Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen and manager Xavi Hernandez expressed their frustration with the absence of goal-line technology in LaLiga following their 3-2 loss to Real Madrid in El Clásico. The duo described the situation as “embarrassing” and emphasized the need for advanced technological tools to ensure fair play and accurate decisions on the field.
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The weekend of European football witnessed Arsenal and Manchester City recovering from their midweek Champions League exits with impressive wins in the Premier League and FA Cup matches. City’s semifinal victory came at the expense of Chelsea, who struggled to convert their chances yet again. The Women’s Champions League also saw an unexpected outcome with
Carlo Ancelotti defended Real Madrid’s style of play in their penalty shootout win over Manchester City this week, and said he hasn’t met “a single fan” who was unhappy with their progression to the Champions League semifinals. The LaLiga giants eliminated City on penalties on Wednesday after the tie had finished 4-4 on aggregate, with
The director of Her Game Too France, Anoush Morel, has brought attention to the disturbing treatment that female Paris Saint-Germain supporters faced during a Champions League match at Barcelona’s stadium. Reports of invasive and abusive searches conducted by security personnel have sparked outrage among fans and advocacy groups alike. According to Morel, women entering the
When Xavi announced his decision to step down as Barcelona manager at the end of the season due to the toll it was taking on his mental health and morale, it was a red flag indicating the harsh reality of the managerial position at the club. He expressed that the job brought about a feeling
Former Mexico international Rafa Márquez has recently been considered as one of the potential candidates to replace Xavi Hernández as Barcelona coach. Initially seen as an interim option, sources have revealed that there is a growing support within the club for Márquez. The decision to accelerate the search for a new coach comes after Barcelona’s
Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernández expressed his frustrations with the referee’s decision to send off Ronald Araújo during their Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. According to Xavi, the red card given to Araújo for a challenge on Bradley Barcola completely changed the dynamics of the game, leading to Barcelona’s ultimate defeat. Xavi went as
Barcelona has reportedly turned down a €60 million offer for winger Raphinha from an unnamed Premier League club. Despite interest from several European clubs, the Catalan giants value the Brazilian at a minimum of €80 million. This decision comes after Raphinha’s standout performances under manager Xavi Hernandez, including a crucial goal in the Champions League
As PSG prepares to face Barcelona in the Champions League quarterfinal second leg, coach Luis Enrique is exuding confidence in his team’s ability to mount a comeback. Despite losing the first leg 3-2 in Paris, Enrique firmly believes that his side can turn the tie around at the Olympic Stadium. Drawing from his own experience
Real Madrid’s victory over Mallorca proved to be a challenging test for the team, given the Champions League quarterfinal looming ahead. The decision to make several changes to the starting lineup by coach Carlo Ancelotti led to a disjointed first-half performance. However, a second-half goal by Aurélien Tchouaméni secured a crucial win for Madrid, moving