insight into what to expect from Vito Roque. The Catalans look to have finally agreed a deal for the teenager who is expected to arrive at the Camp Nou in 2024. Menezes has made it clear that Barca are signing a player with a big future ahead of him and has been full of praise for the youngster. “He is a promising young man with a bright future. Barça wins a lot, they sign an excellent footballer,” he said. “He is a very strong player, very intelligent to play and to attack spaces. He has talent, a lot of speed a...
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Camavinga, Real Madrid reach agreement for contract extension until 2028

 Carlo Ancelotti head coach of Real Madrid and Eduardo Camavinga central midfield of Real Madrid and France during the Copa Del Rey Quarter Final match between Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on January 26, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has reached an agreement to extend his contract with the club until the summer of 2028, according to a report published on MARCA.Camavinga will get a significant raise in his salary and his release clause will also increase to €1,000 million, per that same report. This extension comes just two years after Camavinga’s signing for Real Madrid. The young Frenchman has made a statement in his two seasons with the club and is clearly a generational talent the club needed to keep around. ...
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Rafael Benitez set to be named new Celta Vigo boss

 Rafael Benitez looks on before the Premier League match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on March 4, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Rafael Benitez is to become the new manager of Celta Vigo, the Spanish club have announced. Celta have confirmed an “agreement in principle” has been reached for the former Liverpool, Newcastle and Real Madrid boss to take charge at the Balaidos Stadium from the start of pre-season training July. Benitez, 63, has been out of management since he was sacked by Everton in January last year. The Spaniard boasts considerable experience having also had spells at other clubs including Chelsea, Napoli, Inter Milan and Valencia. His successes include winning the Champions League, LaLiga twice, the Europa League, UEFA Cup, Club Wo...
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Barcelona to kick off La Liga title defence at Getafe; Athletic Bilbao to host Real Madrid

 Xavi Hernandez coach of FC Barcelona celebrates the championship of La Liga 2022/2023 season after the match against Real Sociedad at Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain, on May 20th, 2023.Barcelona will begin the defence of their La Liga title away to Getafe on the weekend of August 12-13, while Real Madrid start the new season with a trip to Athletic Bilbao.Atletico Madrid take on newly-promoted Granada in the opening round of fixtures for the 2023-24 season that will finish on May 26.The first Clasico is scheduled for October 29 and will be played at the Olympic stadium on Montjuic, which is serving as Barcelona's temporary home while the Camp Nou is being result.A vast redevelopment plan is expected to be completed by 2026, with Barcelona due to return to their traditional home ...
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Toni Kroos signs Real Madrid contract extension

 Toni Kroos of Real Madrid CF looks on during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and Athletic Club at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on June 04, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.Toni Kroos has signed a contract extension at Real Madrid. The Germany international joined the Spanish club back in 2014 and has gone on to make more than 400 appearances. He has now agreed to a one-year extension, which will see him remain at the Bernabeu until 2024. The Athletic reported in April that Kroos was expected to sign a new deal, with talks beginning in the early months of 2023. Real were open to extending Kroos’ contract until 2025, but he opted for just one further year at the Bernabeu. Kroos is one of the most decorated players in club history having collected 20 trophies. He has won four Champi...
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Official: Real Madrid announce return of Brahim Díaz

 Brahim Diaz (AC Milan) during the UEFA Champions League, Semi-finals, 1st leg football match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale on May 10, 2023 at San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.Real Madrid have officially announced the return of Spanish playmaker Brahim Díaz, who spent the last few seasons on a loan deal with AC Milan. Real Madrid C. F. would like to announce that on Tuesday 13 June, at 12pm (CET) at Real Madrid City, the presentation will take place of Brahim Díaz, who returns to play for our club until 30 June 2027, following his three-season loan spell at AC Milan. During this period he has become a central player for the legendary Italian club. Brahim helped AC Milan become Serie A champions once again in 2022 and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League this s...
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