The KNVB has appointed Xavi Hernández as Netherlands head coach, citing a football vision aligned with the national team’s identity. The piece also discusses the coaching philosophies referenced by Xavi and the next fixtures mentioned in the announcement.
By Sammy MurayaHansi Flick's Barca must bounce back at home to Elche on Sunday after suffering a second defeat in their last three domestic outings, a run that has followed a defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
By Dennis MasindeThe deal extends a collaboration that began three years ago and ensures Spotify retains naming rights for the Camp Nou until 2034, as the iconic stadium undergoes extensive renovation.
By Dennis Masinde"Olmo has a muscle injury in his left calf, without connective tissue involvement," said Barcelona in a statement, not specifying his expected recovery time.
By Wainaina MarkFrom slow-burn to electric influence Rashford’s opening weeks in La Liga were quietly tentative. Brought in to bolster the left flank and complement Raphinha, he initially played cameo roles and drew descriptions in Spain as “a fuego lento,” a slow-burner whose true impact was still warming up.
By Wainaina MarkAfter Real Madrid were thrashed 5-2 by rivals Atletico Madrid in a derby on Saturday, Hansi Flick's side had the chance to claim pole position above Xabi Alonso's side. Alvaro Odriozola gave Real Sociedad the lead against the run of play in the first half but Jules Kounde headed the Spanish champions level. Yamal, who missed the last four games with a groin injury, created the winner for Robert Lewandowski just moments after coming on as a second-half substitute.
By RGK.co.keThe England forward set up Dani Olmo's 62nd-minute effort after Ferran Torres scored twice before half-time.
By RGK.co.keRashford was still looking for his first Barcelona goals following his July loan move from Manchester United, and he got off the mark by heading in Jules Kounde's cross just before the hour at St James' Park. The England international then doubled the Spanish champions' lead with a ferocious right-foot shot from outside the area high into the top corner midway through the second half.
By RGK.co.keThe 27-year-old arrived in Catalonia on Sunday night after getting permission from United to complete the formalities of a move to Barcelona
By Dennis Masinde"I will work as hard as I can, give everything and try to make those Barca fans who are there happy and those who are at home"
By Dennis MasindeUEFA said the clubs had not complied with its football earnings rule, while Chelsea and Villa were also penalized for breaching the squad cost rule laid by the governing body
By Dennis Masinde