Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona’s midfield maestro, will be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to yet another ankle injury. This unfortunate incident occurred during Barcelona’s 3-2 loss to Real Madrid in the Clásico. The Dutch international, aged 26, had to be substituted just before half-time after a challenge with Madrid’s Federico Valverde. It
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FC Barcelona’s head coach, Xavi Hernández, finds himself at a crossroads as he contemplates his future at the club. Despite announcing his decision to step down at the end of the season, there is now a growing pressure for him to reconsider. With the club’s hierarchy eager for him to stay, Xavi faces a tough
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.
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
Casemiro, the Brazilian midfielder, shocked the football world when he left Real Madrid for Manchester United in August 2022. However, what truly caught everyone off guard was the emotional reaction from Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti. In an interview with El Chiringuito de Jugones, Casemiro revealed that Ancelotti was in tears upon learning of his
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
Football’s lawmakers, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), recently announced a trial to limit the time goalkeepers hold onto the ball in order to prevent time-wasting tactics. The new protocol involves giving either a corner or a throw-in to the opposition if the goalkeeper exceeds the time limit. This trial is set to take place
Jude Bellingham’s journey to Real Madrid was not a simple one. Despite being coveted by Manchester City, the young Englishman made a bold decision to prioritize Los Blancos over the English champions. This decision came from a deep admiration for Madrid’s history, the iconic battles with Barcelona, and the opportunity to write his name in
Ante Budimir, Osasuna’s top goalscorer, missed what could be considered one of the worst penalty kicks not only of his career but also of the entire LaLiga season. The Croatian striker’s embarrassing stumble during the fourth minute of stoppage time cost Osasuna a 1-0 home loss to Valencia. Despite being awarded a disputed spot kick