Aiming to follow in the footsteps of Portugal and France, four of Europe’s strongest sides this week battle to win the third edition of the UEFA Nations League. The Netherlands hosts Croatia in Rotterdam on Wednesday in the first semifinal, while Spain and Italy clash in Enschede on Thursday, ahead of Sunday’s final. None of […]
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Women's World Cup: Three 'protestors' included on Spain's short list
Spain coach Jorge Vilda named three of the 15 protesting players who previously asked not to be selected for the Women’s World Cup on Monday. Barcelona duo Aitana Bonmati and Mariona Caldentey, and Manchester United’s Ona Batlle were included, along with two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas — who had not joined the protest — fit again after injury. Spanish newspaper Marca reported last […]
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UEFA Women's Champions League: Barca stuns Wolfsburg with comeback
Patri Guijarro struck twice as Barcelona produced a stunning comeback to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 and clinch a second Women’s Champions League trophy on Saturday. The Catalans were two goals down at the break but hit back strongly to triumph in Eindhoven, with Fridolina Rolfostroking home the winner with 20 minutes remaining. Jonatan Giraldez‘s side has now won […]
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UEFA Women's Champions League: Favorite Barcelona should not underestimate hungry Wolfsburg
Barcelona is the firm favorite to lift the UEFA Women’s Champions League trophy against Wolfsburg on Saturday in Eindhoven but cannot afford to underestimate the dangerous German team. Wolfsburg has won the competition twice, in 2013 and 2014, and also finished as runner-up in 2016, 2018 and 2020 –- making its sixth final in little […]
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Vinicius: Brazilian is developing into LaLiga's most devastating player amid tide of racist abuse
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has developed into LaLiga’s most devastating player on the field while his battle with racism is making a worldwide impact off it. The 22-year-old Brazilian forward drew global support after making a stand against racist abuse he received on Sunday from Valencia supporters at their Mestalla Stadium. Vinicius faced off with […]
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Eduardo Camavinga's growing impact clear
Real Madrid hearts were in mouths when Eduardo Camavinga limped off against Getafe in La Liga on Saturday, ahead of the Champions League showdown with Manchester City. The 20-year-old French midfielder has become a key figure for Carlo Ancelotti’s reigning European champions and an injury would have been a big setback for the semi-final second leg at the Etihad […]
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LaLiga: Barcelona earns title at Espanyol, where scenes turn ugly
Barcelona won LaLiga for the first time since 2019 by thrashing Espanyol 4-2 on Sunday, wrestling the title back from rival Real Madrid. The Catalan giants clinched their 27th Spanish championship at the home of their neighbors, with scenes turning ugly at full time as celebrating Barcelona players were chased from the field […]
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Derbi Barceloni: Desperate Espanyol aiming to delay rival Barca's title glory
Espanyol hosts Catalan derby rival Barcelona on Sunday with a dual aim — earning three vital points in the battle for survival and also delaying the visitors’ La Liga title triumph. Xavi Hernandez‘s side can win the league for the first time since 2019 if it emerges victorious at the RCDE Stadium, an unthinkable proposition […]
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'It has been an honor:' Legendary Sergio Busquets set to leave Barcelona
Sergio Busquets was showered with praise by the soccer world after announcing Wednesday he will leave Barcelona in June at the end of his contract, ending a highly successful era at the club. “The moment has arrived to announce this is my last season at Barcelona,” said Busquets on Instagram. “It has been an unforgettable […]
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UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid cup king Rodrygo aims to punish Man City again
Rodrygo Goes‘ two goals earned Real Madrid the Copa del Rey and highlighted his taste for the big occasion, but Champions League semifinal opponent Manchester City needs no reminder of that. The Brazilian’s dramatic strikes in the 90th and 91st minutes against City last season snatched City’s ticket to the final out of […]