October 25 – France’s interior minister wants matches to be brought to a halt when fans are guilty of homophobic chanting. Bruno Retailleau announced on Thursday that Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches might be suspended or halted completely if there are any further incidents, and that they would follow the three-step FIFA protocol. This decision follows the latest homophobic …
Read More »Barcelona still owe Man City €26 million for out-of-favour forward – report
In January 2022, Barcelona made headlines by securing Ferran Torres from Manchester City for a substantial fee of €55 million, with an additional €10 million in performance-based add-ons. This high-profile transfer, initially finalised in late December 2021, saw Torres signing a five-year contract that will run until 2027, with a massive €1 billion release clause. The move was seen as …
Read More »Newcastle identify new top target as January plans go public – Report
Newcastle have identified Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo as their ‘dream target’ for the January transfer window, according to reports. Mark Douglas at the i has stated that the right-wing position is the club’s biggest priority going into the market. After a disappointing start to the season, the Magpies are shifting their focus from defensive reinforcements to strengthening their attack. Mbeumo …
Read More »MLS opens talks on shifting season dates to align with international calendar
October 25 – As Major League Soccer heads into the business end of their season with the play-offs, the league finds itself competing with the MLB World Series, NCAA College football, the NHL, the start of the NBA season and the big daddy of them all, the NFL. This has been a consistent issue with the league since its inception …
Read More »Barcelona held talks with key defensive target this year but progress has stalled – Romano
Barcelona’s pursuit of Alphonso Davies has become a key talking point following a recent report by Fabrizio Romano. The journalist mentions that after the January transfer window this year, Barcelona held a meeting with people close to Davies, hinting at their interest in securing the Canadian’s services. However, despite the initial discussions, no substantial progress has been made in bringing …
Read More »The summer’s Copa carnage in Miami multiplies in the form of civil lawsuits
October 25 – The horror stories from the disaster that was the Copa America final between Colombia and eventual winners, Argentina continue to emerge as lawsuits, and court records are released into the public domain. It has been over three months since the world watched parents, children, and security fight their way to safety as a crushing crowd of ticketed …
Read More »Major discussions unfold as super agent meets with Barcelona president and Deco
An intriguing report from Mundo Deportivo reveals that super-agent Jorge Mendes recently had dinner in Barcelona with the club’s president, Joan Laporta, and sporting director Deco. The meeting reportedly covered various important topics, with several player names discussed during their conversation. While the exact purpose of the gathering remains unclear, one key issue speculated to be on the table is …
Read More »Spanish police arrest four over on-line hate campaign that sparked Madrid derby chaos
October 25 – Four people who have not been named have been arrested and questioned in Spain on suspicion of conducting an online hate campaign encouraging Atletico Madrid fans to racially abuse Real Madrid star forward Vinicius Jr. The men were detained on October 14 and 15 and then released as investigations continued into social media posts that urged fans …
Read More »Sergio Aguero talks Flick, Lewandowski, Yamal vs Vinicius, El Clasico – ‘I prefer Yamal because…
Former Barcelona forward Sergio Aguero has a particularly memorable experience of the only El Clasico he played for the club. During that intense match, he scored a late goal in a 1-2 defeat to Real Madrid at Camp Nou. Tragically, just a week later, his career was cut short due to a heart arrhythmia that forced him into early retirement …
Read More »UFC fighter takes aim at La Liga’s Tebas for El Clasico schedule
The upcoming El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona promises to be a monumental occasion. Los Blancos’s Santiago Bernabeu will host one of the biggest matches in La Liga. However, for one notable Real Madrid supporter, UFC fighter Ilia Topuria, the excitement is tinged with frustration. He is also slated to battle for the UFC featherweight belt that night, against …
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