Araujo Is Not Ready. It’s a Private Matter” – Flick Shields Defender as Barcelona Prepare for Atletico
Hansi Flick drew a clear boundary around Ronald Araujo’s absence while urging focus ahead of Barcelona’s accelerated league meeting with Atletico Madrid, insisting the defender is unavailable for personal reasons and offering no further detail.
The fixture was brought forward due to January’s Spanish Super Cup, adding pressure to an already…
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“If I Were Lamine Yamal, I’d Watch What the Club Is Doing” – Deco’s Candid Warning to Barcelona
Barcelona sporting director Deco has delivered one of his clearest messages yet about the club’s direction, insisting that La Masia talent is in the team due to merit, not necessity, and hinting that young stars like Lamine Yamal should be alert to the project being built around them.
In an interview with The Times ahead of Barcelona’s trip to…
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Top Online Casino Solutions for Secure and Scalable Operations
The global iGaming market is in a gold rush with billions in revenue and intense player traffic. While these numbers point to an immense opportunity, they also highlight two pressing challenges: managing a large volume of players and mitigating persistent security threats.
To thrive in this space, you need an operating platform that…
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Lucas Paquetá hits out at FA after Liverpool red card: ‘Ridiculous’
LONDON – West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paquetá criticized the Football Association after being sent off in Sunday’s 2-0 Premier League defeat to Liverpool, calling the incident a reflection of “two years” of challenges following an FA investigation into alleged betting breaches.
Paquetá, 27, received two yellow cards for dissent in the second…
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Robin van Persie’s son debuts – there’s an eerie similarity
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands – Shaqueel van Persie made his Eredivisie debut for Feyenoord under his father and head coach, Robin van Persie, coming off the bench in a 2-1 victory over Telstar on Sunday. The 19-year-old, who signed his first professional deal in 2023, had previously appeared in European competition but featured for the first time in the…
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Ancelotti Sets Strict Fitness Bar for Neymar and Vinícius Ahead of 2026 World Cup
SANTOS, Brazil – Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar and Vinícius Júnior will only be included in his squad for the 2026 World Cup if they are fully fit, stressing that no player will be selected unless he reaches peak physical condition.
Ancelotti, speaking to Brazilian broadcaster Esporte Record, said the national team will not make…
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Man City boss Guardiola backs England’s Tuchel on Foden position
MANCHESTER, England – Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has supported England head coach Thomas Tuchel’s assessment that Phil Foden is most effective in a central position, saying the midfielder’s adaptability highlights his elite mentality and importance to the Premier League champions.
Foden scored twice, including a stoppage-time winner,…
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Aitana Bonmatí broken leg has ‘hit the squad’ – Spain boss
MADRID, Spain – Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí has been ruled out of Tuesday’s UEFA Women’s Nations League final second leg against Germany after suffering a broken fibula in training, coach Sonia Bermúdez confirmed on Monday. The Barcelona player, a three-time Ballon d’Or winner, has returned to her club for further tests, with the severity of…
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Sarina Wiegman credits Lionesses fans before Ghana clash
LONDON – England manager Sarina Wiegman has praised the “incredible” support the European champions have received during their homecoming series, as the Lionesses conclude their 2025 campaign with a friendly against Ghana on Tuesday.
A crowd of nearly 75,000 watched England defeat China 8-0 at Wembley on Saturday in their first match at the…
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Estêvão ‘will be at the World Cup’, says Brazil’s Carlo Ancelotti
LONDON – Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Chelsea winger Estêvão is on course to be selected for the 2026 World Cup, saying the 18-year-old has earned his place after a rapid breakthrough for club and country.
Estêvão joined Chelsea from Palmeiras in the summer for an initial £29 million ($38 million) and has made an…
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