19 hours ago
Barcelona will meet Valencia in their next La Liga encounter on Sunday as they look to continue their winning run in the new season.
Date: Sunday, 6th September.
Kick-off: 3:15pm BST.
Venue: Estadio de Mestalla
Valencia CF faces a severe squad selection crisis ahead of their home clash at Mestalla against league leaders Barcelona. Manager Carlos Corberán is dealing with a heavily depleted roster, with six key first-team players officially ruled out due to injury.
#venue
Date: Sunday, 6th September.
Kick-off: 3:15pm BST.
Venue: Estadio de Mestalla
Valencia CF faces a severe squad selection crisis ahead of their home clash at Mestalla against league leaders Barcelona. Manager Carlos Corberán is dealing with a heavily depleted roster, with six key first-team players officially ruled out due to injury.
#venue
22 hours ago
Through its effectiveness, game management and composure to hold onto the result, Chivas defeated Atlético San Luis 3-0 this afternoon at Estadio Libertad Financiera in Jornada 7 of the Apertura 2026. The team coached by Gabriel Milito has found consistency at the start of the second third of the tournament, reaching 14 points and temporarily moving into second place.
Guadalajara came out firing, as it already had a significant 0-2 lead before the 10-minute mark, thanks to the mobility of its players and the efficiency of its attackers in front of goal. Of course, this allowed the Rojiblancos to take control of the match.
With the support of the Chivahermanos in San Luis Potosí, who never stopped cheering, the Guadalajara side was able to manage Atlético's attempts to respond. At the same time, there was never a real sense of danger in Chiverío's defensive area, which in turn allowed Guadalajara to find the definitive goal.
Next week, Chivas will return home to host Pumas in J8 of AP26. The match will take place on Sunday, September 13, at 7:07 PM.
The goals
#chivas #second #goal
Guadalajara came out firing, as it already had a significant 0-2 lead before the 10-minute mark, thanks to the mobility of its players and the efficiency of its attackers in front of goal. Of course, this allowed the Rojiblancos to take control of the match.
With the support of the Chivahermanos in San Luis Potosí, who never stopped cheering, the Guadalajara side was able to manage Atlético's attempts to respond. At the same time, there was never a real sense of danger in Chiverío's defensive area, which in turn allowed Guadalajara to find the definitive goal.
Next week, Chivas will return home to host Pumas in J8 of AP26. The match will take place on Sunday, September 13, at 7:07 PM.
The goals
#chivas #second #goal
1 day ago
With their sights set on securing their fourth win of the tournament, Chivas are ready for another Apertura 2026 challenge. Guadalajara are already in the capital of San Luis Potosí, where they will visit Atlético de San Luis at Estadio Libertad Financiera in a Jornada 7 matchup.
Ahead of this game, Gabriel Milito and his coaching staff have selected the 22 players who make up the rojiblanca squad, with an important return to the Rebaño standing out and generating plenty of anticipation among Chivahermanos.
What are the changes to the squad?
Daniel Aguirre has been included in the squad and could make an appearance against the Potosinos.
Miguel Gómez experienced intense pain during one of the training sessions. After undergoing the corresponding imaging studies, it was confirmed that he has suffered a muscle injury. His return to competition will depend on his recovery.
#squad #return #estadio
Ahead of this game, Gabriel Milito and his coaching staff have selected the 22 players who make up the rojiblanca squad, with an important return to the Rebaño standing out and generating plenty of anticipation among Chivahermanos.
What are the changes to the squad?
Daniel Aguirre has been included in the squad and could make an appearance against the Potosinos.
Miguel Gómez experienced intense pain during one of the training sessions. After undergoing the corresponding imaging studies, it was confirmed that he has suffered a muscle injury. His return to competition will depend on his recovery.
#squad #return #estadio
1 day ago
The chance to make a real statement is within arm's reach for Tapatío, who sit very close to the top of the Apertura 2026 standings and, in Matchday 7, face one of their rivals for that spot: Universidad de Guadalajara.
This is one of the most iconic rivalries in Liga de Expansión, so there is no doubt we will witness an electrifying clash at AKRON Stadium. So you don't miss a single detail, we bring you the best preview information ahead of this Sunday's match.
How are they coming in?
- Tapatío rescued an important point at the Estadio Tecnológico de Oaxaca after drawing 1-1 against Alebrijes. The young Rebaño now have 11 points and sit in 6th place in the table.- Leones Negros, meanwhile, also drew 1-1 at Estadio Jalisco against Piratas, giving them 13 points and 2nd place in the standings.
What happened in their last meeting?
#standings #place #apertura
This is one of the most iconic rivalries in Liga de Expansión, so there is no doubt we will witness an electrifying clash at AKRON Stadium. So you don't miss a single detail, we bring you the best preview information ahead of this Sunday's match.
How are they coming in?
- Tapatío rescued an important point at the Estadio Tecnológico de Oaxaca after drawing 1-1 against Alebrijes. The young Rebaño now have 11 points and sit in 6th place in the table.- Leones Negros, meanwhile, also drew 1-1 at Estadio Jalisco against Piratas, giving them 13 points and 2nd place in the standings.
What happened in their last meeting?
#standings #place #apertura
1 day ago
There are performances that deserve applause, and others for which even a standing ovation falls short. That was the level of the symphony Natalia Mauleón conducted on the field at Estadio Jalisco, leading and executing the red-and-white attack in the 0-4 win over Atlas in the Clásico Tapatío.
Wearing No. 14, the Michoacán native hit the ground running in the fold as a signing for this Apertura 2026. Mauleón had already shown glimpses of her quality in her first appearances, but what she did last night was simply extraordinary.
Starting as an attacking midfielder, she supported Alicia Cervantes and Denise Castro in the Rebaño's attack, with width provided by Joseline Montoya and Jasmine Casarez down the flanks. From that advanced midfield role, thanks to the peripheral vision with which she reads moments, ****** es, and movements, 'Mau' became the undisputed focal point of the match, as every Guadalajara goal went through her feet.
On the first goal, she orchestrated the high press by staying close to the ball at all times so that, after Eva González won it back, a quick touch on the reception opened the inside lane for 'Jas' to burst through and finish for the goal.
The second goal was just as brilliant: it was Natalia herself who once again started the press, winning the ball in the final third and creating a textbook 3-on-2 at the edge of the box. Patiently, she waited for Denise to drift wide before slipping the ball to her at the perfect moment, leaving her to bury it first time.
#natalia
Wearing No. 14, the Michoacán native hit the ground running in the fold as a signing for this Apertura 2026. Mauleón had already shown glimpses of her quality in her first appearances, but what she did last night was simply extraordinary.
