Iga Swiatek has been on the top of the tennis world for a while now, and she just bagged her second Polish Sportsperson of the Year award.
Poland might not be the first country you think of when you mention sports, but the country has some big names across the various sports. Robert Lewandowski has long been the poster boy for Polish sports, and for good reason; however, more recently, it's become associated with Iga Swiatek.
The legendary football player was in attendance when Swiatek won her second Roland Garros, and in the meantime, she added a 3rd one for a total tally of 4 Grand Slams at the age of 22, with the number likely to increase.
She's also the reigning world number one and has been for quite a while, as she only briefly lost it after last year's US Open. All of that was enough for the country to...
Poland might not be the first country you think of when you mention sports, but the country has some big names across the various sports. Robert Lewandowski has long been the poster boy for Polish sports, and for good reason; however, more recently, it's become associated with Iga Swiatek.
The legendary football player was in attendance when Swiatek won her second Roland Garros, and in the meantime, she added a 3rd one for a total tally of 4 Grand Slams at the age of 22, with the number likely to increase.
She's also the reigning world number one and has been for quite a while, as she only briefly lost it after last year's US Open. All of that was enough for the country to...
- 1/7/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Iga Swiatek is slowly becoming a Polish sports icon, but she worries that might be impacting one of the biggest ones the country has ever had.
Sports is a global phenomenon, and it contributes to many things. Some athletes become synonymous with their countries due to their fame. For example, if you say Serbia, most people will say Novak Djokovic, even though they might not know anything about the country.
He's become so famous that he's the first association people have when you mention his country. Something similar happened with Robert Lewandowski, who is by far the best Polish football player of all time.
Swiatek is slowly building up her legacy as well, and the two have been prominently featured in quite a few popular memes in the country, which feature the image when the Polish player sit in Swiatek's box.
While they are generally humorous, some prop up Swiatek while downplaying Lewandowski,...
Sports is a global phenomenon, and it contributes to many things. Some athletes become synonymous with their countries due to their fame. For example, if you say Serbia, most people will say Novak Djokovic, even though they might not know anything about the country.
He's become so famous that he's the first association people have when you mention his country. Something similar happened with Robert Lewandowski, who is by far the best Polish football player of all time.
Swiatek is slowly building up her legacy as well, and the two have been prominently featured in quite a few popular memes in the country, which feature the image when the Polish player sit in Swiatek's box.
While they are generally humorous, some prop up Swiatek while downplaying Lewandowski,...
- 12/10/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Andy Murray will lead a team at the Hexagon Cup padel tennis competition in February 2024.
Murray's involvement comes alongside the Ad Global Sports company, which has entered a co-ownership with the British Atp player. The 36-year-old is the latest high-profile figure to lead a padel tennis team at the upcoming Hexagon Cup as 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal and Barcelona football player Robert Lewandowski will also guide teams at the competition.
Following a turbulent year on the court, Murray will turn his attention to the new enterprise next year as the competition takes place between January 31 and February 4, 2024. The official Hexagon Cup account announced Murray as the next team lead via its X channel.
"Andy Murray launches his Team Ad/vantage co-owned by Ad Global Sports. Best known for his tennis achievements, now he’s set to leave a mark on the padel court! We can't wait to see which players he chooses.
Murray's involvement comes alongside the Ad Global Sports company, which has entered a co-ownership with the British Atp player. The 36-year-old is the latest high-profile figure to lead a padel tennis team at the upcoming Hexagon Cup as 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal and Barcelona football player Robert Lewandowski will also guide teams at the competition.
Following a turbulent year on the court, Murray will turn his attention to the new enterprise next year as the competition takes place between January 31 and February 4, 2024. The official Hexagon Cup account announced Murray as the next team lead via its X channel.
"Andy Murray launches his Team Ad/vantage co-owned by Ad Global Sports. Best known for his tennis achievements, now he’s set to leave a mark on the padel court! We can't wait to see which players he chooses.
- 11/17/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Warsaw (Poland), Sep 4 (Ians) Fc Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski criticised the referees in Spain’s La Liga, saying they misinterpreted many situations.
On Sunday evening, Lewandowski led his teammates to a 2-1 victory over Osasuna, with the 35-year-old converting a penalty with five minutes to go.
“I didn’t expect the Spanish league teams would take advantage of such reluctance to play football many times. In my opinion, the referees misinterpret many situations. Maybe they would like it to work differently, but they have some guidelines in advance on what to pay attention,” the forward told Polish media on Monday.
“La Liga doesn’t want to promote an attractive game. There are situations where you allow so many things in defense, and if I do something as an attacker, it’s immediately interpreted as a foul for a yellow card,” Lewandowski added.
After the first matches of the new season,...
On Sunday evening, Lewandowski led his teammates to a 2-1 victory over Osasuna, with the 35-year-old converting a penalty with five minutes to go.
“I didn’t expect the Spanish league teams would take advantage of such reluctance to play football many times. In my opinion, the referees misinterpret many situations. Maybe they would like it to work differently, but they have some guidelines in advance on what to pay attention,” the forward told Polish media on Monday.
“La Liga doesn’t want to promote an attractive game. There are situations where you allow so many things in defense, and if I do something as an attacker, it’s immediately interpreted as a foul for a yellow card,” Lewandowski added.
After the first matches of the new season,...
- 9/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 29 (Ians) At just 16 years and 45 days, Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to provide an assist in a Laliga EA Sports game in the 21st century, which earned a standing ovation from the Villarreal Cf fans.
Sunday afternoon’s Laliga EA Sports duel between Villarreal Cf and Fc Barcelona was a thriller, which finished 4-3 to the Catalan side and which featured so many world-class players.
There was the World Cup winner Juan Foyth, the reigning Pichichi Robert Lewandowski, the current Zamora Trophy holder Marc-Andre ter Stegen, the two-time Zarra Trophy recipient Gerard Moreno, the former Golden Boy Gavi… yet the Mvp of the match was 16-year-old Lamine Yamal, making just his fourth appearance for Fc Barcelona’s first team.
Lamine Yamal was simply spectacular at the Estadio de la Ceramica. The La Masia graduate had already impressed on the right wing in Los Blaugrana’s matches...
Sunday afternoon’s Laliga EA Sports duel between Villarreal Cf and Fc Barcelona was a thriller, which finished 4-3 to the Catalan side and which featured so many world-class players.
There was the World Cup winner Juan Foyth, the reigning Pichichi Robert Lewandowski, the current Zamora Trophy holder Marc-Andre ter Stegen, the two-time Zarra Trophy recipient Gerard Moreno, the former Golden Boy Gavi… yet the Mvp of the match was 16-year-old Lamine Yamal, making just his fourth appearance for Fc Barcelona’s first team.
Lamine Yamal was simply spectacular at the Estadio de la Ceramica. The La Masia graduate had already impressed on the right wing in Los Blaugrana’s matches...
- 8/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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...
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...
- 8/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Madrid, Aug 16 (Ians) Fc Barcelona has announced that its former player Anderson Luis de Souza ‘Deco’ will join the club to replace Mateu Alemany as director of sport. Deco, who played for Barca between 2004-2008, has signed a three-year contract to be the man behind Barcelona’s moves in the transfer market for the coming campaigns.
Alemany will step down from the post when the current transfer window closes at the start of September, a Xinhua report said.
The Barcelona website confirms that “Deco will be in charge of setting Fc Barcelona’s sporting philosophy and putting together the squad with the coach and the coaching and becoming head of the football section.”
Alemany has been an important figure at Barcelona, helping the club move in the transfer market, despite the problems they face due to financial fair play limitations.
He has been responsible for bringing in players, such as Robert Lewandowski,...
Alemany will step down from the post when the current transfer window closes at the start of September, a Xinhua report said.
The Barcelona website confirms that “Deco will be in charge of setting Fc Barcelona’s sporting philosophy and putting together the squad with the coach and the coaching and becoming head of the football section.”
Alemany has been an important figure at Barcelona, helping the club move in the transfer market, despite the problems they face due to financial fair play limitations.
He has been responsible for bringing in players, such as Robert Lewandowski,...
- 8/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Madrid (Spain), Aug 12 (Ians) La Liga champions Fc Barcelona will open their title defense with a difficult away game at Getafe on Sunday evening.
