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Atletico Madrid chief admits Saul Niguez wanted to leave

Saul Niguez poses for a photograph as he signs for Chelsea FC at Chelsea Training Ground on September 01, 2021 in Cobham, England.Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has confirmed Saul Niguez did want to leave the club this summer.Spanish international Niguez as linked with a move away from the defending La Liga champions ahead of the 2021/22 campaign after slipping down the pecking order for Diego Simeone.Despite initial interest in a permanent exit from the Spanish capital, the 26-year-old eventually joined Premier League giants Chelsea on a season long loan deal.The move was completed in the final minutes of transfer deadline day last month, but despite the apparent last minute nature of the transfer, Cerezo insisted an exit was always on the cards.“Saúl wanted to leave. We accepte...
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Barcelona right-back picks up ankle injury, confirms national team coach

Alphonso Davies #19 of Canada and Sergiño Dest #2 of United States fight for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifiers match between United States and Canada at Nissan Stadium on September 5, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee.Coach Gregg Berhalter of the USA men’s national team, confirmed in the post-match press conference, that right-back Sergino Dest has suffered from an ankle sprain in their latest World Cup qualifying match against Canada.The USA have gotten off to a shaky start, picking up just two points out of a possible six. They drew 1-1 against Canada, but the injury to Dest bore bad news for the player, his club and country too.Dest started the game for the USA, however, the Barcelona right-back was subbed off in the 45th minute after a hefty challenge to his ankle. Th...
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Ronald Koeman wins renewed backing of Joan Laporta and Barcelona board

Head coach Ronald Koeman of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga Santander match between Athletic Club and FC Barcelona at San Mames Stadium on August 21, 2021 in Bilbao, Spain.Ronald Koeman now has the full backing of Joan Laporta and other Barcelona board members.It was a complicated summer for the Dutchman, who didn’t know whether he would get the chance to continue at Camp Nou.The perception was that Barca president Laporta searched for a replacement for Koeman before telling him he could stay, leading to an outburst from the former Everton boss’ representatives.In the end, though, Koeman was kept around, and his actions over the summer have won him renewed support.According to Sport, Koeman now has the backing of Laporta and other board members, who are convinced he is the ‘suitabl...
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Barcelona gives Lionel Messi’s No. 10 to Ansu Fati

Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona waves the fans prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Juventus at Estadi Johan Cruyff on August 08, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.Ansu Fati will be the next Barcelona player to wear the iconic No. 10 jersey, following the departure of star striker Lionel Messi, Barcelona announced Wednesday."After wearing the No. 22 then 17, the young Barca striker will proudly wear the No. 10 shirt -- a famous jersey previously worn by legends such as Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho and Rivaldo," Barcelona said in a news release.Messi signed a two-year contract with French Ligue 1 team Paris Saint-Germain last month. He scored 672 goals over his previous 17 seasons at Barcelona in Spain's La Liga. He inhereted the No. 10 from fellow Barcelona legend Ronaldinho in 2008...
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Depay scores Barca winner against Getafe

Getafe's Spanish defender Juan Iglesias (L) vies with Barcelona's Dutch forward Memphis Depay during the Spanish League football match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 29, 2021.Memphis Depay scored Barcelona's winner as they beat Getafe in La Liga.Sergi Roberto slid home the hosts' opener from Jordi Alba's cross after only 99 seconds.Sandro levelled for Getafe after a one-two with Carles Alena, both former Barcelona players.But Depay showed good skill from Frenkie de Jong's pass before rifling into the bottom corner after half an hour for the winner in front of about 26,000 fans.It was the first La Liga goal scored and assisted by a Dutch player since 2009.Barcelona - who brought on 17-year-old Gavi for a second-half debut - remain unbeaten ...
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Madrid wins at Betis amid Mbappe transfer talk

Dani Carvajal of Real Madrid CF celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the La Liga Santander match between Real Betis and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Benito Villamarin on August 28, 2021 in Seville, Spain.BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Amid reports in the Spanish capital that Kylian Mbappé could soon be on his way, Real Madrid won 1-0 at Real Betis in the Spanish league on Saturday.Right back Dani Carvajal volleyed in a pass from Karim Benzema in the 61st minute on a counterattack led by Vinícius Júnior, who again proved decisive to Carlo Ancelotti’s side.The match was Madrid’s last before the summer transfer window closes Tuesday night. Paris Saint-Germain acknowledged this week that it had rejected an offer from Madrid to sign Mbappé. But the French club added that i...
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Valencia break seven-year La Liga drought

