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If you’re out of the gaming scene loop lately, EA Sports Fc 26 is right around the corner. Yep, the next big chapter in the world’s most popular soccer franchise is coming soon. EA’s already revealed the cover stars, and while we have our opinions on that, the game looks quite fantastic so far. This could finally be the year when EA doesn’t recycle everything from the last installment.

But there’s one big thing we still don’t know about the EA Sports Fc 26, and that’s player ratings. Let’s be real, this is one of the many things we’re all hyped for. We’re obviously going to see tons of debates on Reddit and Twitter once these are officially revealed. However, with veterans of the league reaching new form and a younger generation of players coming in, we believe that there’s going...

Well, if you’ve missed the latest buzz around the EA Sports Fc 26, the cover stars have finally been revealed. That’s right, gamers, we’re going to see Jamal Musiala alongside Jude Bellingham gracing the front for the Standard Edition. On the other hand, it’s none other than Zlatan Ibrahimovic who will be the face of the Ultimate Edition.

No surprises here, really, as we all expected EA to go with the biggest names in the world of soccer right now for the game’s cover. But as longtime fans of the sport, we can’t help but feel they’ve completely dropped the ball. There are plenty of other stars who not only deserved the spotlight, but could’ve made the Fc 26 cover go down in the history books.

So, here’s our list of 10 soccer players we believe would’ve been the top picks for the Fc 26 cover.

The cover athletes for EA Sports Fc 26 have been revealed, as well as the first gameplay footage, the release date, pre-order information, and more. The yearly entry in the Fc series has faced some stiff competition from other soccer (or properly known as "football") competitors, like the recently released Rematch and the FIFA titles. Now that gameplay has been revealed for this year's entry, however, fans are eager to dissect the trailer and all the information released so far.

According to a press release and X post from the official EA Sports Fc account, Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala are the cover athletes for EA Sports Fc 26 and EA Sports Fc Mobile. They will join Zlatan Ibrahimović, who is on the cover of the Ultimate Edition of the game, as this year's featured athletes. The official reveal trailer on the EA Sports Fc YouTube channel also offers a first look at gameplay,...

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“Superman” star David Corenswet is trading his cape for a children’s book as he prepares to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story on July 11, the same day the film hits theaters. Corenswet will read Rachel Bright‘s “What Does Daddy Do?” a tale about young Daisy trying to figure out her father’s mysterious job. While her friends’ dads have clear professions – fireman, doctor – Daisy only knows her daddy climbs “mountains of paperwork,” has to “fly,” and reports to a dragon boss. Could he possibly be an “explorersuperknight?”

The bedtime story marks another star-studded addition to CBeebies’ roster, which has featured everyone from Olivia Colman and Tom Hardy to Harry Styles and the Spice Girls. The beloved children’s program, airing weekdays on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer, has been a family favorite since the channel’s 2002 launch.

With over 300 archived episodes available on BBC iPlayer, CBeebies Bedtime Story has achieved numerous milestones,...

The BBC has confirmed the full cast for Dear England, a four-part drama based on James Graham’s Olivier Award-winning play about Gareth Southgate and the England men’s football team. Dr. Who star Jodie Whittaker, The Crown alum Jason Watkins and British actor Daniel Ryan (The Bay) are new additions to the ensemble cast.

Shakespeare in Love and The Handmaid’s Tale actor Joseph Fiennes will reprise his stage role as Gareth Southgate, the England manager who took over a team with a historically poor record in penalty shoot-outs. Whittaker will play team psychologist Pippa Grange. Watkins will portray former Football Association chairman Greg Dyke. Ryan plays former assistant manager Steve Holland.

Several castmembers from the play will reprise their roles for TV, including John Hodgkinson, returning as former Fa chairman Greg Clarke, Adam Hugill playing Harry Maguire, Josh Barrow as Jordan Pickford and Lewis Shepherd as Dele Alli.

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The BBC has unveiled the full cast for its six-part drama Dear England, adapted from James Graham’s hit National Theatre play about Gareth Southgate and his campaign to turnaround the fortunes of the England men’s football team.

Jodie Whittaker joins the cast as Pippa Grange, the England men’s team psychologist, while Jason Watkins is former Fa chairman Greg Dyke and John Hodgkinson reprises his stage role as former Fa chairman Greg Clarke.

Daniel Ryan is Steve Holland, former assistant manager for the England men’s team. Sam Spruell will also star as fictional coach, Mike Webster.

The production has also unveiled the cast for the soccer players.

Adam Hugill (Sherwood), Josh Barrow (Hostage) and screen newcomer Lewis Shepherd reprise their respective stage roles as Harry Maguire, Jordan Pickford and Dele Alli.

The two sides are playing the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal matchup on Wednesday, April 16.

Two of the world’s premier club soccer teams will clash in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals once again this week. On Wednesday, April 16, Arsenal will take on Real Madrid at 3 p.m. Et on Paramount+. Real Madrid has some serious work to do if it wants to advance to the semis, but this elite club has never backed down from a challenge. You can see the game unfold live with a subscription to Paramount+.

How to watch Arsenal vs. Real Madrid UEFA Champions League quarterfinal When: Wednesday, April 16 at 3 p.m. Et TV: Paramount+ Stream: Watch with a seven-day free trial of Paramount+. From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a Vpn. Everything you need to know about Arsenal vs. Real Madrid UEFA Champions League quarterfinal

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Sometimes even the most reputed names in the industry fail to convince studios of their credibility. While in many cases, the storyline is the problem, for the movie Sinners, it was director Ryan Coogler. The movie is his passion project, which he is bringing to life alongside Michael B. Jordan.

Michael B. Jordan in Sinners trailer | Credits: Warner Bros.

While the duo has had a successful movie streak in the past, this time, after listening to Coogler’s three conditions, both Sony and Universal backed out of the movie.

This obviously left many wondering what actually went wrong and why such major studios pulled out at the last minute.

Ryan Coogler’s three demands that pushed Sony and Universal to back out

In Hollywood, there are only a few actor-director relationships that have consistently delivered successful movies. The same is true for Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler. The duo...

Jude Bellingham is one of the top football players of all time. At just 21 years old, the young prodigy has taken the world of football by storm and is known for his last-minute winning goals. While his feat in the pitch is often gaining attention, lately it is his dating life or rather his new girlfriend’s dating life that has caught the attention of fans and media alike.

Jude Bellingham | Credit: Instagram / @judebellingham

Just weeks after going public with his newest fling, model Ashlyn Castro, fans of the Real Madrid player have begun unearthing Castro’s dating history. Shockingly, not only has she dated several sports players in the past, but she also seems to have been linked with Jamie Foxx and Michael B. Jordan.

Jude Bellingham has a new girlfriend! Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend Ashlyn Castro | Credit: Instagram / @ashlyncastro

Just two weeks ago, Jude Bellingham went public with his new girlfriend Ashlyn Castro.

A blind young football fan who trains with England asked fellow international Jude Bellingham to join Arsenal football club in a video shared on Instagram. The Real Madrid star responded with a smile and a “Maybe.”

The video was posted to the Instagram of Mikey Poulli, who was born with full vision but was blind by age seven due to a rare condition called rod-cone dystrophy. Despite this, Mikey pursued his dream of playing football and now trains with England, earning recognition for his skills and gaining widespread attention on social media.

In the video, Poulli asks Bellingham, “Come to Arsenal, Jude, please,” to which the player responds, “Maybe,” while smiling. Poulli then says, “We’ll take care of you,” and Bellingham replies with a laugh, “Oh yeah?”

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The BBC and Netflix have garnered the most nods at the upcoming Royal Television Society (Rts) Craft & Design Awards with 31 and 16 nominations respectively.

BBC series “Lost Boys & Fairies” led the way with four nominations while Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” garnered three.

Other Netflix shows to be nominated including the recently-canceled mythological series “Kaos” and the adaptation of David Nicholls’ “One Day.”

The ceremony will take place on Dec. 2 at the London Hilton.

“On joining this year as chair of the awards I was extremely confident that the calibre of entries would be high,” said Emma Gormley, chair of the Rts Craft & Design Awards. “However, the submissions we subsequently received have exceeded all expectations, further demonstrating how U.K. creatives are global leaders in the television and streaming space. The nominations we have announced today highlight the incredible range of diverse, genre-defining content that is being created by U.K.

The networks of ESPN are pulling out all the stops for one of the most renown rivalries in soccer. The Real Madrid-Fc Barcelona ElClásico soccer game on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 3 p.m. Et will feature the ESPN+ “MegaCast” with multiple viewing options in English and Spanish, with ESPN Deportes simulcasting the Spanish-language match coverage. Whether you want to watch the traditional live-game coverage, bird’s eye view aerial cam, or get match analysis in real time from Alejandro Moreno and Craig Burley, there’s a feed for every kind of soccer fan. Don’t miss the Real Madrid vs. Fc Barcelona ElClásico with a Free 3-Day Trio Trial of Hulu Live TV.

How to Watch The 2024 Real Madrid vs. Fc Barcelona ElClásico Soccer Game When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 at 3 p.m. Et TV: ESPN Deportes Stream: Watch with a Free 3-Day Trio Trial of Hulu Live TV. Free 3-Day Trio Trial $82.99 / month hulu.

At the age of 21, Jude Bellingham has already become one of the biggest soccer stars in the world. In 2024, the English winner has already made a deep European Championship run with his national team while also winning the Champions League with club side Real Madrid.

Now, Bellingham has added another item to his list of 2024 accomplishments: After beating rival soccer clubs on the pitch, he is now beating them on YouTube. Bellingham is using his personal YouTube channel to distribute a documentary called Out of the Floodlights, and he’s attracted more than 700,000 subscribers in less than a month.

Out of the Floodlights is a typical athlete puff piece that recaps some of the brightest moments from Bellingham’s year-long stint at Real Madrid. The first episode depicts his arrival in the Spanish capital, the second elaborates on some of his biggest highlights, and the third relives Real Madrid’s...

Kim Kardashian’s booty is basically famous at this point and even Orlando Bloom can’t look away. Keep reading to find out more about Orlando sneaking a peak at Kim’s backside.

Orlando Bloom checks out Kim Kardashian

Orlando Bloom attended Monday’s Kering Foundation’s Caring for Women Dinner in NYC with his fiance, Katy Perry. Kim Kardashian was also there and according to TMZ, Orlando Bloom seemingly noticed. Despite standing right beside Katy, Orlando was caught checking out The Kardashians star’s infamous butt. Kim was wearing a tight, white, latex dress that hugs all of her curves perfectly. So, it’s really no surprise that Orlando wanted to catch a peak.

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Meanwhile, Katy Perry went with a blue strapless dress, completely covered in glitter. Orlando himself opted for a black tux with a white shirt and a black bow tie.

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Before Kanye West, Kim Kardashian had a type – athletes. Is she back to that type now that she is single and dating again? Keep reading to find out who Kim Kardashian seems to be chatting with now.

Kim Kardashian dating another athlete?

Kim Kardashian has a reputation for dating athletes. Prior to her marriage to rapper Kanye West, she was in relationships with Reggie Bush, Christiano Renaldo, Miles Austin, Kris Humphries, and most recently, Odell Beckham Jr. Now, she’s had her son, Saint, set her up with someone and of course, it’s another athlete. This time, it looks like Kim Kardashian is getting cozy with soccer player, Jude Bellingham. And according to Daily Express, fans are catching on quickly.

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Kim just spent time in Madrid with her family and of course, took to social media. After posting some of the photos she snapped during her time in Madrid,...

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In the world of football, superstition is as common as a corner kick, but when you throw the Kardashians into the mix, things get a whole lot more intriguing. If you thought the Kardashian curse was reserved for rappers and reality stars, think again.

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid's golden boy, might just be the latest victim of this infamous phenomenon. And if history is any guide, he better watch his stepliterally.

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Fresh off a stellar season where he added a UEFA Super Cup to his trophy cabinet, Judes rise has been nothing short of meteoric. However,...

As one of the most successful games released annually, EA Sports took the opportunity to present the player who will be the star of the next cover.

Despite having a successful Euros but not winning the title, England is represented in the highly anticipated EA Sports Fc 25, primarily because one of Real Madrid’s star players will grace the cover. Jude Bellingham will be the chosen player. Fans are pleased with this choice.

EA Sports Fc 25 Is Coming This Year and Has Already Confirmed Its Cover Star EA Sports Fc 25 legends alongside star Jude Bellingham the new star for the cover of the game. Image via EA Sports.

For years, this soccer title has been the most popular on the planet, with enormous sales following it year after year. It seems this year will be no different, so the studio has already revealed who will be the face of the...

EA Sports Fc 25 is around the corner. This highly anticipated football simulation will be launching on September 24, 2024, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. Like its previous edition, this time as well, the main hype is centered around the cover of the Ultimate Edition of the game.

And the long wait is finally over as the cover of the Ultimate Edition of Fc 25 is finally revealed. However, fans have their own concerns regarding an important feature of the game, which we have been missing in previous titles.

EA Announces the Cover of the EA Sports Fc 25 Ultimate Edition

The EA Sports Fc 25 Ultimate cover will have Jude Bellingham in it. | Credit: Electronic Arts.

EA Sports Fc has recently announced the Ultimate Edition cover of the highly anticipated title from its official Twitter handle. The caption of the tweet depicts the whole cover: “Defined by silverware delivered for the club.” That...

Prince William took his son, Prince George, to the Euros 2024 final. To cheer on their England team, the Three Lions, in a jaw-dropping football game.

England Was Shattered As Spain Defeated The Three Lions

George follows in his father’s footsteps and is a big football fan. He often accompanies Prince William to games. He celebrated with the Prince of Wales when England won the quarterfinal match. Willaim was seen in the stands dramatically pumping his fist in the air when England won. He was so happy.

Unfortunately, William’s team lost the final game, and England was shattered as the Three Lions couldn’t pull it out during the nail-biting final moments.

