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.
The Major League Soccer (MLS) has been in the spotlight recently for reasons other than the usual game outcomes or star player performances. The ongoing controversy surrounding the use of replacement referees has taken center stage, prompting discussions and debates among fans, players, coaches, and league officials. Background The Professional Referee Organization (PRO), funded by
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
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has responded to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s comments regarding the value of Liverpool’s trophies compared to City’s. Haaland, who won the treble with City last season, emphasized that Alexander-Arnold does not know the feeling of achieving such a feat. He expressed that winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League was