Arsenal fans were buzzing with excitement as the news broke that midfielder Mikel Merino had completed his move to the North London club from Real Sociedad. The deal, reportedly worth €37.5 million, signaled a significant investment by Arsenal in bolstering their squad for the upcoming season. Merino, who played a crucial role in Spain’s Euro
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Rayo Vallecano president Martín Presa has expressed his delight at the signing of Colombia star James Rodríguez on a free transfer. He likened this move to Maradona’s arrival at Napoli in 1984, highlighting the significance of this acquisition for the Madrid club. Presa credited Radamel Falcao for helping facilitate the surprise transfer, emphasizing the role
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has set his sights on a prestigious individual award, the Ballon d’Or, following in the footsteps of legendary Brazil icons such as Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Kaká. In a recent interview with CNN, he expressed how these players have acted as inspirations for him, motivating him to push for greatness. He
The situation surrounding Dani Olmo’s registration problems at Barcelona has left both the player and coach Hansi Flick in a bind. Despite Flick expressing his desire to have Olmo available for the match against Rayo Vallecano, the registration process remains unresolved. Barcelona’s financial struggles have been a significant obstacle in getting Olmo on the field,
Kylian Mbappé’s long-awaited home debut at the Santiago Bernabeu did not go as expected. Madrid’s much-hyped summer signing had a lackluster performance, failing to find the back of the net. He had the fewest touches of any outfield players and attempted the fewest passes. With four shots on goal, he was unable to score, with
The Bundesliga made a strong return this weekend with defending champions Bayer Leverkusen showcasing their dominance in a Rhineland derby against Borussia Monchengladbach. Leverkusen, under the management of Xabi Alonso, displayed their prowess by controlling the ball and their opponents from the start. Granit Xhaka’s goal from outside the box set the tone for the
Robert Lewandowski’s impressive performance in Barcelona’s 2-1 win against Athletic Club did not go unnoticed by coach Hansi Flick. The coach, who has previously worked with Lewandowski at Bayern Munich, commended the striker for his fitness and work rate off the ball. Flick emphasized that Lewandowski’s professionalism and dedication to his fitness have been key
Vinícius Júnior, the Real Madrid star, is in a precarious position as he contemplates a potential move to Saudi Arabia. With his contract at Madrid running until June 2027, and a staggering release clause of €1 billion ($1.1bn), the decision-making process has been put on hold until the summer of 2025. One of the main
Barcelona’s recent acquisition, Dani Olmo, will unfortunately be unable to play in the upcoming LaLiga match against Athletic Club. The club’s ongoing financial struggles have hindered his registration process with the league, forcing him to sit out the game. Despite joining Barcelona from RB Leipzig for a significant sum, Olmo’s inscription has been delayed due
Barcelona’s recent acquisition, Dani Olmo, has faced delays in being registered with LaLiga due to the club’s financial constraints. Despite the initial transfer of €55 million from RB Leipzig, Barcelona is struggling to stay within their league-imposed spending limit. This has resulted in Olmo missing out on the opening day win against Valencia. Efforts to