Barcelona’s midfield maestro, Ilkay Gündoğan, will be missing in action for the team’s first LaLiga match against Valencia. The 33-year-old sustained a head injury during a recent game against Monaco, forcing him to sit out as a precaution. This adds to Barcelona’s growing list of injury concerns as they gear up for the new season.
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Real Madrid’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, recently revealed that the club is contemplating giving “individual holidays” to players throughout the season to prevent burnout. With a jam-packed schedule ahead, including competitions like LaLiga, the Champions League, and the FIFA Club World Cup, Ancelotti believes that allowing players to rest at different intervals could be beneficial.
Julian Alvarez, the Argentina international, recently made the decision to leave Manchester City after two seasons in search of a new challenge. Despite having a contract with City until June 2028, Alvarez completed a move to Atletico Madrid for a fee of £82 million ($104m). During his unveiling at his new club, Alvarez expressed his
The father of Lamine Yamal, Mounir Nasraoui, is currently in the hospital recovering from multiple stab wounds. The incident occurred near a parking lot in Mataró, a town just outside Barcelona. Nasraoui’s condition is reported to be improving, and he has expressed gratitude for the care he is receiving. Following the attack, Nasraoui was taken
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick recently announced that the club’s new signing, Dani Olmo, is not yet fit enough to participate in the upcoming LaLiga opener against Valencia. Despite Olmo’s hefty price tag of €55 million ($60.4m) from RB Leipzig, he has not been able to join the team’s training sessions until last Saturday. Flick emphasized
It seems that LAFC is still holding onto a glimmer of hope when it comes to signing Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann. Despite the 33-year-old’s decision to stay at the Wanda Metropolitano for the upcoming season, LAFC remains optimistic about the possibility of bringing him to the United States. Griezmann, who has been linked with
Recently, the father of 17-year-old Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal was the victim of a violent attack. Mounir Nasraoui was stabbed in a parking lot near Barcelona, leading to his hospitalization. This shocking incident took place in the town of Mataró, located just outside of Barcelona, sparking concern and outrage among many. Spanish police
Arsenal and Real Sociedad are currently in talks regarding the potential transfer of Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino to the Premier League club. Sources have confirmed that Merino has approved of the move, signaling his desire to make the switch. Arsenal’s interest in the player is not new, with coach Mikel Arteta being a long-time admirer
The anticipation surrounding Kylian Mbappé’s debut for Real Madrid is reaching its peak as the star forward is set to play in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta. Despite his recent arrival at the club, Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Mbappé is available for selection for the upcoming match. However, Ancelotti has not disclosed whether
There are ongoing discussions between Chelsea and Atlético Madrid regarding a permanent deal for João Félix. The Portuguese international, who spent half a season on loan at Stamford Bridge in 2023, is reportedly open to returning to Chelsea. Super-agent Jorge Mendes is actively involved in negotiations between the two clubs, although the deal is still