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Donny van de Beek exclusive: Man Utd struggles, Girona hopes, and Erik ten Hag
On the southern outskirts of Girona stands the club’s new training ground — modest in size for now, but with big plans to grow.This is where an expanded academy will be located, including a residential site for young prospects. For a…
Leeds United’s Mateo Joseph interview: Switching to Spain, idolising Torres, aiming for the Premier…
Mateo Joseph is fast making a name for himself.After being eased into senior action for Leeds United last season, the 20-year-old striker has become a regular this term. Born in Santander, Spain, to an English father and a Spanish…
Analysing Europe’s top four leagues: How does football in England, Italy, Spain and Germany compare?
The last 20 editions of the UEFA Champions League have been won by a club from England, Italy, Spain or Germany.So it’s no surprise to see that UEFA’s country coeffiecients currently have the Premier League, Serie A, La Liga and the…
Reach Barcelona – or die trying: The hope and abandon behind a famous rallying cry
Click here to view The Athletic’s UK Black History Month collection.Walking through the streets of Barcelona, there’s a common slogan you are bound to spot among the graffiti around the city: ‘Barca o mort’ (Barca or death, in…
Real Madrid make Trent Alexander-Arnold a priority transfer target
Real Madrid have made Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold a priority target.The Spanish club are also considering other right-back options, including Tottenham Hotspur’s 25-year-old Spain international Pedro Porro, 23-year-old Jeremie…
La Liga president Javier Tebas tells FIFA to ‘scrap’ expanded Club World Cup
La Liga boss Javier Tebas has told FIFA president Gianni Infantino to “scrap” next summer’s Club World Cup, claiming the expanded tournament is not wanted by broadcasters, clubs, players or sponsors.The final speaker at the European…
Kylian Mbappe has ‘nothing to be reproached for’ amid Swedish rape investigation, lawyer claims
Kylian Mbappe’s lawyer says the Real Madrid striker believes he has “nothing to be reproached for” after reports linking him to an alleged rape in Sweden on Thursday.The claims first emerged after a report in Swedish media outlet…
15-day stadium closure recommended after Atletico Madrid crowd trouble
A Spanish sporting government body has recommended Atletico Madrid’s stadium be closed for 15 days over the crowd trouble that marred last month’s La Liga meeting with Real Madrid.Objects were thrown from the stands behind Madrid…
Lamine Yamal returns to Barcelona after suffering hamstring discomfort on Spain duty
Lamine Yamal has left the Spain squad to return to Barcelona after suffering minor hamstring discomfort in Saturday’s Nations League victory against Denmark.The 17-year-old was substituted off in the 90th minute of Spain’s 1-0 victory…
Real Madrid prospect Joan Martinez signs new contract through to 2027
Real Madrid centre-back Joan Martinez has signed a new contract with the club through to 2027.The 17-year-old, who is currently recovering from a ruptured cruciate ligament in his left knee, is one of the highest-rated young players at…