Former France teammate Frank Leboeuf shares his thoughts on Zinedine Zidane’s success so far at the helm of Real Madrid. Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has said “sometimes the best answer is to be quiet” in the wake of allegations he defrauded the Spanish tax office of €14.7 million. Ronaldo, 32, has been accused by
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Leo Baptistao scored six goals in 21 La Liga games for Espanyol last season. Espanyol have bought the full rights of striker Leo Baptistao from Atletico Madrid, the Barcelona-based club have announced. Baptistao, 24, joined Espanyol on a five-year contract from Atletico last summer, with the two clubs owning 50 percent of his sporting rights.
Marlon Santos made two appearances for Barcelona’s senior team at the end of the 2016-17 season. Barcelona have made their first signing of the summer with the confirmation that they will execute their option to make Fluminense defender Marlon Santos’s loan deal permanent. Marlon, 21, signed a three-year deal with the Catalan club and will
Alexandre Lacazette had appeared likely to join Atletico Madrid before the CAS decision. Atletico Madrid are unlikely to drop their interest in Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette and will “come knocking” for him again, Antoine Griezmann has told Telefoot. Last week, the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld the transfer ban imposed on Atleti, meaning they
The FC crew mull over whom Ernesto Valverde might target in the transfer market now that he is Barcelona’s next manager. Arda Turan will not leave Barcelona this summer despite reports that a move to Arsenal is at an advanced stage, his agent has said. Turan, 30, has struggled to break into the side on
There was an extra dash of star power in the house when Golden State Warriors faced off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game two of the NBA Finals on Sunday evening. Indeed, Barcelona striker Neymar was courtside along with Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton as Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant’s Golden State Warriors took on
The FC crew mull over whom Ernesto Valverde might target in the transfer market now that he is Barcelona’s next manager. Jordi Alba is excited by the appointment of Ernesto Valverde as Barcelona coach, saying he believes the change from Luis Enrique will be good for him. Left-back Alba has been a regular since joining
Eduardo Berizzo (left) departed Celta Vigo last month. Former Celta Vigo coach Eduardo Berizzo is in negotiations to fill the vacant Sevilla job but a deal is still far off, according to his agent. Berizzo, who left Celta last month after three seasons in charge, is the primary candidate to take the Sevilla reins following
Sandro Ramirez joined Malaga last summer after leaving Barcelona. Malaga striker Sandro Ramirez has revealed he has several offers on the table this summer but has yet to make a decision on his future. Sandro, 21, is under contract with Malaga for another two seasons but is a reported target of Atletico Madrid, Sevilla, Villarreal,
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Cristiano Ronaldo led the celebrations at the Bernabeu as Real Madrid presented the Champions League trophy to their fans. MADRID — Real Madrid celebrated their record 12th European Cup with thousands of fans on Sunday, after returning to the Spanish capital after beating Juventus 4-1 in the Champions League final in Cardiff, Wales. The team
Girona fans celebrate their team’s 0-0 draw with Real Zaragoza that secured their promotion to Spain’s top flight. MADRID — Girona will play in the Spanish Primera Division next season for the first time in the 87-year history of the club after earning promotion on Sunday. A 0-0 draw with Real Zaragoza was good enough
The FC crew debate whether the time is right for Antoine Griezmann to leave Atletico Madrid for Manchester United. Antoine Griezmann has told Telefoot that he now plans to stay at Atletico Madrid after the club were handed a transfer ban until January 2018. Sources told ESPN FC that Manchester United have cooled their interest
ESPN’s World Fame 100 rankings reveal Cristiano Ronaldo is No. 1 on the list. Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil says his former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo helped to make him a better player. Ozil spent three years playing alongside Ronaldo at Madrid between 2010 and 2013 before leaving for Arsenal, during which time they won
Craig Burley doubts Antoine Griezmann’s tweet about loyalty to Atletico means he won’t still go to Manchester United. ESPN FC senior writer Mark Ogden shares the latest on the Antoine Griezmann transfer links to Manchester United. Stewart Robson breaks down why United rumours are cooling around Griezmann, and explains which striker he’d sign. Friday’s latest
Ernesto Valverde says he’s heard nothing but confidence that Lionel Messi and Barcelona will agree on a new contract. Lionel Messi ranks third on ESPN’s World Fame 100 rankings, but which footballer tops the list? A theme park carrying Barcelona star Lionel Messi’s name is to launch in China, it has been confirmed. The Messi
Ernesto Valverde says he’s heard nothing but confidence that Lionel Messi and Barcelona will agree on a new contract. The FC crew mull over whom Ernesto Valverde might target in the transfer market now that he is Barcelona’s next manager. Lionel Messi is targeting a clean sweep of trophies under new Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde