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The 18-year-old, who has taken the football world by storm in the last couple of years, scored the spot kick in the first-half of his side's league game against Celta Vigo on Wednesday evening.

BARCELONA'S crunch LaLiga clash with Celta Vigo was stopped due to an emergency in the crowd. Hansi Flick's side led 1-0 thanks to Lamine Yamal's penalty on 40 minutes. The Spanish superstar was then subbed off in the second minute of first-half injury time. However, the match was halted before the break in worrying scenes...

Lamine Yamal injured himself taking a penalty in Barcelona's LaLiga match against Celta Vigo on Wednesday at Spotify Camp Nou.

Mateus Fernandes is wanted by Paris-St Germain, Andoni Iraola and Cesc Fabregas are among the candidates to replace Liam Rosenior at Chelsea, and Barcelona want Marcus Rashford to extend loan stay.

Barcelona are looking to restore their nine-point lead over Real Madrid in the La Liga title race, and they are on course to do so after taking a first half lead in their clash with Celta Vigo at the Spotify Camp Nou. It’s been a tough opening 40 minutes for the Catalans. Celta have done […] The post WATCH: Lamine Yamal injures himself scoring Barcelona opener against Celta Vigo appeared first on Football España.

In a recent report, Fichajes revealed that Chelsea are showing interest in Barcelona centre-forward Robert Lewandowski. It is believed that the Blues are eyeing a move to bring the veteran Polish striker to Stamford Bridge this summer. Lewandowski’s Impressive Form In Spanish Football Lewandowski has managed to shine at times with his performances as the […] The post Chelsea Are Showing Interest In This Barcelona Centre-Forward: Should The Blues Get Him On Board? appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

MANCHESTER UNITED have joined the race for Brazilian sensation Eduardo Conceicao, 16, according to reports. The Red Devils are preparing a £34million bid to bring the Palmeiras winger to Manchester and beat rivals to his signature. It was previously reported that clubs such as Paris Saint Germain, Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester City also hold an...

Alejandro Grimaldo is headed out of Bayer Leverkusen, but his destination may not be Barcelona. Barcelona need to bring in plenty of quality reinforcements if they want to compete for the Champions League in the future. Alejandro Grimaldo was seen as a possible successor to Alejandro Balde, but he apparently chose a different destination ahead of his Bayer Leverkusen exit. Grimaldo may be headed to Turkey, as Besiktas has reached an agreement with the player, according to Sky Germany. The financial offer was far better than what other clubs could give him, with the left back not willing to wait for a Barcelona approach. The experienced player could have been a strong addition, as he is still performing at a very high level at age 30. However, everything points to Barcelona having to look elsewhere for a player in that position. Barcelona’s main target From the outside, Grimaldo looked like the perfect replacement for Balde. The younger left back was given chances with the first team, but he was never able to be consistent. That has opened the door to a possible vacancy in the squad. Cambiaso could be Barcelona’s left back (Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) The main obstacle for the player to reach Barcelona was his age, since the club wants a long-term solution. However, there is another option the Spanish club may prefer over Grimaldo. Italian left back Andrea Cambiaso is the top target because he checks all the boxes. He has been in excellent form at a giant club like Juventus, which gives him a certain level of security. His age of just 26 also offers long-term potential. The issue with him could be the price, as he may cost more than 50 million euros. Grimaldo’s price His contract seems to be the main reason why Grimaldo could join Besiktas. However, if Barcelona were still interested, his price would not be high, with a tag of around 15 million euros possibly enough to land the Spaniard. His contract at Bayer Leverkusen was not a major issue, since it expires next year.

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Spain's Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the acquittal of former Barcelona player Neymar, as well as former club presidents Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu, on charges of fraud and corruption stemming from his 2013 transfer from Santos.

Former Barcelona Presidents Josep Maria Bartomeu, Sandro Rosell and ex-forward Neymar Junior have been acquitted of corruption charges relating to his transfer from Santos to Barcelona. The case had been ongoing for 3.5 five years, but the appeal made by the prosecution has been rejected by the Supreme Court in Spain. The original verdict was […] The post Supreme Court acquits ex-Barcelona Presidents and Neymar Junior of corruption appeared first on Football España.

