Former Barcelona midfielder and current sporting director Deco believes youngster Lamine Yamal can become “a reference player” for the club. The 17-year-old is an undisputed prodigy, winning the Euro 2024 honour with Spain and emerging as the competition’s Best Young Player. He has equally been pivotal for Hansi Flick’s side this season, having scored five goals and assisted five more in 11 appearances.Deco likened Yamal to Messi, Cruyff and Ronaldinho…

Earlier on Friday, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola held his pre-match press conference ahead of his team’s fixture with Wolves this weekend. The Spaniard had a dramatic reaction after he was questioned multiple times on links with the England manager role and whether he had been offered the job by the FA. Guardiola was one of the names being floated as a potential replacement for Gareth Southgate who quit the…

The Libyan Football Federation is panicking after being asked by CAF to submit documents relating to the cancellation of the AFCON qualifying Group D match against Nigeria after the latter refused to play the match after their plane was diverted to Labraq Airport and held hostage for 18 hours without food and water. According to Libya Al-Ahrar Channel, the Secretary-General and person in charge of running the body, Nasser Al-Suwaie,…

La Liga action returns this weekend after the international break with a series of interesting fixtures. Real Madrid is set to meet Celta Vigo on Saturday, with hopes of continuing with their form before the break. Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti addressed a pre-match press conference ahead of this fixture, highlighting important updates as his team prepares for a chance to overtake Barcelona at the top of the league table.When the…

Liverpool are easing well into life after Jurgen Klopp, with the Reds topping the Premier League table after seven games. Arne Slot has led his men to six victories out of their first seven Premier League games this season, staying above rivals Manchester City and Arsenal on the standings. However, the Dutch manager is convinced that his side has had a relatively easy fixtures schedule so far, and would only…

Arsenal fans have positive news upon return from the international break. The Gunners boss Mikel Arteta gave an update during his pre-match press conference on the recovery status of club captain Martin Odegaard. Arteta informed newsmen that the Norwegian may be available ahead of next week if all goes according to plan in his rehabilitation.The midfielder has been on the sidelines since the September international break when he suffered an…

An agreement is set for PSG manager Luis Enrique to renew his contract with the club. Enrique, who joined the club in 2023, will sign an extension to keep him at the French side until 2027, according to reports from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The former Barcelona manager’s former deal with the French champions was due to expire in 2025, prompting the club executives to negotiate a new deal with…

Play was suspended for 15 minutes three weeks ago during the Madrid derby when Atletico Madrid fans began chanting and throwing objects on the pitch and at Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Atletico were subsequently handed a sanction by the RFEF to close the section of the Metropolitano where the incident occurred for three games and pay a €45,000 fine.However, the sanction has been reduced by the Appeals Committee which…

Chelsea’s 22-year-old rising star, Cole Palmer, has been making waves since his move from Manchester City in the 2023/24 season. The midfielder, whose impressive form has earned him the Premier League’s Player of the Month for September, is already being tipped as a potential future Ballon d’Or winner by Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley. Palmer’s debut season at Stamford Bridge was nothing short of extraordinary. He scored…

In a recent interview with *Club del Deportista*, Barcelona defender Iñigo Martínez praised his 17-year-old teammate, Lamine Yamal, highlighting his maturity and potential. Despite Yamal’s youth, Martínez noted that the winger has “a good head” and a clear sense of direction in his career. However, he emphasized the importance of guiding Yamal, as the world of football can sometimes lead young players astray. “We have to help him because it’s…

In an exciting new twist to the historic rivalry between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, the Blaugrana will be sporting a unique shirt for the upcoming *El Clasico* on October 26, 2024. As part of their ongoing partnership with Spotify, FC Barcelona will don jerseys featuring the logo of British rock band Coldplay. The women’s team will also wear the same design for their match against Eibar on November 2,…

In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports News, Paul Pogba has opened up about the turbulent period in his career following his suspension from football, his contemplation of retirement, and his aspirations to return to the French national team after seeing his four-year doping ban reduced to 18 months. The 31-year-old Juventus midfielder tested positive for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a substance that enhances hormone production, including testosterone, leading to his initial…