latest articles by Martina Alcheva

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/ 890 days agoBarcelona looks to Inzaghi as contender to replace Xavi
The departure of Xavi from Barcelona this summer will signal a shift in leadership for the Catalan club. Xavi confirmed his summer departure from Camp Nou after the 5-3 home loss to Villarreal at the end of January. Despite the team's recent resurgence, the 44-year-old has maintained that he is sticking with his decision to […]

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/ 890 days agoRegret? Saudi league star reveals Arsenal & Barca failed moves
According to Ruben Neves, he was close to moving to one of two European top sides, Barcelona or Arsenal, over the summer. Nevertheless, he decided to join Al-Hilal instead. For much of last season, fans wondered what would happen to the midfielder. He was a hot topic due to his stated goal of joining a […]

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/ 890 days agoReturn to coaching in cards for Zidane, future set in England?
A comeback to coaching is in the works for the renowned French player and Real Madrid hero Zinedine Zidane in England. The 51-year-old recently made it public that he is not retired and is instead waiting for the right chance. Zidane was once thought of as a leading candidate to succeed Didier Deschamps as coach […]

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/ 890 days agoDe Gea set for return to play with European giants
As part of their goalkeeping overhaul, Barcelona is targeting a significant coup: former United goalkeeper David de Gea for free. After De Gea's unexpected nine-month spell without a club, the LaLiga giant is eager to acquire the seasoned goalkeeper. The 33-year-old is now without a club, so Barcelona view this as a chance to sign […]

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/ 890 days agoMbappe demands brother to join him at Madrid: What's next?
Kylian Mbappe's tenure at Paris Saint-Germain has always had an air of inevitable fleetingness. Amid all the chaos, pandering, and politics, the player became greater than the club and the league. Thus, his off-field accomplishments will define his Parc des Princes tenure just as much as his on-field exploits. Real Madrid had the Frenchman on […]

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/ 893 days agoDani Alves' case lands Neymar in hot water
Former Brazilian player Dani Alves received his rape conviction on February 22. In December 2021, the ex-Brazilian international was allegedly involved in a sexual assault incident at a nightclub in Barcelona. Authorities sentenced the former player to a jail term, fined him $164,000, and required him to pay the victim's legal fees. They have imposed […]

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/ 893 days ago2025 Club World Cup without Barca? What they need to qualify
Tragic news is piling up for Barcelona as they face yet another setback. That puts their chances of making it to the Club World Cup in 2025 in jeopardy. Both Spanish teams had a lethargic UEFA Champions League mid-week. Inter beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the first leg of their round of 16 match. Meanwhile, […]

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/ 893 days agoFormer Barcelona star credits Messi as US soccer's savior
Lionel Messi's move to MLS side Inter Miami has allowed Gerard Pique to praise his ex-Barcelona teammate for growing the sport. The Spanish veteran has spoken highly of his former pal, saying that the Argentine star's transfer to Inter Miami was a major factor in the growth of soccer in America. Piqué believes that the […]

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/ 893 days agoNo MLS or Saudi? Club contacts Modric over summer move
It seems like Luka Modric and Real Madrid are nearing the conclusion of their lovely collaboration. This summer, the Croatian will likely leave Spain after a 12-year stay. They reportedly won't offer a new contract to the 38-year-old, who is now in the final months of his deal. It seems like the former Ballon d'Or […]

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/ 893 days ago"At least seven” more superstars ready to move to Saudi league
The Saudi Pro League is a financial spectacle these days, luring the world's top players like moths to a flame. Because of all the attention it has received worldwide in the last year, the league's plan has evolved significantly. Cristiano Ronaldo's January 2023 transfer to Al-Nassr of the Saudi Pro League set the ball rolling. […]

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/ 893 days agoSevilla file complaint over Real Madrid TV: What next for Madrid?
The ongoing scrutiny of referees by Real Madrid TV before Real Madrid matches has long been a contentious issue in the Spanish league. Though none of the teams have formally reported the issue to the Spanish Football Federation, many have voiced their complaints. But that is no longer the case. Sevilla have confirmed in a […]

Leagues: MLS
/ 894 days agoYouth and college referees step in to officiate 2024 MLS games
The 2024 season of Major League Soccer has begun with a lockout of referees. Due to the failure of the Professional Referees Organization (PRO) and the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) to reach a new collective bargaining agreement, MLS has used substitute referees in all of its games. Just as the season was about to […]

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/ 894 days agoRedondo joins Inter Miami: Debut earlier than expected?
On Friday, Inter Miami finalized the four-year deal with midfielder Federico Redondo, which includes an option for the 2028 season. Fernando Redondo's son will be joining the U22 Initiative as a player to replace Facundo Farias at the conclusion of the season due to an injury. Before last month's regular season encounter, Inter Miami suffered […]

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/ 894 days agoShort reunion with Kane? Bayern may part ways with Dier
Despite hopes to the contrary, Harry Kane and Eric Dier's reunion at Bayern Munich may not last much. Apparently, the Bundesliga club wants to part ways with the English defender during the summer transfer window. Reportedly, Bayern Munich worry about Eric Dier's lack of speed and will most likely let him go this summer. The […]

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/ 894 days agoGreenwood to reject Barcelona move, wants only one club
After an internal inquiry at United determined that Mason Greenwood must restart his playing career away from Old Trafford, he is presently on loan at La Liga team Getafe. He was charged with attempts at rape, assault, and controlling and coercive conduct in January 2022. However, all accusations were later dropped in February 2023. This […]