Julian Alvarez has been linked with a move away from Atletico Madrid at the end of the season. The Argentine International is in spectacular form, and he has 19 goals and nine assists to his name. According to reports from Spain, Arsenal, Barcelona and PSG are interested in securing his signature, and it remains to […] The post Arsenal face fierce competition for 28-G/A target who’s tearing defences apart appeared first on CaughtOffside.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan remain an option for Dusan Vlahovic if he does not renew with Juventus, who in turn are targeting Robert Lewandowski. One of the certainties regarding Milan’s summer transfer window is that a new centre-forward is needed, and virtually every name under the sun has been linked. Vlahovic has been among the most insistent, […] The post Di Marzio: Milan and Bayern Munich battle for Vlahovic as Juventus turn to Lewandowski appeared first on SempreMilan.

Manchester United and Aston Villa are interested in signing Alejandro Balde from Barcelona at the end of the season. The 22-year-old could be on the move this summer, and multiple clubs are monitoring his situation. Manchester United have made an enquiry for the Spanish defender, but a report from Spain claims that Aston Villa is […] The post Aston Villa ready to hijack Man United move with €60m offer for wide man appeared first on CaughtOffside.

The summer transfer window promises to be one of the most active in recent memory,...

EXCLUSIVE: Barcelona want to keep Marcus Rashford but are preparing to make an outrageous offer to Manchester United knowing the England forward prefers to remain with the Spanish giants

Barcelona would rather extend Marcus Rashford's loan into a second season - and Manchester United could agree to it, to keep him off the Old Trafford wage bill

Bayer Leverkusen left-back Alejandro Grimaldo looks likely to leave the club this summer after three seasons in the Bundesliga. The 30-year-old was linked with a return to Spain last year, but no move transpired for the Spain international. This season again, it seems Grimaldo could be on the market. Recent reports have claimed that he […] The post Conflicting reports emerge over Alejandro Grimaldo agreement amid Barcelona interest appeared first on Football España.

Rafael Marquez, ex difensore del Barcelona e dell'Hellas Verona, sarà il nuovo allenatore della nazionale messicana dopo la Coppa del Mondo 2026: lo ha annunciato il direttore delle selezioni nazionali della federazione messicana, Duilio Davino Marquez ha disputato cinque Mondiali con la "Tri" (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 e 2018), di cui quattro come capitano. Attualmente ricopre il ruolo di "aggiunto" della nazionale da quando Javier Aguirre ha preso il comando nell'agosto 2024. "Il suo contratto è firmato", ha detto Davino in un'intervista su Fox Sports. L'obiettivo di Márquez - 147 presenze da giocatore con il Messico in carriera - sarà portare la selezione messicana alla Coppa del Mondo 2030. Marquez, 47 anni, ha alle spalle una lunga carriera da giocatore dal 1996 al 2018. Ha vinto la Champions League nel 2006 e 2009 e quattro volte la Liga con il Barca. È stato anche campione di Francia con il Monaco nel 2000. Con il Messico ha vinto la Coppa delle Confederazioni (1999) ed è stato finalista della Copa América (2001). E' il quarto giocatore con più presenze nella storia della nazionale messicana. Come tecnico, ha allenato i giovani della Real Sociedad Deportiva Alcalá in Spagna (2020/21) e poi il Barcelona Atletic, squadra riserva del Barça, dal 2022 al 2024. In Italia ha giocato con il Verona a fine carriera.

Barcelona have upped the ante in terms of looking to recruit rising talent across Europe since the arrival of Deco as Director of Football, and the latest name they are pursuing Jesse Bisiwu. The 18-year-old winger was linked with the Catalan side back in December, and Barcelona are intent on bringing him to Camp Nou. […] The post Barcelona Head of Scouting meets with club over of 18-year-old winger appeared first on Football España.

Barcelona and Real Madrid have been two of the major players in the market for emerging talent from Brazil over the past 15 years, with the move for Neymar Junior heralding a fresh focus on teenagers coming through. Generally they have been battling Manchester City, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain of late too. The Blaugrana most […] The post ‘Nothing’ in Barcelona links to 16-year-old Brazilian starlet wanted by Manchester United appeared first on Football España.

Reports in Italy claim that Juventus are prepared to offer Robert Lewandowski in excess of...

Barcelona are in the planning stage for next season, as they work out who to recruit in the summer, or indeed who they can recruit. The primary targets appears to be a centre-forward and a centre-back, but it also seems they will bring in a left winger, either Marcus Rashford or a replacement for him. […] The post Barcelona have analysed and ruled out three moves including Chelsea and AC Milan players appeared first on Football España.

Alvaro Arbeloa insisted Real Madrid will not give up in LaLiga’s title race “until there are mathematically no opportunities”. Los Blancos closed the gap on league leaders Barcelona to six points with a 2-1 win over Alaves on Tuesday, though the Blaugrana have a game in hand. Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior scored for Madrid […] The post Arbeloa: Real Madrid will fight for LaLiga title until it´s mathematically impossible appeared first on Soccer News.

