Barcelona expect Yamal, Raphinha and Fermin to return for Girona match
Barcelona expect Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Fermin Lopez to return from injury for their La Liga match against Girona on Oct. 18.
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Alonso urges Real Madrid to monitor Wirtz as Liverpool form dips
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has advised the club to keep track of Florian Wirtz, who has struggled to settle at Liverpool, The Sun reported on Wednesday.
Alonso previously coached Wirtz at Bayer Leverkusen, where the German attacking midfielder became one of Europe’s standout young players.
Since joining Liverpool, Wirtz has yet to score…
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Szczesny says adapting to Barcelona required setting ego aside
Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny said he had to put his ego aside and take risks to adapt to Barcelona’s tactical system, which he admitted did not initially suit his style of play.
“I knew when I took on this challenge that I didn’t fit in with Barcelona’s style,” Szczesny told reporters. “I knew I was the best backup option at the time, but I’m…
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Chelsea’s Reece James withdraws from England squad after injury
Chelsea defender Reece James has withdrawn from the England squad after sustaining an injury during Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League win over Liverpool, the Football Association said on Monday.
James, who completed the full match, left the camp following medical assessment by England’s team doctors. The FA did not specify the nature or severity of…
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Manchester United hopeful Mazraoui and Martinez will return before Liverpool match
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said defenders Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez are nearing returns from injury ahead of the Premier League trip to Liverpool on Oct. 19.
Mazraoui, who has been sidelined with a thigh injury, missed United’s recent matches against Sunderland and Brentford. Amorim said the Moroccan full-back was…
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UEFA approves Villarreal-Barcelona LaLiga match to be played in Miami
UEFA has approved the Villarreal-Barcelona LaLiga fixture to be played in Miami, the organisation said on Monday, calling the decision exceptional and not a precedent for future matches.
The European football governing body said it had accepted the request from the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to stage the match, part of LaLiga’s…
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Kane Edges Mbappe and Haaland as Europe’s Quickest Scorer This Term
Harry Kane's been on a tear for Bayern Munich, but it's his lightning-quick scoring rate that's got everyone talking this season. The England skipper needs only 40.1 minutes to bag a goal, pipping Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Man City's Erling Haaland to the post as Europe's fastest finisher among the big-name forwards.
Mbappe's flying high…
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Spain Boss De la Fuente Shrugs Off Flick Spat Over Yamal
Spain gaffer Luis de la Fuente has brushed off any beef with Barcelona boss Hansi Flick, saying there’s “no conflict” after the German had a pop at how the national team handled teen sensation Lamine Yamal. The 18-year-old winger, who’s been tearing it up for Barca, copped a groin injury that Flick reckoned was made worse by playing in September’s…
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Arteta reaches 300th Arsenal game insisting team must raise level to win trophies
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal has to reach another level if they want to start winning the biggest prizes again, as he prepares for his 300th match in charge of the club.
The Spaniard, 43, hits the milestone on Saturday when the Gunners host West Ham at the Emirates. Victory could put Arsenal top of the Premier League, if only for a few hours, before…
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Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal leads Europe in dribbles with wide gap to rivals
BARCELONA – Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has pulled clear at the top of Europe’s dribbling charts in 2025, completing 234 successful dribbles this calendar year to establish a commanding lead over his nearest rivals.
According to data compiled by BeSoccer Pro, Yamal has produced almost 100 more dribbles than the second-placed player, Crystal…
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