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Real win the final of Spain's premier annual knockout football competition with a dramatic penalty shootout in Seville.

Watch extended highlights of Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad, player stats, results and goals from Copa del Rey, April 18, 2026 The post Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad Highlights and Goals appeared first on DasFootball.

Another sparkling performance from RB Leipzig prodigy Yan Diomande has produced a humorous anecdote on the matter of "German punctuality".

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has once again proven how pivotal he is in Michael Carrick’s tactical jigsaw. The youngster didn’t make a single Premier League start this season under Ruben Amorim. On the contrary, he’s been omnipresent in the lineup since Michael Carrick’s appointment in mid-January. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL […] The post Not only Bruno – 8/10 star made ‘enormous’ difference for Man Utd; They can’t do without him appeared first on Stretty News.

Everton’s 19-year-old left-back Adam Aznou is on the radar of Marseille, Real Betis, and Getafe ahead of the summer window. According to Africa Foot, Marseille have emerged as the most serious suitor for the youngster. The Spain-born Morocco international arrived at Goodison Park from Bayern Munich last summer in a €9 million deal, but first-team […] The post Everton Youngster Set For An Exit This Summer: Should They Sell Him? appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

How RB Leipzig’s 19-year-old sensation went from DME Academy to becoming one of Europe’s most explosive wingers When Yan Diomande scored three goals in 18 second-half minutes against Eintracht Frankfurt on December 6, 2025, he didn’t just dismantle one of Germany’s better sides. He became the second-youngest player in Bundesliga history to score a… The post From Florida High School to Bundesliga Wunderkid: The Tactical Profile of Yan Diomande first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Multiple players have swapped between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in the last decade, and 2026 could see more cases. The Catalans are keen to sign Julian Alvarez, while in recent weeks, there has been members of Hansi Flick’s side linked with a switch to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Because of this, Barcelona have opened the […] The post Atletico Madrid rule out summer moves for two Barcelona players appeared first on Football España.

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After exiting the Champions League in agonising fashion, Barcelona are already turning their focus to their summer plans. The Blaugrana still have to secure a LaLiga title that will make good on a season after disappointments in Europe and the Copa del Rey, but have a nine-point lead going into the final seven games against […] The post Barcelona transfer plans focused on four signings this summer appeared first on Football España.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking for a quality replacement for Cristian Romero. The Argentine defender has been linked with a move away from the London club at the end of the season, and they have identified Marcos Senesi as his replacement. Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United are also keen on Senesi. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add […] The post Tottenham intensify efforts to sign 28-year-old compatriot as replacement for key star appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Ahead of a huge weekend across Europe, with implications at both ends of various tables -- and silverware up for grabs in Spain -- Julien Laurens previews and predicts.

Manchester United are hoping to sign Morten Hjulmand from Sporting CP at the end of the season. According to reports from Spain, they have now accelerated their efforts to sign the 26-year-old Danish international. He has consistently shown his quality in Portugal, and this is the right time for him to take the next step […] The post Man United ready big financial push to win race for €80m Liverpool target appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Liverpool are very interested in signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done. Gordon is likely to cost a lot of money. He has been a key player for Newcastle with 22 goal contributions this season. Newcastle will not want to lose him easily, […] The post Boyhood fan could seal dream £80m Anfield switch as Liverpool plot move appeared first on CaughtOffside.

There's still room for improvement at Rangers, even amid this remarkable run of form.

Chelsea are interested in signing Alex Scott from Bournemouth at the end of the season. They believe that a 22-year-old could be an ideal acquisition in the middle of the park. He will add technique and tactical versatility to the team. Enzo Fernandez has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, and Chelsea will […] The post £50m star now a top target for Chelsea, Blues face Man United & Tottenham battle appeared first on CaughtOffside.

This weekend ahead is full of top U.S. national team players trying to continue great form, or trying to snap out of funks, ahead of the World Cup. But the top story also features a coach from New Jersey aiming to make silverware-winning history. With that said, here are the top five games in American […] The post Top 5 games this weekend: Tracking USMNT World Cup hopefuls — and an American coach — in Spain, France, Italy and MLS appeared first on Soccer America.

