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Álvarez saga reopens Atlético’s Griezmann wounds

Álvarez saga reopens Atlético’s Griezmann wounds

The Julián Álvarez transfer saga has exposed something deeper than an argument between two clubs over a player. Relations between Atlético Madrid and Barcelona have deteriorated to the point where there appears to be genuine

Slot opts to stay in club football

Arne Slot wants to stay in club football and has turned down the chance to manage his national side. The Netherlands were looking for a new head coach after Ronald Koeman stepped down from the

Rodri –  a Premier League great

Rodri – a Premier League great

It now seems increasingly likely that Rodri will leave Manchester City this summer. Although Barcelona's initial offer for the Spanish midfielder was rejected, with City describing it as derisory, Barcelona are determined to press on

Silva’s condition a throwback to the past

Silva’s condition a throwback to the past

There was a time when it was common for players to report for pre-season out of shape, and the first weeks were spent in shedding excess pounds as well as getting fit again. And whilst

From World Cup hero to Barcelona reject?

Ferran Torres has just scored the winning goal in a World Cup final for Spain. Yet despite reaching the biggest moment of his career, his future at Barcelona is far from certain. There is an

A rising tide floats all boats

A rising tide floats all boats

This summer's market is showing exactly how transfer inflation works. Real Madrid reportedly had a €150 million bid for Julian Alvarez rejected, while Manchester City have seen an offer worth up to £120 million for

Perez re-elected

Perez re-elected

  To the surprise of almost nobody, Fiorentino Pérez has been re-elected as President of Real Madrid. The 79-year-old found himself in the unusual position of facing a challenger, with Enrique Riquelme, a renewable energy

Promises, Promises

Promises, Promises

Real Madrid are the biggest club in the world by revenue and by reputation. That is despite the fact that it has been two years since they last won a trophy of any kind, and

Where have Barcelona found the money?

Where have Barcelona found the money?

Barcelona’s new found aggression in the transfer market has been making headlines across Europe. They have already agreed a deal to sign from Newcastle United, are in talks over acquiring Julian Alvárez from Atlético Madrid,

On the beach

On the beach

Although there are several weeks to go in most major leagues in Europe, for some teams their season is effectively over. Not involved in respective title races and safe from relegation, their work for the