Former Barcelona full-back Sergino Dest has claimed that some of his ex-teammates did not understand the decision to move him on. The USMNT defender spent two seasons at Camp Nou, before a spell on loan at AC Milan, and an eventual transfer to PSV Eindhoven in 2023. Dest ended up playing 72 games for Barcelona, […] The post “Ronald Araujo and Frenkie de Jong don’t understand why I was sold” – Ex-Barcelona full-back appeared first on Football España.

Sandra Riquelme claims Ona Batlle’s move to Arsenal is done, with the Barcelona and Spain full-back set to return to England this summer.

By: Oliver Fisher A large part of AC Milan’s summer strategy will revolve around one key issue: the pursuit of a new striker striker. As Corriere della Sera (via MilanNews) report this morning, the management are looking to give Massimiliano Allegri a ‘classic centre-forward’ in the mould of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Olivier Giroud, a profile that has been […] The post CorSera: What Allegri wants from Milan’s next No.9 and the names being evaluated appeared first on SempreMilan.

Bernardo Silva is set to end his long association with Manchester City at the end of this season. Silva has been integral to City’s recent success under Pep Guardiola. He has scored 76 goals in 452 senior appearances, helping City win six Premier League titles and the Champions League. However, the Portuguese is almost guaranteed […]

Arsenal have reportedly been handed an unexpected opening to pursue England forward Marcus Rashford, with Spanish outlet Marca claiming that... The post Arsenal fee to sign £300k-a-week star: Barca will let 25 G/A assist star move on appeared first on IcFootballNews – .

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Manchester United are preparing for the summer transfer window as they have some huge decisions to make not least regarding the future of Michael Carrick

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Hansi Flick has provided a candid update regarding his future at Barcelona following the club's recent exit from the Champions League.

Lamine Yamal may have Eduardo Conceição as a teammate at Barcelona, but Manchester United could ruin that plan. Players get transferred earlier nowadays. The precedent started by Vinicius’ move to Real Madrid was followed by other promising players like Endrick and Estevao. Barcelona has had success with very young players like Lamine Yamal, but their plan to replicate it with Brazilian talent Eduardo Conceição is in doubt, as he is also being followed by Manchester United and Manchester City. Despite not yet playing for Palmeiras’ first team, the 16-year-old forward has already attracted strong interest. According to the Spanish outlet Sport, Barcelona is the favorite destination. The club has already contacted the player’s agent through Deco, but several teams are in the race. Manchester United are the latest to join the race for Palmeiras’ talent. With the English club looking much better than in recent years, their chances of landing Conceição may be higher. Even if a club agrees to a fee, the player will not be able to move immediately, as he is only 16 years old. Conceição rejected Manchester City The list of major clubs has grown in recent years with increased financial power. This has put Manchester City in position to pursue almost every top young talent, and they made an offer for Conceição, according to Sport. Deco has contacted the player’s agent (David Ramos/Getty Images) Manchester City reportedly offered around 40 million euros to Palmeiras for Conceição. The response came from the player, who appears willing to wait longer to reach his preferred destination. Despite a momentary rejection from the player, Manchester City remain interested in him and could return with another approach in the future. Other offers that Conceição has turned down include clubs such as Napoli and Newcastle. Conceição’s first transfer out of Brazil Conceição has caught attention with his performances in Brazil’s U-17 South American competition. He had already been called up to Palmeiras’ U-20 team at just 15 years old. However, his first move out of Brazil cannot happen before December 2027, when he turns 18.

Barcelona have an opportunity to offer Marcus Rashford a permanent contract this summer, but the Manchester Untied star's transfer saga has just taken a fresh twist