Barca coach Xavi Hernandez should have something approaching a full squad after the club was able to find the necessary finance on Friday to inscribe Ronald Araujo and Ilkay Gundogan into their first-team squad, and others such as Alejandro Balde and Oriol Romeu should have been written into the squad by Sunday’s match.
However, Barcelona have been depleted by the departure of Franck Kessie to Saudi Arabia during the week, while Ousmane Dembele’s move to Paris Saint-Germain was confirmed on Saturday morning.
That means Xavi will still have to include some B-team players in Sunday’s squad, with Fermin Lopez and impressive 16-year-old winger Lamine Yamal also likely to travel.
Araujo’s inclusion in the squad means that either he or Jules Kounde will play at right-back,...
Barca coach Xavi Hernandez should have something approaching a full squad after the club was able to find the necessary finance on Friday to inscribe Ronald Araujo and Ilkay Gundogan into their first-team squad, and others such as Alejandro Balde and Oriol Romeu should have been written into the squad by Sunday’s match.
However, Barcelona have been depleted by the departure of Franck Kessie to Saudi Arabia during the week, while Ousmane Dembele’s move to Paris Saint-Germain was confirmed on Saturday morning.
That means Xavi will still have to include some B-team players in Sunday’s squad, with Fermin Lopez and impressive 16-year-old winger Lamine Yamal also likely to travel.
Araujo’s inclusion in the squad means that either he or Jules Kounde will play at right-back,...
- 8/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
London, Aug 11 (Ians) England and Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has reportedly agreed to a four-year contract with the German champions Bayern Munich and will travel to Germany for a medical on Friday.
After weeks of protracted talks, Bayern and Spurs agreed a deal worth more than €100 million (£86.4m) for the star striker.
Kane was reportedly leaning towards staying in north London but now has agreed to join Bayern Munich in a deal worth more than £86m and will pen a four-year contract at the Allianz Arena, Eurosport reported.
The 30-year-old wanted his future to be settled before Spur’s season-opening Premier League game at Brentford on Sunday.
Kane has been the German champions’ leading target all summer and they had several bids rejected before reaching an agreement on Thursday.
It is expected that the striker will wear the No.9 shirt, vacated by Robert Lewandowski after his move to Barcelona a year ago.
After weeks of protracted talks, Bayern and Spurs agreed a deal worth more than €100 million (£86.4m) for the star striker.
Kane was reportedly leaning towards staying in north London but now has agreed to join Bayern Munich in a deal worth more than £86m and will pen a four-year contract at the Allianz Arena, Eurosport reported.
The 30-year-old wanted his future to be settled before Spur’s season-opening Premier League game at Brentford on Sunday.
Kane has been the German champions’ leading target all summer and they had several bids rejected before reaching an agreement on Thursday.
It is expected that the striker will wear the No.9 shirt, vacated by Robert Lewandowski after his move to Barcelona a year ago.
- 8/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Madrid (Spain), Aug 8 (Ians) As defending champions of La Liga, Fc Barcelona, coached by Xavi Hernandez, will be the team to beat this season. However, several factors could hinder Barca’s title defense and their ambitions in Europe.
The primary point of discussion ahead of the new campaign is that Barca won’t be hosting games at Camp Nou Stadium. Due to significant renovations, they’ll play at the Olympic Stadium, which seats just under 56,000, far less than Camp Nou’s 99,000. Consequently, many fans won’t see games in person, and a running track around the field will distance players from fans, potentially affecting the home advantage.
The Camp Nou has always been a stronghold for Barca. But with the Olympic Stadium not offering the same aura, coupled with potential pitch quality concerns, it may impact Barca’s game play, a Xinhua report said.
For the first time since 2008, the team will miss Sergio Busquets,...
The primary point of discussion ahead of the new campaign is that Barca won’t be hosting games at Camp Nou Stadium. Due to significant renovations, they’ll play at the Olympic Stadium, which seats just under 56,000, far less than Camp Nou’s 99,000. Consequently, many fans won’t see games in person, and a running track around the field will distance players from fans, potentially affecting the home advantage.
The Camp Nou has always been a stronghold for Barca. But with the Olympic Stadium not offering the same aura, coupled with potential pitch quality concerns, it may impact Barca’s game play, a Xinhua report said.
For the first time since 2008, the team will miss Sergio Busquets,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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...
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...
- 8/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Warsaw, June 17 (Ians) Jakub Kiwior’s header from the first half allowed Poland men’s football team to beat Germany 1-0 in Jakub Blaszczykowski farewell match for the national team in the friendly, here.
It was Blaszczykowski’s 109th game for Poland, who wore the national team captain’s armband from 2010 to 2014.
The former Borussia Dortmund and VfL Wolfsburg winger left the pitch in the 16th minute with a standing ovation from the fans. The farewell game turned out to be very emotional for “Kuba” as he couldn’t hold back his tears just after his last action in the match on Friday.
The hosts found a winner in the 31st minute thanks to a perfect Sebastian Szymanski cross from a corner kick and Jakub Kiwior’s header at the far post.
After conceding a goal, Germany picked up the pace and dominated but the hosts, coached by Fernando Santos,...
It was Blaszczykowski’s 109th game for Poland, who wore the national team captain’s armband from 2010 to 2014.
The former Borussia Dortmund and VfL Wolfsburg winger left the pitch in the 16th minute with a standing ovation from the fans. The farewell game turned out to be very emotional for “Kuba” as he couldn’t hold back his tears just after his last action in the match on Friday.
The hosts found a winner in the 31st minute thanks to a perfect Sebastian Szymanski cross from a corner kick and Jakub Kiwior’s header at the far post.
After conceding a goal, Germany picked up the pace and dominated but the hosts, coached by Fernando Santos,...
- 6/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Rio de Janeiro, June 14 (Ians) Barcelona are close to signing highly-rated teenager Vitor Roque from Athletico Paranaense, according to media reports in Brazil.
Blaugrana boss Xavi has identified the 18-year-old as an ideal backup and potential future successor to current No. 9 Robert Lewandowski, according to news outlet Globo.
It added that the Catalan outfit would be willing to spend up to 40 million euros to secure the Brazilian forward’s signature, Xinhua reported.
Roque has scored six goals and provided three assists in 17 games across all competitions for Paranaense this season.
He earned his first Brazil cap when he was introduced as a second-half substitute during a 2-1 defeat to Morocco in March.
Forward Raphinha is currently the only Brazilian in Barcelona’s first-team squad.
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Blaugrana boss Xavi has identified the 18-year-old as an ideal backup and potential future successor to current No. 9 Robert Lewandowski, according to news outlet Globo.
It added that the Catalan outfit would be willing to spend up to 40 million euros to secure the Brazilian forward’s signature, Xinhua reported.
Roque has scored six goals and provided three assists in 17 games across all competitions for Paranaense this season.
He earned his first Brazil cap when he was introduced as a second-half substitute during a 2-1 defeat to Morocco in March.
Forward Raphinha is currently the only Brazilian in Barcelona’s first-team squad.
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- 6/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Daniil Medvedev is a big Formula 1 fan, and he used his early Roland Garros exit to attend one of the races.
Tennis and Formula 1 seem to get along really well recently. F1 drivers George Russell and Nyck De Vries attended the 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters, which is an Atp 1000 event played in Monte-Carlo, Monaco, only a few weeks ago.
But also current and former tennis players have attended F1 races over the past few weeks. Roger Federer was spotted in Paddock during the 2023 Miami Grand Prix, and the Swiss Maestro soon reunited with Juan Martin Del Potro, but also with the Williams sisters, who all attended the race too.
Last week, the Formula 1 world moved to Monaco, where another former player, Maria Sharapova, appeared, this time presenting the winner of qualifying, Max Verstappen, with a pole position award.
But one of the biggest F1 fans on the Atp Tour, and...
Tennis and Formula 1 seem to get along really well recently. F1 drivers George Russell and Nyck De Vries attended the 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters, which is an Atp 1000 event played in Monte-Carlo, Monaco, only a few weeks ago.
But also current and former tennis players have attended F1 races over the past few weeks. Roger Federer was spotted in Paddock during the 2023 Miami Grand Prix, and the Swiss Maestro soon reunited with Juan Martin Del Potro, but also with the Williams sisters, who all attended the race too.
Last week, the Formula 1 world moved to Monaco, where another former player, Maria Sharapova, appeared, this time presenting the winner of qualifying, Max Verstappen, with a pole position award.
