Barcelona’s chances in the upcoming round-of-16 Champions League tie against Napoli have been dealt a significant blow with the news that João Félix has sprained ligaments in his ankle during training. This injury could potentially sideline the 24-year-old forward for around a month, making him a major doubt for the first leg of the crucial
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Barcelona’s outgoing coach, Xavi Hernández, expressed his disappointment at the lack of recognition for his work at the club. Despite leading the team to a LaLiga title last season, Xavi feels that his efforts have not been properly valued. This sentiment has led to frustration and a sense of worthlessness in his daily work. The
Imagine a scenario where Girona, a team just one victory away from winning LaLiga, is faced with the possibility of not achieving that feat in order to benefit their sister club Manchester City’s chances of making it to the Champions League. This hypothetical situation sheds light on the potential pitfalls of multi-club ownership in football.
Pep Guardiola recently responded to UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin’s comments regarding Manchester City’s ban from European competition in 2020. Ceferin had suggested that UEFA were right to impose the ban on City due to “serious breaches” of Financial Fair Play regulations. Guardiola, however, expressed his disagreement with Ceferin’s stance, pointing out that as a lawyer