Buzz Feed Africa

Tag: Spain

  • Sir Ancelotti overtakes Alex Ferguson, breaks Champions League record after Real Madrid’s victory

    Real Madrid boss, Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday broke UEFA Champions League record after his team’s 3-0 win over Braga. Goals from Brahim Diaz, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, gave Real Madrid the victory over Braga at Santiago Bernabeu. The victory over Braga means Ancelotti’s side have now qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League.…

  • Sevilla sack coach Mendilibar after poor start to season

    Sevilla sacked coach Jose Luis Mendilibar on Sunday after a poor start to the season. The 62-year-old was appointed in March and helped steer the Andalusian club to a record-extending seventh Europa League trophy in May, as well as away from the threat of relegation last season. Sevilla rescued a last-gasp 2-2 draw on Saturday…

  • Spain, Morocco and Portugal to Co-Host 2030 FIFA World Cup

    Morocco, Portugal and Spain will co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup tournament, world football ru0ling body, FIFA has announced. According to a statement on FIFA’s website on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, the decision was taken by the FIFA Council. “Following extensive consultation with all confederations and given the importance of marking the centenary of the…

  • Real Madrid plots 2024 move for €200million Osimhen

    Real Madrid will reportedly look to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, valued at at least €200 million by Serie A champions Napoli, in 2024. According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Victor Osimhen is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The Merengues are already laying the groundwork for the 2024 summer transfer…

  • 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…

  • Mbappe transfer ‘discussed’ in Real Madrid dressing room

    Real Madrid defender, Dani Carvajal has revealed they discussed a possible Kylian Mbappe transfer in the dressing room this summer. Carvajal admits that he thought the 24-year-old would join the LaLiga giants after he was left out of PSG’s pre-season tour to Japan. “I’m not going to lie to you and tell you that it…

  • 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…

  • Transfer: Real Madrid star to leave Santiago Bernabeu if Mbappe joins club

    Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe pursuit could see them part ways with full-back Ferland Mendy, who is keen on departing Santiago Bernabeu this season, according to El Nacional. Mendy’s recent struggles, both in form and fitness, have led to a decrease in his market value, with the club now open to accepting a transfer fee as…

  • Transfer: AC Milan close in on Chukwueze deal

    Serie A club, AC Milan are closing in on a deal for Villarreal winger, Samuel Chukwueze. According to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, negotiations are advancing between both clubs. The Rossoneri have already agreed personal terms with the Nigeria international, who is keen on the move. Milan will pay €30 million to sign Chukwueze after Villarreal…

  • 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…

  • Transfer: Real Madrid refuse to meet Mbappe’s demands

    Real Madrid have refused to meet two demands from Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe as they want to keep their winger Vinicius Junior happy. Mbappe has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, with the Los Blancos keen to sign him after missing out on a deal to bring him to Santiago Bernabeu last summer.…

  • Luka Modric extends Real Madrid contract until 2024

    Veteran Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric will stay at the club for another season after renewing his deal until June 2024, the Spanish side said Monday. Modric, 37, remains a key player for Madrid and decided to stay despite strong interest from Saudi Arabia, looking to recruit him at the end of his previous contract,…

  • Madrid star Alaba gifts Tinubu jersey

    Player of Nigerian descent, David Alaba, was spotted presenting a Real Madrid jersey to the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, during a visit to France. Alaba whose parents hailed from Ijebu Ode Ogun state, seemed very happy meeting Tinbu as they both posed for photos. Tinubu, who was in France, for the Global Financing Pact…

  • 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…

  • Transfer: Carlo Ancelotti picks €60m striker Real Madrid should sign as Karim Benzema’s replacement

    Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly set his sights on €60 million-rated Lille striker Jonathan David as a possible transfer option this summer. Real Madrid are keen to bolster their attacking options this summer transfer window following Benzema’s departure to Saudi Arabia. The Los Blancos have already lost the likes of Benzema, Eden Hazard…

  • 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…