Vinícius Júnior scored a hat-trick in the first half as Real Madrid were crowned Spanish Super Cup champions after a 4-1 demolition of bitter rivals Barcelona in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Real dominated every aspect of the match and toyed…
Antoine Griezmann became Atletico Madrid’s all-time leading goalscorer on Wednesday, scoring with a brilliant finish for his team’s second goal versus Real Madrid to overtake club legend Luis Aragones. Atletico and Real were playing in the semifinals…
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández slammed his side’s “unacceptable” performance despite ending a three-game winless streak by defeating LaLiga’s bottom side Almería 3-2 at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday. Captain Sergi Roberto scored a brace, including an 83rd minute winner, to…
Barcelona will be without eight first-team players for Wednesday’s final Champions League group stage fixture versus Antwerp in Belgium. Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie de Jong, Ilkay Gündogan and Ronald Araújo will all be rested for the match with qualification to the round of 16 already guaranteed. The decision…
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández says his side took a “big step forward” after reaching the Champions League knockout rounds for the first time since 2021. João Cancelo and João Félix strikes helped Barça come from a goal down to…
Lionel Messi ended his final match of the calendar year with a groin injury that forced him to be substituted in Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Brazil on Tuesday at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. The Argentina captain, who…
Luis Suárez returned to Uruguay’s national team on Monday for two South American World Cup qualifying matches, including one at Argentina versus Lionel Messi. The 36-year-old Gremio striker, one of the top scorers in the Brazilian league with 14 goals in…
Barcelona are finding it more difficult than expected to find the necessary financing to be able to register their new signings and contract renewals, sources have told ESPN, with one source acknowledging to “concerns” less than…
Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez stated he was surprised by Arsenal’s intensity and tactical fouls as the LaLiga champions were beaten 5-3 by the Premier League side in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha twice gave Barca the lead, but goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and…
On a perfect Sunday for Pedro Cachin, he collected his first tour-level title at age 28 then shared courtside hugs with his girlfriend and kisses with their pet dog. Cachin’s tears flowed quickly after his first…
Atletico Madrid are surprised and angry at João Félix after the forward stated he would “love to play for Barcelona” as he looks to force a move away from the club, sources told ESPN. The Portugal international, 23, is back in…
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets will join former teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami CF this summer. The MLS side has announced the arrival of the ex-Spain international on its social media accounts. Busquets’ contract with Barca expires at the end of June and, after announcing…
Manchester City are preparing to rival Arsenal in the race to sign Declan Rice by making a formal offer for the West Ham United midfielder, sources told ESPN. City have been monitoring developments as Arsenal had two bids rejected earlier this month for the…
Barcelona sporting director Jordi Cruyff will leave the team when his contract expires at the end of June, it was confirmed on Tuesday. Cruyff’s decision comes two weeks after director of football Mateu Alemany announced that…
Barcelona have been crowned LaLiga champions for the first time since 2019 after winning 4-2 away at Espanyol in Sunday’s Catalan derby. Robert Lewandowski scored twice in the first half either side of Alex Balde’s back-post strike to set Barca on their way. Jules…
Antoine Griezmann has rejoined Atletico Madrid on a permanent basis after Barcelona agreed to reduce the transfer fee from €40 million to €20m, Atletico have confirmed. Barca president Joan Laporta revealed on Sunday that Atletico could also have to pay…
Bayern Munich defeated Barcelona 2-0 in their Champions League Group C match at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night. Second-half goals from Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane extended Barcelona’s rough run of results in Munich. The Blaugrana have now failed to win in…
Manchester United have made a breakthrough in their bid to sign Frenkie de Jong, with an initial fee now agreed with Barcelona, sources have told ESPN. United are set to pay €65 million up front for the midfielder,…
Xavi Hernandez has said Barcelona’s financial situation ruled them out of the running for Erling Haaland, with sources telling ESPN that Manchester City hope to announce the signing of the Borussia Dortmund striker later this week. ESPN have reported on Barca’s…
Filip Kostic scored twice for Eintracht Frankfurt as they fended off a furious finish to defeat Barcelona 3-2 in the second leg of their Europa League quarterfinal tie Thursday night. The result sees the Bundesliga side advance to the…
Philippe Coutinho is open to leaving Barcelona this month and five Premier League clubs, counting Aston Villa, have expressed an interest in signing him on loan. Coutinho’s agent Kia Joorabchian is working in collaboration with Barca to find a…
Barcelona teenage midfielder Pedri has signed a new contract through 2026 with a release clause rising to €1 billion ($1.16 billion), the Catalan club have confirmed. Pedri’s previous deal was due to expire at the end of the…
Antoine Griezmann has rejoined Atletico Madrid from Barcelona on a season-long loan, the LaLiga clubs announced on Tuesday. The loan deal is worth €10 million ($12 million) with an option from Griezmann to stay permanently for around €40m ($47m), multiple…
Just days after Barcelona revealed Lionel Messi would be leaving the club, new signing Sergio Aguero has been ruled out of action for up to 10 weeks. Aguero suffered a right calf injury in Sunday’s training session, before Messi gave a farewell speech at…
A tearful Lionel Messi has stated his next move is not confirmed at an emotional farewell news conference Sunday, but ESPN sources said a deal with Paris Saint-Germain has already been agreed. Messi, who has been a free agent…
Barcelona have revealed that Lionel Messi will leave the club after financial problems prevented them from agreeing with the forward on a new contract. Messi, 34, has been a free agent since his previous terms expired on June 30,…
Memphis Depay made it two goals in two matches for Barcelona as the La Liga side defeated VfB Stuttgart 3-0 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena on Saturday. Barca blew their German opposition away with a blistering first-half display, with Memphis…
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said the club are open to proposals for their players this summer and refused to rule out letting Antoine Griezmann leave. Sources have told ESPN that Barca have held talks with…
Argentina won their first major title in 28 years on Saturday when an Angel Di Maria goal gave them a 1-0 victory over Brazil and a record-equaling 15th Copa America crown. Argentina’s triumph was a particular triumph for Barcelona striker Lionel Messi, who…