Starting as an attacking midfielder, she supported Alicia Cervantes and Denise Castro in the Rebaño's attack, with width provided by Joseline Montoya and Jasmine Casarez down the flanks. From that advanced midfield role, thanks to the peripheral vision with which she reads moments, ****** es, and movements, 'Mau' became the undisputed focal point of the match, as every Guadalajara goal went through her feet.
On the first goal, she orchestrated the high press by staying close to the ball at all times so that, after Eva González won it back, a quick touch on the reception opened the inside lane for 'Jas' to burst through and finish for the goal.
The second goal was just as brilliant: it was Natalia herself who once again started the press, winning the ball in the final third and creating a textbook 3-on-2 at the edge of the box. Patiently, she waited for Denise to drift wide before slipping the ball to her at the perfect moment, leaving her to bury it first time.
#natalia
3 days ago
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has issued a strong warning to his players as the team braces to face Real Betis on Friday at Estadio de La Cartuja.
'The Special One', who returned for his second stint at Madrid this year in June, is leaving no stone unturned to ensure a strong 2026 La Liga season for Los Blancos. Mourinho isn't letting the team's strong start, having won three out of three games, get into the players' heads, which is why he has already warned his team about the Betis challenge.
Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images
As the team braces for Friday's challenge, Mourinho said in the press conference that it has to be a great Real Madrid otherwise the team won't win. He further lauded the Betis team while acknowledging Madrid's recent good results. He also warned his team that winning at Betis' backyard won't be easy.
"It has to be a great Real Madrid, otherwise, they won't win," Mourinho said. "Betis, as you say, is a very good team. Real Madrid's recent results there speak for themselves . It is difficult to win there. To win, you have to be at your very best level. There is no other way," he concluded.
#real #mourinho #players
'The Special One', who returned for his second stint at Madrid this year in June, is leaving no stone unturned to ensure a strong 2026 La Liga season for Los Blancos. Mourinho isn't letting the team's strong start, having won three out of three games, get into the players' heads, which is why he has already warned his team about the Betis challenge.
Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images
As the team braces for Friday's challenge, Mourinho said in the press conference that it has to be a great Real Madrid otherwise the team won't win. He further lauded the Betis team while acknowledging Madrid's recent good results. He also warned his team that winning at Betis' backyard won't be easy.
"It has to be a great Real Madrid, otherwise, they won't win," Mourinho said. "Betis, as you say, is a very good team. Real Madrid's recent results there speak for themselves . It is difficult to win there. To win, you have to be at your very best level. There is no other way," he concluded.
#real #mourinho #players
3 days ago
Rayo Vallecano and Racing Santander clash this Saturday at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque for round four of the La Liga.
Rayo Vallecano have 1 point to their name this season and occupy 18th position in the table. Last time out, Beñat San José's team slipped to a 5-2 defeat against Barcelona (La Liga 2026/27).
Racing Santander have won 4 points to date and are placed in 10th position. Last time out, José Alberto López 's team triumphed 3-2 against Elche CF (La Liga 2026/27).
The last meeting between the two teams ended with Rayo Vallecano winning 2-1.
Rayo Vallecano: Dani Cárdenas, Iván Balliu, Pathé Ciss, Florian Lejeune, Pelayo Fernández, Gnangoro Bouare, Jorge De Frutos, Óscar Valentín, Unai López, Álvaro García, Sergio Camello
#racing #santander #time
Rayo Vallecano have 1 point to their name this season and occupy 18th position in the table. Last time out, Beñat San José's team slipped to a 5-2 defeat against Barcelona (La Liga 2026/27).
Racing Santander have won 4 points to date and are placed in 10th position. Last time out, José Alberto López 's team triumphed 3-2 against Elche CF (La Liga 2026/27).
The last meeting between the two teams ended with Rayo Vallecano winning 2-1.
Rayo Vallecano: Dani Cárdenas, Iván Balliu, Pathé Ciss, Florian Lejeune, Pelayo Fernández, Gnangoro Bouare, Jorge De Frutos, Óscar Valentín, Unai López, Álvaro García, Sergio Camello
#racing #santander #time
4 days ago
Aston Villa are now close to seeing Leon Bailey leave for Olympiacos after the British transfer window shut on 1 September. The Daily Express reports that the winger has found an alternative route out of Villa Park after a proposed move to Hull City collapsed late in the window.
Bailey had been left training alone at Bodymoor Heath after that failed switch, showing how far he had slipped from Unai Emery's plans. Now Olympiacos have stepped in with a permanent deal, and the winger is heading to Athens for a medical before completing the move. Reports indicate he will sign a contract running until June 2029.
Villa can no longer replace him from the English market, yet the club can still clear a difficult situation. Bailey's departure closes a chapter that had lost momentum.
Bailey's best spell came in 2023/24, when he produced 10 Premier League goals and 10 ****** ists, but that output has fallen away sharply. Across the 2024/25 and 2025/26 league campaigns, he scored just one goal. Last season brought 13 league appearances, mostly from the bench, with zero goals and one ****** ist, while his spell at Roma produced seven Serie A appearances without a goal.
PORTO, PORTUGAL – JULY 25: Leon Bailey of Aston Villa during a pre-season friendly match between FC Porto and Aston Villa at Estadio do Dragao on July 25, 2026 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
#villa #Porto #league
Bailey had been left training alone at Bodymoor Heath after that failed switch, showing how far he had slipped from Unai Emery's plans. Now Olympiacos have stepped in with a permanent deal, and the winger is heading to Athens for a medical before completing the move. Reports indicate he will sign a contract running until June 2029.
Villa can no longer replace him from the English market, yet the club can still clear a difficult situation. Bailey's departure closes a chapter that had lost momentum.
Bailey's best spell came in 2023/24, when he produced 10 Premier League goals and 10 ****** ists, but that output has fallen away sharply. Across the 2024/25 and 2025/26 league campaigns, he scored just one goal. Last season brought 13 league appearances, mostly from the bench, with zero goals and one ****** ist, while his spell at Roma produced seven Serie A appearances without a goal.
PORTO, PORTUGAL – JULY 25: Leon Bailey of Aston Villa during a pre-season friendly match between FC Porto and Aston Villa at Estadio do Dragao on July 25, 2026 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
#villa #Porto #league
4 days ago
Real Madrid continued their preparations ahead of Friday's La Liga clash with Real Betis at Estadio La Cartuja.
After three wins in three games, Los Blancos have made a solid start to Jose Mourinho's second spell at the Santiago Bernabeu and will be eager to build on it.
And, the main highlight from today's training session was the presence of youngster Sergio Martinez.