Hansi Flick has decided to delay all decisions regarding Barcelona’s next squad, including Robert Lewandowski’s future. For months, Robert Lewandowski’s future has been the subject of speculation, as his contract with Barcelona is set to expire at the end of the current season. That situation—along with other key squad decisions—has now been postponed by head coach Hansi Flick, who has set a timeline for making those calls. “Deco already has the planning mapped out, but the German coach prefers to announce departures once the title is secured,” reported Mundo Deportivo on Friday. “Flick wants to avoid the noise around future signings affecting the locker room and potentially disrupting the squad.” Following their elimination in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals against Atletico Madrid, Barcelona’s final objective this season is La Liga. They currently sit comfortably atop the standings, holding a nine-point lead over second-place Real Madrid and an 18-point advantage over third-place Villarreal. With seven matches remaining—meaning 21 points still in play—Barcelona’s path to the league title appears clear. Securing 13 of those 21 points would be enough for the Catalan side to clinch the trophy without relying on other results, and that number could be even lower if Real Madrid fail to win all of their remaining matches. Aaron Ramsdale of Newcastle United fails to save a shot from Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona When could Barcelona win La Liga? In the most optimistic scenario, Barcelona would still need to wait at least four more weeks to officially celebrate their 29th Spanish league title. There will be no La Liga action this weekend due to the Copa del Rey final between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad, and then three league matches would be required. If Barcelona were to win those three matches (against Getafe, Celta Vigo, and Osasuna), and Real Madrid were to lose their next three fixtures (against Real Betis, Alaves, and Espanyol), then by the end of Matchday 34, Los Blaugranas would already be champions. That would make May 3 the earliest possible date for the title to be secured. In a more realistic scenario, Hansi Flick’s side may need a few more weeks. That opens the door to a potentially memorable situation: Barcelona clinching the title by defeating Real Madrid. El Clasico is scheduled for Matchday 35 at Camp Nou and, depending on both teams’ results in the coming weeks, could prove decisive in the La Liga title race. Lewandowski’s future Among the decisions Hansi Flick has chosen to delay until the La Liga title is secured is Robert Lewandowski’s future. Reports indicate that the Polish striker has received a one-year contract extension offer, although the player himself has stated he intends to take his time before deciding his next move. In addition to the possibility of remaining at Barcelona—where he may take on a reduced role amid rumors of the club targeting another top-level striker—Lewandowski has also been linked with clubs such as AC Milan, as well as Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer and even potential moves to the Saudi Pro League.

SEVILLE, Spain, April 17 - Atletico Madrid stand on the brink of a revival season under Diego Simeone, with Saturday's Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad offering the chance to end a five-year wait for silverware and perhaps signal something even bigger.

In a league known for defensive solidity, the lakeside club plays a brand of fluid, attacking football. In just its second season in the Italian top-flight in a quarter of a century, Como is in contention for a Champions League spot. Its rise and style under the former Spain midfielder have won admirers — but they have also ruffled the feathers of the established order

Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal has said the squad are indebted to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo, who has guided the Txuri-Urdin back to the Copa del Rey final six seasons later. The 28-year-old is one of the few remaining members of the 2021 winners. Asked about his role as a leader and the captain of the […] The post Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal – ‘We owe Pellegrino Matarazzo a lot’ appeared first on Football España.

Real Sociedad manager Pellegrino Matarazzo cut a confident figure ahead of his side’s Copa del Rey final on Saturday with Atletico Madrid. La Real are hoping to lift the trophy for a second time in five years after doing so in 2021, but have been a surprise package in the second half of the season. […] The post ‘We’re very excited, we need release tension in the right way’ – Real Sociedad manager Pellegrino Matarazzo appeared first on Football España.

