latest articles by Francisco Quatrin

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/ 270 days agoA legendary former Barcelona player offers to reunite with Messi at Inter Miami
At 37 years old, Pedro will become a free agent on June 30, when his contract with Lazio officially expires. This would make a potential move to Inter Miami logistically simple, requiring only the negotiation of personal terms.

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/ 270 days agoAnother signing for Real Madrid under Xabi Alonso for the Club World Cup: The player who would return
Real Madrid is planning to strengthen its midfield ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup by bringing back 20-year-old Argentine midfielder Nico Paz. The club sold him to Como last summer for €6 million but kept 50% of his rights and a buy-back clause.

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/ 270 days agoIs this the end of Manchester City’s Champions League journey? Qualification only a miracle away
Manchester City is facing one of its toughest seasons under Pep Guardiola. With just two games left, the club is at serious risk of missing out on both the Champions League and Europa League.

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/ 271 days agoAston Villa has its replacement for Dibu Martínez: Valued at $70 million
Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez appeared to bid farewell to Aston Villa during an emotional moment at Villa Park in what was likely his final home game with the club.

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/ 271 days agoCristiano Ronaldo Jr. sparks frenzy in Europe: Clubs where his father played express interest
While comparisons to his father are inevitable, Cristiano Jr. is working hard to carve out his own path in football. Coaches and scouts praise his technical skills, vision, and maturity for his age. Those around him are being careful to protect his development, focusing on growth rather than hype.

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/ 271 days agoWith Christian Pulisic present, USMNT unveils preliminary squad for Gold Cup 2025
With less than a month to go, the 2025 Gold Cup is set to kick off on June 14 at SoFi Stadium. Teams across Concacaf are submitting their 60-man preliminary rosters, including the United States.

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/ 271 days agoLamine Yamal changes jersey number and follows Lionel Messi’s path at Barcelona
Lamine Yamal is only 17, but he’s already won La Liga twice, the Copa del Rey, the Spanish Super Cup, and even the Euro with Spain.

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/ 271 days agoBarcelona targets goalkeeper in transfer market: A World Cup champion among the contenders
FC Barcelona is looking to strengthen not only its attack, but also its goalkeeper position. Marc-André ter Stegen remains the undisputed starter, but his recent injury—keeping him out for months—has raised concerns

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/ 271 days agoWill Messi stay or leave? The enigmatic response on his Inter Miami renewal
It was a tragic night for Inter Miami at Chase Stadium. Nothing went their way on the pitch. Óscar Pareja's tactical approach completely shut down Javier Mascherano's plan, leaving Lionel Messi frustrated and disconnected from the attack.

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/ 272 days agoLeak of first preliminary list for Brazil by Ancelotti, and Neymar is returning
Real Madrid hasn't officially confirmed Carlo Ancelotti’s departure yet, but his first preliminary roster as Brazil's head coach has already leaked.

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/ 272 days agoNot only from Brazil: A surprising Spanish club shows interest in Cristiano Ronaldo but not as a player
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr are approaching a moment of truth. After falling short in the Saudi Pro League and missing out on as many as 11 titles since his arrival in the Middle East, questions about his future are growing. Several outlets are linking him with a move to Botafogo, possibly for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.

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/ 272 days agoManchester United agrees verbally on first transfer for 2025-26 under Ruben Amorim
Reports suggest that Manchester United is closing in on Matheus Cunha, who could become one of the biggest moves of the summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils have fast-tracked negotiations and are willing to activate his €73 million release clause.

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/ 272 days agoIs Luka Modric saying goodbye to Real Madrid? What Ancelotti and Florentino Pérez said
One year ago, Luka Modrić and Florentino Pérez sat down to plan the midfielder’s future. This season, no such talk has taken place—not even a brief exchange. Real Madrid is known for stretching these decisions to the limit, and Modrić finds himself waiting.

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/ 272 days agoBarcelona aims to sign Liverpool star for over $80 million
One of the biggest advantages of signing Luis Díaz is his relatively affordable salary—around €3.5 million per season. That number is not only manageable for Barcelona but also lower than what players like Nico Williams earn.

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/ 272 days agoGuardiola and Manchester City under fire as fan petition calls for his departure
Manchester City’s 2024–25 season came to a bitter end with a 1–0 loss to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final. The defeat not only ended their campaign without a trophy, but it also left their Champions League qualification uncertain. For Pep Guardiola, it was a harsh reflection of a disappointing year.
