The highly anticipated auction for the napkin that kickstarted Lionel Messi’s extraordinary career at Barcelona has finally opened, with a guide price ranging from £300,000 to £500,000. Despite the steep opening price, bidding for this historic item has already reached £220,000 and will remain open until May 17 with Bonhams, a renowned British auction house.
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Real Madrid will be receiving the LaLiga trophy in a private ceremony at the club’s Valdebebas training ground this coming Sunday. Sources have confirmed that this ceremony will be taking place behind closed doors. The Spanish football federation, responsible for the league trophy, initially intended to hand over the trophy at Madrid’s next game, which
The statement from Getafe president Angel Torres regarding Mason Greenwood’s future at Manchester United has been quite definitive. According to Torres, Greenwood is expected to continue playing at the Spanish club for at least another season. Despite the player’s desires to remain in Spain, the uncertainty lies with Manchester United’s intentions to sell him if
In the upcoming Champions League semifinal match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, the spotlight will not only be on the team tactics and star players but also on the contrasting coaching styles of Carlo Ancelotti and Thomas Tuchel. While both coaches have proven their worth, their approaches to leadership and communication differ drastically. Carlo
Unai Simón (Athletic Club | La Liga) – 9.92 rating Unai Simón was outstanding in Athletic Club’s 2-0 win against Getafe, making a total of nine saves, including a crucial penalty stop. His performance was instrumental in securing the victory for his team. Yerry Mina (Cagliari | Serie A) – 8.09 Yerry Mina, who had
Girona’s historic qualification for the Champions League is now in limbo due to their connection with partner club Manchester City. UEFA rules state that clubs under the same ownership group cannot both participate in the same competition, raising concerns about Girona’s spot in the 2024-25 Champions League. As one of the 13 teams within the
Girona, a LaLiga team, is facing a potential hurdle in their Champions League debut due to their affiliation with Manchester City, another club under the City Football Group (CFG). With Girona securing a top-four finish alongside City’s qualification for the 2024-25 competition, UEFA’s multi-club ownership rule comes into play. The ownership structure, with CFG holding
Vitor Roque’s agent, Andre Cury, has expressed his disappointment with the lack of playing time the young Brazil striker has been receiving at Barcelona. Despite joining the club for a significant fee, Roque has found himself mainly used as a substitute, with limited opportunities to showcase his talents on the pitch. Cury believes that Roque
Real Madrid secured the LaLiga title with a decisive victory over Cádiz, solidifying their position as the top team in the league. The 3-0 win at the Bernabéu showcased Madrid’s dominance, as they amassed an impressive 87 points from 34 games. This victory was pivotal, as it came right before rivals Barcelona suffered a defeat
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández is determined to overturn the previous defeat suffered at the hands of Girona, as the two teams gear up to face each other at Montilivi. Girona emerged victorious with a 4-2 scoreline in their earlier encounter at the Olympic Stadium. With only a two-point difference separating the teams in the LaLiga