Tag: FC Barcelona
Women’s World Cup preview: Group G on top
(Photo credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY Network) Women’s World Cup 2023 preview. Group G Sweden, South Africa, Italy, Argentina The favourites: Sweden is one of the world’s most consistent women’s teams throughout the World Cup era. The team has easily the most talent and pedigree in a somewhat soft Group G. But recent results – including…
Brazil and the world mourn as Pele dies after battling cancer
Legendary Brazilian soccer player Pele passed away Thursday at the age of 82 after battling colon cancer. A few days ago, the football legend’s health deteriorated and doctors said he needed treatment for kidney and heart dysfunction. He was also undergoing treatment for a respiratory infection made worse by covid-19. Pele, whose real name is…
Brazilian soccer player Pele, the only player to win three soccer World Cup titles, dies at 82 after battle with cancer
New Delhi[India]December 30 (ANI): Legendary Brazilian footballer Pele passed away on Thursday at the age of 82 after battling colon cancer. A few days ago, the football legend’s health deteriorated and doctors had said he needed treatment for kidney and heart dysfunction. He was also undergoing treatment for a respiratory infection made worse by covid-19.…
Brazilian footballer Pele, the only player to win three FIFA World Cup titles, dies aged 82 after battle with cancer
New Delhi[India]December 30 (ANI): Legendary Brazilian footballer Pele passed away on Thursday at the age of 82 after battling colon cancer. A few days ago, the football legend’s health deteriorated and doctors had said he needed treatment for kidney and heart dysfunction. He was also undergoing treatment for a respiratory infection made worse by covid-19.…
Son of ex-Barcelona star Larsson leaves the Russian club
Jordan Larsson is now in practice a free agent A number of clubs have reportedly contacted Jordan Larsson after the son of Celtic, Sweden and FC Barcelona legend Henrik had his Spartak Moscow contract terminated by mutual agreement. The Russian Premier League giants confirmed development on Monday night, and thanked the 25-year-old for his part…
Manchester City reveals the coveted superstar Haaland
The former Borussia Dortmund striker has joined the English club on a contract that runs until at least 2027 The reigning Premier League champions Manchester City have announced the signing of Norwegian striker Erling Haaland on a five-year contract. An agreement to acquire the 21-year-old from Borussia Dortmund was signed in May after City activated…
The German club expects that the UEFA match with Russian rivals will be scrapped
RB Leipzig claimed that UEFA is close to canceling their Europa League matches against Spartak Moscow UEFA is close to kicking Spartak Moscow out of the Europa League, according to the upcoming opponent RB Leipzig. The German club will face Spartak at home in the last sixteen matches on March 10, and then in a…
Thiago: The preparations are not perfect, but Spain is ready for the Euro 2020 campaign
© Provided by Xinhua Midfielder Thiago Alcantara admitted on Friday that Spain has had a far from perfect preparation for its European Championship campaign. MADRID, June 11 (Xinhua) – Midfielder Thiago Alcantara admitted on Friday that Spain have had a far from perfect preparation for their European Championship campaign, with two positive tests for COVID-19,…
Sports round • FC Bestseller – the richest man in Denmark turns to football
New vision, new coach Povlsen has reportedly decided to pump 125 million kroner into FCM to take over 25 percent of the shares in the club. The billionaire has previously been seen at FCM’s home games, and Bestseller’s headquarters are located in Brande, just south of Herning. As part of the move, the club has…
The British government wants to stop the new super league
The planned European Super League has become big politics. Six English clubs are among the initiators of the new super league – Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham. The plans have aroused strong feelings in England, now comes support from the highest political quarters. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he does not…
UEFA’s threat – Swedish star trio risks being suspended for the European Championships
The European Football Association, Uefa, is going on the offensive against the 12 clubs that want to create the closed super league. Following the meeting of the UEFA Executive Committee on Monday, UEFA President Alexander Ceferin confirms that the clubs and players participating in the league will be punished. Which means that the Swedish star…
Raid on Barcelona’s premises – former president arrested
Catalan police raided FC Barcelona’s premises on Monday morning due to the so-called “Barcagate”, Spanish media report. “Barcagate” is about the fact that Barcelona’s former president Josep Maria Bartomeu has enlisted the help of a public relations agency to smear, among others, star player Lionel Messi and at the same time strengthen his own position.…
Stregikon with a career that refuses to die
On Friday, October 23, the strong line player turns 40 years old. With a career that includes well over 200 international matches and a long stay at FC Barcelona, he has long since established himself as one of the most recognizable faces for Danish handball fans. A characteristic full beard, long hair and an iconic,…
Dissatisfied Messi stays in Barcelona: “Did not keep his word”
Lionel Messi remains at FC Barcelona, despite his explicit desire to leave the club. The background is a disputed buyout clause in the player’s contract of just over seven billion kronor, which Barcelona insisted on while Messi claimed no longer applies. To avoid a lawsuit, Messi has now decided to stay but he directs one…
Barcelona confirm: Lionel Messi wants to leave the club
FC Barcelona confirms to the news agency AP that the superstar Lionel Messi wants to leave the club and that the Argentine has sent in his wish in writing. According to Catalan radio channel RAC1, Messi’s representatives are of the opinion that Messi can leave without a price tag, while Barcelona claim that the star…