But one of the biggest F1 fans on the Atp Tour, and...
- 6/4/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Madrid, May 24 (Ians) Real Sociedad edged closer to Champions League qualification with a 1-0 victory at home against Almeria.
Takefusa Kubo netted the game’s only goal during the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time, striking a brilliant shot into the top corner of the net, reports Xinhua.
Almeria was reduced to 10 men just 10 minutes later following a harsh challenge from Luis Suarez on Robin Le Normand. Despite not managing to equalize in the second half, their resilience suggested that they might yet avoid relegation.
Celta Vigo and Girona settled for a 1-1 draw, a result that likely assures Celta’s La Liga survival. Carles Perez put the home team ahead just four minutes before halftime.
Cristhian Stuani equalized with a twice-taken penalty in the 58th minute, and both goalkeepers made excellent saves in the closing moments, resulting in a split of points.
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez altered his starting...
Takefusa Kubo netted the game’s only goal during the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time, striking a brilliant shot into the top corner of the net, reports Xinhua.
Almeria was reduced to 10 men just 10 minutes later following a harsh challenge from Luis Suarez on Robin Le Normand. Despite not managing to equalize in the second half, their resilience suggested that they might yet avoid relegation.
Celta Vigo and Girona settled for a 1-1 draw, a result that likely assures Celta’s La Liga survival. Carles Perez put the home team ahead just four minutes before halftime.
Cristhian Stuani equalized with a twice-taken penalty in the 58th minute, and both goalkeepers made excellent saves in the closing moments, resulting in a split of points.
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez altered his starting...
- 5/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Madrid, May 22 (Ians) Real Madrid endured another setback this week, succumbing to a 1-0 defeat away to Valencia.
Thanks to a first-half goal from young striker Diego Lopez, Valencia practically ensured their continued place in the top-flight, reports Xinhua.
Lopez struck just past the half-hour mark, capitalizing on a mishit shot from Justin Kluivert. This ultimately awarded his team all three points against a significantly changed Madrid lineup, a stark contrast from the one that suffered a 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in Wednesday’s Champions League match.
Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili showcased a series of exceptional saves to clinch the victory.
However, the match will also be memorable for off-field incidents. Madrid winger Vinicius Jr was provoked into an angry reaction following a racist insult from a fan in the stands and had to be placated by both rivals and teammates.
In the 96th minute, Vinicius Jr was shown...
Thanks to a first-half goal from young striker Diego Lopez, Valencia practically ensured their continued place in the top-flight, reports Xinhua.
Lopez struck just past the half-hour mark, capitalizing on a mishit shot from Justin Kluivert. This ultimately awarded his team all three points against a significantly changed Madrid lineup, a stark contrast from the one that suffered a 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in Wednesday’s Champions League match.
Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili showcased a series of exceptional saves to clinch the victory.
However, the match will also be memorable for off-field incidents. Madrid winger Vinicius Jr was provoked into an angry reaction following a racist insult from a fan in the stands and had to be placated by both rivals and teammates.
In the 96th minute, Vinicius Jr was shown...
- 5/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Berlin, May 22 (Ians) A sense of optimism appears to offer some solace to Thomas Tuchel as dark clouds gather over Bayern Munich. “Next season we will do better,” the 49-year-old coach asserted, hinting at a glimmer of hope amid the turmoil currently gripping the club.
Tuchel casts himself as a soothsayer, forecasting sunnier days ahead while the Bavarians currently weather a relentless storm, with no immediate reprieve in sight. Painting a hopeful picture seems to be his chosen method to avoid confronting the sensitive decisions that 2023 will inevitably demand, reports Xinhua.
Leadership Issues
Amid speculation over the futures of club leaders like Chairman Oliver Kahn and Sporting Director Hasan Salihamidzic, the disheartening defeat to Leipzig underscored the team’s apparent leadership deficit. The squad’s unraveling on home turf after just 30 minutes was not the first instance of Bayern squandering a seemingly secure game this season.
Tuchel delicately broached the...
Tuchel casts himself as a soothsayer, forecasting sunnier days ahead while the Bavarians currently weather a relentless storm, with no immediate reprieve in sight. Painting a hopeful picture seems to be his chosen method to avoid confronting the sensitive decisions that 2023 will inevitably demand, reports Xinhua.
Leadership Issues
Amid speculation over the futures of club leaders like Chairman Oliver Kahn and Sporting Director Hasan Salihamidzic, the disheartening defeat to Leipzig underscored the team’s apparent leadership deficit. The squad’s unraveling on home turf after just 30 minutes was not the first instance of Bayern squandering a seemingly secure game this season.
Tuchel delicately broached the...
- 5/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Madrid, May 21 (Ians) Real Sociedad took a big step towards assuring a fourth place in La Liga when they beat this season’s champions Fc Barcelona 2-1 in the Camp Nou Stadium on Saturday night.
Real Sociedad formed a guard of honor for Barcelona’s title and then opened the scoring when Mikel Merino put them ahead after some careless defending from the home side. Martin Zubimendi, who Barca have made no secret of their interest in signing, had a big hand in the second goal when he set up Alexander Sorloth to make it 2-0 with 20 minutes left to play.
With the fans in Camp Nou chanting “Messi”, Robert Lewandowski netted a last-minute consolation for Barca, a Xinhua report said.
Real Sociedad have now won four times in Camp Nou in their history, with three of those wins coming after they formed a guard of honor for Barca. The...
Real Sociedad formed a guard of honor for Barcelona’s title and then opened the scoring when Mikel Merino put them ahead after some careless defending from the home side. Martin Zubimendi, who Barca have made no secret of their interest in signing, had a big hand in the second goal when he set up Alexander Sorloth to make it 2-0 with 20 minutes left to play.
With the fans in Camp Nou chanting “Messi”, Robert Lewandowski netted a last-minute consolation for Barca, a Xinhua report said.
Real Sociedad have now won four times in Camp Nou in their history, with three of those wins coming after they formed a guard of honor for Barca. The...
- 5/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Madrid, May 17 (Ians) Fc Barcelona’s men’s and women’s teams celebrated their respective league title wins through the streets of the city, cheered on by hundreds of thousands of fans lining the streets.
The women continue to be unstoppable, claiming another title with a 100 percent record, while the men assured the title with a 4-2 win away to Espanyol on Sunday night, with four games left in the season, reports Xinhua.
Barca’s 14-point lead over Real Madrid leaves no room for debate over which side deserves to win the title. Although Real Madrid fans will point to their progress in Europe and the 4-0 win over an injury hit Barca in the Copa del Rey to argue they have a better team, at the end of the day, the league table doesn’t lie.
Obviously, coach Xavi Hernandez deserves a lot of credit for forming a team...
The women continue to be unstoppable, claiming another title with a 100 percent record, while the men assured the title with a 4-2 win away to Espanyol on Sunday night, with four games left in the season, reports Xinhua.
Barca’s 14-point lead over Real Madrid leaves no room for debate over which side deserves to win the title. Although Real Madrid fans will point to their progress in Europe and the 4-0 win over an injury hit Barca in the Copa del Rey to argue they have a better team, at the end of the day, the league table doesn’t lie.
Obviously, coach Xavi Hernandez deserves a lot of credit for forming a team...
- 5/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Warsaw (Poland), May 16 (Ians) Fc Barcelona’s Polish veteran striker Robert Lewandowski believes that winning the La Liga title will be the first step to developing as a team even more.
The team coached by Xavi Hernandez sealed the title with Sunday’s 4-2 win over Espanyol. The Catalans have a 14-point advantage over second-placed Real Madrid with four matches to play.
Lewandowski, who scored twice on Sunday to lead the team to the massive triumph, did not hide his happiness, reports Xinhua.
“First of all, I feel very proud. I won the title in my first season in the La Liga, I think it’s a great feat. As a club, we are in a difficult process, we faced hard times so that trophy means a lot for the club. It’s a first step on the way for developing,” the forward said in an interview with Eleven Sports on Tuesday.
The team coached by Xavi Hernandez sealed the title with Sunday’s 4-2 win over Espanyol. The Catalans have a 14-point advantage over second-placed Real Madrid with four matches to play.
Lewandowski, who scored twice on Sunday to lead the team to the massive triumph, did not hide his happiness, reports Xinhua.
