Spanish manager Xavi is staying at Barcelona for at least one additional season. In doing so, Xavi goes back on his words that he would leave after the current campaign. Barring a near-impossible comeback in LaLiga, the Catalan club will not win any trophies this year. However, the 2022/23 LaLiga champions have seen some positive […]

An iconic event in soccer history was memorialized on a napkin when Barcelona informally recruited Lionel Messi, then 13 years old. He went on to orchestrate one of the best careers in sports history. "In Barcelona, on 14 December 2000 and the presence of Messrs. [Josep] Minguella and Horacio [Gaggioli], Carles Rexach, FC Barcelona's sporting […]

There has been no official word on whether Kylian Mbappe will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the season's conclusion. However, rumors have circulated that Real Madrid is his intended destination. There are questions regarding Mbappe's role and fit within the Real Madrid ranks. Part of his reason for leaving PSG is the fact that he does […]

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has claimed that official Spanish league matches are set to be played in the United States. The statement by the executive comes as Relevent Sports is currently feuding with U.S. Soccer over alleged antitrust regulation issues. The promoter wants to host official LaLiga games here Stateside to increase the division's global […]

Jude Bellingham’s stoppage-time winner gave Real Madrid a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Barcelona in the El Clásico on Sunday evening. For the second time this season, the English midfielder scored the winner in this iconic fixture putting Real eleven points clear at the top of the table and firm favorites for the La Liga […]

Nacho Fernandez, a great center defender for Real Madrid, is down to his last weeks with the club. He will be leaving the club this summer after 23 years of service. His contract is up at the end of the season, therefore the experienced defender's future with the club is in question. The club's strategy […]

The rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona is unparalleled among soccer's most storied rivals. The two teams have jointly dominated Spanish soccer from pre-LaLiga times. As a domestic powerhouse, Barcelona have 75 titles to Real Madrid's 68, giving them the upper hand. On Sunday, they will meet once again. When Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 […]

Ajax are reportedly in the running to hire Xavi Hernandez, who is leaving his position as head coach of Barcelona, immediately. In October 2023, the Eredivisie team fired Maurice Steijn and are currently seeking a new permanent manager. John van't Schip, the club's temporary head coach, has since made many fruitless efforts to improve the […]

As the summer transfer window approaches, Bernardo Silva's future at Manchester City remains unknown, making him an intriguing subject once again. Last week, it was reported that Bernardo Silva had already made up his mind to go from Manchester City this summer. The Portuguese playmaker has been in England since 2017 and has more than […]

As we near the conclusion of the European season, each game carries added importance. Some clubs are vying for titles domestically, others are working to finish in the top four and the relegation race is always significant. When you combine that with the impending derby clashes at the weekend, the next few days are a […]

ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes are set to join forces as they broadcast the 257th edition of El Clasico. The massive matchup, widely regarded as the top rivalry in all of soccer, is contested between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Los Blancos currently hold a slim lead in the fixture with 104 victories. Barcelona is, however, not […]

Real Madrid defeated Manchester City on penalty kicks to advance to yet another Champions League semifinal. Following their 3-3 thriller at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg, this contest at the Etihad was a win-or-go-home affair. Also, it was a rematch of last season’s semifinal. After drawing in the first leg, Manchester City thumped […]

Former Barcelona defender Rafa Marquez has emerged as a serious candidate to replace Xavi as the club's head coach. Marquez only began coaching in 2020 and is currently the manager of Barcelona's B team. The two former players were teammates at the Catalan club for seven years between 2003 and 2010. Barcelona collected a series […]

Wednesday's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid has special TV coverage. Rather than making this game exclusive to streaming, CBS is putting this game on its over-the-air broadcast channel. It is one of two games in the quarterfinals airing on broadcast TV. The other is Tuesday's second-leg matchup between […]