[ad_1] 7:11 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Barcelona have stepped up their search for a Sergio Busquets replacement with the objective of signing a new midfielder in January, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Barca, as previously revealed by ESPN, sounded out deals for Real Sociedad‘s Martin Zubimendi and Wolverhampton Wanderers‘ Ruben Neves in the … Read more
[ad_1] After a few days of some truly horrible refereeing decisions in LaLiga, let me start by asking you: did you know that a leading referee like Antonio Mateu Lahoz could easily earn more than €400,000 per season? What’s your view? Chump change or more than your gross in 10 years? Enough remuneration to make … Read more
[ad_1] Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. has said fans found guilty of racist abuse should be banned for life from attending games. The Brazil international was a victim of abuse in September when Atletico Madrid fans were filmed directing racist chants at him outside their Wanda Metropolitano Stadium ahead of the Madrid derby. “If you … Read more
[ad_1] Another weekend of headlines, golazos and unpredictable finishes across Europe’s biggest league is in the bag. From Napoli‘s gritty 1-0 over AS Roma in Serie A, to Liverpool‘s shock loss to Nottingham Forest, there was no shortage of drama. ESPN correspondents Rob Dawson, Julien Laurens, Sam Marsden, James Tyler and Mark Ogden break down … Read more
[ad_1] Ousmane Dembele was brilliant in Barcelona‘s 4-0 victory over Athletic Club, keeping the gap behind league leaders Real Madrid to three points. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.) Dembele ran the show after assisting three goals and scoring once at the Camp Nou. Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres and Sergi Roberto were … Read more
[ad_1] 9:19 AM ET Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Karim Benzema won the Ballon d’Or award on Monday. David Aliaga/NurPhoto via Getty Images Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema has been ruled out of Real Madrid‘s clash with Sevilla in LaLiga on Saturday with “muscular fatigue,” the club have confirmed. Benzema, who became the first French player to … Read more
[ad_1] Barcelona bounced back from their Clasico loss to Real Madrid in style as they cruised to a 3-0 home LaLiga win over Villarreal with a brace from Robert Lewandowski on Thursday. Xavi Hernandez’s side remained second in the table on 25 points, three behind Real Madrid and three clear of third-placed Real Sociedad. Barcelona … Read more
[ad_1] 8:23 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has taken a swipe at the Ballon d’Or after Brazil teammate Vinicius Jr was only ranked eighth at Monday’s gala in Paris. Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema won the prize for the first time in his career, with Bayern Munich‘s Sadio Mane and … Read more
[ad_1] Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales said leaked WhatsApp messages were part of a smear campaign against him. GABRIEL MONNET/AFP via Getty Images Spain FA (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales has claimed LaLiga chief Javier Tebas is behind a smear campaign against him, which began over leaked WhatsApp messages. LaLiga clubs Valencia, Sevilla and Villarreal demanded an … Read more
[ad_1] Karim Benzema was awarded the 2022 Ballon d’Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday after a stellar 2021-22 season saw him lead Real Madrid to a Champions League and LaLiga double. Benzema, 34, scored a career-best 27 times in LaLiga and was top scorer in the Champions League with 15 goals, including hat … Read more