Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen suffered a major knee injury during the side's win at Villarreal. In first-half stoppage time, the German goalkeeper claimed a deep corner. Upon landing, Ter Stegen was grabbing at his knee, writhing in pain on the ground. There was no contact with any Barcelona defender or Villarreal attacker. Regardless, Ter […]

Hansi Flick, head coach of Barce, has joined the chorus of voices expressing alarm about the jam-packed 2024-25 soccer season. As the UEFA Champions League kicks off its midweek fixtures, the burden on players continues to rise; prompting a wave of criticism from coaches, players, and soccer authorities alike. The prospect of top players making […]

Real Madrid secured an impressive 4-1 comeback victory against Espanyol on Saturday evening; keeping the pressure on La Liga leaders Barcelona. However, the win was not without its concerns; star midfielder Jude Bellingham was substituted late in the match due to a recurrence of a previous shoulder injury. Bellingham had recently returned from a muscle […]

Real Madrid has learned their schedule for the inaugural 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup. The new annual tournament pits the winners of all six FIFA confederations against each other. Real Madrid, as reigning UEFA Champions League winners, previously booked a place in the competition. The tournament's name is directly derived from a former FIFA competition. The […]

Real Madrid are reportedly considering a move for Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi as an alternative to Manchester City's Rodri, should their pursuit of the Premier League star fall through. The 25-year-old recently won Euro 2024 with Spain. Now, he has emerged as a top target for Los Blancos as they continue to strengthen their midfield. […]

Carlo Ancelotti believes he has the solution to a possible strike by football players, and that pay cuts are the answer. As the soccer season intensifies, the issue of a bloated fixture schedule has become a focal point of discussion; raising serious concerns about player welfare and the risk of burnout. The potential for top […]

The UEFA Champions League, Europe's most prestigious club soccer competition, has undergone a significant transformation; and Atletico Madrid’s manager Diego Simeone is acutely aware of the challenges and opportunities this brings. His team embarked on their European campaign with a 2-1 victory over Leipzig. He shared his thoughts on how the revamped format will push […]

In LaLiga, Barcelona has cruised to success. Four wins in four games have the side at the top of the league with no team inside of three points. It was a different story on a rare Thursday night in the UEFA Champions League. Ten minutes into the contest, a red card to Barcelona center-back Eric […]

The world of soccer is witnessing increasing unrest among players as they grapple with an ever-expanding calendar that threatens their physical and mental well-being. In recent weeks, prominent players have voiced their concerns about the overwhelming number of fixtures they are required to play. These concerns have sparked discussions about the possibility of player strikes. […]

Real Madrid have come under scrutiny due to accusations of financial misconduct and environmental infractions. This comes in regard to the use of public funds and noise pollution at the newly renovated Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Now, a former Supreme Court judge has publicly criticized the club’s financial dealings and the environmental impact of its activities. […]

The summer transfer window only just closed a few weeks ago but Real Madrid is already making plans. Los Blancos opted to make just two signings throughout the recent window. Kylian Mbappe's move from Paris Saint-Germain was undoubtedly the biggest transfer story is the entire summer. Brazilian teen sensation Endrick, however, was also brought in […]

Barcelona revelation Dani Olmo will miss an extended period of time after picking up an injury in the side's win over Girona. Olmo, who scored in each of the three games he has played in with Barcelona, scored Barcelona's third goal of the game. The Spaniard scored just two minutes into the second half. However, […]

Real Madrid's high-profile signing of Kylian Mbappe this summer has sparked excitement and optimism at the Santiago Bernabeu; but it has also brought about a new challenge. The need to balance the offensive roles of Mbappe, Vinicius, and Rodrygo has posed early difficulties; as veteran defender Dani Carvajal has confirmed. Despite Real Madrid's star-studded squad, […]

As Real Madrid navigate a season of high expectations and no room for error, Carlo Ancelotti faces the complex challenge of managing Kylian Mbappe’s game time during a demanding stretch of seven games in 22 days. While Madrid’s season could span up to 72 matches, this period before the October international break is critical; they face La Liga and Champions League fixtures with little […]

Lionel Messi could have had a very different career if he had accepted offers from two of Europe’s most prominent clubs: Real Madrid and Arsenal. In a recent interview, Horacio Gaggioli, Messi’s first agent, revealed that both clubs were interested in signing the young Argentine when he was still a teenager. Despite the allure of these opportunities, Messi chose […]