Lionel Messi captained Barcelona for three season from 2018 to 2021 winning the La Liga title in 2019. The Argentinian replaced Andres Iniesta as club skipper, as part of a period of transition at the club, before eventually leaving for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021.
Al-Shabab midfielder Ivan Rakitic admits former Barcelona teammate Leo Messi wasn't a great captain. Rakitic says Messi wasn't good at leading his teammates.
First-half goals from Pachuca and Club America led to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday at Mexico City in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal series.
Lucas Ocampos admitted mixed emotions after Sevilla's win against Real Mallorca. The result sees Sevilla just about safe from relegation. Ocampos said afterwards: "We made an impressive effort.
Sevilla coach Quique Sanchez Flores was left pleased with his players for victory over Real Mallorca. Sevilla won 2-1 thanks to goals from Youssef En-Nesyri and Isaac Romero.
Getafe will not be punished for the racial abuse suffered by Sevilla left-back Marcos Acuna last month, after an appeal was successful. Los Azulones had initially been handed a three-match partial stadium closure, which involved the sector where the abuse came from being shut for three home gamss, as well as a €27k fine.
Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni was the latest victim of racial abuse in Spanish football on Saturday, and the Anti-Violence Committee have handed down a verdict on the incident.
While Quique Sanchez Flores looks set to steer Sevilla to safety this season, his future looks far from the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan this summer. It has been
Spanish police have identified the culprit of racial abuse towards Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni, after he gave Los Blancos and invaluable victory with a long-range strike against Real Mallorca.
Without wanting to retire Ivan Rakitic ahead of time, the veteran Croatian midfielder has admitted that a career in management could be of interest to him down the line.
A fan has been arrested for racially abusing Sevilla defender Marcos Acuna on the 30th of March. The abuse occurred from the Getafe section during a 1-0 win for Sevilla at the Coliseum, with police identifying the perpetrator and carrying out the arrest this Friday.
Former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has made a series of somewhat startling statements about his team’s atittude during the latter half of his time in Catalonia.
Sevilla defender Loic Bade has laughed off interest from Tottenham. The former Nottingham Forest stopper is being linked with Spurs. Asked about the rumours, Bade smiled: "I've already said that I'm a f***ing Andalusian!
Sevilla defender Loic Bade hopes Sergio Ramos stays next season. The veteran stopper is on a deal at Sevilla to the end of the season. Bade says if Ramos was to continue it would be good news" for Sevilla next season.
Jesus Navas has declared he wants to play on with Sevilla next season. Now 38, apart from four seasons at Manchester City, the Spaniard has spent his entire 20-year career at Sevilla.
Sevilla are once again set for a turbulent summer in the transfer market, as they try to make major cuts to their wage bill, with a season out of Europe very much in the mail.
Nottingham Forest defender Gonzalo Montiel made his first appearance for the club in months on the weekend. Montiel came on during the 3-1 loss to Tottenham in the Premier League last weekend.
As they prepare for their final eight matches, which could be a European place secured, Villarreal also have one eye on next season. The club’s sporting department are aware that new midfielders will be required, with the futures of Etienne Capoue and Frances Coquelin both far from certain.
Sevilla defender Sergio Ramos is out of contract at the end of the season, and despite what has been a largely successful return to the club on an individual basis, is reluctant to sign a new deal with Los Nervionenses.
Both Sevilla and Real Betis are expected to be in the market for a new striker in the summer. Los Nervionenses are preparing to allow Youssef En-Nesyri leave before his contract expires in 2025, while Borja Iglesias and Willian Jose are likely to depart the Benito Villamarin before the start for the 2024-25 campaign.
Getafe were handed a strong punishment from the Spanish Football Federation earlier this week after one of their supporters racially abused Marcos Acuna during Sevilla’s 1-0 victory at the Coliseum last weekend.
Sevilla have begun their planning for next season, and they intend to continue with Orjan Nyland as their starting goalkeeper. The Norwegian arrived last summer as a free agent, and having taking the gloves from Marko Dmitrovic earlier in the season, he has stayed in the line-up despite two managerial changes.
Top Rank Boxing have confirmed the co-feature bout to the May 18 Emanuel Navarrete-Denys Berinchyk WBO lightweight title fight. Hometown hero Giovani Santillan
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (April 3, 2024) — San Diego-born welterweight contender Giovani “Gallo De Oro” Santillan has an opponent for his homecoming. The WBO No.
Let the Madness begin. The 2024 NCAA Tournament is about to get underway, starting tonight with two opening-round games. The Wagner Seahawks and the Howard Bison are the first of four games over this two-day period in Dayton (Ohio).
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