Barcelona manager Hansi Flick blocked defender Eric Garcia from leaving the club during the last transfer window. This revelation came from football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who shared the information in a tweet on Thursday. “Eric García had an offer from another club, but I told him that I needed him,” Flick was quoted by Romano. Garcia had received a proposal from Serie A club Como, with a nearly finalized €7 million transfer, including travel and medical arrangements. However, Flick intervened, insisting that Garcia remain at Barcelona. This comes after Barcelona’s victory over Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey…
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Barcelona secured their place in the Copa del Rey final after a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night. The first leg of the semi-final ended in a thrilling 4-4 draw, but Ferran Torres, who was selected to start over Robert Lewandowski, scored the only goal of the second leg. Barcelona’s 5-4 aggregate win now sets up an El Clasico final against Real Madrid in Seville later this month. For Atletico Madrid, this defeat marks the end of their hopes for silverware this season, with their last realistic chance to win a trophy being eliminated after their Champions League…
Kevin De Bruyne, the Manchester City midfielder, has confirmed he will be leaving the Premier League club at the end of the season. In a post on social media on Friday, De Bruyne announced, “These will be my final months as a Manchester City player.” The Belgian, whose contract expires this summer, joined City in 2015 from Wolfsburg for £54.5 million. Throughout his time at the Etihad, the 33-year-old secured six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, five League Cups, and a Champions League trophy. De Bruyne was also a key member of Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning team in the 2020/21…
Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappe and Antonio Rudiger have been cleared to play against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League following an investigation into their controversial celebrations. After Madrid’s victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16, Mbappe and Rudiger were seen making inappropriate gestures during their celebrations. UEFA launched an inquiry into the incident, and there were concerns that the players could face suspensions for the upcoming match against Arsenal. However, the European governing body has decided to fine both players, rather than impose a ban, meaning they will be available for the semifinal clash with…
Manchester City Takes Legal Action Against Premier League Over Sponsorship Rule Changes Manchester City is challenging the Premier League’s move to alter its sponsorship regulations, claiming the changes are unfair and discriminatory. Last year, the reigning champions, who have won four consecutive titles, secured a legal victory against previous competition rules. A tribunal ruled that the Associated Party Transaction (APT) regulations, designed to prevent clubs from signing inflated commercial deals with entities linked to their owners, were in violation of competition law. In November, Premier League clubs voted 16-4 in favor of modifying the existing rules, rather than rewriting them…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed two Nigerian referees for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Aminu Shamtali Shuaibu and Muhammadu Yakubu are among the 14 referees selected for the tournament. In addition, CAF has chosen 15 assistant referees, 10 video assistant referees (VAR), and three assessors. Last week, CAF announced Egypt as the new host for the competition after Cote d’Ivoire’s withdrawal. The biennial tournament will take place from Sunday, 27 April to Sunday, 18 May. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been drawn in Group B alongside Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that both Romeo Lavia and Wesley Fofana are sidelined due to new muscle injuries. Lavia was again unavailable for Chelsea in their 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur, marking just 14 appearances for the club since his arrival in 2023. He was later joined on the injury list by Fofana, who had been recovering from long-term issues. Fofana had hoped to overcome his previous injury troubles after becoming a key player early in Maresca’s tenure. However, a hamstring injury forced him back onto the sidelines in December, with initial fears it could be a season-ending…
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has revealed that a decision regarding his future will be made public “in the upcoming weeks.” Van Dijk’s contract situation has been a hot topic throughout the season, with the Dutch defender, like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah, set to become a free agent in July. However, he has yet to agree to a new deal. While Van Dijk was initially seen as the most likely of the three to remain at Anfield, rumors about his potential departure have intensified this year, with reports of lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia and interest from European clubs.…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up one spot in the latest FIFA men’s rankings, released on Thursday. This marks the first men’s ranking of 2025, with Nigeria climbing from 44th to 43rd position. However, Nigeria’s national team has dropped to sixth place in Africa, with Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, and Côte d’Ivoire occupying the top five positions on the continent. The Super Eagles played twice in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers last month, securing a 2-0 win over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. They were then held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe at the…
KRC Genk forward Tolu Arokodare has shared his thoughts on his emotional debut for Nigeria, according to DAILY POST. Arokodare made his first appearance for the Super Eagles in last month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda. Following the match, the 24-year-old was seen in tears in the dressing room, overwhelmed by the significance of the moment. Reflecting on the experience, Arokodare said, “It’s what every footballer dreams of, to represent their country. I have no words, I was so overwhelmed and incredibly happy, especially for my dad, because I know how much it meant to him.” He continued,…