“First of all, I feel very proud. I won the title in my first season in the La Liga, I think it’s a great feat. As a club, we are in a difficult process, we faced hard times so that trophy means a lot for the club. It’s a first step on the way for developing,” the forward said in an interview with Eleven Sports on Tuesday.
- 5/16/2023
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Madrid, May 15 (Ians) Fc Barcelona clinched the La Liga title with four games left this season, thanks to a 4-2 win away against local rivals Espanyol on Sunday night.
Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring after just 10 minutes, and Alejandro Balde doubled the lead with a far-post volley nine minutes later before Lewandowski’s second of the match made it 3-0 before halftime, reports Xinhua.
Jules Kounde headed home Barca’s fourth eight minutes into the second half, and although Javi Puado pulled a goal back for Espanyol in the 73rd minute and Joselu netted a second in injury time, it was too little too late for Espanyol, who remain second from bottom of the table.
The result leaves Xavi Hernandez’s side with 84 points from 34 matches: a 14-point lead over second-place Real Madrid and 16 points more than Atletico Madrid in third.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti made seven changes ahead...
Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring after just 10 minutes, and Alejandro Balde doubled the lead with a far-post volley nine minutes later before Lewandowski’s second of the match made it 3-0 before halftime, reports Xinhua.
Jules Kounde headed home Barca’s fourth eight minutes into the second half, and although Javi Puado pulled a goal back for Espanyol in the 73rd minute and Joselu netted a second in injury time, it was too little too late for Espanyol, who remain second from bottom of the table.
The result leaves Xavi Hernandez’s side with 84 points from 34 matches: a 14-point lead over second-place Real Madrid and 16 points more than Atletico Madrid in third.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti made seven changes ahead...
- 5/15/2023
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Warsaw (Poland), May 13 (Ians) Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel admitted that the club is trying to find a top striker, as Robert Lewandowski’s transfer to Fc Barcelona means that “40 goals in all competitions are missing.”
Ex-striker Lewandowski scored 238 goals in 253 matches in eight years at Bayern before leaving last summer, and Tuchel admitted that the team is missing the presence of a top striker, reports Xinhua.
“Of course, the big teams that are dominant right now have a big number nine, which Bayern also had with Robert Lewandowski. He is absolutely a world-class scorer. Lewandowski’s absence means that we missed 40 goals in all competitions,” the German was quoted as saying on Saturday.
“The aim is to find and get one that guarantees over 25 goals per season, but there aren’t that many top strikers. Today every club is looking for these forwards, everyone wants them,” Tuchel added.
In the current Bundesliga campaign,...
Ex-striker Lewandowski scored 238 goals in 253 matches in eight years at Bayern before leaving last summer, and Tuchel admitted that the team is missing the presence of a top striker, reports Xinhua.
“Of course, the big teams that are dominant right now have a big number nine, which Bayern also had with Robert Lewandowski. He is absolutely a world-class scorer. Lewandowski’s absence means that we missed 40 goals in all competitions,” the German was quoted as saying on Saturday.
“The aim is to find and get one that guarantees over 25 goals per season, but there aren’t that many top strikers. Today every club is looking for these forwards, everyone wants them,” Tuchel added.
In the current Bundesliga campaign,...
- 5/13/2023
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Madrid, May 3 (Ians) Fc Barcelona are just one win away from securing this season’s La Liga title after their hard-fought 1-0 win at home against 10-man Osasuna and Real Madrid’s 2-0 defeat away to Real Sociedad on Tuesday night.
The results leave Barca 14 points clear of Real Madrid, who could drop to third place if Atletico Madrid beat Cadiz on Wednesday, and a win away against neighbors Espanyol on May 14 would make it impossible for either of the Madrid sides to catch them.
Jordi Alba’s sliced finish five minutes from time after a clever headed pass from Frenkie de Jong gave Barca the win, a Xinhua report said.
Osasuna made several changes to their usual starting 11 ahead of next Saturday’s Copa del Rey final, with central defender Jorge Herrando making his first team debut.
Unfortunately for Osasuna, Herrando was sent off in the 27th minute for pulling down Pedri,...
The results leave Barca 14 points clear of Real Madrid, who could drop to third place if Atletico Madrid beat Cadiz on Wednesday, and a win away against neighbors Espanyol on May 14 would make it impossible for either of the Madrid sides to catch them.
Jordi Alba’s sliced finish five minutes from time after a clever headed pass from Frenkie de Jong gave Barca the win, a Xinhua report said.
Osasuna made several changes to their usual starting 11 ahead of next Saturday’s Copa del Rey final, with central defender Jorge Herrando making his first team debut.
Unfortunately for Osasuna, Herrando was sent off in the 27th minute for pulling down Pedri,...
- 5/3/2023
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Madrid, April 30 (Ians) Fc Barcelona and Real Madrid both won their respective matches in La Liga as Barca retained their 11-point lead at the top of the table.
Andreas Christensen returned to the Barca side after injury and he scored the opening goal in the 13th minute of a game that was over before halftime after Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha had put them 3-0 up, while Betis were reduced to 10 men after Edgar was shown two yellow cards, reports Xinhua.
The central defender had come on earlier in the game after Luiz Felipe was forced out through injury.
Veteran Betis winger Joaquin Sanchez was also injured late in the second half and went off, leaving his side with just nine men with 10 minutes left to play.
A minute later, Guido Rodriguez deflected a cross from Ansu Fati into his own net to make it 4-0, before Xavi Hernandez brought 15-year-old...
Andreas Christensen returned to the Barca side after injury and he scored the opening goal in the 13th minute of a game that was over before halftime after Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha had put them 3-0 up, while Betis were reduced to 10 men after Edgar was shown two yellow cards, reports Xinhua.
The central defender had come on earlier in the game after Luiz Felipe was forced out through injury.
Veteran Betis winger Joaquin Sanchez was also injured late in the second half and went off, leaving his side with just nine men with 10 minutes left to play.
A minute later, Guido Rodriguez deflected a cross from Ansu Fati into his own net to make it 4-0, before Xavi Hernandez brought 15-year-old...
- 4/30/2023
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Madrid, April 27 (Ians) La Liga leaders Fc Barcelona suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Rayo Vallecano after another lackluster display from Xavi Hernandez’s team.
Although Real Madrid’s loss in Girona on Tuesday ensured that Barca would end the round of matches with a lead of at least 11 points at the top of the table, Barca failed to capitalize on the opportunity to move within touching distance of the title, reports Xinhua.
With Pedri and Frenkie de Jong back in the starting lineup for Barca, Rayo’s aggressive football gave them the advantage, and Alvaro Garcia scored with an angled shot from the left.
Left back Fran Garcia scored in the 53rd minute with a low shot after the Barca defense failed to pick up his deep run.
Robert Lewandowski pulled a goal back for Barca with seven minutes remaining, but Rayo held on for a well-deserved win.
Atletico...
Although Real Madrid’s loss in Girona on Tuesday ensured that Barca would end the round of matches with a lead of at least 11 points at the top of the table, Barca failed to capitalize on the opportunity to move within touching distance of the title, reports Xinhua.
With Pedri and Frenkie de Jong back in the starting lineup for Barca, Rayo’s aggressive football gave them the advantage, and Alvaro Garcia scored with an angled shot from the left.
Left back Fran Garcia scored in the 53rd minute with a low shot after the Barca defense failed to pick up his deep run.
Robert Lewandowski pulled a goal back for Barca with seven minutes remaining, but Rayo held on for a well-deserved win.
Atletico...
- 4/27/2023
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Madrid, April 21 (Ians) Matchday 30 in Spain promises to be an important weekend in the 2022/23 La Liga season, not least because two of the top three are facing off as Fc Barcelona host Atlético de Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday.
As well as that top-of-the-table tussle, there are also several key duels in the relegation battle.
One of those relegation six-pointers will be the opening match of the round when Rcd Espanyol host Cádiz Cf. The Catalan club is currently inside the relegation zone and on a terrible run of form with six defeats in a row. But they’ll know that victory against the Andalusian side — who are coached by former player Perico Sergio González – would bring them up to within one point of Cádiz Cf.
There are five fixtures taking place this Saturday instead of the usual four, the first of which is CA Osasuna vs Real Betis.
As well as that top-of-the-table tussle, there are also several key duels in the relegation battle.
One of those relegation six-pointers will be the opening match of the round when Rcd Espanyol host Cádiz Cf. The Catalan club is currently inside the relegation zone and on a terrible run of form with six defeats in a row. But they’ll know that victory against the Andalusian side — who are coached by former player Perico Sergio González – would bring them up to within one point of Cádiz Cf.
