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World Cup 2026: How long is Lamine Yamal out? Latest news, injury update and Barcelona and Spain winger’s reaction to hamstring problem
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World Cup 2026: How long is Lamine Yamal out? Latest news, injury update and Barcelona and Spain winger’s reaction to hamstring problem

Barcelona’s 1-0 home win over Celta Vigo on April 22 was overshadowed by inspirational winger Lamine Yamal suffering an injury, with the 18-year-old saying the timing of his misfortune “hurts more than I can explain”. The Spain international was substituted…

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‘You are even funnier than Barcelona’: Atletico mock Real Madrid over £129m Alvarez bid

‘You are even funnier than Barcelona’: Atletico mock Real Madrid over £129m Alvarez bid

Real Madrid are the latest club to face mockery from Atletico Madrid after a £129million bid was rejected by their rivals for Julian Alvarez. Real made a public statement on Tuesday saying a €150m bid for striker Alvarez had been…

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Newcastle agree £24.2million deal for Jaouen

Newcastle United have agreed a deal to sign France Under-21 goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Reims, according to multiple reports. The 20-year-old is set to sign a four-year-deal at St James’ Park after the Magpies agreed a €28.5million (£24.2m) fee with…

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Newcastle snap up French goalkeeper Jaouen to start summer recruitment

Newcastle snap up French goalkeeper Jaouen to start summer recruitment

Newcastle have completed the signing of France Under-21 goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Reims for a fee that could rise to £18.5million. The 20-year-old has signed a long-term contract at St James’ Park after keeping 15 clean sheets in 34 games…

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La Liga

Real Madrid v Athletic Club: Line-ups, stats and preview as Arbeloa takes charge of final game

Real Madrid v Athletic Club: Line-ups, stats and preview as Arbeloa takes charge of final game

Real Madrid will bring the curtain down on a disappointing La Liga campaign when they host Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night. Los Blancos have already confirmed a second-place finish behind champions Barcelona, while Athletic will end…

Mitch Fretton

Valencia v Barcelona: Line-ups, stats and preview

Champions Barcelona travel to Mestalla on Saturday night looking to finish their La Liga campaign with another win against Valencia. Hansi Flick’s side secured the title earlier this month and remain comfortably clear at the top of the standings, while…

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Valencia v Barcelona: Line-ups, stats and preview
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Barcelona in talks with Cesc Fabregas to replace Hansi Flick at Camp Nou – report

Barcelona in talks with Cesc Fabregas to replace Hansi Flick at Camp Nou – report

Barcelona are already in talks with Cesc Fabregas with a view to the former Spain international taking over as head coach in 2028. Fabregas enjoyed a wonderful playing career after coming through Barca’s La Masia academy with spells at Arsenal,…

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