Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez recently praised 16-year-old Lamine Yamal for his outstanding performance in a 1-0 win over Mallorca. Xavi drew comparisons between Yamal and Lionel Messi, acknowledging the flashes of brilliance in the youngster’s game. Despite the similarities, Xavi emphasized the importance of not burdening young players with comparisons to legendary figures like Messi.
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Chelsea is one of many clubs currently keeping an eye on Nico Williams, an up-and-coming winger from Athletic Club. The 21-year-old recently signed a new contract with the Spanish club, complete with a release clause of around €50 million ($71m). Despite the relatively low release clause for a player of his potential, Chelsea, along with
Chelsea’s pursuit of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams has been hampered by financial constraints, according to sources familiar with the situation. The 21-year-old’s new contract with the Spanish club includes a release clause of approximately €50 million, making him an attractive prospect for several top clubs. However, Chelsea’s reported pre-tax losses of £90.1m and £121.4m
Real Madrid’s attempt to lift the two-game ban imposed on Jude Bellingham has been thwarted by the Spanish Football Federation’s Competition Committee. This decision means that Bellingham, LaLiga’s top goal-scorer with an impressive 16 goals, will be absent for the upcoming league fixture against Celta Vigo and the encounter with Osasuna on March 16. The
Barcelona’s president Joan Laporta has recently celebrated his three-year anniversary since returning to the presidency of the Catalan club. During this time, Laporta has overseen some significant changes and accomplishments, claiming that the club is in a much better position now than when he first took office. While Laporta highlights achievements such as a LaLiga
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham recently expressed his frustration with the two-game suspension he received in LaLiga, calling it “a bit ridiculous.” Bellingham claimed that the disciplinary committee’s decision was unjust, suggesting that he was being targeted because he is new to the league. The suspension stemmed from Bellingham’s red card for protesting the referee’s
The recent investigation launched by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) into Real Madrid TV’s broadcasting practices has brought to light a contentious issue in the world of Spanish football. The broadcasting of videos criticising referees has sparked outrage among various clubs, with Sevilla being the first to file a complaint. This article will delve into
Barcelona recently faced allegations of not meeting workplace regulations regarding gender equality policies, resulting in the club being fined by Spain’s labour ministry. Despite this setback, Barcelona has adamantly defended their commitment to gender equality. The club stated that they have had an equality plan in place since 2013 and were in the process of
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. The prosecutors accused Ancelotti of two counts of tax fraud from 2014 to 2015 related to his earnings for image rights that amount to over
Jude Bellingham, a talented England international, found himself in hot water after displaying disrespectful behavior towards the referee during Real Madrid’s match against Valencia. The referee’s postmatch report indicated that Bellingham had shown an “aggressive attitude” and used offensive language towards the match official. This kind of behavior is unacceptable in the world of football