Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen has been one of the surprise packages of this season, establishing himself in the Premier League under Andoni Iraola, and for some as one of the best in the division. While clearly talented, few expected such rapid progress from the 19-year-old, who made the switch to […]
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Why Spain number one Unai Simon refused to speak to journalist – ‘After what happened between us…’
Athletic Club and Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon was put up by the Spanish national team for the press, but made headlines for the one question that he decided not to answer. A previous run-in with Onda Cero’s Fernando Burgos at Euro 2024 was behind his decision not to do so. […]
Raul Asencio addresses alleged distribution of child pornography accusation for the first time
Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has for the first time addressed the accusations of distribution of child pornography against him. The 21-year-old defender has earned his first call-up to the Spanish national team this week, but the investigation has been ongoing since before he made his debut with the senior […]
Atletico Madrid considering withdrawing Metropolitano from 2030 World Cup bid
While there has been plenty of debate surrounding the venues and host cities for the 2030 World Cup, the first that will take place across three continents and with six host countries, Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano was taken as a given in terms of Spain’s bid. However Los Rojiblancos are considering […]
Serie A starlet snubs Spain in favour of Senegal call-up
On Friday, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente names his squad for the UEFA Nations League quarter-final against The Netherlands, but Assane Diao won’t be there. The talented winger, who moved from Real Betis to Como during the winter transfer window, has been on La Roja’s radar, but they have […]
Real Madrid President Florentino Perez helped Barcelona secure Dani Olmo registration
Few issues have caused more outrage and fury in Spanish football this season than the registrations of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor. After Barcelona missed the deadline to re-register both players at the end of December, they were unregistered by La Liga and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), theoretically […]
Two former Barcelona Presidents called to testify in Negreira corruption case
Former Barcelona Presidents Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu have been called to testify in the Negreira case, with the pair part of an investigation into Barcelona. Both are accused of sporting corruption, as is the club. Both have been charged with said crimes, and today the investigating magistrate has […]
RFEF President on Refereeing reform meeting – ‘We thank Real Madrid for their presence’
President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Rafael Louzan has claimed that they are aiming for ‘maximum transparency’ and ‘complete openness’ when it comes to reform for the refereeing system. On Wednesday a meeting took place between the RFEF, the Referees Committee (CTA), La Liga, the elected clubs and […]
Isco set for Spain snub as Luis de la Fuente also expected to overlook in-form goalkeeper
This Friday, Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente will name his squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League quarter-final against The Netherlands. La Roja are favourites to continue their pursuit of defending the title that they won in 2023, although there are plenty of doubts about their squad, which […]
Newcastle line up Spain international as Alexander Isak replacement option
Newcastle United are looking at Spain international Samu Aghehowa as a potential transfer option to replace Alexander Isak this summer. The Magpies are braced for a flood of offers for their Swedish superstar in the coming months with the club aware of major interest in him. Isak’s eye-catching goal record […]