Barcelona sporting director Deco has admitted that club legend Sergio Busquets is virtually ‘impossible’ to replace. Busquets, 35, is a bonafide Barca legend, making a whopping 722 appearances across competitions since his first-team debut under Pep Guardiola in the 2008-09 season. Having contributed 18 goals and 46 assists in 15 glorious seasons at the Camp Nou, the legendary defensive midfielder ...
According to MD, Barcelona are set to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding the 2019 transfer of Brazilian winger Malcom to Zenit St-Petersburg. Malcom completed a €41.5 million move to the Russian side back in 2019. However, Barca claim they are yet to receive €490K payment due to the Russian club’s qualification to the UEFA Champions League. ...
New Ajax signing Jordan Henderson has waxed lyrical of Arsenal target Jorrel Hato. The 17-year-old has been the subject of interest of top clubs across the continent following his rousing displays despite his tender age. The centre-back has a goal and three assists in 44 games across competitions since his first-team debut in 2022-23. All four of his goal contributions ...
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated the football world for the better part of the 21st century. Other than their on-field accomplishments, the duo have also racked up millions in earnings, overshadowing not only other footballers but the majority of athletes in general. Messi and Ronaldo seem to be continuing this trend even in their late 30s, as claimed ...
“Obviously I would like to stay” – In-form Real Madrid star plays down claims that he wants to leave
Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin has made it clear that he wants to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Ukrainian shot-stopper’s contract expires in the summer of 2025. He was linked with an exit to Celtic in the recently closed January transfer window, but the player stayed put. Lunin told El Chiringuito (via Football Espana) that the future cannot be ...
Barcelona sporting director Deco has rubbished claims that the Catalan side are looking to sell Frenkie de Jong and Ronald Araujo to sign Kylian Mbappe this summer. Araujo is an important component of Barcelona’s current squad, having made 25 appearances across competitions this season and bagging a goal. Meanwhile, de Jong is also seen as crucial asset, having played 22 ...
Arsenal great Ian Wright has named Manchester City as his top UEFA Champions League choice this campaign, sharing his thoughts on the Gunners’ chances in the process. Manchester City, who lifted their maiden Champions League trophy last June, are set to face Danish side Copenhagen in their last-16 two-legged encounter. On the other hand, Mikel Arteta’s team will lock horns ...
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino praised midfielder Enzo Fernandez after his Player of the Match display in the Blues’ 3-1 FA Cup win over Aston Villa on Wednesday, February 7. The Argentine scored a superb free-kick and dominated the midfield as the Blues eased into the fifth round of the tournament. Speaking to the media after the match, Pochettino highlighted how ...
Manchester United are sixth in the Premier League after 23 games, eight points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa. The two teams face each other at Villa Park in the league on Sunday (February 11). Meanwhile, the Red Devils are reportedly interested in midfielder Khephren Thuram. Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund are said to be plotting to keep Jadon Sancho permanently at Signal Iduna ...
League leaders RB Salzburg will entertain Sturm Graz at the Red Bull Arena Salzburg in a top-of-the-table Austrian Bundesliga clash on Friday. Both teams will play their first league match of the year and will look to resume their league campaign following the winter break with a win. The hosts are on a six-game unbeaten run in the Bundesliga, keeping ...