Vinicius scored for Real Madrid against Deportivo Alaves in La Liga and, instead of celebrating, apologized to the fans. Real Madrid are playing their first match since their UEFA Champions League elimination against Bayern Munich. As a way of showing his frustration over the team’s disappointing season, Vinicius Junior chose not to celebrate his goal against Alaves in La Liga and instead made a peculiar gesture toward the fans. Kylian Mbappe had given Los Blancos the lead in the 30th minute of the first half after an assist from Arda Guler, and just five minutes into the second half, Vini doubled the advantage with a precise right-footed strike from outside the box that left goalkeeper Antonio Sivera with no chance. However, it wasn’t the quality of the goal that caught everyone’s attention. Instead of celebrating, as he usually does, Vinicius stood on the pitch and raised his hands in a clear gesture of apology toward the stands at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, followed by another motion with his palm raised. This was clearly the Brazilian winger’s way of showing fans how much the defeat in Germany—one that knocked Real Madrid out of their main objective of the season—affected him, leaving the club very likely without silverware in the 2025-26 campaign. Vinicius Jr. apologizing to the fans after scoring 🤍🤍🤍 pic.twitter.com/otMpzp7xQC — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 21, 2026 Real Madrid are far behind Barcelona in La Liga After losing the Spanish Super Cup final to Barcelona and being eliminated by second-division side Albacete in the Copa del Rey Round of 16, Real Madrid had focused all their efforts on the UEFA Champions League. With that objective now gone, they remain alive only in La Liga, although their chances of winning the title are slim. With Tuesday’s win over Alaves, Alvaro Arbeloa’s side sit second in the standings, six points behind Barcelona, who have a game in hand. If the Blaugrana beat Celta Vigo on Wednesday, they will restore a nine-point lead with just 15 points left to play for. When was the last time Real Madrid failed to win a trophy in a season? The current numbers leave Real Madrid facing an undesirable scenario: they are likely to finish the season without winning a single trophy. The last time that happened was in the 2020-21 campaign, which led to Zinedine Zidane’s departure as head coach and the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti the following year. In this case, the analysis is even harsher when factoring in the previous season. During 2024-25, Real Madrid won two trophies—the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup—but both were single-match competitions against lower-level opponents, which they qualified for based on success in the prior campaign. This means Real Madrid are set to go two consecutive years without winning major titles.

Manchester United are one of the clubs interested in signing Eduardo Conceicao from Palmeiras. The 16-year-old striker is regarded as one of the brightest young talents from South America, and he is also a target for Manchester City and Barcelona. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites […] The post Barcelona lead race as Man United submit offer to sign South American forward appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Former Real Madrid player Rafael van der Vaart predicted a big transfer for Kees Smit. Real Madrid are likely to finish the season without a trophy unless Barcelona collapse in La Liga. That means the transfer window is already a major topic around the club. One player Rafael van der Vaart has singled out is Kees Smit, a young talent Ronald Koeman has compared with Pedri and Frenkie de Jong. Smit plays for AZ Alkmaar but could soon be set for a move to a bigger club. The 20-year-old Dutch midfielder is already seen as one of the brightest prospects in his country, standing out for his ability to carry the ball forward, link play in advanced areas, and contribute to attacks. Van der Vaart praised him highly in an interview with the TV show Rondo. Van der Vaart said: “Smit is simply an incredibly good player. We often rush to label a player as really good, but in this case, he is. If he keeps progressing like this, he will undoubtedly end up at Real Madrid or one of the biggest clubs in the world.” Koeman compared Smit with Pedri and De Jong Van der Vaart also praised the player for the way he carries himself, which is important when dealing with pressure: “He continues being a person with his feet on the ground. He does not allow himself to be pressured. He gives good interviews, he behaves well.” Van der Vaart played for Real Madrid from 2008-2010 (Jasper Juinen/Getty Images) A strong opinion about the midfielder’s future also came from Netherlands legend Koeman, who compared him with Barcelona stars Pedri and Frenkie de Jong based on his playing style. Koeman said in an interview with Cayo TV a few days ago: “He’s a player for Barça. He can be a mix between Pedri and Frenkie de Jong. If you are a mix of both, you are very good. In the Netherlands, no club can afford him; they are asking for 60 million euros. He will go abroad; hopefully, he will continue getting playing time.” Smit’s season with AZ Alkmaar His importance to AZ Alkmaar does not fully show up in the numbers, since he plays in a role that traditional statistics do not capture, but he has been a key player. His consistency has stood out, with 44 appearances and five goals. The valuation Koeman mentioned was 60 million euros, though that figure would likely come down when negotiations begin.

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Barcelona will face off against Celta Vigo at the Nou Camp this Wednesday night as they look to secure a good result at home in La Liga. The Catalan club managed to secure a hard-fought 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid earlier this month, which should give them some confidence going into this game. Hansi Flick […] The post Cubarsi And De Jong To Start | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Celta Vigo appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

In a recent report, Fichajes stated that Liverpool are set to rival Barcelona for Atalanta full-back Marco Palestra, who is currently playing on loan at Cagliari. It has been mentioned that the Reds are eyeing a move to bring the Italian talent to Anfield this summer. Palestra’s Impressive Loan Spell At Cagliari Palestra has enjoyed […] The post Liverpool Are Set To Rival Barcelona For This Serie A Full-Back: What Will He Bring To Anfield? appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

Hansi Flick fully intends to renew his contract with Barcelona, outlining his hope that his current job with the Blaugrana will be the “last step” in his coaching career. Flick’s current deal is due to expire at the end of next season, but with his side closing in on back-to-back LaLiga title wins, there is […] The post Flick intends to renew Barcelona contract in ´last step´ of his career appeared first on Soccer News.

