Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick believes the disappointment of Lamine Yamal not winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or will drive him to reach greater heights in the future, Afrosport reports. The 18-year-old Spaniard of Moroccan and Equatorial Guinean heritage won back-to-back Kopa trophies for best young player, making him the first player to win the award consecutively. He was tipped to win the men’s award but lost...
Barcelona have confirmed that midfielder Gavi will be sidelined for up to five months after undergoing knee surgery to correct a meniscus injury that has troubled him for a long period of time, Afrosport reports. The 21-year-old suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in November 2023 while on international duty with Spain, ruling him out of action for about 11 months. The midfielder, however, returned...
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has heaped praises on French winger Ousmane Dembele for his performance in their hard-fought 1-0 win over Real Sociedad. After the Copa del Rey quarter-final triumph, the 43-year-old commended the former Borussia Dortmund star for his unique qualities and raved about his team’s performance against a "tough opponent". “Dembele deserves all the credit. He has the right qualities, and we try to...
Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has been honoured as the first-ever winner of Globe Soccer's Power Horse Emerging Player of the Year. The 24-year-old outperformed Barcelona's Gavi and Real Madrid's Federico Valverde to win the award. The 13th edition of the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards was held in Dubai, with football stars and celebrities gathering to celebrate the annual event with 21 winners across...
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