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Barcelona still have €57 million remaining to spend on summer signings

Head coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona gives instruction to Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona during the friendly match between FC Barcelona and Manchester City at Camp Nou on August 24, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.With only a few more days left before the transfer window comes to an end, Barcelona are still not done with their business for the summer. The Catalan heavyweights are currently focusing on getting players off the books as they hope to sell three more players in the coming days. At the same time, though, there are likely to be a few incomings before the window slams shut. Barca are hoping to sign two new full-backs, one on the right and one on the left side each, while a new striker could also be on the agenda if both Memphis Depay and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leave. Bernardo Silva al...
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Real Betis maintain winning La Liga record

 Moi Gomez of CA Osasuna passes while under pressure by Borja Iglesias of Real Betis during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Betis and CA Osasuna at Estadio Benito Villamarin on August 26, 2022 in Seville, Spain.Real Betis have maintained their perfect Spanish league record with a 1-0 win over Osasuna despite playing a man down in the second half on Friday. Borja Iglesias' fourth goal of the season gave Manuel Pellegrini's Betis their third straight win to start the league. Osasuna were also looking for their third consecutive triumph in what was their first away match in the league. They had beaten Sevilla and Cadiz at home. Betis defeated Elche and Mallorca. Villarreal and defending champions Real Madrid are the only other teams with two victories entering the weekend. Vil...
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Carlo Ancelotti confirms Marco Asensio is looking to leave Real Madrid

Marco Asensio of Real Madrid in action during the spanish league, La Liga Santander, football match played between Cadiz CF and Real Madrid at Nuevo Mirandilla stadium on May 15, 2022, in Cadiz, Spain. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed winger Marco Asensio is looking to leave the club this summer.Asensio was Real’s third-top scorer last season but has plummeted down the pecking order under Ancelotti this year, with the boss making it clear there will be limited minutes for the 26-year-old if he chooses to stay. Talk of a departure had been minimal up to this point but Ancelotti has now confirmed Asensio is looking elsewhere. “I think he is looking at something to see if he can leave,” the boss told Movistar. “If he does not leave, he will continue to be a Madrid player...
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Lewandowski off the mark as Barcelona crush Real Sociedad

Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring their side's third goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at Reale Arena on August 21, 2022 in San Sebastian, Spain. Barcelona defeated Real Sociedad 1-4 with a ruthless second half performance. The match got off to a flying start when Robert Lewandowski scored his first goal for the Catalan giants just 43 seconds into the game. Barca broke down the left via Alex Balde who squared it to the Polish striker and he ruthlessly put it into the bottom corner. It took La Real just minutes to respond though, Frenkie de Jong was robbed in possession and David Silva found Alexander Isak running in behind. His chipped effort was helped as it took a deflection off Eric Garcia looping into the net to equa...
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Bayern Munich tear apart Bochum 7-0 in German league

Marcel Sabitzer (C) of München in action during the Bundesliga match between VfL Bochum 1848 and FC Bayern München at Vonovia Ruhrstadion on August 21, 2022 in Bochum, Germany.Relentless Bayern Munich hammered Bochum 7-0 in a Sunday German Bundesliga match, staying atop the league standings. German winger Leroy Sane netted the first goal of the match in the fourth minute at Bochum’s Vonovia Ruhrstadion. Visitors’ Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt then scored a header after a corner kick in the 25th minute. It was de Ligt’s first Bundesliga goal. Bayern Munich’s French winger Kingsley Coman finished after a rebound by Bochum goalkeeper, while Senegalese star Sadio Mane scored on a counterattack, making it 4-0 before halftime. Mane added another goal, but this time it was from a penalty kick i...
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Jules Kounde ‘worried’ by Barcelona’s registration problems

(L-R) Jules Kounde of FC Barcelona, Diogo De Oliveira of Pumas Unam during the Club Friendly match between FC Barcelona v Pumas at the Spotify Camp Nou on August 7, 2022 in Barcelona Spain. Jules Kounde is concerned by Barcelona’s player registration problems as the defender continues to be ineligible to play for the club in La Liga. The Frenchman arrived from Sevilla for a reported £42m fee but has not been able to feature in the league as Barcelona need to comply with La Liga financial rules. The club were able to register four other new players before their season opener against Rayo Vallecano last weekend after freeing up funds. However, Diario SPORT reports that Kounde is beginning to become worried by the situation. The 23-year-old is frustrated by the ordeal and would like to return...
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Luka Modric’s stunning strike helps Real Madrid crush Celta Vigo

Luka Modric of Real Madrid CF wins the header after Goncalo Paciencia of RC Celta de Vigo during the LaLiga Santander match between RC Celta de Vigo and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Balaidos on August 20, 2022 in Vigo, Spain. A stunning strike by Luka Modric helped Real Madrid on their way to a 4-1 victory away to Celta Vigo as the reigning Spanish champions made it two wins from two in La Liga. Modric curled home from outside the box just before half-time to put Carlo Ancelotti’s side back in front after Karim Benzema’s early penalty had been cancelled out by Iago Aspas, who converted a spot-kick at the other end. Vinicius Junior and Federico Valverde added further goals in the second half while Eden Hazard had a late penalty saved as Madrid built on their La Liga season-opening 2-1 win at A...
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Sevilla remain winless in Spanish league

