Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez recently made headlines when he stated that 16-year-old Lamine Yamal has “flashes” of Lionel Messi after scoring the winning goal against Mallorca. While it is true that there are some similarities between Yamal and Messi, Xavi believes that it is unfair to compare any player to the former Barcelona star. He
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Chelsea, known for their aggressive approach in the transfer market, are currently facing financial constraints that may impact their ability to secure the talents they desire. With a reported pre-tax loss of £90.1m ($117m) for the year 2023, and a previous loss of £121.4m, the club’s spending power has been significantly reduced. This has raised
Chelsea is currently taking stock of their roster, considering potential acquisitions in the next transfer window. One player who has caught their eye is Nico Williams, a talented winger from Athletic Bilbao. However, while there is interest in Williams, his potential move to Chelsea hinges on a variety of factors, as reported by sources from
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has recently initiated an investigation into the broadcasting practices of Real Madrid TV, specifically focusing on videos that criticize referees before and after matches. This move comes after Sevilla filed a complaint against Real Madrid TV, accusing them of engaging in a “campaign of persecution and harassment” against match officials.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta recently reflected on his three years at the helm of the club, highlighting what he perceives as significant improvements since his re-election. Laporta emphasized the club’s first LaLiga title since 2019, increased revenue, a reduced wage bill, the emergence of academy players, and the ongoing redevelopment of the iconic Camp Nou.
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham recently expressed his frustration with the two-game suspension he received in LaLiga, calling it “a bit ridiculous” and suggesting that he is being unfairly targeted because he is new to the league. This suspension came after he was shown a red card for protesting a referee’s decision during a match
Barcelona recently faced scrutiny from Spain’s labour ministry for failing to meet workplace regulations related to gender equality. Despite being fined, the club has rejected doubts about their commitment to gender equality policies. The issue arose when Spain’s vice president and labour minister, Yolanda Díaz, disclosed that Barcelona, along with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF)
Spanish state prosecutors have requested a jail term of four years and nine months for Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti for the Italian’s alleged defrauding of the country’s tax office. In a statement released on Wednesday, Madrid’s regional state prosecutor accused Ancelotti, 64, of two counts of tax fraud from 2014 to 2015 regarding his
Jude Bellingham, the talented young midfielder for Real Madrid, has found himself at the center of controversy after being banned for two LaLiga games. The ban was a result of what the competition committee described as “contemptuous or disrespectful attitudes towards a referee.” The referee, Jesús Gil Manzano, reported that Bellingham displayed an “aggressive attitude”
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti recently addressed the media concerning the controversial red card given to midfielder Jude Bellingham during the team’s 2-2 draw against Valencia. Despite the heated nature of the incident, Ancelotti revealed that he had not discussed the matter with Bellingham, stating that he believed the player’s actions were a result of