Saudi Arabia, one of Spain’s rivals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, have decided to part ways with head coach Herve Renard. Despite the short time remaining before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, some national teams are still making abrupt structural changes in an effort to arrive in peak condition. Saudi Arabia have dismissed Herve Renard, a move that will impact Spain’s preparations. “Saudi Arabia sack head coach Herve Renard with immediate effect before World Cup,” reported Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano on Friday via his official X account. According to reports, the decision stems from the national team’s disappointing recent results, which raised concerns ahead of the tournament. This development not only forces a logical shift in Saudi Arabia’s own planning—now requiring a rapid adjustment under a new manager with just two months before competition begins in North America—but also triggers a strategic rethink for at least three other national teams. Spain, Uruguay, and Cape Verde were drawn alongside Saudi Arabia in Group H of the World Cup, and their respective managers have spent months preparing to face those opponents based on the playing styles each side had developed. That preparation may now need to be revised. 🚨 OFFICIAL: Saudi Arabia sack head coach Hervé Renard with immediate effect before World Cup! 👋🏼🇸🇦 Renard had returned for a second spell as Saudi coach at the end of 2024. pic.twitter.com/yhwU0OMAkS — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 17, 2026 Now, with such a sudden managerial change and virtually no time for formal testing before the tournament begins, Saudi Arabia become something of an unknown for the rest of the group. They will open their campaign on June 15 against Uruguay in Miami, face Spain six days later, and close out the group stage against Cape Verde on June 26. Renard unable to replicate previous success with Saudi Arabia Herve Renard had been serving as Saudi Arabia’s head coach since 2024, marking his second spell in charge of the national team. His previous tenure, from 2019 to 2023, brought global recognition after Saudi Arabia’s stunning victory over Argentina in their opening match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. However, his return did not produce similar results. Both performances and outcomes were underwhelming, and the March international break proved crucial in the Saudi federation’s decision to move on. During that window, the team faced Egypt and Serbia, suffering defeats in both matches: a 4-0 loss to the Africans and a 2-1 defeat to the Europeans. Renard’s likely replacement With the World Cup fast approaching, Saudi Arabia are under pressure to appoint a replacement quickly—and that process already appears to be underway. “Expectation is Georgios Donis leads Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup on a one-year contract,” Ben Jacobs reported on X, in a claim echoed by other outlets such as Diario AS. Expectation is Georgios Donis leads Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup on a one-year contract. Donis set to join from Al-Khaleej and also be in charge for the 2026 Arabian Gulf Cup and 2027 Asian Cup as part of a proposed one-year contract.🇸🇦 https://t.co/x3jxt9y19n — Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) April 17, 2026 Georgios Donis is a 56-year-old Greek manager with extensive experience in Saudi Arabian soccer. He has coached five clubs in the country, with his most recent role at Al-Khaleej, where his team currently sits 11th in the Saudi Pro League standings. This will be Donis’ first experience at the international level.

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The latest Premier League TV selections have been announced by TNT and Sky Sports for the months of April and May. The deadline has come for a batch of TV picks to be made, so that clubs can inform match going supporters, who have to sort out tickets and travel arrangements. There had been plenty […] The post Latest Premier League TV selections announced for April and May appeared first on Fan Banter.

SEVILLE, Spain, April 17 - When American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo walked through the doors at Real Sociedad a day after Christmas, the Basque club were hovering in 16th place with 17 points from 17 matches.

Juventus are reportedly facing disappointment in its pursuit of Antonio Rudiger, with the defender now said to be leaning… The post Rudiger set to turn down chance to play for Juventus appeared first on Juvefc.com.

Both Chelsea and Liverpool have tracked the Inter Milan defender closely and remain long-term admirers, but sources confirm they have been made aware that the player’s focus is firmly on a switch to Spain

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has confirmed the purchase of Catalan club UE Cornella. The Spanish club, which currently plays in the fifth tier of Spanish football, also confirmed the purchase on their official website. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has outlined his intention to build something meaningful in a region that shaped much of […]

Written by Harry Gillies. “What did you think of the sending off?” The Spanish press lobbed the question at Bayern’s manager, as they had to every passing player, but Vincent Kompany just smiled and said, “If you look at the game we can talk about some other situations as well.” Not that his words will […] The post Analysis: As Real Madrid career towards premature end to season, what’s left at the end of it? appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid will not be appointing Jurgen Klopp as manager this summer, despite strong interest from Los Blancos in recent months. Advisor Anas Laghrari has been advocating for the German’s appointment for a number of years, but it seems this will not be the summer he arrives at Real Madrid either. After Xabi Alonso’s sacking […] The post Jurgen Klopp not an option for Real Madrid ahead of Alvaro Arbeloa meeting appeared first on Football España.

Johnny Cardoso will seek his first trophy lift as an Atletico Madrid player on Saturday. Cardoso and his Atletico Madrid teammates will take on Pellegrino Matarazzo‘s Real Sociedad squad in the Copa Del Rey Final in Seville. Atletico Madrid have hit a worrying run in La Liga play but remain alive for a first trophy ... Read more

Barcelona have harboured doubts about their full-back positions this season, and while it remains to be seen whether that will lead to action in the transfer market, they are assessing their options. One name that has been frequently linked with the Blaugrana is former La Masia product Alejandro Grimaldo. The Spain international, who has been […] The post Barcelona can sign left-back target for just €12m this summer appeared first on Football España.

Rashford’s Barcelona Future in Doubt as Transfer Reality Bites Credit to Marca for the original reporting, which paints an increasingly uncertain picture around Marcus Rashford and his long term future at FC Barcelona. Form Dip Raises Red Flags What once felt inevitable now feels fragile. Rashford’s early months in Spain hinted at revival, a forward […] The post Barcelona’s €30m Question For Man United Forward appeared first on EPL Index - Unofficial Premier League Blog, Stats, Tactics & Podcasts at EPLindex.com.