The 19-year-old midfielder joined Real Madrid from Racing Santander on 31 August. And today, he trained with the first team for the first time under Mourinho.
Real Madrid paid around €3 million to sign Martinez, who will initially become a part of the club's reserve team, Castilla.
#martinez #three #team #liga
After three wins in three games, Los Blancos have made a solid start to Jose Mourinho's second spell at the Santiago Bernabeu and will be eager to build on it.
And, the main highlight from today's training session was the presence of youngster Sergio Martinez.
The 19-year-old midfielder joined Real Madrid from Racing Santander on 31 August. And today, he trained with the first team for the first time under Mourinho.
Real Madrid paid around €3 million to sign Martinez, who will initially become a part of the club's reserve team, Castilla.
#martinez #three #team #liga
8 days ago
Today, August 30, Lisbon Lion Bobby Lennox is celebrating his 83rd birthday.
The Celtic legend scored 277 goals in 589 games for Celtic, and up until recently he was the club's most decorated player with 25 major honours. He has only recently been surpassed by Callum McGregor (26) and James Forrest (28).
Bobby's impressive roll of honour reads as 11 League ***** les, eight Scottish Cups, five League Cups and, of course, the European Cup when he was part of the legendary Celtic side which defeated Inter Milan in Lisbon's Estadio Nacional on May 25, 1967 to become the Kings of Europe.
And as the Celtic Family wishes Bobby a very happy birthday, we take a brief look at the incredible career of a legendary figure in Celtic's long and illustrious history…
Born in Saltcoats, Bobby was the farthest-flung of the Lisbon Lions – hence the ***** le of his autobiography – Thirty Miles from Paradise. Bobby, of course, has remained a Saltcoats Bhoy to this day. In his book, Bobby describes an almost idyllic childhood beside the sea and, apart from his six-month spell with Houston Hurricane in 1978, he has stayed in the town his entire life. 'I had a great upbringing,' he later told the Celtic View. 'We weren't the richest family in the world, but I didn't want for much, although all I really wanted was a ball at my feet anyway.'
#family #birthday #recently
The Celtic legend scored 277 goals in 589 games for Celtic, and up until recently he was the club's most decorated player with 25 major honours. He has only recently been surpassed by Callum McGregor (26) and James Forrest (28).
Bobby's impressive roll of honour reads as 11 League ***** les, eight Scottish Cups, five League Cups and, of course, the European Cup when he was part of the legendary Celtic side which defeated Inter Milan in Lisbon's Estadio Nacional on May 25, 1967 to become the Kings of Europe.
And as the Celtic Family wishes Bobby a very happy birthday, we take a brief look at the incredible career of a legendary figure in Celtic's long and illustrious history…
Born in Saltcoats, Bobby was the farthest-flung of the Lisbon Lions – hence the ***** le of his autobiography – Thirty Miles from Paradise. Bobby, of course, has remained a Saltcoats Bhoy to this day. In his book, Bobby describes an almost idyllic childhood beside the sea and, apart from his six-month spell with Houston Hurricane in 1978, he has stayed in the town his entire life. 'I had a great upbringing,' he later told the Celtic View. 'We weren't the richest family in the world, but I didn't want for much, although all I really wanted was a ball at my feet anyway.'
#family #birthday #recently
9 days ago
Celta de Vigo and Athletic Bilbao go head-to-head at Estadio de Balaídos this Sunday in the La Liga.
Celta de Vigo have 1 point to their name this season and occupy 14th position in the table. In their last fixture, Claudio Giráldez's team suffered a 1-2 reverse against Osasuna (La Liga 2026/27).
Athletic Bilbao currently have 0 points and lie in 19th position. In their last game, Edin Terzic's team lost 2-0 against Barcelona (La Liga 2026/27).
The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw.
Unai Egiluz - Cruciate Ligament Tear
#position #team
Celta de Vigo have 1 point to their name this season and occupy 14th position in the table. In their last fixture, Claudio Giráldez's team suffered a 1-2 reverse against Osasuna (La Liga 2026/27).
Athletic Bilbao currently have 0 points and lie in 19th position. In their last game, Edin Terzic's team lost 2-0 against Barcelona (La Liga 2026/27).
The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw.
Unai Egiluz - Cruciate Ligament Tear
#position #team
10 days ago
This photograph shows the UEFA Champions League trophy before the draw ceremony for the league phase of the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League football tournament at the Grimaldi Forum in the Principality of Monaco on August 27, 2026. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP via Getty Images)
The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase draw was completed Thursday in Monaco, setting up a schedule loaded with heavyweight matchups as teams look to take the trophy that Paris Saint-Germain won against ****** nal in Budapest in May.
The league phase kicks off with Matchday 1 on September 8-10 and runs through January, before the knockout rounds lead to the final on June 5 at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid, home of Spanish club Atlético Madrid.
In the United States, CBS Sports holds the exclusive English-language rights to the tournament as part of an agreement that runs through the 2029-30 season, with Paramount+ streaming every match.
In parallel, TelevisaUnivision carries the Spanish-language rights until the end of this current season across Univision, UniMás and TUDN, also available to stream on ViX.
#madrid
The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase draw was completed Thursday in Monaco, setting up a schedule loaded with heavyweight matchups as teams look to take the trophy that Paris Saint-Germain won against ****** nal in Budapest in May.
The league phase kicks off with Matchday 1 on September 8-10 and runs through January, before the knockout rounds lead to the final on June 5 at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid, home of Spanish club Atlético Madrid.
In the United States, CBS Sports holds the exclusive English-language rights to the tournament as part of an agreement that runs through the 2029-30 season, with Paramount+ streaming every match.
In parallel, TelevisaUnivision carries the Spanish-language rights until the end of this current season across Univision, UniMás and TUDN, also available to stream on ViX.
#madrid
10 days ago
French former football player Thierry Henry shows the paper slip of Real Madrid CF (ESP) during the draw ceremony for the league phase of the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League football tournament at the Grimaldi Forum in the Principality of Monaco on August 27, 2026. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP via Getty Images)
Real Madrid learned their opponents for the 2026/27 Champions League league phase on Thursday, as UEFA held this season's draw in Geneva. Under the competition's Swiss-style format, now in its third year, Real Madrid will play eight league-phase matches, four at home and four away, against sides drawn from four seeding pots rather than the old group of four.
This year's draw pairs Real Madrid with Inter Milan and ******* nal from Pot One, PSV Eindhoven and Roma from Pot Two, Leipzig and Shakhtar Donetsk from Pot Three, and LASK and AEK Athens from Pot Four. It is a mix of old rivals and near strangers, given that ******* nal beat Real Madrid out of the quarter-finals only two years ago, Roma once knocked them out under coach José Mourinho's old adversaries, and LASK have never faced them at all.
