Valencia striker Rafa Mir has found himself in hot water after being arrested by the Spanish Guardia Civil police for an alleged sexual assault. The incident in question involves Mir and another man allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and her friend at the footballer’s house. The 25-year-old woman filed a complaint against Mir, leading to
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has expressed his confidence that the club will be able to conduct normal transfer activities in the upcoming January transfer window. The Catalan club faced registration issues during the summer window, causing them to miss out on utilizing some of their newly signed players at the beginning of the season. Despite
The transfer saga of Brazilian wonderkid Ângelo Gabriel took another unexpected turn as he completed a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr in a staggering $25 million deal. This move came just a year after his arrival at Chelsea from Santos, a journey that saw him never featuring for the English club but instead
The supremacy of Spanish football in the global arena is set to be reaffirmed with the announcement of this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or candidates. The dominance is evident not only in the talent produced by Spain but also in the players competing in LaLiga, making it a powerhouse of football excellence. Spanish football is often
Luis Suárez shocked the football world by announcing his retirement from the Uruguay national team after their World Cup qualifier against Paraguay. This decision marked the end of a remarkable international career that spanned 17 years. Suárez, who holds the record for the most goals scored for Uruguay with 69 goals in 142 games, made
Manchester United’s chief executive, Omar Berrada, has confirmed that Erik ten Hag has the full support of the club’s new leadership team. Despite previous speculation and discussions around potential replacements such as Thomas Tuchel and Roberto De Zerbi, the decision was made to trigger a one-year extension to Ten Hag’s contract during the summer. Both
In a surprising turn of events, Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich has been named the new captain of Germany’s national team. This decision comes after the retirement of several senior players, including Ilkay Gündogan, who previously held the captaincy. Kimmich, at just 29 years old, will now lead the team in upcoming Nations League matches
Manchester United’s acquisition of Manuel Ugarte marks a significant chapter in the club’s quest to solve its long-standing midfield conundrum. Ugarte’s unveiling at Old Trafford was not without its moments of drama and anticipation, from narrowly missing being soaked by sprinklers to witnessing a devastating defeat against Liverpool. Ugarte’s arrival comes at a time when
As the transfer window comes to a close, some of Africa’s most exciting players find themselves in uncertain situations. While players like Serhou Guirassy and Yankuba Minteh have secured moves to new clubs, others like Victor Osimhen, Joel Matip, and Ademola Lookman are still awaiting their futures to be determined. Victor Osimhen, who clinched the
Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos is facing a long spell on the sidelines due to an ankle sprain that is expected to keep him out of action for six to eight weeks. This injury comes at a difficult time for Ceballos, who was just starting to establish himself in the team after a slow start