Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is reportedly willing to swallow his pride and offer Brazilian midfielder, Kaka for a reduced price of roughly €10 million, a €55 million loss after buying the player from AC Milan in 2009 for €65 million. Manager Jose Mourinho spoke to the player and told the Brazilian that he will […]
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After two seasons in the red, Barcelona ended the 2011/12 season with a record surplus of 48.8 million euros, according to economic vice-president Javier Faus Last season, Barcelona saw revenue increase to 494.9 million euros (21.5 more than the previous year) Expenses were 441.1 million, a reduction of 30 million euros from the 2010/11 season. […]
Valencia’s new signing Fernando Gago stated that he made the move from Real Madrid because he was optimistic of winning titles in the future!! Valencia have been perennial underachievers in the title race as they have recorded three consecutive third-placed finishes since 2010. Still, last season they finished 30 points behind second-placed Barcelona making it […]
Javier Mascherano has confirmed he is close to agreeing a contract extension at Barcelona. The 28-year-old midfielder, who joined Barca from Liverpool in 2010, is currently contracted to Barca until 2014 but he is set to sign on for an extra two years. Mascherano told El Mundo Deportivo: “It is on the right track and […]
Andre Villas-Boas has said that want-a-way midfielder Luka Modric will not be sold until someone meets Tottenham’s £35million asking price. Spanish champions Real Madrid are thought to be leading the chase for the 26-year-old midfielder with Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain reportedly among other potential suitors. Quoted in several national newspapers, Villas-Boas said: “There has […]
Villarreal have agreed to sell Brazil striker Nilmar to Qatari club Al Rayyan, the Spanish second division team said on their website. The 28-year-old, who has won over 20 caps, leaves as part of a clear-out at the club after they were relegated from La Liga in May. Villarreal finished fourth in 2011 and began […]
Barcelona forward David Villa says he is “desperate” to make his return to full training although reports in Spain suggest his comeback could be delayed. Villa has been sidelined for six months with a broken tibia that he sustained in the World Club Cup last December. The Spain international believes he is close to being ready […]
Came across a fascinating video, via the Daily Mail, from the semi-final of the California State Championships in March. This is either under 11 or under 12’s. The team from the Barcelona academy in the U.S. thrashes an Arsenal side (not affiliated with Arsenal FC) 6-0. It was not the score that caught my eye, […]
Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain is hoping his side can complete the signing of Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric as quickly as possible ahead of the new season. Modric has been linked with a host of Europe’s top clubs including Manchester United, Chelsea and PSG, but appears to be closing in on a switch to the […]