Real Madrid go into the campaign looking to bounce back from a run of three quarter-final exits in four seasons, sandwiched around their 15th European Cup in 2023/24. The league phase runs from September through January, with matchday dates and kick-off times still to be confirmed by UEFA, before the knockout rounds begin in February and build toward the final at Madrid's own Estadio Metropolitano next June.
Pot one of the draw brings the heaviest company, Inter Milan at home and ******* nal away. Real Madrid's record against Inter is one of the most one-sided in the competition, eight wins from nine home meetings and four straight victories in their recent run. ******* nal is a different proposition. The two clubs have met just twice, back in 2005/06, before colliding again in the 2024-25 quarter-finals, when ******* nal won 5-1 on aggregate and hold the head-to-head edge from all three meetings.
#madrid #league #arsenal
Real Madrid learned their opponents for the 2026/27 Champions League league phase on Thursday, as UEFA held this season's draw in Geneva. Under the competition's Swiss-style format, now in its third year, Real Madrid will play eight league-phase matches, four at home and four away, against sides drawn from four seeding pots rather than the old group of four.
This year's draw pairs Real Madrid with Inter Milan and ******* nal from Pot One, PSV Eindhoven and Roma from Pot Two, Leipzig and Shakhtar Donetsk from Pot Three, and LASK and AEK Athens from Pot Four. It is a mix of old rivals and near strangers, given that ******* nal beat Real Madrid out of the quarter-finals only two years ago, Roma once knocked them out under coach José Mourinho's old adversaries, and LASK have never faced them at all.
Real Madrid go into the campaign looking to bounce back from a run of three quarter-final exits in four seasons, sandwiched around their 15th European Cup in 2023/24. The league phase runs from September through January, with matchday dates and kick-off times still to be confirmed by UEFA, before the knockout rounds begin in February and build toward the final at Madrid's own Estadio Metropolitano next June.
Pot one of the draw brings the heaviest company, Inter Milan at home and ******* nal away. Real Madrid's record against Inter is one of the most one-sided in the competition, eight wins from nine home meetings and four straight victories in their recent run. ******* nal is a different proposition. The two clubs have met just twice, back in 2005/06, before colliding again in the 2024-25 quarter-finals, when ******* nal won 5-1 on aggregate and hold the head-to-head edge from all three meetings.
#madrid #league #arsenal
11 days ago
FC Barcelona star Gavi, who is recovering from a minor injury after playing 45 minutes in a 5-0 win over Elche, has sent a message of support to a child who was hurt by a police officer prior to the start of the game.
A video showed several fans being hit by police using batons outside the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero after pro-Catalan independence flags, known as Esteladas, were confiscated on Sunday.
Yesterday, a photo published by the Penya Barcelonista de Sant Antoni, a Barcelona fan group, appeared to show the youngster smiling with a bandage on his head.
And today, Gavi left a comment which was simply four emojis: flexed bicep, flexed bicep, blue heart, red heart. The meaning was simple as well – sending strength and love to a fellow culé.
Club President Joan Laporta called the police actions "disproportionate and violent."
#police
A video showed several fans being hit by police using batons outside the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero after pro-Catalan independence flags, known as Esteladas, were confiscated on Sunday.
Yesterday, a photo published by the Penya Barcelonista de Sant Antoni, a Barcelona fan group, appeared to show the youngster smiling with a bandage on his head.
And today, Gavi left a comment which was simply four emojis: flexed bicep, flexed bicep, blue heart, red heart. The meaning was simple as well – sending strength and love to a fellow culé.
Club President Joan Laporta called the police actions "disproportionate and violent."
#police
13 days ago
Barcelona star Fermín López has taken to social media on Monday, to show his appreciation for the efforts of new teammate and attacking partner-in-crime Anthony Gordon.
This of course comes after the latter got his stint in the famed Blaugrana red and blue underway in nothing short of superb fashion.
Barcelona kicked the defence of their La Liga ****** le into gear on Sunday night, courtesy of a trip to the Estadio Martínez Valero to face Elche. When all was said and done, Hansi Flick's troops made short work of their hosts, to the tune of a 5-0 drubbing.
The aforementioned Anthony Gordon was forced to watch on from the bench from the off in Alicante, but was introduced to proceedings for his debut during the 2nd-half.
And the England international wasted little time in providing the Barca faithful with a glimpse of his talents, laying on a pair of ****** ists within six minutes of stepping onto the pitch.
#short
This of course comes after the latter got his stint in the famed Blaugrana red and blue underway in nothing short of superb fashion.
Barcelona kicked the defence of their La Liga ****** le into gear on Sunday night, courtesy of a trip to the Estadio Martínez Valero to face Elche. When all was said and done, Hansi Flick's troops made short work of their hosts, to the tune of a 5-0 drubbing.
The aforementioned Anthony Gordon was forced to watch on from the bench from the off in Alicante, but was introduced to proceedings for his debut during the 2nd-half.
And the England international wasted little time in providing the Barca faithful with a glimpse of his talents, laying on a pair of ****** ists within six minutes of stepping onto the pitch.
#short
13 days ago
Barcelona star Alejandro Balde was not expecting the decision of manager Hansi Flick to drop him entirely from matchday duties for the club's opening fixture of the new campaign.
Barca, of course, are fresh off a spectacular opening to the defence of their La Liga ******* le on Sunday night. After making the trip to Alicante to take on Elche, the Blaugrana ran riot to the tune of a 5-0 triumph.
For the aforementioned Balde, however, from an individual standpoint, Sunday proved an evening to forget…
Amid mounting speculation surrounding his future in Catalunya's capital heading into the final week of the summer transfer window, the Spaniard was omitted from Barcelona's travelling squad bound for the Estadio Martínez Valero.
And this call, it has since been revealed, left Balde somewhat taken aback. As per a report from journalist Helena Condis of COPE:
#flick
Barca, of course, are fresh off a spectacular opening to the defence of their La Liga ******* le on Sunday night. After making the trip to Alicante to take on Elche, the Blaugrana ran riot to the tune of a 5-0 triumph.
For the aforementioned Balde, however, from an individual standpoint, Sunday proved an evening to forget…
Amid mounting speculation surrounding his future in Catalunya's capital heading into the final week of the summer transfer window, the Spaniard was omitted from Barcelona's travelling squad bound for the Estadio Martínez Valero.
