On Friday, Luis de la Fuente announced his final 26-man Spain squad for Euro 2024, and perhaps the most unlikely to be dropped was Aleix Garcia, who has been one of La Liga’s best midfielders over the last two seasons.
Girona are planning significant signings this summer in their preparations for their first-ever Champions League campaign, although they could also part ways with several key players.
On paper, the first men’s semifinal between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at the 2024 French Open was expected to be an absolute blockbuster. In truth, it was a slow burner that struggled to match the intensity and sheer drama of their previous classics.
Fresh off winning his first Scudetto with Inter, Denzel Dumfries is eager to stay at Giuseppe Meazza amidst intense exit talks. Speaking to Sky Italia, Nerazzurri director Piero Ausilio discussed the Dutchman’s future, admitting the right-back told him he wants to remain in Lombardy.
Last summer, Oriol Romeu got his dream move back to Barcelona, where he has previously been part of La Masia. However, that delight soon turned sour, and it ended up being one of the toughest seasons of his life.
On Tuesday, Barcelona president Joan Laporta spoke on a number of issues, including the club’s plans for the upcoming summer transfer window. One of the interesting takeaways from the interview was Laporta’s revelations that a first team player has asked to leave.
The 2023-24 season was an incredibly disappointing one for Barcelona, with the only shining light being the emergence of several La Masia stars. Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, Fermin Lopez and Hector Fort will all be in the first team next season, and they should be joined by another youngster: Marc Casado.
Just two Challenger Tour events were held last week with the first week of the French Open attracting most fans’ attention around the world. But we still
Barcelona defender Marcos Alonso is currently working out his next move, with his contract running down this summer, and no sign of a new offer arriving from the Blaugrana.
Carlos Alcaraz often talks with his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, during matches because he needs it, according to his own words. Coaching has been allowed in tennis for a while now, so we often see players interacting with their coaches during matches.
Girona are set for a very busy summer, as they prepare for their first season in the Champions League. A significant number of signings will be targeted, although they could end up losing several key players – one of those that looks closest to leaving is star midfielder and regular captain Aleix Garcia.
Hansi Flick will run the rule over Barcelona’s entire first team squad when he begins work in the next week or so. One player he will evaluate is Pablo Torre, whose future at the Catalan giants looks far from certain, having significantly lost prominence over the last 12-18 months.
Barcelona could miss out on valuable funds this summer, after failing to exercise purchase option on Barca Atletic’s top scorer Pau Victor. The 22-year-old has 19 goals and is currently the Pichichi for Primera RFEF too.
Inter have two Spaniards in their crosshairs, Girona’s Arnau Martinez and Betis’ Alex Perez, to shore up their rearguard for the present and the future.
Two-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz continued his quest for his first Roland Garros crown with a comfortable 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 win on Sunday over Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Last summer, Barcelona and Girona agreed four separate deals, with Oriol Romeu and Pau Victor (loan) heading to the Estadi Olimpic, and Eric Garcia and Pablo Torre (both loans) going to Montilivi.
A few weeks ago, Barcelona reached a verbal agreement to secure their first signing of the summer transfer window, that being Guido Rodriguez. The Argentine pivot is out of contract at Real Betis, and although he looked set to heading to Catalonia, he could now be moving elsewhere.
Barcelona are on the hunt for a midfielder this summer to replace Sergio Busquets, after their efforts to do so with Oriol Romeu was unsuccessful this year.
It had looked certain that Barcelona would be the destination for Guido Rodriguez this summer, as he departs on a free from Real Betis. As early as late April it was being reported that Barcelona had reached an agreement on terms with Rodriguez, but the deal is now in jeopardy.
It’s been an absurdly successful year for Girona. This past weekend, they put the cherry on top of their historic league run by also pushing their striker, Artem Dovbyk, towards the top of La Liga’s goal-scoring table.
Bayer Leverkusen are closing on a deal for Girona midfielder Aleix Garcia. So says Sky Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg. He is reporting: "Exclusive: Total verbal agreement between Aleix Garca and Bayer 04 Leverkusen!
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has announced his 29-man preliminary squad for Euro 2024 in Germany, which will have to be cut down to a maximum of 26 for the tournament.
Girona FC are a Champions League team. And, for most fans of Los Blanquivermells, it still hasn't sunk in yet that the biggest clubs from across Europe will be visiting the Estadi Montilivi next season.
Carlos Alcaraz‘s coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero says he has full faith in the Spaniard’s ability and backs him to win the coveted French Open title at least once in his career.
Barcelona has had a season without winning a trophy, as they have missed out on the Champions League, Copa Del Rey, and La Liga titles. What went wrong and what positives can they take from this season?
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