There are five fixtures taking place this Saturday instead of the usual four, the first of which is CA Osasuna vs Real Betis.
- 4/21/2023
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Berlin, April 20 (Ians) The road to success for reigning German champion Bayern Munich remains bumpy.
Despite a noisy mid-season change of coaches from Julian Nagelsmann to Thomas Tuchel, the desired impact has yet to materialise. The third consecutive exit in the last-eight stage of the UEFA Champions League over the past three years is a significant setback, as the Bundesliga giant’s international ambitions demand better results.
Along with the 4-1 aggregate defeat in the duel against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City comes a disappointing exit in the German Cup against underdog Sc Freiburg.
Following a fairly strong performance in the second leg against the Sky Blues, Bayern’s new coach faces uncertain times as the squad appears to need rebuilding, reports Xinhua.
Clashing with the Premier League side and inconsistent performances in other competitions revealed Bayern’s scoring problem. Failing to sign a top-class striker remains the 2020 treble winner...
Despite a noisy mid-season change of coaches from Julian Nagelsmann to Thomas Tuchel, the desired impact has yet to materialise. The third consecutive exit in the last-eight stage of the UEFA Champions League over the past three years is a significant setback, as the Bundesliga giant’s international ambitions demand better results.
Along with the 4-1 aggregate defeat in the duel against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City comes a disappointing exit in the German Cup against underdog Sc Freiburg.
Following a fairly strong performance in the second leg against the Sky Blues, Bayern’s new coach faces uncertain times as the squad appears to need rebuilding, reports Xinhua.
Clashing with the Premier League side and inconsistent performances in other competitions revealed Bayern’s scoring problem. Failing to sign a top-class striker remains the 2020 treble winner...
- 4/20/2023
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Warsaw, April 16 (Ians) Fc Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski says he wants Lionel Messi to return to the club next season.
According to Spanish media, Fc Barcelona is trying to re-sign their former player this summer, while the Argentinian, who has played for Paris Saint-Germain since 2021, is also eager to return to Camp Nou, reports Xinhua.
Lewandowski expressed his hope on Saturday that he would play with Messi at Barcelona next season.
“If he comes back, it will be something amazing. Barcelona is his place. I’m not sure what will happen but I hope next season we play together,” Lewandowski told Polish media.
Barcelona is on track to retake the La Liga title, as they have a 13-point advantage over Real Madrid after 28 matches.
“Barcelona hasn’t won La Liga in the last few years, but now we’re in a good position. If we do that, many players will have great confidence,...
According to Spanish media, Fc Barcelona is trying to re-sign their former player this summer, while the Argentinian, who has played for Paris Saint-Germain since 2021, is also eager to return to Camp Nou, reports Xinhua.
Lewandowski expressed his hope on Saturday that he would play with Messi at Barcelona next season.
“If he comes back, it will be something amazing. Barcelona is his place. I’m not sure what will happen but I hope next season we play together,” Lewandowski told Polish media.
Barcelona is on track to retake the La Liga title, as they have a 13-point advantage over Real Madrid after 28 matches.
“Barcelona hasn’t won La Liga in the last few years, but now we’re in a good position. If we do that, many players will have great confidence,...
- 4/16/2023
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Berlin, April 12 (Ians) Taking on Europe’s presumed best side after only 15 days in charge might be one of the biggest challenges for a coach.
When signing his contract with Bayern Munich until 2024 about two weeks ago, Thomas Tuchel likely considered what was next in the Champions League quarterfinals, reports Xinhua.
The 49-year-old’s fourth game at the helm took the former Paris and Chelsea manager back to England, where he achieved his greatest success to date by leading Chelsea to win the 2021 Champions League final against Manchester City and their Spanish star coach Pep Guardiola.
This time, Tuchel was less fortunate despite devising a sophisticated tactical approach for what he called “a high-speed line-up.”
Hoping to repeat his success from two years ago, Julian Nagelsmann’s predecessor chose a surprising starting eleven, leaving club icon Thomas Muller on the bench and selecting speedy players Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry, Kingsley Coman,...
When signing his contract with Bayern Munich until 2024 about two weeks ago, Thomas Tuchel likely considered what was next in the Champions League quarterfinals, reports Xinhua.
The 49-year-old’s fourth game at the helm took the former Paris and Chelsea manager back to England, where he achieved his greatest success to date by leading Chelsea to win the 2021 Champions League final against Manchester City and their Spanish star coach Pep Guardiola.
This time, Tuchel was less fortunate despite devising a sophisticated tactical approach for what he called “a high-speed line-up.”
Hoping to repeat his success from two years ago, Julian Nagelsmann’s predecessor chose a surprising starting eleven, leaving club icon Thomas Muller on the bench and selecting speedy players Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry, Kingsley Coman,...
- 4/12/2023
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Madrid, April 12 (Ians) Fc Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski added his voices to those calling for Leo Messi to return to the club when his current contract with Paris Saint Germain expires at the end of June.
Barca coach Xavi Hernandez on Sunday said he’d like Messi back at the club he left two years ago, while the club vice-president Rafael Yuste expressed the same wish last week. Speaking at the presentation of a book to raise funds for children suffering autism, Lewandowski was also asked about the Argentinean striker, reports Xinhua.
“Messi belongs to Barca and if he comes back, it will be something incredible. We know that his place is here in Barcelona,” said Lewandowski.
“I don’t know what will happen, but I hope that next season we can play together,” he added.
Barca extended their lead at the top of La Liga to 13 points on Monday...
Barca coach Xavi Hernandez on Sunday said he’d like Messi back at the club he left two years ago, while the club vice-president Rafael Yuste expressed the same wish last week. Speaking at the presentation of a book to raise funds for children suffering autism, Lewandowski was also asked about the Argentinean striker, reports Xinhua.
“Messi belongs to Barca and if he comes back, it will be something incredible. We know that his place is here in Barcelona,” said Lewandowski.
“I don’t know what will happen, but I hope that next season we can play together,” he added.
Barca extended their lead at the top of La Liga to 13 points on Monday...
- 4/12/2023
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Madrid, April 11 (Ians) Fc Barcelona failed to open a 15-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga but nevertheless extended their advantage to 13 points after a 0-0 draw at home to Girona on Monday night.
Despite the lack of goals, it was an entertaining game, although Barca clearly missed the injured Ousmane Dembele and Pedri once again.
The first half may not have produced any goals, but it had plenty of entertaining football, with both sides creating chances.
Viktor Tsygankov fired just wide for Girona in the opening minute, while Robert Lewandowski and the lively Ansu Fati had efforts just wide at the other end before Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga had to react quickly after Santiago Bueno’s loose back-pass looked to be heading into the net, a Xinhua report said.
Taty Castellanos then fired into the Barca side-netting with the match only in its 12th minute,...
Despite the lack of goals, it was an entertaining game, although Barca clearly missed the injured Ousmane Dembele and Pedri once again.
The first half may not have produced any goals, but it had plenty of entertaining football, with both sides creating chances.
Viktor Tsygankov fired just wide for Girona in the opening minute, while Robert Lewandowski and the lively Ansu Fati had efforts just wide at the other end before Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga had to react quickly after Santiago Bueno’s loose back-pass looked to be heading into the net, a Xinhua report said.
Taty Castellanos then fired into the Barca side-netting with the match only in its 12th minute,...
- 4/11/2023
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Madrid, April 2 (Ians) Fc Barcelona opened a 15-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid in La Liga on Saturday night with a 4-0 win away to Elche.
Sebastian Beccacece was making his debut as the fourth permanent Elche coach of the season, but his arrival did little to change the dynamics of a side that was bottom of the table with just two wins all season.
Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring with a slightly lucky goal following a free kick in the 20th minute and Ansu Fati doubled Barca’s lead 11 minutes into the second half after running unchallenged from inside his half before shooting into the far corner of the goal, reports Xinhua.
Lewandowski’s second goal made it 3-0 in the 66th minute and Ferran Torres added the fourth with 20 minutes left to play.
Real Madrid play at home against Valladolid on Sunday afternoon.
Athletic Bilbao and Getafe drew...
Sebastian Beccacece was making his debut as the fourth permanent Elche coach of the season, but his arrival did little to change the dynamics of a side that was bottom of the table with just two wins all season.
Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring with a slightly lucky goal following a free kick in the 20th minute and Ansu Fati doubled Barca’s lead 11 minutes into the second half after running unchallenged from inside his half before shooting into the far corner of the goal, reports Xinhua.
Lewandowski’s second goal made it 3-0 in the 66th minute and Ferran Torres added the fourth with 20 minutes left to play.
Real Madrid play at home against Valladolid on Sunday afternoon.
Athletic Bilbao and Getafe drew...
- 4/2/2023
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Warsaw, March 31 (Ians) Fc Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said that the team is “on the right way to winning the La Liga title, but the race is not over.”
Xavi Hernandez’s team are on course to regain the La Liga title as the Catalans have a 12-point advantage over Real Madrid with 12 matches to play.
“We are on the right track to take the crown, the players know that. We defend very well and we attack effectively. However, there are still three months until the end of the season. It’s time to continue hard work and it’s definitely too early to celebrate. The race for the title is not over yet,” Laporta told Xinhua.
The Barcelona top official came to Poland for the premiere of a documentary about Poland international Robert Lewandowski who has had a brilliant start to life at Camp Nou, with 25 goals in all competitions.
Xavi Hernandez’s team are on course to regain the La Liga title as the Catalans have a 12-point advantage over Real Madrid with 12 matches to play.
“We are on the right track to take the crown, the players know that. We defend very well and we attack effectively. However, there are still three months until the end of the season. It’s time to continue hard work and it’s definitely too early to celebrate. The race for the title is not over yet,” Laporta told Xinhua.
The Barcelona top official came to Poland for the premiere of a documentary about Poland international Robert Lewandowski who has had a brilliant start to life at Camp Nou, with 25 goals in all competitions.
- 3/31/2023
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Madrid (Spain), March 16 (Ians) The El Clasico between Fc Barcelona and Real Madrid will again take pride of place in La Liga this weekend, although the last round of matches before the international break is vital at both ends of the league’s table.
Barcelona and Real Madrid have already faced each other three times this season, with Real Madrid winning 3-1 in their first La Liga meeting. Barca beat Real by the same score in the Spanish Supercup and won 1-0 in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium at the start of March in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal.
That game saw Xavi Hernandez’s side produce an untypically ultra-defensive display without several key players through injury, reports Xinhua.
Robert Lewandowski and Pedri will be back on Sunday, giving Xavi more options than a fortnight ago, although Ousmane Dembele is still sidelined with his muscle problem.
Real...
Barcelona and Real Madrid have already faced each other three times this season, with Real Madrid winning 3-1 in their first La Liga meeting. Barca beat Real by the same score in the Spanish Supercup and won 1-0 in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium at the start of March in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal.
That game saw Xavi Hernandez’s side produce an untypically ultra-defensive display without several key players through injury, reports Xinhua.
Robert Lewandowski and Pedri will be back on Sunday, giving Xavi more options than a fortnight ago, although Ousmane Dembele is still sidelined with his muscle problem.
Real...
- 3/16/2023
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Madrid (Spain), March 11 (Ians) Fc Barcelona face a difficult visit to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday night a week ahead of the El Clasico clash against Real Madrid.
If Real Madrid beat Espanyol in this week’s encounter, Barca will kick off with a six-point lead over their rivals and a win in the San Mames Stadium would see that gap extended to nine points ahead of the meeting with their title rivals. Any other result would see Madrid go to Barcelona with a chance of moving within touching distance at the top.
Xavi Hernandez’s side are boosted by the return of Robert Lewandowski after a muscle injury that has sidelined him for two weeks, while Gavi is back to provide bite in midfield after his suspension, reports Xinhua.
However, Ronald Araujo misses out through suspension after being sent off last weekend against Valencia, while Pedri and Ousmane Dembele are still injured.
If Real Madrid beat Espanyol in this week’s encounter, Barca will kick off with a six-point lead over their rivals and a win in the San Mames Stadium would see that gap extended to nine points ahead of the meeting with their title rivals. Any other result would see Madrid go to Barcelona with a chance of moving within touching distance at the top.
Xavi Hernandez’s side are boosted by the return of Robert Lewandowski after a muscle injury that has sidelined him for two weeks, while Gavi is back to provide bite in midfield after his suspension, reports Xinhua.
However, Ronald Araujo misses out through suspension after being sent off last weekend against Valencia, while Pedri and Ousmane Dembele are still injured.
- 3/11/2023
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Madrid, March 3 (Ians) Fc Barcelona produced a rock-solid and very untypical defensive display to beat Real Madrid 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal.
Real Madrid dominated the ball and had Barca pinned back for much of the game, with Frenkie de Jong, Ronald Araujo and Jules Kounde all outstanding; Madrid barely produced a save from Marc Andre Ter Stegen all game.
Without Robert Lewandowski, Pedri and Ousmane Dembele, Barca opted for a pragmatic approach, with Franck Kessie in the starting 11 and Raphinha and Ferran Torres carrying the visitors’ attack.
Real Madrid dominated possession in the first half, with Luka Modric running on goal in the first minute, although the offside flag went up. The flag went up again in the 12th minute to rule out an effort from Benzema after a good cross from Vinicius Junior, who was involved in...
Real Madrid dominated the ball and had Barca pinned back for much of the game, with Frenkie de Jong, Ronald Araujo and Jules Kounde all outstanding; Madrid barely produced a save from Marc Andre Ter Stegen all game.
Without Robert Lewandowski, Pedri and Ousmane Dembele, Barca opted for a pragmatic approach, with Franck Kessie in the starting 11 and Raphinha and Ferran Torres carrying the visitors’ attack.
Real Madrid dominated possession in the first half, with Luka Modric running on goal in the first minute, although the offside flag went up. The flag went up again in the 12th minute to rule out an effort from Benzema after a good cross from Vinicius Junior, who was involved in...
- 3/3/2023
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Madrid, Feb 27 (Ians) Fc Barcelona’s injury problems continue with confirmation that striker Robert Lewandowski will miss Thursday’s Copa del Rey semi final first leg with a hamstring strain in his left leg.
The club confirmed the injury in a communique on Monday, explaining his recovery would determine when he returns to action.
The injury means Lewandowski will at best miss Thursday’s game against bitter rivals Real Madrid, as well as next weekend’s home game against Valencia, and the visit to play Athletic Bilbao seven days later, a Xinhua report said.
Barca will hope to have him fit for when they entertain Real Madrid in what promises to be a decisive league clash on March 19.
The Poland international has been in fine form since joining Barca from Bayern Munich last summer, with 15 goals in La Liga, five in the Champions League, two in the Spanish Super Cup...
The club confirmed the injury in a communique on Monday, explaining his recovery would determine when he returns to action.
The injury means Lewandowski will at best miss Thursday’s game against bitter rivals Real Madrid, as well as next weekend’s home game against Valencia, and the visit to play Athletic Bilbao seven days later, a Xinhua report said.
Barca will hope to have him fit for when they entertain Real Madrid in what promises to be a decisive league clash on March 19.
The Poland international has been in fine form since joining Barca from Bayern Munich last summer, with 15 goals in La Liga, five in the Champions League, two in the Spanish Super Cup...
- 2/27/2023
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Warsaw, Feb 24 (Ians) “We were close to beating Manchester United and that’s why the defeat in the Europa League is so painful,” Fc Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski claimed on Friday.
On Thursday evening, Lewandowski converted a penalty to put Fc Barcelona ahead, but in the second half, United scored twice to win 4-3 on aggregate in the UEFA Europa League Round of 32, reports Xinhua.
“In the first half we had the game under control, we scored and tried to attack. We still had a chance to score a second goal. The first half looked very good. In the second, Manchester United pressed us, scoring two goals. It was a hard time for us. We fought to the end,” the Pole told Viaplay on Friday.
“We are aware that this Barcelona project is in process and it’s not like in a week or a month everything will change. It was Champions League level,...
On Thursday evening, Lewandowski converted a penalty to put Fc Barcelona ahead, but in the second half, United scored twice to win 4-3 on aggregate in the UEFA Europa League Round of 32, reports Xinhua.
“In the first half we had the game under control, we scored and tried to attack. We still had a chance to score a second goal. The first half looked very good. In the second, Manchester United pressed us, scoring two goals. It was a hard time for us. We fought to the end,” the Pole told Viaplay on Friday.