And this call, it has since been revealed, left Balde somewhat taken aback. As per a report from journalist Helena Condis of COPE:
#flick
13 days ago
FC Barcelona's biggest signing of the summer so far, Rodri, is already preparing for his competitive debut, reports Mundo Deportivo.
After working individually last week because he joined the squad with limited pre-season preparation following his World Cup triumph and a minor back procedure, Rodri trained alongside his teammates for the first time on Monday.
As Hansi Flick had announced before the match against Elche, the midfielder worked with the players who either played limited minutes or did not feature at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero.
The starters completed a recovery session instead. Among those who played against Elche, only Raphinha, Fermin Lopez, Karim Adeyemi and Pedri took to the pitch at the ***** o Vilanova training ground.
Rodri has now begun his return to full training with Thursday's match against Athletic Club in mind.
#rodri #elche #played #deportivo
After working individually last week because he joined the squad with limited pre-season preparation following his World Cup triumph and a minor back procedure, Rodri trained alongside his teammates for the first time on Monday.
As Hansi Flick had announced before the match against Elche, the midfielder worked with the players who either played limited minutes or did not feature at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero.
The starters completed a recovery session instead. Among those who played against Elche, only Raphinha, Fermin Lopez, Karim Adeyemi and Pedri took to the pitch at the ***** o Vilanova training ground.
Rodri has now begun his return to full training with Thursday's match against Athletic Club in mind.
#rodri #elche #played #deportivo
14 days ago
Performances like the one we witnessed last night can stay in our memories for a loooong time. What Chivas delivered in its 5-2 rout of Xolos at Estadio AKRON was truly memorable, Chivahermanos.
Now that the storm of emotions has passed—quite literally—it's time to take a closer look at the best numbers from the Rojiblancos' third victory of the Apertura 2026. And there's plenty to unpack.
That's why we've put together an ideal XI of stats to review right here:
What Chivas' Rout of Xolos Left Behind
- The Rebaño Sagrado reached 10 points in the AP26, moving into 4th place in the standings.- The Rojiblancos have now won 3 straight matches across the Leagues Cup and Liga MX.- This is the third time in 2026 that Guadalajara has scored 5 goals in a match at Estadio AKRON: against León and Puebla in the CL26, and now against Xolos.- Chivas extended its unbeaten run against Xolos at Estadio AKRON to 6 matches: 5 wins and 1 draw.- The Chiverío replicated the formula behind its first two goals: a cross to the near post, a flick-on and a finish from the second line.- Gabriel Milito has now won 26 of his 51 matches as Guadalajara's head coach.- Ricardo Marín recorded his second brace as a Rojiblanco. The previous one came against Atlas in the AP23.- Santiago Sandoval scored his first goal of the AP26.- Roberto Alvarado remains Chivas' leading scorer in the current soccer year, with his goal against Xolos taking him to 4 goals.- Diego Campillo scored again for Guadalajara, his second professional goal.- Guadalajara had not taken a 3-0 halftime lead in a Liga MX match since Matchday 6 of the AP24 against Juárez.
#matches
Now that the storm of emotions has passed—quite literally—it's time to take a closer look at the best numbers from the Rojiblancos' third victory of the Apertura 2026. And there's plenty to unpack.
That's why we've put together an ideal XI of stats to review right here:
What Chivas' Rout of Xolos Left Behind
- The Rebaño Sagrado reached 10 points in the AP26, moving into 4th place in the standings.- The Rojiblancos have now won 3 straight matches across the Leagues Cup and Liga MX.- This is the third time in 2026 that Guadalajara has scored 5 goals in a match at Estadio AKRON: against León and Puebla in the CL26, and now against Xolos.- Chivas extended its unbeaten run against Xolos at Estadio AKRON to 6 matches: 5 wins and 1 draw.- The Chiverío replicated the formula behind its first two goals: a cross to the near post, a flick-on and a finish from the second line.- Gabriel Milito has now won 26 of his 51 matches as Guadalajara's head coach.- Ricardo Marín recorded his second brace as a Rojiblanco. The previous one came against Atlas in the AP23.- Santiago Sandoval scored his first goal of the AP26.- Roberto Alvarado remains Chivas' leading scorer in the current soccer year, with his goal against Xolos taking him to 4 goals.- Diego Campillo scored again for Guadalajara, his second professional goal.- Guadalajara had not taken a 3-0 halftime lead in a Liga MX match since Matchday 6 of the AP24 against Juárez.
#matches
15 days ago
The Rebaño once again showcased the qualities that have defined Gabriel Milito's project, crushing Xolos 5-2 at Estadio AKRON with a top-to-bottom performance in every aspect of the game. Chivas moved to 10 points in the standings, placing themselves near the top of the table.
Alongside the clinical finishing with which the Rojiblancos put the game away, Guadalajara dominated proceedings from start to finish. A combination of collective effort, high-level combinations, aggression and attacking initiative shaped the emphatic victory.
Camberos and Sandoval constantly active on the wings, Marín mobile and clinical, Alvarado finding ******* es to receive and create chances, and a virtually impenetrable back line were the highlights of a Chivas side that showed it is getting closer to its best version. Even with Xolos scoring twice late on—more through sheer determination than sustained play—the Rebaño's victory left Chiva Nation, which packed the AKRON, with plenty to celebrate.
Guadalajara's next challenge will be Pachuca, away at Estadio Hidalgo on Saturday, August 29, at 5 PM.
The Goals
#chivas
Alongside the clinical finishing with which the Rojiblancos put the game away, Guadalajara dominated proceedings from start to finish. A combination of collective effort, high-level combinations, aggression and attacking initiative shaped the emphatic victory.
Camberos and Sandoval constantly active on the wings, Marín mobile and clinical, Alvarado finding ******* es to receive and create chances, and a virtually impenetrable back line were the highlights of a Chivas side that showed it is getting closer to its best version. Even with Xolos scoring twice late on—more through sheer determination than sustained play—the Rebaño's victory left Chiva Nation, which packed the AKRON, with plenty to celebrate.
Guadalajara's next challenge will be Pachuca, away at Estadio Hidalgo on Saturday, August 29, at 5 PM.
The Goals
#chivas
15 days ago
Málaga CF and Deportivo clash this Monday at the Estadio La Rosaleda for round two of the La Liga.
Málaga CF currently have 0 points and lie in 18th position. Last time out, Juan Funes's team slipped to a 2-0 defeat against Atlético de Madrid (La Liga 2026/27).
Deportivo have 1 point to their name this season and occupy 8th position in the table. Last time out, Antonio Hidalgo's team drew 1-1 against Elche CF (La Liga 2026/27).
The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw.