Francisco Roman Alarcon Suarez "Isco" of Sevilla FC competes for the ball with Kike Perez of Real Valladolid CF during the LaLiga Santander match between Sevilla FC and Real Valladolid CF at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on August 19, 2022 in Seville, Spain. Isco Alarcon’s debut was not enough to lift Sevilla to a first victory in the Spanish league. Sevilla remained winless after a 1-1 draw at home against Valladolid on Friday. The visitors took the lead with a goal by Anuar Mohamed in the 80th before Sevilla equalized through Karim Rekik in the 86th. Isco, who arrived after his contract with Real Madrid was not renewed at the end of last season, came off the bench in the 68th minute, but could not do much to help the hosts. Sevilla, which finished fourth in the league last season after s...
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Carlo Ancelotti confirms Casemiro wants to leave Real Madrid

Casemiro of Real Madrid looks on during the LaLiga Santander match between UD Almeria and Real Madrid CF at Juegos Mediterraneos on August 14, 2022 in Almeria, Spain.Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that as long as Manchester United and Real Madrid can come to a deal, Casemiro will be headed for the Premier League. Speaking ahead of Real Madrid’s tie with Celta Vigo, Ancelotti was asked about the rumours linking the Brazilian with a move. Diario AS covered his words. “I spoke about it with him. He wants to try a new challenge, the club understands it. Casemiro for what he has done and the person he is, you have to respect that wish.” “There are negotiations, it is not official, he continues to be out player but his desire is to leave. If he does, we have the resources to re...
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Morata nets double on return to LaLiga

  Djene of Getafe CF battles for the ball with Alvaro Morata of Atletico de Madrid during the LaLiga Santander match between Getafe CF and Atletico de Madrid at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on August 15, 2022 in Getafe, Spain.Atletico Madrid forward Alvaro Morata has made a triumphant return to La Liga, scoring twice to help the visitors win 3-0 at Getafe in their opening match of the season. Substitute Antoine Griezmann scored the third goal late on and Atletico had enough chances to make the result even more comprehensive in scorching heat on Monday. Their inspired Portugal forward Joao Felix roamed all over the field and collected three assists. He slipped a precise pass through for Morata, who drilled a perfectly placed shot from the edge of the box into the bottom left-hand cor...
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Carlo Ancelotti confirms he will quit soccer after Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti saludates to the fans during the celebration of Real Madrid as winners of the 14th UEFA Champions League against Liverpool FC at Santiago Bernabeu on may 29, 2022, in Madrid, Spain. Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Saturday that he will quit soccer management when he eventually leaves Real Madrid, ending one of the most glorious careers of the sport’s modern era. Ancelotti had said in May that he would “probably” quit once he left Madrid, but he removed all doubt in an interview with Italian daily Il Messaggero. “This time at Real will end my career, after Los Blancos I will quit,” the 63-year-old said. “Real are the very top of football. It makes sense to call it quits after my experience here.” Ancelotti became the first-ever coach to win all five of Europe’s top leagues when...
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Nico Gonzalez explains why he’s leaving Barcelona

Nico Gonzalez of FC Barcelona looks on during the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Pumas UNAM at Spotify Camp Nou on August 07, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. Nico Gonzalez will complete a loan move to Valencia on Thursday and has taken to social media to explain why he’s moving from Barcelona. The 20-year-old has made it clear that he’s not saying goodbye to Barcelona and is only moving to play regularly and continue his development. “It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later. At 20, I need and want to play a lot of minutes to grow as a footballer, and therefore I decided that the right thing for me was to do it at another club this season,” he wrote. “To the Culés, team and fans, I wish you all the luck in the world and may you celebrate many titles. See you again in a year. Força...
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Real Madrid beats Eintracht Frankfurt for UEFA Super Cup

Karim Benzema of Real Madrid lifts the trophy following the Real Madrid CF v Eintracht Frankfurt - UEFA Super Cup Final 2022 at Helsinki Olympic Stadium on August 10, 2022 in Helsinki, Finland. David Alaba and Karim Benzema scored in each half for Real Madrid to win the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday. Alaba prodded the opener home from close range in the 37th minute when Casemiro cushioned Benzema’s header back after a corner. The French star then sealed Madrid’s record-equaling fifth Super Cup title in the 65th thanks to an assist from the lively Vinícius Júnior. It was Benzema’s 324th goal for Madrid, overtaking club legend Raúl. Only Cristiano Ronaldo has more after scoring 450 goals for the club between 2009-18. Benzema, who also joined Madrid i...
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De Jong ‘wants to stay’ at Barcelona

Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona celebrate 0-2 during the UEFA Europa League match between Napoli v FC Barcelona at the Stadio Diego Maradona on February 24, 2022 in Naples Italy. Frenkie de Jong "wants to stay" at Barcelona despite interest from Manchester United, says the club's president Joan Laporta.The Premier League side agreed a £63.5m deal for the Netherlands midfielder, 25, last month, but the move is yet to be finalised. De Jong came on at half-time and scored in Barcelona's 6-0 friendly win over Pumas UNAM on Sunday. "He is a Barca player of great quality and we want him to stay," said Laporta. "He has offers but we want him to stay and he wants to stay too." De Jong has been linked with a move to Chelsea, but is also a key target for new Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, w...
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Pedri praises Robert Lewandowski after stunning Nou Camp debut

Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona during the Club Friendly match between FC Barcelona v Pumas at the Spotify Camp Nou on August 7, 2022 in Barcelona Spain. Pedri has hailed Robert Lewandowski's impact at Barcelona after the Polish striker starred on his Nou Camp debut as Barcelona beat Pumas 6-0 in the Joan Gamper Trophy on Sunday. Lewandowski completed his move to the Spanish giants from Bayern Munich last month in a deal worth £42.5m, and he was unveiled as a new signing in front of thousands of fans on Friday. It took him just three minutes to get off the mark against Pumas as he rounded the goalkeeper before slotting home, and he then went on to set up two goals for Pedri inside the opening 20 minutes. The teenage midfielder is delighted that he is already developing a connection with...
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Real Madrid confirm UEFA Super Cup plans

Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Real Madrid CF looks on during the Santander League match between Villareal CF and Real Madrid at the Ceramica Stadium on February 22, 2022, in Valencia, Spain. Real Madrid kick off their 2022/23 campaign with a UEFA Cup Final showdown up against Eintracht Frankfurt. Los Blancos head to Finland for the annual European season curtain raiser with Carlo Ancelotti’s Champions League winners taking on Europa League champions Frankfurt. Ancelotti’s charges have endured a mixed preseason, with just one win in three games during their tour of the United States, ahead of the their Spanish title defence kicking off next weekend. The game will take place in front of limited crowd at Helsinki’s Olympic Stadium on August 10 with plans now confirmed for Real Madrid ahead o...
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Dani Alves: It’ll be hard wearing white at Barcelona

Dani Alves poses during his unveiling as new player of Pumas UNAM at La Cantera on July 23, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico.  Dani Alves will be back at Barcelona once again on Sunday as his Pumas side face the Catalan giants in the Joan Gamper Trophy. The Brazilian has been speaking ahead of the game and admits it will be special to play at Barcelona once again but it will feel weird wearing white at the Camp Nou. “It’s strange to be back in a shirt that’s not Barcelona’s and it will be a special game for me,” he explained. “The only thing I’m not happy about is returning to Camp Nou in a white shirt! That’s hard for me.” Alves also spoke about his exit from Barcelona once again and insisted he was not hurt by the club’s decision not to offer a renewal. “I am not hurt, I am eter...
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Barcelona confirm activation of third financial lever

Joan Laporta, Frank Kessie and Mateu Alemany during the presentation of Frank Kessie as a new player of FC Barcelona, in Barcelona, on 06th July 2022.Barcelona have announced that they have sold a stake of Barca Studios to Socios for €100m.The sale confirms the club's activation of a third financial lever this summer to help them sign players in the transfer window and register them in time for the new La Liga season.Laporta said: “First we have to register the players and get rid of those who don’t count. Then we’ll see what we can do.“The lever thing is very difficult, it’s to save the club and have the possibility of signing players and registering them. The risk is controlled. The Barça Studios operation has been carried out.“The feeling we have is that we are doing the job, with great...
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Barcelona President Joan Laporta makes public appeal to Frenkie de Jong

Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona waves his hand prior to the La Liga Santander match between Levante UD and FC Barcelona at Ciutat de Valencia stadium, April 10, 2022, Valencia, Spain.Barcelona have made a number of major signings this summer, but are yet to see any similarly sized exits. The player who has been most strongly linked with a move away from Barcelona is Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, but there has been no movement on that front for some time. As one of their most saleable assets and in a position that they have cover, de Jong appears to have been marked out as the prime candidate to help lighten their wage bill. It has been suggested that if Barcelona cannot find some way to remove of lessen de Jong’s salary, they may be unable to register players.Speaking to the ...
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Kounde praises Xavi in first interview as Barca player

Jules Kounde of Sevilla FC gestures during the spanish league, La Liga Santander, football match played between Sevilla FC and Elche CF at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium on February 11, 2022, in Sevilla, Spain.Jules Kounde has been officially confirmed as Barcelona’s fifth signing of the summer after the club announced a deal with Sevilla on Thursday afternoon.The French center-back did a quick with the club’s official channel shortly after arriving at Camp Nou, and spoke highly of his new team and manager.The quote about Xavi Hernandez deserves to be highlighted:“Xavi is one of the great reasons that I am here. I spoke various times with him and the way he spoke got me excited. We had some good conversations, we see football the same way. Now it is a question of coming into the team and wi...
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