Barcelona saw their Champions League wait go on as they were knocked out by Atletico Madrid earlier this week. It’s 11 years since they won the competition, and it will be 12 by the time they get their next chance in 2027. There was a lot of sadness at how the tie with Atleti played […] The post Barcelona star optimistic in spite of Champions League exit – “We will fight for this European trophy” appeared first on Football España.

Barcelona have started to draw up their plans for the summer transfer window, and one area that could be addressed is midfield. It’s looking increasingly likely that Marc Casado will depart, and if that happens, he will need to be replaced. Bernardo Silva has been linked in recent weeks, but one of the players that […] The post Midfielder backed to make Barcelona move – “He’s a mix of Frenkie de Jong and Pedri” appeared first on Football España.

FOX Soccer analyst Stu Holden joined The Herd to discuss the expectations of the USA ahead of the World Cup.

Barcelona will hope to wrap up the La Liga title as soon as possible, and when they do, their attention will turn to the summer. The Catalans have plans for a number of deals to be done during the transfer window, and one of the players whose futures will need to be defined before then […] The post Robert Lewandowski clarifies Barcelona contract situation – “The club knows what I think” appeared first on Football España.

Watch extended highlights of Aston Villa and Bologna, player stats, results and goals from UEFA Europa League, April 16, 2026 The post Aston Villa vs Bologna Highlights and Goals appeared first on DasFootball.

Watch extended highlights of Fiorentina and Crystal Palace, player stats, results and goals from UEFA Europa Conference League, April 16, 2026 The post Fiorentina vs Crystal Palace Highlights and Goals appeared first on DasFootball.

A round-up of some of La Liga’s most intriguing storylines across the week, traversing through the good, the bad and something beautiful. The Good: Levante are falling in love again Love comes in all shapes and sizes, but few saw the cumbersome figure of Carlos Espi as Levante’s beau come the spring. At the start of the […] The post The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful: A new love, an old infatuation and worrying routine appeared first on Football España.

Juventus have reportedly identified Chuki as the right profile to fill in for Edon Zhegrova, who could be on… The post Juventus aiming to replace Zhegrova with young Spaniard appeared first on Juvefc.com.

UE Cornella have announced that Lionel Messi has become the club’s new owner. Lionel Messi continues to take steps toward remaining involved in soccer once his professional playing career comes to an end. His latest move in that direction is the acquisition of a fifth-division club in Spain, Unio Esportiva Cornella, the third club he is involved in. “The Argentine footballer and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, Leo Messi, has finalized the acquisition of UE Cornella,” the club announced in a statement published Thursday on their official website. “With this operation, Messi strengthens his close ties to Barcelona and his commitment to the development of sport and local talent in Catalunya.” UE Cornella are a club founded in 1951 and based in the autonomous community of Catalunya, around 50 miles from Barcelona. They currently compete in the Tercera RFEF (Spain’s fifth division) and sit third in Group V, five points behind leaders Manresa. “The arrival of Leo Messi opens a new chapter in the club’s history, with the aim of driving its sporting and institutional growth, strengthening its structure, and continuing to invest in talent. The project includes a long-term vision, with a strategic plan that combines ambition, sustainability, and local identity,” the statement added. Lionel Messi of Inter Miami How many clubs is Lionel Messi involved in? While continuing his professional career — since 2023 with Inter Miami — Lionel Messi has also begun exploring a role that was previously unfamiliar to him: club ownership and management. On more than one occasion, he has said this side of soccer appeals to him more than coaching, as he looks ahead to life after retirement. Last year, he joined his friend and teammate Luis Suarez in a project of this kind in Uruguay, becoming co-founders and co-owners of Deportivo LSM. The club debuted in the country’s fourth division and, in its first season — 2025 — earned promotion, beginning what looks like a promising path forward. In addition, the Messi family also founded a club in Argentina: Leones de Rosario FC, based in Leo’s hometown. The project began in 2015 with a focus on developing young talent, but this year took its first professional step by joining Primera C, Argentina’s fourth division. Messi and Ronaldo follow similar paths The news of Lionel Messi’s acquisition of UE Cornella comes just months after Cristiano Ronaldo made a similar move. The 41-year-old forward has owned a 25% stake in Almeria since February of this year, another club competing in the lower tiers of Spanish soccer. Almeria, unlike UE Cornella, are a more established club with greater tradition: they have spent a total of seven seasons in La Liga, most recently in 2024. Messi’s new club, meanwhile, have yet to play in Spain’s top division.

ARSENAL are reportedly leading the chase to sign Oscar Mingueza on a free transfer this summer. The Spanish international is set to be a free agent once his contract at Celta Vigo expires in June. Mingueza, 26, has been at Celta since 2022 after joining in a £2million deal from Barcelona. The Telegraph have claimed...

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