Málaga CF ( vs Atlético de Madrid 2026-08-19): Alfonso Herrero, Carlos Puga, Ángel Recio, Einar Galilea, Rafita, Izan Merino, Davi Larrubia, Dani Lorenzo, Carlos Dotor, Joaquín Muñoz, Chupe
#deportivo #carlos #position #tico
Málaga CF currently have 0 points and lie in 18th position. Last time out, Juan Funes's team slipped to a 2-0 defeat against Atlético de Madrid (La Liga 2026/27).
Deportivo have 1 point to their name this season and occupy 8th position in the table. Last time out, Antonio Hidalgo's team drew 1-1 against Elche CF (La Liga 2026/27).
The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw.
Málaga CF ( vs Atlético de Madrid 2026-08-19): Alfonso Herrero, Carlos Puga, Ángel Recio, Einar Galilea, Rafita, Izan Merino, Davi Larrubia, Dani Lorenzo, Carlos Dotor, Joaquín Muñoz, Chupe
#deportivo #carlos #position #tico
15 days ago
Armando 'Hormiga' González's story with Chivas began long before his goals at Estadio AKRON. In 2018, at just 15 years old, he joined Guadalajara's youth academy with the U-15 side, inspired in part by his family history: his father, Armando González Bejarano, had also worn the Rojiblanco jersey and passed down his love for these colors from an early age.
That was the beginning of a journey that would see the young 'Hormiga', who grew up surrounded by stories of the Rebaño, create a few of his own within the club.
His path through the Rojiblanco Academy took him through several age groups and was highlighted by multiple achievements. He won championships with Chivas at U-15 and U-17 level before enjoying one of his best tournaments in the Apertura 2023 with the U-23 side.
That season, he won the Golden Boot with 13 goals during the regular season and played a key role in helping the Rebañolift the U-23 ******* le, scoring five more goals in the playoffs, including the opening goal in the final against Tigres. Earlier, on November 18, 2020, he had taken his first steps in professional soccer with Tapatío in Liga de Expansión MX.
On January 13, 2024, the moment arrived for Armando to officially wear the First Team jersey and make his Liga MX debut. That afternoon, he came on as a substitute in the 84th minute against Santos Laguna in Matchday 1 of the Clausura 2024. From that point on, he began turning everything he had learned throughout the years into goals, prominence and moments that would remain in the memory of the Rojiblanco faithful.
#goals #hormiga #reba #first
That was the beginning of a journey that would see the young 'Hormiga', who grew up surrounded by stories of the Rebaño, create a few of his own within the club.
His path through the Rojiblanco Academy took him through several age groups and was highlighted by multiple achievements. He won championships with Chivas at U-15 and U-17 level before enjoying one of his best tournaments in the Apertura 2023 with the U-23 side.
That season, he won the Golden Boot with 13 goals during the regular season and played a key role in helping the Rebañolift the U-23 ******* le, scoring five more goals in the playoffs, including the opening goal in the final against Tigres. Earlier, on November 18, 2020, he had taken his first steps in professional soccer with Tapatío in Liga de Expansión MX.
On January 13, 2024, the moment arrived for Armando to officially wear the First Team jersey and make his Liga MX debut. That afternoon, he came on as a substitute in the 84th minute against Santos Laguna in Matchday 1 of the Clausura 2024. From that point on, he began turning everything he had learned throughout the years into goals, prominence and moments that would remain in the memory of the Rojiblanco faithful.
#goals #hormiga #reba #first
16 days ago
Pre-season rarely tells the whole story. It can hint at what is coming, reveal new partnerships and give fans something to obsess over before the points start counting (basically what they've done with Fantasy WSL). But this summer, it has also made one thing clear: the Women's Super League could be very difficult to predict.
London City Lionesses finished their pre-season tour of Portugal and Spain unbeaten, closing with a 2-0 win over Sevilla at Estadio Jesús Navas. Daniëlle van de Donk opened the scoring before Grace Geyoro headed in a second half goal, giving Eder Maestre's side two wins and a draw from three matches.
The result itself matters less than the bigger picture. London City have **** embled a squad that looks capable of testing teams that may have expected a newly promoted side to simply focus on survival.
The club's summer recruitment has changed that expectation.
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#london #city #season #super
London City Lionesses finished their pre-season tour of Portugal and Spain unbeaten, closing with a 2-0 win over Sevilla at Estadio Jesús Navas. Daniëlle van de Donk opened the scoring before Grace Geyoro headed in a second half goal, giving Eder Maestre's side two wins and a draw from three matches.
The result itself matters less than the bigger picture. London City have **** embled a squad that looks capable of testing teams that may have expected a newly promoted side to simply focus on survival.
The club's summer recruitment has changed that expectation.
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#london #city #season #super
17 days ago
The DFB Pokal returns this weekend with teams ranging from the Bundesliga all the way down to Germany's fifth tier. Many talk about the magic of the cup, but which games should you watch out for when it comes to an early cup upset?
Given that Stuttgart have reached the final in the past two editions of the DFB Pokal, losing in the first round would indeed be a shock, particularly against a side in the 3. Liga.
However, going to Rostock is a tough ***** ignment regardless of the level you're used to playing at. Situated on the German North coast, Rostock are known for creating an intimidating atmosphere and often fill all 29,000 seats in the Ostseestadion.
Rostock are already two games into their season, having beaten Hoffenheim II 2-3 and drawn with Mannheim 3-3. Rostock are tipped to fight for promotion and will only relish the opportunity to beat a Bundesliga side in the cup for extra morale.
Player to Watch: Bernie Lennemann – The right winger has already scored twice this season and looks to be a good creative outlet for Rostock this season.
#pokal #games
Given that Stuttgart have reached the final in the past two editions of the DFB Pokal, losing in the first round would indeed be a shock, particularly against a side in the 3. Liga.
However, going to Rostock is a tough ***** ignment regardless of the level you're used to playing at. Situated on the German North coast, Rostock are known for creating an intimidating atmosphere and often fill all 29,000 seats in the Ostseestadion.
Rostock are already two games into their season, having beaten Hoffenheim II 2-3 and drawn with Mannheim 3-3. Rostock are tipped to fight for promotion and will only relish the opportunity to beat a Bundesliga side in the cup for extra morale.
Player to Watch: Bernie Lennemann – The right winger has already scored twice this season and looks to be a good creative outlet for Rostock this season.
#pokal #games
19 days ago
The moment of truth has arrived!
Fluminense takes on Independiente Rivadavia starting at 7:00 PM Brasília time this Tuesday (18).
It is the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16.
With Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza as the venue.
Colombian referee Andrés Rojas will be in charge.
#tuesday
Fluminense takes on Independiente Rivadavia starting at 7:00 PM Brasília time this Tuesday (18).