Daniel Wass of Valencia CF celebrates with team mates after scoring their side's first goal during the La Liga Santader match between Valencia CF and Deportivo Alaves at Estadio Mestalla on August 27, 2021 in Valencia, Spain.Valencia have beaten Alaves 3-0 to win two straight home games at the start of the Spanish league season for the first time in seven years.Daniel Wass scored three minutes into the match before Carlos Soler and Goncalo Guedes added a goal each at Mestalla Stadium.Valencia hadn't won two consecutive matches at Mestalla to open their league campaign since 2014-15, when they went on to win five in a row at home.Friday's win left Valencia top of the standings with seven points from three matches, along with Mallorca, ahead of the rest of the round."We worked well in the pr...
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Pedri agrees new five-year deal at Barcelona

Pedri of FC Barcelona during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona v Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou on August 15, 2021 in Barcelona Spain.Barcelona and Pedri have reportedly come to an agreement over a new five-year deal that will keep the youngster at the Camp Nou until 2026.According to RAC1, the Catalan giants have moved to secure the long-term future of the Spain international despite the club’s financial difficulties.Pedri only joined Barcelona in 2020 but has already become a key player for club and country and a regular fixture in midfield.The teenager is currently taking a well-earned holiday after featuring over 70 times in his debut campaign which included playing at Euro 2020 and at the Tokyo Olympics. Pedri will miss Sunday’s visit from Getafe in La Liga and has also...
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Barca Beats Sociedad in 1st Match Since Messi Exit

Martin Braithwaite of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Camp Nou on August 15, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona didn't miss Lionel Messi in its first match of the 2021-22 La Liga season, earning a 4-2 win over Real Sociedad.Martin Braithwaite scored two goals for the home team at Camp Nou on Sunday, matching his scoring total for all of last season. The forward then helped close things out with an assist to Sergi Roberto in extra time, sealing the win after Real Sociedad created drama with two late goals. Even with some nervy moments in the closing minutes, it was a well-deserved victory for the Spanish giants.The match was a start of a new era for Barcelona without Messi, who sp...
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La Liga: Atletico Madrid win opener against Celta Vigo

Angel Correa of Atletico de Madrid celebrates with Luis Suarez after scoring their side's second goal during the LaLiga Santander match between RC Celta de Vigo and Club Atletico de Madrid at Abanca-Balaídos on August 15, 2021 in Vigo, Spain.Defending champions Atletico Madrid got their Spanish Liga season underway with a 2-1 win at Celta Vigo on Sunday as Barcelona braced for "a leap into the unknown" without Lionel Messi. Angel Correa gave Atletico the lead after 23 minutes after being set up by Thomas Lemar. Correa added a second goal in the 64th minute just five minutes after Iago Aspas had pulled Celta level from the penalty spot. However, the game was marred by a mass brawl in the closing stages following a foul on Atletico striker Luis Suarez. Red cards were brandished for...
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Gallant Valencia beat Getafe in La Liga

Valencia's Spanish midfielder Carlos Soler celebrates with Valencia's Russian midfielder Denis Cheryshev (R) after scoring a goal during the Spanish League football match between Valencia and Getafe at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on August 13, 2021.A coolly taken penalty by midfielder Carlos Soler has given 10-man Valencia a 1-0 win over Getafe in their La Liga season-opener.The home side had defender Hugo Guillamon sent off in Friday's cash - a straight red card - in the fourth minute for a studs-up challenge on Getafe midfielder Nemanja Maksimovic.Soler then sent visiting goalkeeper David Soria the wrong way in the 11th minute. Valencia always looked dangerous on the break in the first half and Soria denied them a second when he blocked Denis Cheryshev's shot in the 36th minute, wi...
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Koeman talks about Barcelona without Lionel Messi

Ronald Koeman, Manager of Barcelona reacts as Lionel Messi of Barcelona walks off the field after being shown a red card during the Supercopa de Espana Final match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club at Estadio de La Cartuja on January 17, 2021 in Seville, Spain.Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has been talking about how his team will cope without Lionel Messi and admits the Catalan giants will find it harder to score goals.The Dutchman made it clear how surprised and disappointed he was by the Argentine’s shock exit and added, “Messi meant so much for this club.”Koeman then went on to look ahead to the new campaign and what he is expecting from his players as they adjust to life without the GOAT.“We have new players in and we have to move forward and we have time for that. We have young p...
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LaLiga: Lionel Messi’s 20-year Barcelona career ends as scramble for signature begins

Leo Messi with his wife Antonella Rocuzzo enjoying a day at sea with the family, August 2, 2021, in Ibiza, Spain.Lionel Messi will end his 20-year career with Barcelona after the Argentine superstar and the Spanish giants were unable to overcome "economic and structural obstacles" to a new deal, a bombshell certain to spark a high-stakes scramble for a player widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time."Although an agreement has been reached between FC Barcelona and Leo Messi it cannot be formalised due to economic and structural obstacles," said a statement from the club."Faced with this situation, Lionel Messi will not be staying at Barcelona. Both sides deeply regret that the wishes of both the player and the club cannot come true."FC Barcelona wholeheartedly expresses its gratit...
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Spanish government confirm how many fans will be allowed into La Liga games

