During the election campaign, Ferran Olivi, Barcelona’s treasurer until his resignation on 9 February alongside Joan Laporta and eight other board members, stated that the club was facing a shortfall of between €12 million and €15 million in order to comply with the 1:1 player exchange rule1 rule established by La Liga during the summer … Read more
While Barcelona’s interest is genuine, securing the forward will not be an easy task. Hoffenheim are protected by a long-term contract that runs until 2029, and the German side are reportedly unwilling to negotiate a lower fee for their prized asset. Any suitor will likely have to trigger the specific exit conditions already written into … Read more
Despite the result, Ancelotti was quick to defend the performance of his starting attackers while clarifying the medical necessity behind the half-time change. The Italian tactician prioritised the welfare of his players over chasing a result in a warm-up fixture. Ancelotti told reporters: “I think Raphinha played very well. He had some muscle discomfort at … Read more
De la Fuente has adopted a calm and balanced stance, viewing the friction as a natural byproduct of the emotional weight carried by Spain’s biggest domestic fixture. He believes both players are professional enough to separate their club loyalties from their responsibilities to the national team. Speaking to DAZN, the Spain coach explained: “In a … Read more
A mission to strengthen contacts and build relationships, whilst waiting for the aspirations and objectives of both parties to become clearer. First and foremost those of Juventus, who are seeking experienced, charismatic players but, above all, reinforcements of superior technical calibre to meet Luciano Spalletti’s demands and provide him with a world-class centre-forward. Perhaps alongside … Read more
Zabaleta, who played alongside Messi during the 2014 World Cup and the 2008 Olympics, admitted he never envisioned the move away in the first place. But he remains convinced that the Inter Miami superstar will return to Camp Nou one day for the ‘last dance’. “There’s been so much talk about that, especially with the … Read more
La Liga has seen its legal challenge against the Spanish Footballers’ Association (AFE) dismissed by the National Court’s Prosecutor’s Office. The lawsuit, spearheaded by Javier Tebas, sought to classify a 15-second on-field protest by players as an “illegal strike.” The demonstrations took place earlier this season as players from across the league, including stars from … Read more
Despite being the subject of intense interest from Atletico Madrid last summer, Romero ultimately opted to commit to a new Tottenham contract in August. This came after the Atletico sporting directorate declined to meet the £46 million (€55m) asking price that Spurs were willing to negotiate at the time. To protect their asset, the London … Read more
Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas is demanding clear sporting guarantees from Barcelona before committing to a new contract. With just three months left on her current deal, the 32-year-old midfielder is evaluating highly lucrative foreign offers. However, her priority remains staying with the Catalan club, provided it presents a compelling, winning project for the … Read more
The rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid this season is not only defined by the La Liga title race, but also by the battle for the league’s top goalkeeper award. Thibaut Courtois and Joan Garcia are competing for that honor in a tight race. During a recent interview with Diario AS, Garcia was asked about … Read more