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 …
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Madrid, May 25 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Monday he had picked a “well-balanced” and “well-considered” 26-man squad for the World Cup, with his selections showing both loyalty to trusted players and a willingness to take calculated risks.One of the unluckiest players to miss out is Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro, who has been replaced by Barcelona’s Joan Garcia. Remiro has been part of De la Fuente’s squads for the past three years and has been valued as a positive presence …
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Spanish national football team on Monday unveiled a 26-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, and despite fitness concerns, the young talent Lamine Yamal has been included.The coach Luis de la Fuente has chosen a balanced team for the World Cup, which will take place in the USA, Mexico, and Canada from June 11. The coach had high expectations leading the Spanish national football team to the UEFA Euro 2024 title.Lamine Yamal, who plays for FC Barcelona, is e…
Madrid, May 24 (IANS) The 2025-26 La Liga season ended Saturday night with Barcelona champion, Real Madrid second and Oviedo, Mallorca and Girona relegated to the second tier. Some clubs can look back with satisfaction, while others face an uncomfortable summer. Here are the end-of-term marks in Spain’s top flightFC Barcelona finished top of the class, with Hansi Flick’s side recovering from a slow start, perhaps affected by the loss of defender Inigo Martinez to Saudi Arabia, to dominate the co…
Barcelona, May 10 (IANS) FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has announced a 23-man squad for Sunday’s crucial El Clásico against Real Madrid, with teenage sensation Lamine Yamal ruled out due to a hamstring injury.Barcelona head into the highly anticipated clash at Camp Nou knowing that a draw or victory would be enough to secure the La Liga title with four games still left in the season. Flick’s men currently hold an 11-point lead over Madrid and are now within touching distance of reclai…
Madrid, May 9 (IANS) FC Barcelona entertains Real Madrid in the Camp Nou on Sunday night in a game that could decide this season’s title race, but where a great deal more is on the agenda.Barcelona welcomes its historical rival with an 11-point lead over Real Madrid and with just 12 points left to play for this season, so a draw in front of its own fans would see Hansi Flick’s side confirmed as La Liga winners for the second consecutive year.However, recent events at Real Madrid have almost serv…
Madrid, April 9 (IANS) Goals from Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth gave Atletico Madrid a 2-0 win away to Barcelona on Wednesday in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.The result puts Atletico in firm control of the tie and marks a sharp reversal from Barcelona’s 2-1 win in La Liga between the sides just days earlier, with Diego Simeone’s team surviving early pressure before capitalizing on a numerical advantage throughout the second half, reports Xinhua.Barcelona started br…
Madrid, April 1 (IANS) Spain completed its preparations for this summer’s FIFA World Cup finals with a 0-0 draw against Egypt in a friendly at Espanyol’s RCDE Stadium.Coach Luis de la Fuente made sweeping changes to the side that beat Serbia 3-0 on Friday, with David Raya in goal, Ferran Torres leading the attack, Carlos Soler starting in central midfield and Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetxea making his international debut, reports Xinhua.Spain produced a disjointed display and Egypt came c…
Madrid, March 17 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said on Tuesday that he does not expect to work again after leaving the club, while also insisting it is not the right time to discuss a new contract. Flick, 61, is under contract with Barcelona until June 2027, but after winning reelection as club president Sunday, Joan Laporta said he hoped the German would extend his stay by at least another year.Asked about his future at a pre-match news conference ahead of Barcelona’s Champions League l…
Madrid, March 17 (IANS) Banking on home conditions, Spanish giants FC Barcelona will hope to get the better of English side Newcastle United at Camp Nou on Wednesday, aiming to seal their place in the quarterfinals of the Champions League 2025-26.Barcelona escaped with a 1-1 draw in Newcastle a week ago, thanks to Lamine Yamal’s 95th-minute penalty after an underwhelming display at St. James’ Park, leaving Hansi Flick’s side as the clear favourite for the return leg.Flick rested Yamal and Fermin…