It is two o’clock in the afternoon and The Athletic is in the bowels of the impressive Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. Even if you have been here many times before, Barcelona’s training ground is impossible to get to know completely. It is easy to feel lost. Every day, by the entrance to the car park …
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How will Marta feel about her father? Was it really worth it in the end? Marta’s graduation ceremony was on Wednesday, but her old man couldn’t make it. “He tells me he’s got tickets for the Europa League final in Budapest. It’s Roma-Sevilla,” Marta told RAI Radio 2. “He’s 60 and his football team comes …
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As the majority of Europe’s major domestic leagues wind down for the summer, The Athletic’s writers and editors have had their say on the standout players from their various 2022-23 seasons. Here are their verdicts… Erling Haaland, Manchester City Football is more nuanced than just scoring goals but even the artistry of Ilkay Gundogan and …
Chelsea will not be signing loanee Joao Felix on a permanent deal this summer despite his desire to stay. The Atletico Madrid forward joined the Premier League side on loan in January and played 20 times in all competitions, scoring four goals and recording no assists. And new manager Mauricio Pochettino has already decided he does …
Joao Felix DITCHED by Chelsea as Mauricio Pochettino makes ruthless decision Read More »
The Spanish league campaign is not yet over, but Real Madrid’s planning for next season is set to kick into gear this week, with key meetings expected to decide several important issues facing the club. The Madrid squad is scheduled to train again on Wednesday after enjoying a few days off. By then, Carlo Ancelotti …
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Warning: This article contains racist language that has been included by The Athletic to ensure the severity of it is not lost. On Tuesday afternoon, the Spanish Football Federation’s Competition Committee (CC) met to discuss Sunday’s match between Valencia and Real Madrid, where Vinicius Junior suffered shocking racist abuse. The CC is a technically independent …
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EXCLUSIVE: Real Madrid plot SHOCK £40m move for Liverpool left back Andy Robertson as they look to replace Ferland Mendy… with the Spanish giants able to offer the Scotland captain Champions League football next season Real Madrid have registered an interest in signing Liverpool’s Andy Robertson They are in the market for a new left-back …
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Arsenal’s bid to win the Premier League ended with defeat at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, a result that saw Manchester City crowned champions of England for a third successive campaign. A busy transfer window was always anticipated at the Emirates Stadium — however the need to strengthen Mikel Arteta’s squad has been exacerbated by the …
Ornstein: Arsenal transfer news, Kudus wants to leave Ajax, Glazer’s £250k flight Read More »
When a high-profile footballer’s career enters its twilight, the player often has an important decision to make. Do they retire? Go back to the club that handed them their debut for a sentimental last hurrah? Take on a coaching role? Or, perhaps, they have a fourth option: take the chance to head overseas, play in …
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