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Hansi Flick has entered his third season in charge of Barcelona, surpassing for the first time the length of his two previous elite projects with Bayern Munich and the German national team. The German coach has won five trophies with the Catalan club in two campaigns and now has his sights set on the Champions League, the big prize that has eluded him so far.
varela·5 min read
Journalist Raúl Varela has revealed the details of Arsenal's push for Vinicius before the Brazilian signed his Real Madrid renewal. The Gunners presented a tailored project, offered a key role and forced Florentino Pérez to react personally. The story resurfaces while Vinicius endures his most difficult stretch as a Madrid player.
Javi
·6 min read
The FIFA president has written to all 211 member associations and Council members proposing an independent audit of the governing body's structure after the collapse of his plan to sell a 20% stake in FIFA tournaments. Infantino says he remains fully committed to leading FIFA and will stand for re-election.
Matt·5 min read
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has posted a strong message on X and LinkedIn against Real Madrid TV and media close to the club following the refereeing controversy in the Madrid derby. He denies any refereeing conspiracy and accuses Real Madrid of building a narrative to hide sporting shortcomings.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Kylian Mbappé is approaching the Ballon d'Or race with the confidence of someone who believes he has delivered an outstanding season, and he is not afraid to show his ambition. The Real Madrid forward says missing out on the award would hurt, although he insists it has not become an obsession. He also discusses his ties to Africa, Zidane's arrival with France and his admiration for Mourinho.
Natilla·5 min read
Ferran Torres is off to a flying start at Paris Saint-Germain with seven goals in six matches. The Spanish forward opened up on El Hormiguero about settling into the French capital, his bond with Luis Enrique and the challenges of switching clubs. Joking about former teammates, he admitted the only one he could not take to Paris was Pedri.
varela·5 min read
Barcelona forward Karim Adeyemi has been called up by Germany for the UEFA Nations League double-header against the Netherlands and Greece. His strong start as a Barça player, with two goals and three assists in seven games, convinced new head coach Jürgen Klopp. The attacker joined the camp earlier than planned after Lennart Karl's fitness issues and will be available for the opening match.
Javi·5 min read
Ireland's national team faces growing pressure from within the sporting world ahead of its Nations League match against Israel. More than 160 athletes have signed an open letter urging the Football Association of Ireland not to play the game. The match is scheduled for Sunday in Hungary.
Matt·5 min read
The Israel Football Association has launched a scathing attack on Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson. The governing body accused the coach of 'ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity' following remarks made during last week's squad announcement. The row comes just days before the two nations meet twice in the Nations League.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
The Trabzonspor striker has been handed a six-month driving ban by a court in Warrington and ordered to pay £1,044. The penalty comes after he failed to identify the driver of his Rolls-Royce following a speeding offence in Cheshire, just three days after announcing his Liverpool exit. The Egyptian is enjoying a strong run of form in the Süper Lig, including a hat-trick against Galatasaray.
Natilla·6 min read