Spanish football league "La Liga" is seen in Madrid, Spain on 05, 2019.La Liga and Segunda fans now know how the attendance cap for the first games of the season, less than two weeks until kick-off.Fans were eagerly awaiting a fresh decision from the central government, and indeed their regional governments, over how many fans will be allowed inside stadiums this season.Almost all of last season was played behind closed doors, with the exception of a couple of games in specific regions in the last two weeks of the season, due to the coronavirus pandemic.The good news is that fans will be allowed in from the very start of the season, but it comes with the caveat that there will be a limit.The Spanish Minister of Health, Carolina Darias, has confirmed that a maximum of 40% each stadium’s cap...
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Barca Messi boost as LaLiga strike €2.7bn deal

10 Leo Messi of FC Barcelona celebrating a goal during the Spanish Copa del Rey semi final match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Camp Nou Stadium on March 03, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona's bid to register Lionel Messi's new contract with LaLiga has been handed a boost after the league announced a cash injection of €2.7 billion ($3.2B) on Wednesday.LaLiga has agreed in principle to sell 10% of a newly formed company housing most of its business to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners. The sale still requires approval from the league's executive committee and clubs.Around 90% of the money will go directly to Spanish clubs, including women's football, semi-professional and non-professional football. It is a loan repayable over a significant number of years, but a source said...
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Barcelona settle Neymar lawsuits

Barcelona's Brazilian forward Neymar celebrates after scoring during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) round of 16 first leg football match FC Barcelona vs RCD Espanyol at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on January 6, 2016.Barcelona said Monday they had “ended out of court in an amicable fashion” the various lawsuits with their former player Neymar.“As such, a transactional agreement between the club and the player has been signed to end the legal cases that were pending between the two parties: three claims related to labour and a civil case,” the Spanish football club said in a statement.The Brazilian superstar Neymar enjoyed a successful spell at Barca between 2013 and 2017 before joining Paris Saint-Germain for a then world record $261m.He joined Barca in 2013 and signed a new fi...
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Real Madrid star tests positive for Covid-19, return to training delayed

Karim Benzema (9) of Real Madrid celebrates a goal during the Spanish league, La Liga, football match played between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at Alfredo Di Stefano stadium on April 10, 2021 in Madrid, Spain.Real Madrid stalwart Karim Benzema will have to skip his side’s early pre-season campaign after testing positive for Covid-19.The 33-year-old has had to delay his return to training at Los Merengues after returning a positive coronavirus test during his holiday in France, the Spanish club has confirmed.Benzema starred for France at Euro 2020, reeling off a string of eye-catching performances despite Les Bleus’ premature tournament exit.The veteran forward marked his return to major international tournaments with four goals in as many Euro 2020 appearances.After a six-year hiatus, Be...
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Memphis Depay has ‘amazing quality,’ says Sergi Roberto

Netherlands' forward Memphis Depay reacts during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification Group G football match between Turkey and The Netherlands at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium, in Istanbul, on March 24, 2021.Sergi Roberto has been talking about new signing Memphis Depay and says the Barcelona players have already seen the Dutchman’s “amazing quality” on the training ground.Depay was officially unveiled as a Barcelona player on Thursday and is expected to make his debut in Saturday’s friendly against Girona.Here’s what Roberto’s had to say:“Everyone knows about Depay. He has incredible quality, and he’s proven this for Lyon and the Dutch national team,” he said. “He’s a fantastic player, and after only a few training sessions you can see the amazing quality that he possesses. I’m sure...
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Real Madrid make Eder Militao decision amid Raphael Varane transfer talk

Raphaël Varane with Éder Militão from Real Madrid CF at Valdebebas training ground on March 11, 2021 in Madrid, Spain.Real Madrid are not expected to replace Raphael Varane should he leave the club this summer.Varane is being heavily linked with a move to Manchester United having not replied to Real Madrid‘s contract offer and with just one year remaining on his current deal.As reported last week, the deal now looks likely to go ahead with the centre-back said to be keen on a move to the Premier League.But despite reports suggesting otherwise earlier in the summer, it seems Los Blancos are not likely to replace Varane this summer.Real Madrid journalist Lucas Navarette reports that Los Blancos will go with what they have on the back of Eder Militao’s impressive season of last, rather than o...
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Lionel Messi ends speculation about his future as he ‘agrees to massive pay cut to sign five-year Barcelona deal‘’

Lionel Messi of Argentina kisses the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the final of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium on July 10, 2021 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Lionel Messi looks sure to end his career with Barcelona amid reports that the six-time Ballon d'Or winning star has agreed to take a sizeable pay cut in order to ink a new five-year contract with the cash-strapped Catalan giants.Less than a year since Messi put European football's elite on high alert after announcing his desire to leave Barcelona, the Argentina icon appears to have completed a very public about-face by agreeing terms to the new contract which will tie him to the Camp Nou for the next five seasons – a deal that will reportedly see his annual salary nosedive...
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