Spain defeated England 2-1. For a moment, it looked like Cole Palmer’s glorious goal may have saved the day. But Spain scored again, securing their victory this time.

The look on William and Goerge’s faces...

As the European Championships kicks off the quarter finals, with games including Spain taking on Germany, Fox is celebrating record ratings.

The Round of 16, which saw England beat Slovakia with a last minute overhead goal from Jude Bellingham and Turkey beat Austria in dramatic fashion, was well up from the equivalent in 2021.

This year’s Round of 16 averaged 1.988M viewers across Fox and FS1, up 18% compared to the Round of 16 in 2021 (Euro 2020 was delayed due to the pandemic).

Fox said that it was the most-watched Round of 16 in the Euros ever on U.S. English-language TV. However, it is only the third Round of 16 in the tournament as the number of teams increased from Euro 2016.

Turkey’s 2-1 win over Austria, helped in large part by a magnificent save by Turkish goalkeeper Mert Gunok, drew 1.66M, up 5% from the equivalent match in 2021, which saw Sweden vs Ukraine watched by 1.575M.

Europeans are still crazy for their soccer, but record TV ratings for the Euro 2024 championships haven’t had a major impact on the box office.

This past weekend saw second-round matches for Euro 2024 pull in huge audiences across most of Europe’s biggest markets, with the U.K., Italy and Spain recording best-ever figures for the tournament. ITV scored big with its coverage of England’s dramatic Sunday night match against Slovakia, with a peak of 18.4 million viewers tuning in.

The match ended in fairy-tale fashion for the Three Lions, with Jude Bellingham scoring a highlight-reel-worthy bicycle kick goal in the 95th minute to send the match into extra time. Captain Harry Kane’s 2-1 winner sealed the deal for England, which now advances into the quarterfinals. ITV’s audience was a good 3 million more than watched England’s last match of the tournament, against Slovenia, and the biggest TV...

Exclusive: James Graham, the TV dramatist and playwright, has revealed that the BBC adaptation of his acclaimed soccer play Dear England will feature Jude Bellingham’s breathtaking bicycle-kick goal that spared the Three Lions the ignominy of defeat against Slovakia in the European Football Championships over the weekend.

Bellingham’s incredible equalizer was struck with just 86 seconds of stoppage time remaining in the round-of-16 knockout stage, ensuring 30 minutes of extra time to complete the game.

Graham told us that it “feels likely and necessary to feature Jude, and his incredible balletic moment of pure theatre.”

Jude Bellingham’s bicycle-kick goal against Slovakia at Euro 2024 on Sunday

After Bellingham’s coup de match at the AufSchalke arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on Sunday, captain Harry Kane scored in extra time giving England a 2-1 win, allowing them to advance to the Euro 2024 quarterfinals where they play Switzerland on July...

Recently, The Kardashians star, Kim Kardashian, revealed she has a major crush on a twenty-one-year-old football player. Afterward, fans are going crazy over the huge age difference between Kim and her crush.

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Unmistakably, Kim Kardashian is doing everything she can to stay young. However, the dreaded feeling of getting old is knocking at her door overnight after her admission in the latest episode of The Kardashians. Likewise, she thinks she only has about ten years left to keep her good looks intact. In a recent episode of The Kardashians, she discusses her newfound passion for movie-making. She says, “I can do a movie a year.” Furthermore, in a confessional, Kim adds, “I’ve got about ten years where I still look good, so that’s all I’ve got in me and then I’ll take some time off.”

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England’s last-minute heroics in their European Championship game against Slovakia provided big numbers for Fox, but it was Spain’s victory over Georgia that drove record viewing figures for the tournament.

The European soccer tournament’s Round of 16 on Sunday saw England beat Slovakia 2-1 after extra time with Spain comfortably beating Georgia 4-1, albeit having conceded the opening goal in the game.

Some 2,868,000 viewers tuned in to watch the Spanish team, consisting of young superstars including Nico Williams and 16-year old Lamine Yamal. This made it the most-watched European Round of 16 game in U.S. English-language history and was up 19% from the equivalent game in the previous tournament – 2021’s Belgium versus Portugal, which was watched by 2.4M (Euro 2020 was delayed due to Covid).

The match peaked with 3.3M viewers between 4:15pm and 4:30pm at the start of the second half. Its biggest markets included Miami, San Diego and Kansas City.

Jubilation. Relief. Maybe even a hint of disbelief. These were the emotions coursing through England after a heart-stopping encounter with Slovakia in the Euros. And Prince William, the ever-present symbol of national pride, perfectly encapsulated the rollercoaster of feelings in a social media post that resonated with millions.

