Marcelo Bielsa has ruled Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo out of Uruguay’s final group game against Spain at World Cup 2026. Araujo has already missed Uruguay’s first two group matches due to an injury. The defender arrived with a niggle which became worse during training. Bielsa has accepted responsibility for the situation and admitted that “something […]
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Lamine Yamal announced his arrival at World Cup 2026 on Sunday with a goal after just 11 minutes of his first start against Saudi Arabia. La Roja looked a different team with the Barcelona teenager back in the starting XI after injury and went on to cruise to a 4-0 win. World Cup debutants Cape […]
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If winning a point against Spain with a heroic defensive performance wasn’t enough to make you fall in love with Cape Verde, they provided a definitive claim to become everyone’s favorite team in World Cup 2026 thanks to a remarkable 2-2 draw against Uruguay that gives them a real chance to reach the knockout rounds […]
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Barcelona winger Toni Fernandez is reportedly eager to stay at the club and wants to grasp his chance to impress Hansi Flick in pre-season despite talk of a potential summer move away from the club. There’s been talk that Fernandez could head out on loan, with Alaves and Real Oviedo both mentioned as admirers of […]
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Lamine Yamal is enjoying himself at World Cup 2026 after returning from a hamstring injury that saw him miss the end of Barcelona’s season. The teenager was a lively presence as a substitute in Spain’s opener against Cape Verde and then took just 11 minutes to score his first World Cup goal in a big […]
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Dani Rodriguez is reportedly planning on leaving Barcelona in the summer transfer window in order to seek a new challenge. The 20-year-old had looked set for a bright future at Barcelona after making his way through the ranks but a series of injuries have disrupted his progress. According to Mundo Deportivo, Rodriguez has made the […]
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Lamine Yamal admitted he was in dreamland after scoring his first ever World Cup goal in Spain’s 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The teenager was in the starting XI for the match for the first time at the World Cup and took just 11 minutes to score by sliding home at the far […]
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Spain bounced back in impressive fashion from their disappointing World Cup 2026 opening draw against Cape Verde with a dominant 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on Sunday afternoon in their second game in Group H. La Roja showed why they’re one of the tournament’s favorites with a fantastic attacking performance led by Mikel […]
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Barcelona are expected to receive a loan request from Eldense for exciting youngsters Ebrima Tunkara and Pedro Villar, according to Sport. Eldense are currently managed by ex-Barcelona player Mario Rosas, a former La Masia graduate, who is now trying to build on a series of promotions and introduce some exciting talent into his side. The […]
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WELCOME TO MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM!!! The beautiful home of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons is the site of the second match of Group H for one of the tournament favorites as Spain take on Saudi Arabia. La Roja play a must-win game needing all three points after the disappointment against Cape Verde in the opener, but it […]
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The Brazilian national team confirmed this weekend that Raphinha will miss time after suffering a hamstring injury in their World Cup 2026 clash against Haiti. Raphinha picked up the same injury he suffered three months ago, which also happened in Brazil duty and caused him to miss both legs of Barcelona’s Champions League elimination to […]
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Raphinha’s wife Natalia Belloli has backed the Barcelona star to ‘return like a Phoenix’ after seeing her husband ruled out once again with a hamstring injury. The 29-year-old has been sidelined at World Cup 2026, with Brazil confirming he’s suffered a muscle injury and will now undergo “intensive treatment.” It’s not known if Raphinha will […]
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Spain boss Luis de la Fuente says that ongoing comparisons between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi are a “mistake” and do not help the Barcelona teenager. Yamal has had to cope with such comparisons throughout his career but has always tried to make it clear that he’s his own player. De la Fuente says that […]
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Lamine Yamal says that he will end up switching position at Barcelona and playing through the middle in the same way that Lionel Messi did during his time at the club. The teenager is usually deployed down the right flank for club and country but has been usually more centrally on occasion. Yamal was asked […]
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Netherlands 5-1 Sweden: Gakpo and Brobbey at the double as Dutch sink Swedes – FIFAThe Oranje put on a five-star show in this all-European encounter to leapfrog their opponents into top spot. Official statement regarding Raphinha’s injury – Mundo DeportivoCBF has explained the injury suffered by the Brazilian player and the treatment to be followed. […]
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Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has hit back at his critics in the wake of the Netherlands’ 5-1 win over Sweden at World Cup 2026. The midfielder shrugged off some minor physical issues to play an hour in an impressive win for Ronald Koeman’s side. Afterwards he addressed criticism that he does not contribute enough […]
Day 10 of World Cup 2026 brought more goals and excitement as the Netherlands and Japan both secured big wins. Elsewhere, World Cup debutants Curacao made history against Ecuador and Tunisia’s defeat ensures Herve Renard’s side will be making an early exit from the competition. Five star Dutch destroy Sweden Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands side destroyed […]
Following their rout of Curaçao in the Group E opener, Germany faced their first true test of this World Cup in the form of a very talented and tough Ivory Coast team. And things did not start well, with the Elephants taking the lead and outplaying the Germans for the first hour of the contest. […]
Spain (3rd, 1pt) vs Saudi Arabia (2nd, 1pt) Competition/Round: 2026 World Cup, Group H, Round 2 Spain Outs & Doubts: None Saudi Arabia Outs & Doubts: None Date/Time: Sunday, June 21, 2026, 12pm ET, 9am PT (USA), 6pm CET (Barcelona), 5pm BST/WAT (UK & Nigeria), 9.30pm IST (India) Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, United States Referee: Raphael […]
Eric Garcia has been full of praise for new Barcelona signing Anthony Gordon and says the England international “never stops pressing.” Barcelona came up against Gordon in the Champions League last season and then decided to splash out on the winger before the start of World Cup 2026. Garcia has now given his verdict on […]
Frenkie de Jong offered an update on his fitness after starting for the Netherlands in a 5-1 win over Sweden at World Cup 2026 on Saturday. The Barcelona midfielder was a doubt for the game, with manager Ronald Koeman admitting beforehand that he was struggling with a minor issue. De Jong went on to play […]
Brazil have offered a fresh update on Barcelona forward Raphinha after he underwent tests on a hamstring injury sustained at World Cup 2026 against Haiti. Carlo Ancelotti’s sde have confirmed Raphinha has a muscle injury and will now undergo “intensive treatment,” per Globo. “On Saturday, athlete Raphinha underwent an imaging exam that confirmed a muscle […]
Barcelona legend Ronaldinho has reportedly signed for Italian Serie C side Ravenna at the grand old age of 46. The news is rather bizarre but Ronaldinho has apparently spoken about the supposed transfer, according to Football Italia. “New colours, same smile,” Ronaldinho is quoted as saying. “I can’t wait to be able to dance on […]
Frenkie de Jong was named in the Netherlands starting XI to face Sweden on Saturday at World Cup 2026 despite the Barcelona star struggling with some fitness issues. Ronald Koeman admitted before the game that De Jong was a doubt for the match due to some “minor complaints about his physical condition.” However, the Dutch […]
Andreas Christensen has agreed a two-year contract extension at Barcelona following negotiations with the club. The Denmark international is out of contract this summer but is ready to pen a deal that runs until 2028, according to multiple reports. According to Mundo Deportivo, the extension includes “an option to terminate the contract if either side […]