Liverpool are interested in signing the Italian defender Marco Palestra at the end of the season. The 21-year-old right back is on loan at Cagliari, and he has impressed with them. He will return to his parent club, Atalanta, at the end of the season, but Liverpool is hoping to secure his signature. According to […] The post Barcelona enter the race as Liverpool chase 21-year-old wide player appeared first on CaughtOffside.

After establishing as one of the best players in the world, Lamine Yamal has become a key player for Barcelona, having several playing time. In light of this, legend Ruud Gullit expressed serious concern about his physical condition, with the 2026 World Cup just a few months away. Lamine Yamal has established as one of the best players in the world. Not only has he emerged as the cornerstone of Barcelona, but he also shines with Spain. As a result, he is now an undisputed starter for Hansi Flick, accumulating heavy minutes on the pitch. However, the legend Ruud Gullit has expressed serious concern about the 18-year-old star, pointing to his physical condition as a potential risk. “It’s not normal. The thing is, the team relies on him a lot. And he’s a very young player. I’m really worried he’ll get injured because they play him all the time. And people say, ‘Yeah, but he’s young.’ But look at what happened with Pedri and Gavi. They have to play in a World Cup. Then you go play in a World Cup with the young guys and get injured. And coming back from an injury is tough. So I hope it doesn’t happen again,” Gullit said, via Diario AS. At just 18 years old, Lamine already has 150 appearances for Barcelona, having spent two years as an undisputed starter in the lineup. In addition, the Spaniard has emerged as the Blaugrana’s most-used player this season, accumulating 3,657 minutes. Despite the heavy workload, he has not struggled much with injuries, with pubalgia being the issue that kept him out the longest, but he is now fully fit. As a soccer legend, Ruud Gullit has warned about a problem previously experienced by Pedri and Gavi, who accumulated heavy minutes with both Barcelona and Spain, resulting in serious injuries that delayed their impact. With the 2026 World Cup just around the corner, Lamine Yamal is expected to log significant playing time with his national team. Because of this, the Blaugrana may need to give him more rest at the start of the 2026–27 season. Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring against Newcastle United. Roony Bardghji may be a key solution to ease Lamine Yamal workload Since Hansi Flick’s arrival, Lamine Yamal has become one of Barcelona’s most important players. Despite this, the Spaniard carries a heavy workload that could put his physical longevity at risk, especially as he will come off the 2026 World Cup with little rest. With this in mind, the Blaugranas could find in Roony Bardghji a solution to manage the 18-year-old star’s minutes. After arriving from Copenhagen for €2.5M, Roony Bardghji became one of Barcelona’s most promising players. In his first season, he has played just 616 minutes under Hansi Flick. However, the Swede could be key in giving Lamine rest at the start of the 2026–27 season, allowing him to recover physically after the World Cup. With his dribbling and pace, he could earn more playing time, making this his best opportunity. If he does not get minutes at the start of the season, Roony could leave the Blaugrana, who are reportedly open to loaning him out so he can gain regular playing time. Despite this, they are not willing to let him leave permanently, as they trust his long-term potential. With this in mind, preseason and the opening matches will define his future—if he is not used to ease Lamine’s workload, he could depart the team.

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Chelsea have been linked with a surprise move for Robert Lewandowski at the end of the season. The Polish international will leave Barcelona when his contract expires in the summer. He has been linked with a move to the MLS, but Chelsea would be prepared to offer him an ambitious project, according to reports from […] The post 17 goals this season: Chelsea ready to roll the dice with move for proven goalscorer appeared first on CaughtOffside.

The Athletic have confirmed reports that Barcelona are cooling their interest in Marcus Rashford as he approaches the final weeks of his loan spell. The Catalan giants are reportedly already scouring the market for alternatives, while sources close to the Manchester United graduate have insisted that a final decision has yet to be made. DOWNLOAD […] The post The Athletic: Man Utd man missed his chance to make his mark and impress, now he’s unwanted appeared first on Stretty News.

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