From Despair to Delight: A Match of Two Halves

England’s Euros campaign had started brightly, but their clash with Slovakia threatened to turn into a nightmare. The Three Lions, heavy favorites, found themselves a goal down and staring elimination in the face. The clock ticked mercilessly towards a humiliating upset.

Bellingham’s Bolt from the Blue

Then, with seconds remaining in stoppage time, a glimmer of hope emerged. Young midfielder Jude Bellingham defied despair with a spectacular overhead kick, sending the ball thundering into the net and the entire nation into a frenzy. The equalizer, a moment of pure magic, snatched...

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Using the best Formations in Ultimate Team has always been vital and it is no different in EA Sports Fc 24. Despite the series changing its name from FIFA, Ultimate Team remains the mode to play in this year's game. While the main aspect of Ultimate Team sees players build their squad full of the world's best players, small changes in formation can make a difference in tight matches.

There are over 50 different formations available to choose from in Ultimate Team, so there is something for everyone. Chemistry remains key to success in Ultimate Team, but players also have a host of options to tweak their player and team instructions which can be used with any formation. The best formations will change throughout the yearly cycle as new cards are introduced and players adapt, but for the start of the year having cover in front of the defense is key.

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Madrid (Spain), Aug 28 (Ians) Spain’s La Liga witnessed a flurry of goals this weekend, with six in the match played in Bilbao and seven in the Villarreal versus Barcelona match at the Ceramica stadium in Villarreal.

As the competition intensifies and teams reach their prime fitness, here are four takeaways from the weekend’s action in Spain.

1. Bellingham Does It Again

Jude Bellingham proved pivotal once again, guiding Real Madrid to a narrow 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo on Friday evening. The England international netted the only goal a mere 10 minutes before the match concluded, reports Xinhua.

Celta, deserving at least a draw, had Strand Larsen’s early goal controversially disallowed due to a ‘foul’ on Madrid’s goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga, as determined by Var.

Bellingham’s decisive moment put the spotlight on the stark contrast between the two clubs. While financial constraints prompted Celta to sell their ace Gabri Veiga to Saudi Arabia,...

Madrid, Aug 28 (Ians) Fc Barcelona clinched a dramatic 4-3 victory against Villarreal on Sunday evening, thanks to a remarkable performance from 16-year-old winger Lamine Yamal.

Barcelona seemed firmly in the driver’s seat when Gavi netted in the 15th minute, followed by Frenkie de Jong’s goal three minutes later, establishing a 2-0 lead, reports Xinhua.

However, Villarreal mounted a spirited comeback. Juan Foyth’s commanding header in the 26th minute and Alexander Sorloth’s exquisite finish in the 40th minute equalized the scores.

Four minutes into the second half, Alex Baena’s curveball went past Marc Andre Ter Stegen, placing Villarreal in the lead.

In the 67th minute, Lamine crafted an assist for Ferran Torres to even the score for Barca. Shortly after, Robert Lewandowski sealed the victory with a close-range shot, rebounding from Lamine’s initial effort that hit the post.

In other matches, Osasuna halted Valencia’s...

Berlin (Germany), Aug 27 (Ians) Not only in Dortmund but across Germany, the media is full of reports on Jude Bellingham’s stunning achievements at Real Madrid.

Articles and photos about the 20-year-old England international are often placed near ones reporting about the unsteady times his former side Borussia Dortmund have been going through since the midfielder departed for the Spanish capital in July.

The current state of the team that threw away the 2022-23 Bundesliga title on the season’s final day gives reason for concern after a disappointing start to the new campaign, reports Xinhua.

Consistency and confidence appear like lost property for Edin Terzic’s side.

Instead of a successful promising restart, the side seems stuck in a pattern that accompanied the club since coaching icon Jurgen Klopp left for Liverpool in 2015.

Despite Dortmund having reached calm waters after years of financial turbulence, a consistent sporting breakthrough has been missing.

Madrid, Aug 27 (Ians) Sevilla’s disastrous start to the season continued on Saturday as the Europa League champions were stunned by Girona 2-1 at home.

Yangel Herrera put an impressive Girona side ahead in the 16th minute when he hammered home a loose ball after Sevilla failed to clear a corner, reports Xinhua.

Nemanja Gudelj leveled for Sevilla on the stroke of halftime as he controlled a clearance from a corner and volleyed home, but Aleix Garcia put Girona ahead 10 minutes into the second half with a good finish from a right cross.

Ivan Rakitic had the ball in the net for Sevilla shortly afterward, but his excellent shot was ruled out for a narrow offside. The home side was denied a penalty appeal in the last minute of normal time after the Var decided Rakitic’s free kick had hit David Lopez’s shoulder, rather than his arm.

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Madrid, Aug 21 (Ians) Fc Barcelona were pushed to their limits in a 2-0 victory over Cadiz during their inaugural league match at the Montjuic Stadium in Barcelona on Sunday night.

