Gems from La Masia seldom slip away, but ever-growing competition in the FC Barcelona first team compels many talented academy graduates to seek opportunities elsewhere. One such La Masia talent, Mika Marmol, departed the club back in 2022, leaving for FC Andorra and presently finds himself thriving at Las Palmas. However, before permanently transferring him to Andorra, the Catalan giants …

Romania squad Goalkeepers: Florin Nița (Gaziantep), Horatiu Moldovan (Atletico Madrid), Ștefan Tarnovanu (FCSB) Defenders: Nicușor Bancu (Universitatea Craiova), Andrei Burca (Al Okhdood), Ionuț Nedelcearu (Palermo), Adrian Rus (Pafos), Andrei Ratiu (Rayo Vallecano), Radu Dragusin (Tottenham), Vasile Mogoș (CFR Cluj), Bogdan Racovitan (Rakow Czestochowa). Midfielders: Nicolae Stanciu (Damac), Razvan Marin (Empoli), Alexandru Cicaldau (Konyaspor), Ianis Hagi (Alaves), Dennis Man (Parma), Valentin Mihaila (Parma), Marius …

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past year. From being a relatively unknown quantity, the 16-year-old has become a household name following a sensational breakthrough campaign for club and country. Indeed, the La Masia graduate has already established himself as a mainstay for Barcelona and is in the process of doing so with the Spanish …

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The anticipation for this year’s Copa America is palpable, with Argentina emerging as the favorite to clinch the title. The team’s recent successes have established them as a dominant force in international soccer. Under Lionel Scaloni, Argentina secured the Copa America trophy in 2021, followed by a triumph in the 2022 World Cup. As the tournament approaches, Argentina will likely …

Sergio Ramos, the iconic Spanish defender, has recently left Sevilla and is now a free agent. This development has sparked rumors and speculations about his next destination; especially since several high-profile clubs have shown interest in the veteran player. The 38-year-old penned an emotional message to Sevilla fans following his departure from his boyhood club. He first joined the Rojiblancos …

Portugal kicked off their European campaign with a dramatic 2-1 victory against the Czech Republic on Tuesday. The match, held in a charged atmosphere, saw Portugal come from behind to secure the win in the dying moments of the game. The Czechs took the lead in the 62nd minute thanks to Lukas Provod. The Czech side seemed poised to secure …

Leicester City looks ready to name Steve Cooper as its next head coach. The Foxes have been on the search for a new manager ever since Enzo Maresca departed the club. The Italian recently joined Chelsea despite leading Leicester back to the Premier League. Chelsea was also targeting a new coach after previously parting ways with Mauricio Pochettino. According to …

Fernando Llorente was with Juventus for two seasons between 2013 and 2015, during one of the most successful periods of his career. The Spaniard joined the Bianconeri as an experienced striker in the summer of 2013, as Juve aimed to continue their dominance in Italian football. During his time at the club, he won six trophies, including three Scudettos, although …

Luka Modric, the legendary midfielder for Real Madrid, has recently stirred up speculation about his future. He revealed that he has made a decision about his career, although he has yet to make it public. The 38-year-old’s contract with Real Madrid expires at the end of the current season, and discussions about an extension have been ongoing. However, with Modric’s …