A casual joke by Kylian Mbappé has proved very expensive. It has cost the player lucrative Chinese sponsorship deals, prompted apologies from Real Madrid and La Liga, and disrupted broadcasts of Spanish football in China.
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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