The fixture hinted at the challenges awaiting Barca this season, with their Camp Nou Stadium under reconstruction. The vast open areas in the stands and a muted ambiance were palpable, especially against a resilient Cadiz that not only defended stoutly but also created scoring opportunities, reports Xinhua.

Conan Ledesma’s series of outstanding saves kept Cadiz competitive. However, he was rendered powerless when Pedri netted a goal in the 82nd minute. Ferran Torres added another during injury time, a goal that somewhat belied Barca’s initial struggles.

Meanwhile, Betis and Atletico Madrid played out a goalless draw at the Benito Villamarin Stadium. Despite having the better chances, Betis’ erratic finishing prevented them from registering a shot on target. Nonetheless, Isco...

Madrid, Aug 20 (Ians) England star Jude Bellingham scored twice as Real Madrid came from behind to win 3-1 away to Almeria in the second round of action in the Spanish La Liga.

The home side took the lead in the third minute on Saturday evening with a header from Sergio Arribas, with the player, who has just joined Almeria from Madrid showing his former club may have made a mistake.

Bellingham levelled midway in the 19th minute after the Var gave the goal as good after he used his shoulder to control the ball and shot home, reports Xinhua.

Bellingham finished his brace with a header in the second half following a Toni Kroos cross and Vinicius Jr added a third with a shot that took a slight deflection on its way to goal.

Athletic Club Bilbao recovered from last week’s defeat to Real Madrid with a 2-0 win...

Madrid, Aug 14 (Ians) Fc Barcelona were held to a goalless draw by Getafe in their La Liga debut on Sunday evening.

Both sides finished with 10 players, after Raphinha’s dismissal for elbowing Getafe defender Gaston Alvarez in the first half, while Getafe’s Jaime Mata received a red card after the interval, reports Xinhua.

Barca’s coach, Xavi Hernandez, was also shown the red card due to his apparent discontent with Getafe’s fouling and time-wasting tactics. This frustration was evident as the referee added a whopping 10 minutes of added time in the first half and over 15 in the second. That period culminated with Var dismissing what seemed a valid Barcelona penalty appeal.

Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, thanks to first-half goals from Rodrygo and debutant Jude Bellingham. Rodrygo utilized open space to score in the 28th minute, followed by Bellingham’s goal from a corner,...

Madrid (Spain), Aug 13 (Ians) Real Madrid’s Brazil international defender Eder Militao will miss the rest of the season after the club confirmed that the player ruptured his left cruciate ligament in Saturday’s La Liga opener against Athletic Bilbao.

The club confirmed the news on Sunday in a brief statement on their official website, which states: “Following tests carried out on our player Eder Militao, he has been diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.”

The 25-year-old suffered the injury in the 50th minute of his side’s 2-0 win away to Athletic, which came thanks to first-half goals from Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham. Militao slipped and fell badly while challenging Athletics’ Oihan Sancet for the ball, and immediately called for medical attention.

After receiving treatment on the pitch, Militao was supported by medical staff as he limped off, and afterwards, coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted...

Madrid, Aug 13 (Ians) Real Madrid began their season with a 2-0 win away to Athletic Bilbao but lost defender Eder Militao to what looks like a serious knee injury, just two days after Thibaut Courtois was ruled out for the season with a torn cruciate knee ligament.

Andriy Lunin was in goal for Courtois but had little work to do in a tight first half, which tilted Madrid’s way after first Rodrygo and then Jude Bellingham took advantage of some poor defending from the home side, reports Xinhua.

Rodrygo was given space to fire Madrid ahead in the 27th minute and nine minutes later Bellingham was able to celebrate his league debut with a goal after he was left unmarked at a corner.

The midfielder mishit his shot but had the fortune to see it bounce up and over Athletic keeper Unai Simon.

Militao had to be helped off...

Madrid (Spain), Aug 10 (Ians) The upcoming La Liga season commences this weekend amidst a Spanish heatwave, prompting some matches to be rescheduled to 10 p.m. local time to mitigate the heat’s effects.

There are two games on Friday — Almeria hosting Rayo Vallecano and Sevilla squaring off against Valencia –but one of them was rescheduled due to extreme heat.

Victor Moreno makes his coaching debut for Almeria, which recently sold striker El Bilal Toure. On the other hand, Francisco Rodriguez faces the challenge of filling Andoni Iraola’s shoes in the Rayo dugout, helming a squad seemingly less potent than last season’s, reports Xinhua.

Reigning Europa League champions, Sevilla, face off against a Valencia side that has witnessed pivotal departures without notable replacements. This transition has prompted coach Ruben Baraja to lean on Valencia’s youth, evident from the squad’s average age of 22.8 years.

Saturday’s trio of...

