Tag: Barcelona
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Morata’s Magic Helps Atletico End Real Madrid Winning Streak
Real Madrid are third, a point behind Barcelona and high-flying Girona in second place, after they failed to match Atletico’s level of intensity in an enthralling clash. Alvaro Morata struck twice for Atletico Madrid as they inflicted rivals Real Madrid’s first defeat of the season, with a 3-1 derby triumph on Sunday in La Liga.…
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Yamal becomes youngest player for La Roja at 16
Lamine Yamal became Spain’s youngest ever player when he was brought on in the first half of La Roja’s Euro 2024 qualifier at Georgia on Friday. The 16-year-old overtook Barcelona team-mate Gavi, who also started the game, by playing for the national team at 16 years and 57 days. Gavi set Spain’s previous record in…
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Villarreal sack coach Setien after poor start to season
Villarreal coach Quique Setien paid the price for a slow start to the season as the La Liga club announced his sacking on Tuesday. Setien’s side lost three of their opening four games and stand 15th in the table. “Villarreal CF announce that first-team coach Quique Setien is leaving the club,” read a statement released…
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Lionel Messi: Inter Miami unveil Argentina forward to sold-out crowd[Photos}
New signing Lionel Messi has been officially presented to cheering crowds at Inter Miami’s DRV PNK Stadium. A sold-out crowd of about 20,000 waited through downpours and lightning to see the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner given a number 10 shirt. In a brief address in Spanish, Messi, 36, thanked supporters and said he had the…
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PSG appoint Luis Enrique as new coach
Former Barcelona and Spain coach Luis Enrique has been appointed as the new coach of Paris Saint-Germain, the French champions announced on Wednesday. The 53-year-old, who had been a free agent since being sacked as Spain coach last December, replaces Christophe Galtier after his departure from the club was confirmed earlier in the day. His…
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I stopped a plane in Barcelona just to kiss Gerard Pique – Shakira confesses
Colombian pop star Shakira has revealed the most romantic thing she has ever done in her life. Shakira said that the most romantic thing she has ever done in her life was when she once stopped a plane to give her former partner and Barcelona legend Gerard Pique a kiss. The singer had a well-documented…
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Barcelona raise 1.45 bn euros for Camp Nou rebuild
Barcelona said on Monday they had secured 1.45 billion euros ($1.6 billion) in funding for a redevelopment plan and would start the renovation of the Camp Nou stadium on June 1. The club said in a statement that the money had come from deals with 20 investors who would receive repayment over periods of between…
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Benzema hits treble as Madrid smash Barca to reach Copa final
Karim Benzema struck a hat-trick as Real Madrid hammered Barcelona 4-0 at Camp Nou to reach the Copa del Rey final on Wednesday, progressing 4-1 on aggregate. Vinicius Junior opened the scoring just before the break as Carlo Ancelotti’s side mounted a spectacular comeback from their one-goal semi-final first leg deficit, with Benzema adding a…
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Lionel Messi issued Barcelona one condition for him to return back to them
Paris Saint-Germain superstar, Lionel Messi has given his former club, Barcelona one condition for his possible return to Camp Nou. The 35-year-old gave the important condition as he is willing to move back to the club he left a couple of seasons back. Reports in Catalan said that the La Liga leaders have offered the…