FIFA is advertising the 2025 Club World Cup as the greatest club competition with 32 teams from each of the six confederations. However, the main draw remains clubs from Europe, with the likes of Manchester City, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Chelsea among the sides competing. Yet, those English and Spanish teams may not be […]

After the 2014 World Cup, Real Madrid added two prominent players to its roster in the summer. One was James Rodríguez, a Colombian playmaker from Monaco, and the other was Toni Kroos, a German midfielder from Bayern. Their paths at the Santiago Bernabéu, nevertheless, diverged significantly. Initially, the glitzier Rodriguez signing overshadowed Toni Kroos, who […]

The race for foreign soccer leagues to play regular season matches in the USA seems to be heating up as LaLiga and Liga MX. It was previously revealed that FIFA may soon alter its current rules on the issue. At the moment, the governing body blocks league games from happening in other nations. The potential […]

Despite receiving much less coverage than the Premier League, the Spanish La Liga is nonetheless highly regarded by soccer enthusiasts. The famous duel known as 'El Clasico' exemplifies the appeal of La Liga. It is home to heavyweights like Real Madrid and Barcelona. Together, they have won approximately 70% of the league's championships. With the […]

As Barcelona sacks Xavi on Friday, the drama surrounding Joan Laporta's presidency of the club continues to come under fire. The former star midfielder was informed of the decision during a meeting with club president Joan Laporta on Friday. Also present at the summit were five other key figures at the Spanish side, including sporting […]

Hansi Flick could soon become Barcelona's next manager. The move, however, is dependent on Xavi's future with the Spanish side. Xavi was previously expected to depart the Catalan club at the end of the current campaign. After a string of disappointing results, the coach announced back in January that he would be stepping down from […]

Amidst the whirlwind of activity surrounding Barcelona, one notable issue has slipped under the radar. The team has spent the entire year away from their iconic Camp Nou, playing instead at the at the Montjuic. As the club undergoes significant transformations, the excitement surrounding the renovation of Camp Nou is palpable. Despite the temporary relocation, […]

Robert Lewandowski has insisted that he will return with Barcelona for the 2024/25 campaign. The legendary, but aging, striker has come under fire in recent months for a perceived drop-off in production. The Poland international previously scored 33 total goals (23 in LaLiga play) in his first season with the Spanish side. Nevertheless, this figure […]

Real Madrid star Toni Kroos officially announced that he will retire after the 2024 European Championship. The legendary midfielder will go down as one of the best players at the position in his generation. Kroos has collected over 20 major trophies during his illustrious career with both club and country. Outside of an 18-month loan […]

In recent days, Barcelona coach Xavi has found himself at the center of a swirling storm, with his future at the club hanging in the balance. The Spaniard had initially planned to depart Barcelona ahead of the season's conclusion. Nonetheless, he reversed his decision following a series of discussions with club president Joan Laporta. This […]

There have been reports circulating this week that Barcelona fire manager Xavi Hernandez, and the speculations have only intensified since. He has a contract that lasts until 2025, so the 44-year-old will be in charge for the next season, as he revealed last month. Despite having announced his resignation once the campaign's conclusion came, he […]

There are concerns that Mikel Arteta may go this summer, which is not the news Arsenal supporters want to hear before a crucial last-day title fight, after he expressed his ambition to manage in Spain. The Spaniard is, without a shadow of a question, among the world's top coaches right now. This will be true […]

This year’s European Championships in Germany will be Gareth Southgate's fourth major tournament in charge of England. With his contract ending next December, this might be his last tournament in that role. Not to mention that Manchester United and other Premier League teams could be interested in signing him. At the heart of the 53-year-old […]

It seems like Real Madrid will shatter many records on their way to accepting the La Liga championship trophy under Carlo Ancelotti. With the help of the Italian manager, the team has already won the Spanish Cup, and La Liga, and advanced to the Champions League Final this season. Earning a seventh league victory overall, […]

FIFA will explore the potential impact of allowing domestic leagues to play foreign competitive games in the near future, which has major consequences on MLS and its popularity in the USA. It was revealed in April that soccer's governing body would consider changing a policy that blocks league games from being scheduled in other countries. […]