Madrid, Aug 7 (Ians) The Spanish La Liga kicks off a new season under its fresh official name this weekend. Yet, the ‘new’ Liga EA Sports is expected to witness the same teams vying for the title, with Fc Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid emerging as the principal contenders.

It, however, marks the dawn of a different era for the reigning champions, Fc Barcelona. With seasoned players Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets exiting the club during the summer, the addition of Ilkay Gundogan, Oriol Romeu, and Inigo Martinez should ably fill the void.

Ousmane Dembele’s surprising move to Paris Saint Germain raised eyebrows, and unless Barca secure another signing or Ansu Fati returns to form, their attacking strength, where Robert Lewandowski is about to turn 35, might falter.

Barcelona will play their fixtures in the Olympic Stadium in Montjuic while the Camp Nou undergoes renovation. The dynamics of playing before...

Madrid (Spain), July 27 (Ians) Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has said he doesn’t need any more signings ahead of the coming season.

Ancelotti’s remarks were aimed at the recent rumours of a possible pursuit of Paris Saint Germain’s Kylian Mbappe, after goals from new arrivals, Jude Bellingham and Joselu gave Madrid a 2-0 win over Manchester United in their American tour, reports Xinhua.

“The squad is good as it is. We are full,” said Ancelotti, who preferred not to answer direct questions about possible interest for the French international.

“It was a good game, we played well – especially in the first half, with intensity and moving the ball well. We defended well and we played better than in our first game [a 3-2 win against AC Milan].”

“We are good because we have a team with a lot of quality, strength, technique and commitment. That’s the only explanation,” continued the coach,...

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Madrid (Spain), July 17 (Ians) With just a few weeks to go for the start of the 2023-24 season of the Spanish La Liga, some teams have already played their first pre-season friendlies.

The teams have made their moves in the transfer market and got together their best squads for the start of the upcoming season on August 11.

As the 2023/24 La Liga season kick-off approaches, several teams have already set their first pre-season friendlies, while others have been beefing up their squads.

Here are 10 things you should know about the 2023-24 La Liga season:

Barca sign prodigious forward Vitor Roque

The Blaugrana officially announced last week that they acquired the services of Brazilian talented striker Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira, known as Vitor Roque, from Club Athletico Paranaense. The 18-year-old prodigy has put pen to paper on a seven-year deal and will join Barça in 2024/25. Back in February, Roque was the top...

Madrid, June 21 (Ians) Real Madrid announced on Wednesday that German midfielder Toni Kroos has signed a one-year contract extension, which will keep him at the club through June 2024.

“Real Madrid C.F. and Toni Kroos have agreed to extend the player’s contract, which will see him remain with the club through 30 June 2024,” the club’s official website confirmed.

Kroos transferred to Real Madrid in 2014 from Bayern Munich. Since then, he has made 417 appearances, becoming the German with the highest number of games played for the club and has won four Champions League and three La Liga titles, a Xinhua report said.

Although there were slight doubts regarding Kroos’ willingness to extend his contract due to interest from Saudi Arabia, the 33-year-old has chosen to stay with the club.

However, he is likely to have a reduced role in the next season following the €103 million signing of Jude Bellingham.

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Madrid, June 14 (Ians) Real Madrid C. F. have completed the signing of English midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund on a six-year deal, the La Liga club announced on Wednesday. The 19-year-old midfielder, who is a regular starter in the England national team, arrived at Madrid after being voted the best player for 2022/23 in the German professional league Bundesliga.

“Real Madrid C. F. and Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Jude Bellingham, who will be contracted to our club for the next six seasons,” the club said in a statement.

The Spanish club didn’t specify the transfer fee, but it is estimated to be over 100m Euros deal along with performance-related variables spread.

About Bellingham’s presentation ceremony, the club said: “Bellingham will be unveiled as a new Real Madrid player tomorrow, Thursday 15 June, at 12:00 noon at Real Madrid City. Following this,...

Madrid, June 10 (Ians) Real Madrid on Saturday announced that attacking midfielder Brahim Diaz returned to the club after three seasons on loan at AC Milan and had signed a new contract to keep him until the end of June 2027.

Diaz is the third arrival of the summer for Real Madrid following the signings of midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund and left back Fran Garcia from Rayo Vallecano, reports Xinhua.

“The 23-year-old forward returns to our club after three seasons at Milan, where he clinched the Scudetto in the 2021-22 campaign and reached the semifinals of last season’s UEFA Champions League.

“Brahim signed for Real Madrid in January 2019 from Manchester City, and won La Liga in 2019-20 and the Spanish Super Cup 2020. In September 2020, he was loaned to AC Milan, where he excelled in the last three seasons, scoring 18 goals in all competitions,” confirmed the Real Madrid website.

