Despite Fernandez being tied to a long-term contract until 2032, Mikel insists the player must show more gratitude toward the institution. He reminded the Argentina international of the standards expected at Stamford Bridge. “You cannot come out and say that it doesn’t matter what is going on,” Mikel concluded. “You should be grateful you’re playing … Read more
Despite Fernandez being tied to a long-term contract until 2032, Mikel insists the player must show more gratitude toward the institution. He reminded the Argentina international of the standards expected at Stamford Bridge. “You cannot come out and say that it doesn’t matter what is going on,” Mikel concluded. “You should be grateful you’re playing … Read more
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
Carlalberto Ludi, the sporting director at Como, has spoken out about the situation, expressing confidence that the environment at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia is enough to satisfy the midfielder. Speaking to Radio Radio TV, Ludi said: “Nico Paz is happy here. The possible participation in European competitions could convince him to stay.” Ludi remains adamant … Read more
Speaking during an Icon League broadcast in Germany, Kroos was emphatic about the shift in hierarchy at the Bernabeu. The former midfield conductor, who shared the pitch with Valverde 187 times between 2017 and 2024, sees his former apprentice as the man now holding the team together. “Since then, he’s been flying across the pitches. … 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
Tchouameni highlighted the significance of the clash beyond the friendly status, while also enjoying a high-profile reunion with his former Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti. The midfielder noted: “It was an important game for us to play against Brazil. It’s always great, so we were happy to play this game.” While Ancelotti was naturally disappointed by … 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
This is apparently not an isolated issue involving just one player. Recently, reports emerged that Camavinga’s absence from several matches in December 2025 due to an ankle injury was due to a misdiagnosis by Real Madrid. The club’s medical staff at the time reportedly performed an X-ray on the defensive midfielder’s wrong foot. Camavinga injured … Read more