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Marc Cucurella took stock of Real Madrid's season and his own adaptation to life at the club in a radio interview with ‘El Larguero.’ The left-back acknowledged that the team did not reach the international break in its best form but backed the squad to build the foundations needed for a strong finish.
varela·7 min read
Joao Félix has waded into the Ballon d'Or debate with a clear choice: the trophy belongs to Lamine Yamal. The Portuguese forward, now at Al Nassr, credits Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane for strong seasons but insists the Barcelona star is pure entertainment. He also addressed his own absence from the shortlist and the perception of the Saudi league.
Javi
·5 min read
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha have turned Barcelona's attack into a record-breaking machine through the first seven LaLiga matchdays. With 26 direct goal contributions, they outperform legendary partnerships such as Messi with Neymar, Cesc Fàbregas or Ibrahimovic. Their on-field and off-field chemistry explains a historic run.
Matt·4 min read
Manchester United has put pieces of the Old Trafford pitch on sale inside glass cubes at £125 each. The club launched the initiative on the same day it reported total debt still above £1 billion. The first batch available sold out immediately.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
International football returns with a wave of changes on the touchlines. Just two months after Spain lifted the trophy at the 2026 World Cup, 20 of the 48 participating teams have replaced their head coach. Big names such as Klopp, Xavi Hernández and Zidane lead the shake-up across the biggest national teams.
Natilla·6 min read
Javier Aguirre landed in Manises and headed straight to the training ground to lead his first session as Valencia's new head coach. The 67-year-old Mexican manager began his latest chapter in Spanish football with a clear goal: making Mestalla a fortress again. His deal runs until the end of the season, with an option for one more year if the club qualifies for the Europa League.
varela·5 min read
The Johan Cruyff Arena hosts a double debut on Thursday as Xavi Hernández takes charge of the Netherlands for the first time and Jürgen Klopp begins his reign as Germany head coach. The match opens Nations League Group A2 and pits together two sides eliminated in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup on penalties.
Javi·5 min read
Real Madrid are dealing with growing institutional tension just a couple of months after the start of the new presidential term. Recent poor results in LaLiga, with two defeats in the last four games and a six-point gap behind Barcelona, have only made things worse. Uncertainty around Florentino Pérez's leadership is becoming a major talking point inside the club.
Matt·7 min read
The former Barcelona and England striker revealed that he declined a work offer from world football's governing body at the 2018 World Cup draw in Russia. Lineker says he has kept a deliberate distance from FIFA since the start of this decade and questions whether Gianni Infantino should continue as president for another term.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Juan Foyth and Thiago Almada are out of Argentina's squad for the upcoming friendly window due to physical problems. Both players miss the three matches that will serve as Leo Messi's farewell from the national team. The AFA confirmed the absences but has not yet named their replacements.
Natilla·4 min read