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20-year-old star set to snub Real Madrid move to stay at current club - Reports
Real Madrid target Nico Paz is reportedly keen on staying at Como instead of returning to the Bernabeu this summer. The 20-year-old Argentine hails from the Los Blancos youth academy and also represented their B team before joining Como. Nico Paz...

Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid Prediction and Betting Tips | July 9th 2025
Paris Saint-Germain will face Real Madrid at the MetLife Stadium on Wednesday in the semifinals of their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign. Les Parisiens have enjoyed a highly successful season and remain on course for a remarkable quintuple, but...

"It was always one of my biggest dreams" - Real Madrid star Rodrygo's old comments on dream club resurface amid Arsenal rumors
Real Madrid star Rodrygo's comments from 2022 about his "dream club" have resurfaced amid rumours linking him with a move to Arsenal. The Brazilian forward claimed that he was grateful to be able to play for the Merengues and win several titles at...

Attractions & Places to Visit in Strasbourg
Written by Lisa Alexander Updated Jul 10, 2025 Author Lisa Alexander spent two years living in France and has traveled the country extensively. With its awe-inspiring cathedral, charming burghers' houses, and elegant Louis XV buildings, Strasbourg...

“You made me live a dream I wouldn’t even have dared to imagine” - Ivan Rakitic beautifully sums up Barcelona stint in retirement message
Former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic paid homage to his time at the club with a heartfelt message as he announced his retirement. The former Croatia international has decided to end his professional football career at the age of 37 following a...

“We will continue watching Lamine” - Lamine Yamal's father responds to Nico Williams snubbing Barcelona transfer
Lamine Yamal's father, Mounir Nasraoui, has given an emphatic response to Nico Williams' Barcelona snub. The Athletic Bilbao forward recently turned down a move to Camp Nou in favour of a lengthy stay at the San Mames. The Catalans had reportedly...

Jose Mourinho pushing Fenerbahce to sign Barcelona-linked star this summer: Reports
Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho is pushing for his side to beat Barcelona to the signature of Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford this summer, as per reports. The England international is certain to leave the Red Devils this summer, having...

Simón Mesa Soto’s A Poet wins the CineCoPro Award at Filmfest München
07/07/2025 - Other victors at the Bavarian gathering included Alexe Poukine’s Kika, David Bim’s To the West, in Zapata, Christina Tournatzés’ Karla and Jacqueline Jansen’s Sechswochenamt l-r: Jochen Laube (jury member), Dorothee Erpenstein (FFF...

The story of The Doors’ Waiting For The Sun, the album that set Jim Morrison on the path to destruction
In Joan Didion’s 1979 book The White Album, the cultural essayist finds herself at a recording session on Sunset Boulevard in Spring 1968. and she’s watching The Doors and producer Paul Rothchild work up a track for their third album, Waiting For...

Relationships that drive the mission: the Spanish Missions Platform meets in Barcelona
The Spanish Mission Platform (which is part of the Spanish Evangelical Alliance) held a working meeting in Barcelona on 27 June. With around 25 attendees, various aspects of collaboration between all those involved in mission in Spain were...

There’s Something About Madrid
If at all possible, we want to arrive by rail. I went from London to Paris just to tee up the train ride: all day, with one change in Barcelona. Beautiful views, lots of time snaking along the Mediterranean coast, not having to take your pants off...

AI talent war intensifies as signing bonuses soar
Published: 11 Jul. 2025, 00:05 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI Cho Won-kyeong The author is a professor at UNIST and the head of the Global Industry-University Cooperation Center. In professional sports, signing bonuses have long...

Real Madrid fan Carlos Alcaraz picks Barcelona duo as he names top 3 standings for 2025 Ballon d'Or
Despite being a Real Madrid fan, tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz picked two Barcelona players in his top three for the 2025 Ballon d'Or awards. The Spaniard is an avid football fan when he isn't on the court and weighed in on the debate over which...

The 30 players you need to pay attention to in summer league, from Atlanta to Washington
Kevin Pelton Close Kevin Pelton ESPN Senior Writer Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system Jeremy Woo Close Jeremy Woo ESPN NBA draft analyst and writer...

Real Madrid hero Marcelo provides clear preference on team that Los Blancos must face in ‘epic’ Club World Cup final
Real Madrid icon Marcelo wishes for Los Blancos to face Brazilian outfit Fluminense in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup. The retired 37-year-old played for both clubs during his illustrious career. He progressed through the youth setup at...

Spain Women vs Belgium Women Prediction and Betting Tips | 7th July 2025
Spain Women and Belgium Women will battle it out at the Arena Thun on Monday for their clash in Group B of the UEFA Women's European Championship 2025. The sides endured contrasting fortunes in their respective opening games earlier this week....

Tourist Attractions in Monterey
Written by Brad Lane Updated Jul 10, 2025 Monterey is a small coastal city in California with many historical sites and modern attractions. It was the capital of Spanish California from 1770 to 1882 and, at one time, Monterey was an important city...

“I want to be like Messi” - UFC Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria reveals what he admires about Lionel Messi despite being Real Madrid fan
Reigning UFC Lightweight division champion Ilia Topuria expressed his admiration for Lionel Messi despite being a Real Madrid fan. Messi spent the bulk of his playing career with Madrid's arch-rivals Barcelona. Now at MLS side Inter Miami, the...

Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos prepare Vitinha offer, Bayern Munich eyeing Brazilian ace, and more - July 7, 2025
Real Madrid are preparing to face Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, July 9, at the MetLife Stadium. Xabi Alonso's team arrive at the game on the back of a tight 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the...

Kylian Mbappe sets incredible record after scoring for Real Madrid in Club World Cup quarter-final win over Dortmund
Kylian Mbappe has become the first Real Madrid player to score in seven different competitions in a single season, reports Madrid Xtra. The French superstar achieved the feat in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal against Borussia Dortmund....