“We are aware that this Barcelona project is in process and it’s not like in a week or a month everything will change. It was Champions League level,...
- 2/24/2023
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Manchester, Feb 24 (Ians) Before this Thursday, Barcelona enjoyed the upper hand in their head-to-head series against Manchester United, winning 6 out of the 15 clashes across all competitions in Europe.
In the Champions League, Manchester United, the dominant force in England a couple of decades back, have met Spanish giants Barcelona 10 times, of which the Red Devils have won just once. That win came way back in 2008 when a Paul Scholes goal in the second leg of the Champions League semifinal put the English club in the final. United went on to win that final in what remains their last Champions League triumph.
They have a better record in Europa League in which the two teams have met twice. The first game ended in a 2-2 draw at Camp Nou and the match set a Europa League attendance record of 90,255 fans in the stadium. In the second leg of the same tie,...
In the Champions League, Manchester United, the dominant force in England a couple of decades back, have met Spanish giants Barcelona 10 times, of which the Red Devils have won just once. That win came way back in 2008 when a Paul Scholes goal in the second leg of the Champions League semifinal put the English club in the final. United went on to win that final in what remains their last Champions League triumph.
They have a better record in Europa League in which the two teams have met twice. The first game ended in a 2-2 draw at Camp Nou and the match set a Europa League attendance record of 90,255 fans in the stadium. In the second leg of the same tie,...
- 2/24/2023
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Madrid, Feb 20 (Ians) Two goals in the last three minutes of the first half saw Fc Barcelona win 2-0 at home over Cadiz, which keeps them eight points clear at the top of La Liga after 22 rounds.
Sergi Roberto and Robert Lewandowski scored the goals, which gave Barca, with several changes in their starting 11, three vital points, reports Xinhua news agency.
Barca were struggling to break down a tough Cadiz defense until the 43rd minute when Ferran Torres crossed for Lewandowski to head toward the goal. The striker’s header was blocked, but Roberto was on hand to score from close range.
Lewandowski doubled Barca’s lead two minutes later when he worked space to fire home a powerful left shot on the verge of halftime.
Real Madrid won 2-0 away to Osasuna thanks to late goals from Fede Valverde and Marco Asensio on Saturday night.
Valverde arrived from deep...
Sergi Roberto and Robert Lewandowski scored the goals, which gave Barca, with several changes in their starting 11, three vital points, reports Xinhua news agency.
Barca were struggling to break down a tough Cadiz defense until the 43rd minute when Ferran Torres crossed for Lewandowski to head toward the goal. The striker’s header was blocked, but Roberto was on hand to score from close range.
Lewandowski doubled Barca’s lead two minutes later when he worked space to fire home a powerful left shot on the verge of halftime.
Real Madrid won 2-0 away to Osasuna thanks to late goals from Fede Valverde and Marco Asensio on Saturday night.
Valverde arrived from deep...
- 2/20/2023
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Madrid, Feb 2 (Ians) The second half of La Liga season gets underway this weekend as the fixture pile up continues in Spain.
Athletic Bilbao and Cadiz get the weekend underway on Friday night, with the home side looking for their first league win of 2023. Athletic also need to start scoring goals after having found the net just once in their five league matches since the start of the year.
The fact Cadiz won 1-0 on their last two visits to the San Mames Stadium could be a worry to the home side.
Espanyol’s recovery suffered a setback when they lost to Almeria last weekend, but Diego Martinez’s side has a chance to get back on track against a tough Osasuna. As always, Joselu will be the main threat for Espanyol, having scored 11 of their 23 league goals this season, although home fans will be keen to see some of...
Athletic Bilbao and Cadiz get the weekend underway on Friday night, with the home side looking for their first league win of 2023. Athletic also need to start scoring goals after having found the net just once in their five league matches since the start of the year.
The fact Cadiz won 1-0 on their last two visits to the San Mames Stadium could be a worry to the home side.
Espanyol’s recovery suffered a setback when they lost to Almeria last weekend, but Diego Martinez’s side has a chance to get back on track against a tough Osasuna. As always, Joselu will be the main threat for Espanyol, having scored 11 of their 23 league goals this season, although home fans will be keen to see some of...
- 2/2/2023
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Madrid (Spain), Jan 31 (Ians) Fc Barcelona has a difficult away game against Betis on Wednesday, but Xavi Hernandez’s side travels to Seville with the chance of opening an eight-point gap at the top of La Liga and putting the pressure on Real Madrid.
The match against Betis (along with Real Madrid’s clash with Valencia on Thursday) is played now after being postponed due to Barca and Betis facing each other in the Super Cup earlier this month.
Barca eventually triumphed in Saudi Arabia, but needed extra time and a penalty shoot-out to get past Betis, who currently sits sixth in the table and would move level with fourth-placed Atletico Madrid with three points on Wednesday.
The final day of the transfer window looms over preparations for the game, with rumors that Barca right back Hector Bellerin could move to Sporting Lisbon to help free up space and cash...
The match against Betis (along with Real Madrid’s clash with Valencia on Thursday) is played now after being postponed due to Barca and Betis facing each other in the Super Cup earlier this month.
Barca eventually triumphed in Saudi Arabia, but needed extra time and a penalty shoot-out to get past Betis, who currently sits sixth in the table and would move level with fourth-placed Atletico Madrid with three points on Wednesday.
The final day of the transfer window looms over preparations for the game, with rumors that Barca right back Hector Bellerin could move to Sporting Lisbon to help free up space and cash...
- 1/31/2023
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Madrid (Spain), Jan 30 (Ians) La Liga has reached the midway point of the season with leader Fc Barcelona five points clear of Real Madrid and a tight battle at the bottom of the table.
Here are the four things we learned this weekend in Spain:
Barca Still Need Lewandowski Back
Fc Barcelona won 1-0 away to Girona on Saturday and extended their lead to five points over Real Madrid at the top of the table, but it was another disappointing display from Xavi Hernandez’s side.
The win comes after they scraped past Real Sociedad 1-0 in the Copa del Rey and only beat Getafe 1-0 in La Liga. Although Robert Lewandowski played in the cup game, he missed the league match against Getafe and a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid earlier this month, reports the news agency Xinhua.
With Lewandowski suspended, Ousmane Dembele has carried the weight of Barcelona’s attacking football,...
Here are the four things we learned this weekend in Spain:
Barca Still Need Lewandowski Back
Fc Barcelona won 1-0 away to Girona on Saturday and extended their lead to five points over Real Madrid at the top of the table, but it was another disappointing display from Xavi Hernandez’s side.
The win comes after they scraped past Real Sociedad 1-0 in the Copa del Rey and only beat Getafe 1-0 in La Liga. Although Robert Lewandowski played in the cup game, he missed the league match against Getafe and a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid earlier this month, reports the news agency Xinhua.
With Lewandowski suspended, Ousmane Dembele has carried the weight of Barcelona’s attacking football,...
- 1/30/2023
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Madrid, Jan 26 (Ians) The La Liga season reaches its midway point in Spain this weekend, with several clubs involved in the Copa del Rey knockout tournament, facing a pile-up of fixtures in a non-stop beginning to the year.
League leaders Fc Barcelona face a short trip to play Girona, just three days after booking their place in the semifinals of the Cup with a 1-0 win at home to Real Sociedad.
Midfielder Pedri is a slight doubt for the game with a muscle problem that saw him forced off on Wednesday and with another league match against Betis next week. Barca coach Xavi Hernandez may not risk such a key player.
Ferran Torres is available again after suspension, but Robert Lewandowski is out as he serves the last game of a three-match ban.
The weekend gets under way on Friday with a game in the bottom half of the table,...
League leaders Fc Barcelona face a short trip to play Girona, just three days after booking their place in the semifinals of the Cup with a 1-0 win at home to Real Sociedad.
Midfielder Pedri is a slight doubt for the game with a muscle problem that saw him forced off on Wednesday and with another league match against Betis next week. Barca coach Xavi Hernandez may not risk such a key player.
Ferran Torres is available again after suspension, but Robert Lewandowski is out as he serves the last game of a three-match ban.
The weekend gets under way on Friday with a game in the bottom half of the table,...
- 1/26/2023
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Madrid (Spain), Jan 24 (Ians) The quarterfinals of Spain’s Copa del Rey knockout competition will be played on Wednesday and Thursday and throw up four interesting and well-balanced ties.