Diaz made just 21 appearances,...

Madrid, June 10 (Ians) Real Madrid confirmed the return of left back Fran Garcia from Rayo Vallecano for the next four seasons.

The 23-year-old defender has agreed a four-year contract until the end of June 2027, as Real Madrid paid five million euros for his services after conserving 50 percent of his rights when he joined Rayo in 2020, reports Xinhua.

Garcia returns to the club where he began his career after an excellent season with Rayo, playing over 3,400 minutes in the season which has just finished.

He will help cover the position of left back after Marcelo left the club in 2022 and with Ferland Mendy likely to leave this summer after a campaign badly affected by injury.

When asked about Garcia in a press conference last week, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said the defender “has a lot of energy, he is very fast and attacks very well. He has a good profile...

Berlin (Germany), June 9 (Ians) Borussia Dortmund shareholders are certainly informed about the club’s official announcements, including the recent news about Jude Bellingham’s transfer to Real Madrid.

While this move may not have surprised many, it adds to the long list of prominent departures the Black and Yellow team has experienced throughout its history.

The departures of Ousmane Dembele (2017/Barcelona/140 million euros), Jadon Sancho (2021/Manchester United/85 million euros), and Erling Haaland (2022/Manchester City/65 million euros) have already established them as well-known figures preceding the highly sought-after 19-year-old midfielder.

Although there are still some minor details to be sorted out between the German and Spanish clubs, the 2012 German champions must now come to terms with the loss of their best performer from the 2022-23 season, reports Xinhua.

Back in 2020, Bellingham joined Dortmund during their pre-season training camp in Switzerland when he was just 17 years old. Initially, he gained the respect...

Madrid, June 7 (Ians) Real Madrid has completed the signing of England midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of over 100 million euros, plus incentives which could add a further 30 percent on the final price.

Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday confirmed the sale of the 19-year-old, who already has 24 appearances for England, with Bellingham set to sign a six-year contract with Real Madrid.

Bellingham becomes Real Madrid’s first signing of what is expected to be a busy summer, following the departures of players such as Marco Asensio, Karim Benzema, Eden Hazard and Mariano Diaz, with others such as Dani Ceballos, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos still to sign new contracts, a Xinhua report said.

Bellingham began his career with Birmingham City, making his debut just over a month after his 16th birthday.

Borussia Dortmund swooped to sign him in July 2020 and he has played 132 appearances for the German side,...

Madrid (Spain), May 18 (Ians) Although La Liga doesn’t end until the weekend of June 3, Real Madrid’s season is to all intents and purposes over following their 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League semifinal.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side are 14 points behind Barcelona in La Liga, with Barca crowned champions last weekend with four games left to play. Although Real Madrid are locked in a race with Atletico Madrid to finish second, their place in next season’s Spanish Super Cup is already assured after beating Osasuna in last month’s Copa del Rey final.

At the start of the year, the pro-Madrid press were talking about the club winning six titles this season, but in the end, they lifted just the Copa del Rey, the UEFA Super Cup and the World Club Cup, in which they defeated Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia and Egypt’s Al Ahly,...

Berlin, April 29 (Ians) Front-runners Borussia Dortmund missed the chance to extend their lead atop the standings as stubborn Bochum secured a 1-1 draw in the curtain raiser of the 30th round of Bundesliga.

The hosts caught a fairy tale start on home soil as Anthony Losilla unleashed a hammer from 17 meters into the top left corner to break the deadlock with only five minutes played, reports Xinhua.

Dortmund remained unimpressed and restored parity two minutes later when Sebastien Haller squared the ball into the path of Karim Adeyemi, who beat Bochum goalkeeper Manuel Riemann from close range.

Bochum remained on the front foot as Takuma Asano tested Dortmund custodian Gregor Kobel with all time and space in the 12th minute.

Both sides continued to exchange attacks as Jude Bellingham forced Riemann into action inside the box in the 26th minute before Asano’s shot from a promising position got blocked...

Berlin (Germany), April 2 (Ians) Thomas Muller’s brace helped Bayern Munich cruise 4-2 past front-runners Borussia Dortmund and ensured a perfect debut for new head coach Thomas Tuchel at the 26th round of Bundesliga on Saturday.

With the result, Bayern moved past Dortmund and established a two-point gap atop the standings.

The Bvb caught a bright start on the road as Matthijs de Ligt had to block Marco Reus’ shot from inside the box with seven minutes played, reports Xinhua.

Bayern opened the scoring against the run of the game moments later as Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel cleared Dayot Upamecano’s long pass into the wrong goal.

Dortmund were shocked and had to swallow the second goal in the 18th minute after De Ligt flicked a cross into the path of Muller, who tapped home at the back post.

Things went from bad to worse for the visitors five minutes...