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Ilyas Kherbouch, 21 and nicknamed 'Ganito', has been sentenced to nine years in prison and an 80,000-euro fine for leading the violent kidnapping of Gianluigi Donnarumma and Alessia Elefante in July 2023. The Paris criminal court issued the ruling after a trial interrupted by the defendant's insults and threats.
Matt
·4 min read
Two decades have passed since Fabio Cannavaro won the Ballon d'Or after the 2006 World Cup in Germany. That decision changed the award forever, shifting its focus from individual brilliance to collective titles. With Lamine Yamal leading this year's race, the debate over the award's criteria is once again in the spotlight.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Barcelona supporters have made their feelings clear. Hansi Flick's contract renewal until 2028 has been rated 9.5 out of 10 in the 2025-26 Observatori Blaugrana survey, making it the best decision of the club's last business year. The German coach has connected with the fanbase since day one and his continuity inspires total confidence.
Natilla·5 min read
Unai Simón's candidacy for the Yashin Trophy, the award that crowns the world's best goalkeeper, has gained a powerful ally. Edin Terzic, his coach, argued on Friday that the Athletic Club shot-stopper most deserves the prize. The Spain international is competing against nine other elite goalkeepers.
varela·5 min read
José Mourinho returns to Real Madrid with a clear mission: getting Vinicius and Mbappé to connect on the pitch and stop taking turns in the spotlight. The Portuguese coach sees the Brazilian as an untouchable piece of his project and works daily to turn both stars into a terrifying attacking partnership for any defense.
Javi·5 min read
Anthony Gordon has made an immediate impact at Barcelona following his summer transfer from Newcastle United. The England winger has recorded four assists in his first five matches for the Spanish giants and has quickly won over fans with his work rate and seamless adaptation to Hansi Flick's attack. Only Gary Lineker, back in 1986, had joined the club in a permanent deal from England before him.
Matt·6 min read
New Manchester City captain Ruben Dias says the summer arrivals are desperate to win and the entire squad is buying into Enzo Maresca's vision. The Portuguese centre-back takes the armband after a record-breaking summer of investment and the departure of club legends like Rodri, Bernardo Silva and John Stones.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Manchester City are undergoing a squad transformation that would have been unthinkable under Pep Guardiola. Enzo Maresca is leaning heavily on recent signings, and the data shows more than a third of last season's minutes need replacing. The derby at Old Trafford arrives with real concerns about defensive solidity.
Natilla·5 min read
Colombian striker Jackson Martínez ends his retirement six years after hanging up his boots. At 39, he returns to Deportivo Independiente Medellín, the club where he began his career and where he remains one of the all-time leading scorers. The deal initially runs until December and brings a true reference of Colombian football back to the pitch.
varela·5 min read
Rennes climbed to the top of Ligue 1 after beating Olympique de Marseille 1-0, condemning their opponents to a third straight league defeat. Adrien Thomasson scored the only goal in the 52nd minute, finishing from close range after a headed assist from Mousa Al Tamari. Franck Haise's side now have 10 points from four games, while Bruno Genesio's Marseille remain stuck on three.
Javi·5 min read