It is the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16.
With Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza as the venue.
Colombian referee Andrés Rojas will be in charge.
#tuesday
19 days ago
In a recent report, A Bola stated that Sunderland have to improve on their offer to land Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats have to launch an offer close to the Mozambique wide player's £52m release clause to land him in this transfer window.
Catamo enjoyed a good run of form at the Portuguese club in the previous campaign when he put in a string of productive displays for them in the final third. The Mozambique international scored eight times and earned five ******* ists in 47 matches for Sporting last season across all fronts.
The 25-year-old is currently among the most talented wide players in Liga Portugal. Hence, the Black Cats would do well to get him on board this off-season.
His current contract at Sporting will expire in the summer of 2028, which could make it tough for Sunderland to sign him on a cut-price deal in this transfer period.
LISBON, PORTUGAL – APRIL 07: Geny Catamo of Sporting Clube de Portugal shoots while under pressure from Riccardo Calafiori of ******* nal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between Sporting Clube de Portugal and ******* nal FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on April 07, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
#portugal #lisbon
Catamo enjoyed a good run of form at the Portuguese club in the previous campaign when he put in a string of productive displays for them in the final third. The Mozambique international scored eight times and earned five ******* ists in 47 matches for Sporting last season across all fronts.
The 25-year-old is currently among the most talented wide players in Liga Portugal. Hence, the Black Cats would do well to get him on board this off-season.
His current contract at Sporting will expire in the summer of 2028, which could make it tough for Sunderland to sign him on a cut-price deal in this transfer period.
LISBON, PORTUGAL – APRIL 07: Geny Catamo of Sporting Clube de Portugal shoots while under pressure from Riccardo Calafiori of ******* nal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between Sporting Clube de Portugal and ******* nal FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on April 07, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
#portugal #lisbon
21 days ago
Guadalajara made its dominance count at TSM Stadium, defeating Santos Laguna 1-0 in Matchday 4 of the Apertura 2026. With the victory, the Rojiblancos picked up three valuable points and continued their climb up the Liga MX standings.
True to their style, the Rebaño Sagrado came out looking to take control from the opening whistle. Gabriel Milito's side pushed forward and looked to create danger in the final third. Although Guadalajara went into halftime without finding the breakthrough, the team maintained its intensity and continued searching for the opening goal.
The reward for that persistence came in the second half. Santiago Sandoval produced a brilliant individual play inside the box, using a feint to beat his marker before drawing a foul that resulted in a penalty. Ricardo Marín stepped up from the spot and calmly converted to score the goal that secured Guadalajara's victory in the Comarca Lagunera.
Guadalajara's next match will be at home. On Saturday, August 22, the Rojiblancos will welcome Tijuana to Estadio AKRON, where they will look to claim another victory in front of the entire Rojiblanco Nation.The Goal
- MARÍN PUT THE ROJIBLANCO DOMINANCE ON THE SCOREBOARD IN THE 74TH! Ricardo Marínstepped up with confidence from the penalty spot, sent Acevedo the wrong way and calmly buried his effort to put the ball in the back of the net!Chances of Note
#victory #ricardo #rojiblanco #came
True to their style, the Rebaño Sagrado came out looking to take control from the opening whistle. Gabriel Milito's side pushed forward and looked to create danger in the final third. Although Guadalajara went into halftime without finding the breakthrough, the team maintained its intensity and continued searching for the opening goal.
The reward for that persistence came in the second half. Santiago Sandoval produced a brilliant individual play inside the box, using a feint to beat his marker before drawing a foul that resulted in a penalty. Ricardo Marín stepped up from the spot and calmly converted to score the goal that secured Guadalajara's victory in the Comarca Lagunera.
Guadalajara's next match will be at home. On Saturday, August 22, the Rojiblancos will welcome Tijuana to Estadio AKRON, where they will look to claim another victory in front of the entire Rojiblanco Nation.The Goal
- MARÍN PUT THE ROJIBLANCO DOMINANCE ON THE SCOREBOARD IN THE 74TH! Ricardo Marínstepped up with confidence from the penalty spot, sent Acevedo the wrong way and calmly buried his effort to put the ball in the back of the net!Chances of Note
#victory #ricardo #rojiblanco #came
21 days ago
Champions League Play-Offs, a win against Real Madrid, a Supercoppa triumph. A lot happened in the week of August 10-16 in Lazio history, as we also remember Claudio Garella.
Date: Saturday, August 11, 2002Venue: White Hart Lane, LondonFixture: Tottenham Hotspur Lazio 2-2Lazio again concede early but come back from two goals down to draw at White Hart Lane.
Date: Sunday, August 12, 1990Venue: Estadio Municipal, La Línea de la ConcepciónFixture: Real Madrid Lazio 1-1 (4-6 on pens), Ciudad de la Línea TrophyLazio win prestigious trophy by beating Real Madrid on penalties
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2003Venue: Stadio Olimpico, RomeFixture: Lazio Benfica 3-1, Champions League Play-OffA tough game in uncomfortable heat, but Lazio take two-goal lead to Portugal thanks to Corradi, Fiore and Mihajlovic
Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022Venue: Stadio Olimpico, RomeFixture: Lazio Bologna 2-1Down to 10 men from the early minutes of the game and losing 1-0 the Biancocelesti managed to overturn the result thanks to yet another goal from Immobile and a Bologna own goal prompted by Lazzari.
#lazio #goal #champions #play
Date: Saturday, August 11, 2002Venue: White Hart Lane, LondonFixture: Tottenham Hotspur Lazio 2-2Lazio again concede early but come back from two goals down to draw at White Hart Lane.
Date: Sunday, August 12, 1990Venue: Estadio Municipal, La Línea de la ConcepciónFixture: Real Madrid Lazio 1-1 (4-6 on pens), Ciudad de la Línea TrophyLazio win prestigious trophy by beating Real Madrid on penalties
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2003Venue: Stadio Olimpico, RomeFixture: Lazio Benfica 3-1, Champions League Play-OffA tough game in uncomfortable heat, but Lazio take two-goal lead to Portugal thanks to Corradi, Fiore and Mihajlovic
Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022Venue: Stadio Olimpico, RomeFixture: Lazio Bologna 2-1Down to 10 men from the early minutes of the game and losing 1-0 the Biancocelesti managed to overturn the result thanks to yet another goal from Immobile and a Bologna own goal prompted by Lazzari.
#lazio #goal #champions #play
22 days ago
Chivas Femenil has grown more confident in its style of play with each passing match, and this Sunday the Rojiblancas will look to keep that momentum going for another week. Matchday 3 of the Apertura 2026 brings Atlético San Luis to Estadio AKRON, an opponent against whom Guadalajara has a strong record, but one that will not be an easy challenge.
