Daniel Villar Pardo

Just weeks before the start of the 2026 World Cup, Argentina have officially announced their preliminary squad. Amid the uncertainty, head coach Lionel Scaloni has included Lionel Messi, while leaving out Ángel Di María along with five other champions from Qatar.

Throughout his tenure as head coach, Carlo Ancelotti has decided not to rely on Neymar Jr. and Thiago Silva, instead opting for younger players. Nevertheless, he has reportedly decided to include both veterans in Brazil’s preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup, opening doors for a comeback.

Despite their strong start to the season, Real Madrid have ended the campaign in disappointing fashion, as Barcelona secured the LaLiga title. As a result, Los Blancos have now gone two consecutive years without major silverware, reflecting poor decision-making and flawed squad planning.

Barcelona defeated Real Madrid, dominating the match from start to finish and claiming the 2025-26 LaLiga title. Thanks to an impressive goal by Marcus Rashford and a solid strike by Ferran Torres, they left their rivals with no chance.

Barcelona and Real Madrid face off in the last El Clásico of the 2025-26 LaLiga season. Far from being an easy game, this matchup will determine the league champion. For this reason, both teams will field their best starting lineups, despite the absences of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé.

Barcelona have managed to outperform Real Madrid along the season, leading LaLiga and shining from an offensive standpoint. Therefore, they enter as favorites to secure the victory. Nevertheless, head coach Hansi Flick will not be able to count on Lamine Yamal, dealing a major blow.

Barcelona and Real Madrid face off in El Clásico, a crucial match that will determine the 2025-26 LaLiga champion. After a disappointing season, los Blancos are looking for a key victory to quell the criticism. However, Kylian Mbappé will not be playing, leaving a significant gap in the offense.

With his contract expiring at the end of the season, Dušan Vlahović’s future has become a controversial topic, despite ongoing renewal talks with Juventus. After negotiations were reportedly paused, the Serbian striker is now said to be open to accepting a backup role at Barcelona.

Al Nassr have managed to remain at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings after defeating Al Shabab and showcasing a strong attacking performance. Following this victory, Cristiano Ronaldo moves one step closer to the league title, although Al Hilal remain close behind in the standings.

Despite Bayern Munich being eliminated by PSG, Harry Kane still managed to score in the match. With this goal, the English striker equaled a Champions League knockout stage scoring record that Cristiano Ronaldo had held outright for several years.

Kylian Mbappé appeared set to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a muscle tear. However, the French forward now seems increasingly likely to face Barcelona, as Real Madrid star reportedly passed his medical examinations successfully.

Despite the recent defeat against Al Qadisiya, Al Nassr travel to face Al Shabab looking to move closer to the Saudi Pro League title. To achieve this, fans are closely monitoring Cristiano Ronaldo’s availability, as he could make the difference with his goalscoring ability.

Although Bayern Munich once again demonstrated their offensive prowess, they were eliminated from the Champions League by PSG. Their defensive struggles, combined with Ousmane Dembélé’s scoring prowess, secured PSG’s second consecutive appearance in the tournament’s final.

Following a contested first leg, Bayern Munich and PSG are gearing up for one of the most important matches of the UEFA Champions League semifinals second leg. While the German side has no key absences, the French side is dealing with a significant absence, forcing changes to the starting lineup.

After shining in the first leg against Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as the favorite to reach the 2025-26 Champions League final. However, head coach Luis Enrique faces a tough challenge, as Achraf Hakimi will not be available, forcing adjustments to the defensive strategy.