The big game on Wednesday is a Madrid derby between Real and Atletico Madrid in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Real Madrid will start as favourites after their win in Bilbao on Sunday night and coach Carlo Ancelotti will be able to bring both Luka Modric and Toni Kroos back into his starting 11 after they were rested in San Mames.
Atletico Madrid beat Valladolid 3-0 at the weekend and have Antoine Griezmann in excellent form, while Memphis Depay could make his first start. Stefan Savic is also available after suspension, reports Xinhua.
The bad news for Atletico is the muscle injury suffered by Marcos Llorente, which means he will miss out against his former club.
Wednesday’s second game sees Osasuna at home to Sevilla,...
The big game on Wednesday is a Madrid derby between Real and Atletico Madrid in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Real Madrid will start as favourites after their win in Bilbao on Sunday night and coach Carlo Ancelotti will be able to bring both Luka Modric and Toni Kroos back into his starting 11 after they were rested in San Mames.
Atletico Madrid beat Valladolid 3-0 at the weekend and have Antoine Griezmann in excellent form, while Memphis Depay could make his first start. Stefan Savic is also available after suspension, reports Xinhua.
The bad news for Atletico is the muscle injury suffered by Marcos Llorente, which means he will miss out against his former club.
Wednesday’s second game sees Osasuna at home to Sevilla,...
- 1/24/2023
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New Delhi, Jan 24 (Ians) With several January transfers being confirmed this past week, as well as a number of long-term contract renewals, these past few days have been important for several Spanish clubs.
There were important developments on the pitch too, with Barca managing to stay top of the Laliga Santander standings.
Here are 10 of the top stories, from Sorloth’s scoring streak to the latest transfers and contract renewals.
1. Pedri is becoming a goalscoring threat
Fc Barcelona are still top of the Laliga Santander table and that’s thanks to Pedri’s goal in their 1-0 home victory over Getafe Cf on Sunday afternoon. This latest goal was the Canary Islander’s fifth across all competitions in the 2022/23 campaign and comes just one week after he also scored in the Spanish Super Cup final. Xavi had been calling for Pedri to shoot more and to contribute more goals from...
There were important developments on the pitch too, with Barca managing to stay top of the Laliga Santander standings.
Here are 10 of the top stories, from Sorloth’s scoring streak to the latest transfers and contract renewals.
1. Pedri is becoming a goalscoring threat
Fc Barcelona are still top of the Laliga Santander table and that’s thanks to Pedri’s goal in their 1-0 home victory over Getafe Cf on Sunday afternoon. This latest goal was the Canary Islander’s fifth across all competitions in the 2022/23 campaign and comes just one week after he also scored in the Spanish Super Cup final. Xavi had been calling for Pedri to shoot more and to contribute more goals from...
- 1/24/2023
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Madrid, Jan 23 (Ians) Fc Barcelona retained a three-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga after both sides won.
Pedri’s 35th-minute goal gave Barca a 1-0 win at home to Getafe, who complicated things for the league leaders for most of the game, reports Xinhua news agency.
Barca lacked spark in attack without Robert Lewandowski, but goalkeeper Marc Andre Ter Stegen produced another solid display in goal to snuff out any threat from Getafe.
Barca’s win meant Real Madrid kicked off their game away to Athletic Club Bilbao six points off the back of the table, but an excellent goal from Karim Benzema in the 24th minute (his 19th against the Basques) put them ahead in an even first half.
Athletic had Madrid on the back foot for nearly all of the second half but struggled to provide a finish to some good approach play.
Pedri’s 35th-minute goal gave Barca a 1-0 win at home to Getafe, who complicated things for the league leaders for most of the game, reports Xinhua news agency.
Barca lacked spark in attack without Robert Lewandowski, but goalkeeper Marc Andre Ter Stegen produced another solid display in goal to snuff out any threat from Getafe.
Barca’s win meant Real Madrid kicked off their game away to Athletic Club Bilbao six points off the back of the table, but an excellent goal from Karim Benzema in the 24th minute (his 19th against the Basques) put them ahead in an even first half.
Athletic had Madrid on the back foot for nearly all of the second half but struggled to provide a finish to some good approach play.
- 1/23/2023
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Madrid, Jan 21 (Ians) Athletic Club and Real Madrid will face each other in the upcoming matchday of Spanish La Liga in what is an eagerly anticipated clash.
Given that the two clubs head into Sunday’s match on the back of disappointments last weekend, they’ll both be looking to bounce back. This is always an eye-catching encounter and here are five factors that are worth looking out for and that make this one of the top games of Matchday 18.
This is a chance to bounce back
Both these teams suffered 3-1 losses in important games last weekend, as Athletic Club lost the Basque Derby in the previous matchday at the Reale Arena against Real Sociedad, while Los Merengues fell to defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final against Fc Barcelona. As such, both squads are viewing this fixture as an opportunity to forget those respective defeats. In the case of Athletic Club,...
Given that the two clubs head into Sunday’s match on the back of disappointments last weekend, they’ll both be looking to bounce back. This is always an eye-catching encounter and here are five factors that are worth looking out for and that make this one of the top games of Matchday 18.
This is a chance to bounce back
Both these teams suffered 3-1 losses in important games last weekend, as Athletic Club lost the Basque Derby in the previous matchday at the Reale Arena against Real Sociedad, while Los Merengues fell to defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final against Fc Barcelona. As such, both squads are viewing this fixture as an opportunity to forget those respective defeats. In the case of Athletic Club,...
- 1/21/2023
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Madrid (Spain), Jan 20 (Ians) Dutch international striker Memphis Depay on Thursday trained with Atletico Madrid ahead of the confirmation of his signing from Fc Barcelona.
Depay will help cover for Joao Felix, who left to join Chelsea on loan a week ago.
The 28-year-old Dutch striker leaves Barcelona after scoring 14 goals in 42 appearances since joining on a free transfer from Olympique Lyon in the summer of 2021 at the petition of former coach Ronald Koeman.
The signing of Robert Lewandowski has seen Memphis drop down the pecking order at Camp Nou and that, along with an injury earlier in the season, means he has started just two league matches this campaign, reports news agency Xinhua.
Atletico are thought to have paid Barca around three million euros to buy Depay, which represents a decent return for Barca, given that they signed him for nothing. The striker’s departure will also lower Barca’s hefty wage bill,...
Depay will help cover for Joao Felix, who left to join Chelsea on loan a week ago.
The 28-year-old Dutch striker leaves Barcelona after scoring 14 goals in 42 appearances since joining on a free transfer from Olympique Lyon in the summer of 2021 at the petition of former coach Ronald Koeman.
The signing of Robert Lewandowski has seen Memphis drop down the pecking order at Camp Nou and that, along with an injury earlier in the season, means he has started just two league matches this campaign, reports news agency Xinhua.
Atletico are thought to have paid Barca around three million euros to buy Depay, which represents a decent return for Barca, given that they signed him for nothing. The striker’s departure will also lower Barca’s hefty wage bill,...
- 1/20/2023
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Madrid (Spain), Jan 20 (Ians) Fc Barcelona and Real Madrid completed the draw for the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey with wins away to Ceuta and Villarreal. Barca had a comfortable evening away to third-tier Ceuta on Thursday, while Real Madrid had to dig deep in Villarreal, coming back from 2-0 down before winning 3-2.
Villarreal dominated the first half, with Etienne Capoue putting them ahead in the fourth minute after an assist from Gerard Moreno.
Samuel Chukwueze doubled Villarreal’s lead three minutes from time as Villarreal caught Madrid on the break and Moreno gave another assist.
The game changed after the break and Madrid were level with goals in the 57th minute from Vinicius Jr, who produced a composed finish under pressure from the defense.
Eder Militao levelled in the 69th minute, following up to sweep home the rebound after his initial header had been saved, reports Xinhua.
Villarreal dominated the first half, with Etienne Capoue putting them ahead in the fourth minute after an assist from Gerard Moreno.
Samuel Chukwueze doubled Villarreal’s lead three minutes from time as Villarreal caught Madrid on the break and Moreno gave another assist.
The game changed after the break and Madrid were level with goals in the 57th minute from Vinicius Jr, who produced a composed finish under pressure from the defense.
Eder Militao levelled in the 69th minute, following up to sweep home the rebound after his initial header had been saved, reports Xinhua.
- 1/20/2023
- by News Bureau
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