Estadio AKRON is ready to welcome the team and the Rojiblanco Nation once again. If you don't want to miss a single detail surrounding this matchup, check out everything we have prepared below.
How are they coming into the match?
- The Rojiblancas have won back-to-back matches, including a 1-4 victory over Puebla at Estadio Cuauhtémoc, bringing them to within touching distance of the top of Group B with 6 points. Chivas is also third in the overall standings, behind only on goal difference.
- On the other side, 'Atleti' earned a 2-1 home victory over Xolos, which represented their first win of the tournament. The Potosinas have 3 points in the same group, where they currently sit fourth.
#back
Estadio AKRON is ready to welcome the team and the Rojiblanco Nation once again. If you don't want to miss a single detail surrounding this matchup, check out everything we have prepared below.
How are they coming into the match?
- The Rojiblancas have won back-to-back matches, including a 1-4 victory over Puebla at Estadio Cuauhtémoc, bringing them to within touching distance of the top of Group B with 6 points. Chivas is also third in the overall standings, behind only on goal difference.
- On the other side, 'Atleti' earned a 2-1 home victory over Xolos, which represented their first win of the tournament. The Potosinas have 3 points in the same group, where they currently sit fourth.
#back
22 days ago
Rodrigo Mora's lawyer warns the player 'is sad and suffering' that FC Porto won't give the all clear for his transfer to Roma. 'He wants to play and realised he's a third choice for Francesco Farioli.'
The negotiations between the two clubs had seemingly reached a breakthrough on Tuesday evening, on loan for €7-10m with an option to buy for a further €40-43m at the end of the season.
PORTO, PORTUGAL – DECEMBER 12: Rodrigo Mora of FC Porto in action during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between FC Porto and FC Midtjylland at Estadio do Dragao on December 12, 2024 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
That would become an obligation if certain conditions were met, and this is where it all ground to a halt, because the clubs have fundamentally different ideas on what should activate that clause.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 19: Rodrigo Mora #89 of FC Porto warms up prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between Internacional CF Miami and FC Porto at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 19, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. ******* /Getty Images)
#december #getty #atlanta
The negotiations between the two clubs had seemingly reached a breakthrough on Tuesday evening, on loan for €7-10m with an option to buy for a further €40-43m at the end of the season.
PORTO, PORTUGAL – DECEMBER 12: Rodrigo Mora of FC Porto in action during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between FC Porto and FC Midtjylland at Estadio do Dragao on December 12, 2024 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
That would become an obligation if certain conditions were met, and this is where it all ground to a halt, because the clubs have fundamentally different ideas on what should activate that clause.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 19: Rodrigo Mora #89 of FC Porto warms up prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between Internacional CF Miami and FC Porto at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 19, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. ******* /Getty Images)
#december #getty #atlanta
22 days ago
Cologne and Eintracht Frankfurt have reportedly reached an agreement over the transfer of Ellyes Skhiri back to his old Bundesliga club, dramatically reviving a return that appeared to have been abandoned only weeks ago. Sport Bild reports the two Bundesliga clubs have settled the terms of a deal for the 31-year-old midfielder. The remaining obstacle is Skhiri's salary demand. Cologne are reportedly prepared to offer the Tunisia international approximately €1.5m per year. Skhiri currently ranks among Frankfurt's higher earners and has yet to accept the proposed terms.
Get German Football News reported in late July that Skhiri had been granted permission to negotiate a departure from Eintracht Frankfurt. The midfielder was omitted from Adi Hütter's training-camp squad after being informed that he no longer featured prominently in the club's plans. A return to Köln initially appeared one of the most logical solutions. That option subsequently seemed dead, however.
GGFN reported during Köln's pursuit of Wolfsburg midfielder Vinicius Souza that Skhiri was no longer considered an option at the RheinEnergieStadion. Köln had elected to explore alternative solutions for René Wagner's midfield instead. That position was reinforced again only recently when GGFN covered Sevilla's emerging interest in Skhiri. At that stage, Köln were understood to have dropped their pursuit entirely.
Skhiri's return would address an obvious need in Köln's midfield, where Tom Krauß, Ísak Jóhannesson and summer signing Paul Okon-Engstler currently represent Wagner's main central options. The veteran already knows the club exceptionally well. Skhiri joined Köln from Montpellier for approximately €6m in 2019 and developed into one of their most important players. He made 133 competitive appearances for the club and contributed to 28 goals before departing for Frankfurt on a free transfer in 2023.
Skhiri has since made 117 appearances for Eintracht, although his role declined last season. The additions of Raphael Onyedika and Noël Aséko have further reduced his prospects under Hütter. Skhiri also enters the final year of his SGE contract. The RheinMainAdler remain eager to cash in on the 86-times-capped international, who still maintains a €5m estimated market value. The two clubs have ironed out the terms of the transfer. Skhiri will still have to lower his salary expectations in order to facilitate the move.
#eintracht #club #return
Get German Football News reported in late July that Skhiri had been granted permission to negotiate a departure from Eintracht Frankfurt. The midfielder was omitted from Adi Hütter's training-camp squad after being informed that he no longer featured prominently in the club's plans. A return to Köln initially appeared one of the most logical solutions. That option subsequently seemed dead, however.
GGFN reported during Köln's pursuit of Wolfsburg midfielder Vinicius Souza that Skhiri was no longer considered an option at the RheinEnergieStadion. Köln had elected to explore alternative solutions for René Wagner's midfield instead. That position was reinforced again only recently when GGFN covered Sevilla's emerging interest in Skhiri. At that stage, Köln were understood to have dropped their pursuit entirely.
Skhiri's return would address an obvious need in Köln's midfield, where Tom Krauß, Ísak Jóhannesson and summer signing Paul Okon-Engstler currently represent Wagner's main central options. The veteran already knows the club exceptionally well. Skhiri joined Köln from Montpellier for approximately €6m in 2019 and developed into one of their most important players. He made 133 competitive appearances for the club and contributed to 28 goals before departing for Frankfurt on a free transfer in 2023.
Skhiri has since made 117 appearances for Eintracht, although his role declined last season. The additions of Raphael Onyedika and Noël Aséko have further reduced his prospects under Hütter. Skhiri also enters the final year of his SGE contract. The RheinMainAdler remain eager to cash in on the 86-times-capped international, who still maintains a €5m estimated market value. The two clubs have ironed out the terms of the transfer. Skhiri will still have to lower his salary expectations in order to facilitate the move.
#eintracht #club #return
