Madrid, May 28 (IANS) Spanish club Getafe have completed the permanent signing of midfielder Mario Martin from Real Madrid, with the 22-year-old agreeing a contract until June 2030.Martin spent last season on loan at Getafe after previously playing for Real Valladolid, and became a key figure as the club from the south of Madrid climbed from relegation trouble to finish seventh in La Liga and qualify for next season’s UEFA Conference League.The hard-working midfielder made 35 league appearances …
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Madrid, May 28 (IANS) RCD Mallorca confirmed on Thursday that Martin Demichelis will remain as head coach after their relegation to help the club return to La Liga. The Argentinian arrived at the club at the end of February but saw Mallorca drop to the second division with 42 points despite a 3-0 win at home to Oviedo in its last game.”Martin Demichelis extends his connection with RCD Mallorca until June 2028,” read a Mallorca communique. “The Argentinian coach has committed himself to us for th…
Madrid, May 28 (IANS) FC Barcelona are closing in on their first signing for the 2026-27 La Liga season after reportedly reaching an agreement to sign England international winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United.Barcelona-based newspaper Mundo Deportivo reported on Wednesday that the deal is worth around 70 million euros (81.3 million U.S. dollars), plus an initial 10 million euros in performance-related variables.The newly crowned La Liga champion has reportedly fought off strong interest …
Madrid, May 27 (IANS) Eder Sarabia announced on Wednesday that he is stepping down as coach of La Liga side Elche and will take a break from football. The decision comes just five days after Elche secured a place in La Liga for next season with a 1-1 draw away to Girona, completing a successful campaign a year after Sarabia guided the club to promotion from the second division.”We have decided not to continue. We may have saddened many people, and they may be disappointed, but we hope they under…
Madrid, May 21 (IANS) The top-flight La Liga heads into a dramatic final weekend, with two European places and two relegation spots to be decided in a tense two-hour spell in Spain on Saturday night.Barcelona have already been crowned champions, Real Madrid are guaranteed to finish second, and Atletico Madrid, Villarreal, and Real Betis have secured places in next season’s Champions League.Real Sociedad have qualified for the Europa League after winning the Copa del Rey against Atletico Madrid i…
Madrid, May 21 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said that he has already decided on the 26 players who will form his squad for this summer’s World Cup.De la Fuente will name his squad on Monday after the last round of matches in La Liga, and in an interview with former Spain player Mario Suarez, he admitted the “squad is already decided and the approach and strategy are too.”He admitted it was “possible” he could include players who haven’t played for Spain before and “three” goalkeepers, wh…
Madrid, May 18 (IANS) FC Barcelona confirmed on Monday that head coach Hansi Flick has signed a contract extension until at least June 2028. The announcement came after Flick revealed during a press conference ahead of last week’s La Liga trip to Alaves that he had agreed to a new deal.”FC Barcelona and Hansi Flick have reached an agreement to extend his contract, tying him to the club until June 30, 2028, with the option for an additional season,” read a club statement.The extension means the 6…
Madrid, May 18 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has suffered a major setback ahead of naming his World Cup squad after FC Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez was ruled out of the tournament with a broken foot.Lopez fractured the fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot during the 3-1 win against Real Betis on Sunday. The Spanish champions announced that Lopez will have surgery, but did not give a timeframe for his return.”Fermin Lopez suffered a fracture to the fifth metatarsal bone in his righ…
Madrid, May 18 (IANS) Real Madrid have officially announced that club captain Dani Carvajal will leave the Spanish giants at the end of the current season, bringing an end to a remarkable 23-year association with the club.The La Liga club confirmed the decision in an official statement on Monday and paid tribute to one of the most decorated players in its history.Carvajal, who joined Real Madrid’s academy in 2002 and became a first-team regular in 2013, played a major role during one of the mo…
Barcelona, May 18 (IANS) FC Barcelona wrapped up their title-winning La Liga season in memorable style. A brace from Raphinha led to a 3-1 victory over Real Betis. This victory made Barcelona the first team to win all 19 home matches in a 38-game La Liga season.Having already secured the championship by defeating Real Madrid last weekend, Barcelona maintained their strong form under Hansi Flick with another powerful performance in front of their home fans.Raphinha set the pace in the 28th minute…