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/ 1295 days ago

Barcelona thrash Sevilla to go eight points clear in La Liga

A fantastic second-half performance saw Barcelona score three goals as they beat Sevilla at the Camp Nou on Sunday evening. The result sees Xavi's side take full advantage of Real Madrid's shock loss at Mallorca earlier in the day as the Catalans stretched their lead to eight points at the summit of the La Liga […]

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/ 1298 days ago

Benzema, Militao injured in Real Madrid win over Valencia

Real Madrid beat Valencia 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday night. The reigning LaLiga champions needed the victory to keep stride with rivals Barcelona. Barca beat Real Betis on Wednesday to extend their lead atop the LaLiga table to eight points. However, Real have now closed the gap back to five with the win. […]

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/ 1299 days ago

Barcelona bounces Betis to go eight points clear over Real

Barcelona defeated Real Betis on the road on Wednesday evening. The result, a victory on the road over a side competing for European qualification, is a massive boost for Xavi's side. However, the game was a tight one, just as it was between the two in January at the Supercopa de España semifinal. Barcelona entered […]

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/ 1302 days ago

Copa del Rey to feature El Clásico semifinal

The biggest game in Spanish soccer, El Clásico, is returning to the Copa del Rey. Monday's draw for the semifinal of the Spanish cup competition pits Real Madrid and Barcelona in a two-legged tie. The first of those games is tentatively scheduled for March 1. Then, the return leg at Camp Nou is tentatively scheduled […]

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/ 1304 days ago

Barcelona edge past Girona to go six points clear

Barcelona continued their impressive run of form in the La Liga as they edged past Girona 1-0 at the Estadio Montilivi on Saturday night. Substitute Pedri scored the game’s solitary goal to give the Catalan giants huge three points. Xavi’s men were hardly at their best, but the result sees them go six points clear […]

Dani Alves

/ 1312 days ago

Dani Alves arrested for alleged sexual assault

Dani Alves was detained early Friday by Spanish police following allegations of sexual assault. The former Barcelona and Brazil national team star has been under investigation since the beginning of the month for an incident at a nightclub in late December. A woman alleges that Alves touched her inappropriately while at Sutton nightclub in Barcelona. […]

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/ 1316 days ago

Barcelona thrash Real Madrid to win Spanish Super Cup

Barcelona thrashed Real Madrid 3-1 in a one sided El Clasico to win the Spanish Super Cup at the King Fahd Stadium in Saudi Arabia on Sunday night. The Catalan giants dominated the affair as Real Madrid were made to look pedestrian over the entire ninety minutes. This was Barcelona’s 14th Super Cup win as […]

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/ 1316 days ago

Barcelona looking to sign Aubameyang on a free transfer

According to the Telegraph, Barcelona are exploring the possibility to sign Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on a free transfer. The Gabonese striker who signed for the Blues on deadline day in the summer has hardly featured and is now reportedly frustrated in London since Graham Potter took over the reins from Thomas Tuchel. Aubameyang has […]

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/ 1318 days ago

El Clásico preview: Supercopa may be must-win for both sides

Sunday's El Clásico in the Supercopa de España has an added significance. Yes, it is still the biggest teams in Spain going head to head. Both are at the top of the LaLiga table. Real Madrid cruised into the Champions League knockout stage, while Barcelona slumped into the Europa League, a competition it can, and […]

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/ 1320 days ago

Lionel Messi rumors swirl about transfer to Saudi Arabia

Rumors have surfaced that Lionel Messi could soon be heading to play in Saudi Arabia. Reports even suggest that the player's father is currently in the Middle Eastern country over talks about a move. Jorge Messi, Leo's dad, is the superstar's agent. The Daily Mail claims that Al-Hilal are willing to offer Messi nearly $300 […]

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/ 1323 days ago

Barcelona beat Atletico to go three points clear

Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday night to go three points clear at the top of the La Liga standings. The Catalan side would be overjoyed with the result as they took full advantage of arch-rivals and defending Champions Real Madrid slipping up against Villarreal on Saturday. Barcelona make a […]

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/ 1328 days ago

Barcelona hit with Financial Fair Play violation and fine

Barcelona paid a fine resulting from overspending and triggering the Financial Fair Play regulations. This stems from Barcelona's acquisition of Dani Alves, Andreas Christensen and extending Ronald Araújo's contract. Barcelona's excessive spending is a much-noted topic. Just this past summer, Barcelona spent well over $100 million on Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Jules Koundé. However, the […]

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/ 1332 days ago

Barcelona miss opportunity to extend lead at the top of La Liga after derby draw

Barcelona played out a 1-1 draw against Espanyol in a controversial Catalan derby that saw both sides finish with ten men. With Real Madrid winning against Real Valladolid on Friday evening, a win for Barcelona would have seen them lead their archrivals by two points at the top of the table, but the Camp Nou […]

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/ 1347 days ago

Sergio Busquets announces retirement from Spain national team

Legendary midfielder Sergio Busquets has announced his retirement from the Spain national team. The 34-year-old captain of the team made the decision following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Busquets captained Spain for every match of their tournament. "I'd like to announce that after almost 15 years and 143 games, the time has come for […]

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/ 1348 days ago

Super League series coming to Apple TV+ about the 'war for soccer'

Apple TV+ has announced a new documentary series surrounding the European Super League. "Super League: The War for Football” debuts on the streaming service beginning January 13, 2023. The four-part series documents the debacle around the failed formation of the league in April of 2021. Along with explaining the now infamous situation, the series features league […]