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Critical Xavi is annoyed by a 'Frenkie-less' Barça: 'This should never happen'
Barcelona's coach Xavi Hernández was not pleased with his team's performance against Real Mallorca. Without the injured Frenkie de Jong, Barça dropped two points on Tuesday. Substitute Fermín López came to the Catalans' rescue.
Xavi opts for Rijkaard's approach with Yamal: 'Football is not only with the ball'
Xavi Hernández has indicated a certain restraint when it comes to the sixteen-year-old top talent Lamine Yamal. Not only because he wants to protect him physically, but also because the forward still has a lot to learn.
Smart technology against racism and discrimination: KNVB presents action plan
The KNVB (Royal Dutch Football Association) presented an action plan on Thursday afternoon to combat racism and discrimination in the world of football. The football association aims to use smart technology, among other measures, to detect racism and discrimination in stadiums.
Financially troubled Barcelona records over 300 million euros in profit
The financial situation of Barcelona is worrisome, as is well known. However, the Spanish top club presented annual figures on Thursday that appear quite positive at first glance. The Blaugrana report a total net profit of 304 million euros for the 2022/23 season.
Getafe furious at criticism: 'Players, family, and friends are suffering'
Getafe has had enough after the criticism of the past weeks. In a press release, the Spanish club responds furiously: 'We cannot stand by and watch. Our players are people with feelings, with families and friends who all suffer with us.'
Dumfries can hope for a reward after a strong start at Inter
Denzel Dumfries has started the season excellently. On Wednesday evening, he scored his second goal of the season against Sassuolo. This earned him a fair amount of compliments, and perhaps soon, a contract extension with a financial upgrade.
Chelsea manager Pochettino wants to give Mudryk confidence in a surprising way
The union between Chelsea and Ukrainian star Mykhailo Mudryk has so far not been a happy one, but Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is doing everything in his power to change that.
Ajax will be without the newcomer for weeks after just one match
Ajax will be unable to call upon their new signing, Sivert Mannsverk, for the time being. The midfielder has suffered a foot injury and will be sidelined for weeks. This means that Ajax will have to make a change to the match sheet for 'De Klassieker'.
Atletico's director lashes out: 'Real creates a hostile atmosphere against referees'
Despite the victory against Real Madrid last Sunday, Miguel Ángel Gil Marín was not pleased with Real Madrid's behavior towards the referees. The CEO of Atlético Madrid accuses their major rival of 'creating a hostile atmosphere against referees'.
Investigative court conducts house search due to alleged bribery involving Barcelona
Joaquín Aguirre, head of the main investigative court in Barcelona, has accused the football club Barcelona of bribery in the Negreira case. In response to this, he issued a judicial order, and the buildings of the Spanish referees' commission were searched.