Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez is expected to be sidelined for a bit longer, as reported by journalist Javier Miguel.  According to the reporter, Fermin, 21, is still about a week away from regaining full fitness and will only be ready for the Getafe clash.  This means he will, unfortunately, miss the upcoming UEFA Champions League match against AS Monaco on …

It’s an honor to share an interview with not only an incredibly prolific author, a preeminent historian of soccer in North America, but also a true gentleman of the game and the history surrounding it, Colin Jose. Jose has researched the history of soccer in both Canada and the United States for over 40 years and currently serves as the …

Barcelona have successfully tied down superstar Aitana Bonmati to a new contract until the summer of 2028, the club have officially announced. “History continues. FC Barcelona have agreed terms for Ballon d’Or holder Aitana Bonmatí to remain at the club until 30 June 2028, showing just how much faith the club has in a player who joined when she was just 11 …

Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah was a man in demand this past summer as clubs like Barcelona and Bayern Munich went hard after his signing. However, in the end, Leverkusen refused to let go of the German international, even though his contract expires in 2025. Tah, for his part, has already confirmed that he will not be signing a new …

Former Premier League star Michael Owen has revealed the surprise name he believes is Manchester United’s signing of the summer. It was a busy summer for the Red Devils and as well as extending Erik ten Hag’s contract, five new players came through the door. United strengthened at the back with the arrivals of Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and …

Following a streak of five wins in five matches in La Liga, expectations will be high for Barcelona as they open their UCL campaign on Thursday, with an away game against AS Monaco. Speaking ahead of the game, Monaco coach Adi Hutter talked about the prospect of facing Barcelona while discussing more and more German coaches venturing into different leagues. …

Barcelona have kicked off the new season in scintillating fashion, winning their first five matches under the leadership of new coach Hansi Flick. While the attacking exploits of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, and the young sensation Lamine Yamal have garnered much of the attention, it’s the stellar performances of veteran defender Inigo Martinez that have helped solidify the team’s …

Vitor Roque’s late loan move to Real Betis served as a relief for many, who were either hoping for the attacker to redeem himself at Barcelona or to leave the club. Roque, who was linked with a permanent move elsewhere throughout the summer, ultimately settled for a loan move to Real Betis. The Brazilian has enjoyed a solid start to …

It is only a matter of a few days before Barcelona fans get to see Ansu Fati back in action in the Blaugrana colours after over a year. The 21-year-old La Masia prodigy left the club on loan last year, joining Brighton & Hove Albion in England, where he endured a rather difficult stint. Back at Barça in the summer, …

Stoke City have parted ways with manager Steven Schumacher just five games into the new season. The club announced that former captain and legend Ryan Shawcross will take over on a caretaker basis, alongside Alex Morris, while the search for a permanent successor begins. The decision to remove Schumacher was made public by Stoke’s Sporting Director, Jonathan Walters, who issued …