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The winger developed at La Masia calls time on his career at the age of 35 after playing in Spain, Portugal, Italy, the United States, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Tello bows out with 512 official appearances and a Copa del Rey title on his record.
Matt
·4 min read
Kim Milton Nielsen looks back on the night he showed David Beckham a red card in Argentina's World Cup clash with England in 1998. The Dane reveals the doubts that crossed his mind on the pitch and the lesson he learned while refereeing Barcelona at the Camp Nou. A decision that defined his career and still follows him today.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
The heavy defeat against Barcelona confirmed the deep sporting and institutional crisis at Valencia. Carlos Corberán is the main target for a fanbase tired of broken promises, while Ron Gourlay lives in a parallel reality and Kiat Lim made his first league appearance in the directors' box as a mere spectator. Four games, one point, one goal scored and nine conceded sum up a worrying start.
Natilla·6 min read
Jorge Valdano analyzed Real Madrid's first official defeat under José Mourinho, a 1-0 loss at Real Betis, during an appearance on Movistar Plus Deportes. The former player and manager described the result as surprising and untimely, pointing out that it came with the closest thing to Mourinho's strongest lineup.
varela·6 min read
Former Manchester United player Ashley Young used his Match of the Day slot to break down the understanding between Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw on the left side during the 2-2 draw at Everton. The Premier League clash at the Hill Dickinson Stadium showed United's best route into the final third. When both players connect, the team's attack changes pace and direction.
Javi·4 min read
Marcos Fernández scored in the 97th minute to rescue a point for Espanyol against a Sevilla side that played more than 40 minutes with ten men. Stassin had put the visitors ahead in the 85th, but Manolo González's team kept pushing in a wild finish. Omar had a stunning goal ruled out for offside after a VAR review.
Matt·5 min read
Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal defender Gabriel was extremely lucky to stay on the pitch after his challenge on Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez. The incident came during Arsenal's 2-1 Premier League victory and sparked fresh debate about VAR. Rooney made his assessment as a pundit on Match of the Day.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Sevilla felt hard done by once again during their trip to RCDE Stadium. Referee Sesma Espinosa showed a straight red card to Arouna Sangante for a challenge on Roberto Fernández, even though replays showed the defender clearly touched the ball first. The VAR did not intervene, and coach Luis García Plaza was booked for his protests.
Natilla·6 min read
Paris FC earned a statement 3-2 win at the Stade Vélodrome and climbed to third place in Ligue 1 with 7 points. Lassine Sinayoko scored a hat-trick, including an 86th-minute penalty, to outshine Amine Gouiri's double. Marseille suffered a second straight league defeat and dropped to tenth.
varela·3 min read
FC Barcelona produced a commanding display at Mestalla and now have 17 goals after the first four rounds of LaLiga, averaging more than four per match. Lamine Yamal starred again with a brace, while Raphinha remains the only player to have scored in every game this season.
Javi·5 min read