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Barcelona captains: ‘Godfather’ Pedri, surprise choice Raphinha – and where’s Lewandowski?
Sergi Roberto’s Barcelona exit this summer marked the end of an era for the Catalan club.The versatile right-back was the last Barca player left from the Pep Guardiola era from 2008-2012. The only player still in the squad who has…
Thierry Henry criticises football schedule: ‘There’s too many games’
Former Arsenal and Barcelona forward Thierry Henry has criticised the football schedule – and says there are “too many games”.The expansion of the World Cup, Club World Cup, and the Champions League means top-level players are being…
Andriy Lunin signs new Real Madrid contract extension until 2028
Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin has signed a new three-year contract with the club.The Athletic previously reported that the Ukraine international, who had one year left on his contract, was expected to stay at the club during the…
Frenkie de Jong is no closer to a Barcelona return – so what’s going on?
“Frenkie de Jong? He is in the recovery process,” said Barcelona boss Hansi Flick two weeks ago, before his side’s last La Liga game against Real Valladolid.“He’s taken a big step forward and now it’s time to wait. He is doing some…
Building the perfect goalkeeper: Alisson’s one-on-ones, Ederson’s passing, Raya’s catching
Defining the best goalkeepers in the world used to be straightforward — but no longer. There was a time when a goalkeeper’s responsibility was simply to keep the ball out of the net. However, in recent years, the role has transformed…
Gibraltar, Rodri and Alvaro Morata’s chanting and a misunderstood British territory
“We’re Gibraltarian, we’re British and that’s what we are. We know where we’re from, we know what we are, and we just want to be respected for that.”Gibraltar national team captain Liam Walker was speaking to The Athletic after…
Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid start: Low profile, finding his place, ‘totally different’ to Cristiano…
Long before his move to Real Madrid was made official, there was debate around Kylian Mbappe’s potential arrival: how would he fit in at the Santiago Bernabeu?That was not just a question for fans and the media. It informed talks within…
Barcelona’s Marc Bernal undergoes surgery after ACL injury, expected to miss 12 months
Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal has undergone surgery after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and is expected to be out for 12 months.The 17-year-old sustained the injury second-half stoppage time during Barcelona’s…
Real Madrid’s Eder Militao withdraws from Brazil squad with thigh injury
Real Madrid defender Eder Militao has withdrawn from the Brazil squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to a thigh injury.The 26-year-old sustained the injury during training on Wednesday at the Athletico Paranaense Training…
'I don't think that's true': Conor Gallagher questions Chelsea transfer theory
Conor Gallagher has rejected the idea that Chelsea sold him to Atletico Madrid because of his lack of technical ability. talkSPORT understands that the 24-year-old was told after the arrival of the new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca who…