LaLiga news

Dutch legend Ruud Gullit has issued a stark warning to Barcelona and Spain regarding the physical demands placed upon teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. The Ballon d'Or winner expressed his deep concern that the 18-year-old is being overused at both club and international level.

Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez is reportedly prioritising a move to Barcelona over Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. The former Manchester City star is said to be reluctant to return to the Premier League and has identified Camp Nou as the ideal environment for him to take the next step in his career.

Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal admitted he is aiming to "follow in the footsteps" of Lionel Messi after being crowned the Laureus World Young Sportsperson of the Year for 2026. The 18-year-old forward used the prestigious ceremony to pay tribute to the Argentine icon, who remains the only footballer to have ever won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award.

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Vinicius Junior continues to generate plenty of lively discussion at Real Madrid, but Michael Owen has told GOAL why the Brazilian superstar is “so big and so good” that only “two teams” could afford to put a transfer deal in place. The South American forward has become a divisive character in world football, but Owen doubts that he will trade Santiago Bernabeu for another landing spot in Europe or the Saudi Pro League.

Alvaro Arbeloa has reignited the fire between Real Madrid and Spanish officiating by suggesting it is "easier" for the club to win the Champions League than La Liga. The Blancos coach has suggested that refereeing errors in La Liga often hamper the club’s title ambitions.

According to a Spanish media report, the future of Germany international Antonio Rüdiger is becoming clear: he is set to remain at Real Madrid.

Real Madrid wonderkid Endrick left Paris Saint-Germain fans fuming after his provocative celebration sparked a heated response during Lyon's shock victory on Sunday. The Brazilian sensation, currently on loan at OL, converted an early chance before taunting the home crowd with a dance that has since gone viral.

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Marcus Rashford is facing a defining summer as Manchester United prepare to welcome him back from his loan spell at Barcelona, who look set to pass up the chance to buy the forward outright. While Rashford has enjoyed a productive stint in La Liga, Old Trafford officials have reportedly made their stance clear regarding his long-term future.

VfB Stuttgart appear to hold a decisive advantage in the race to sign Real Valladolid’s Chuki.

Real Madrid’s era of dominance feels like a distant memory as the financial consequences of two consecutive seasons without major silverware take a heavy toll. The Bernabeu is witnessing a shocking decline in overall squad value, with marquee attackers Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior both suffering steep drops to their personal market valuations amid the team's ongoing struggles.

Thiago Alcantara has raised eyebrows by omitting Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah when naming the three best players he ever shared a pitch with. Despite playing alongside some of the greatest icons in modern football history, the former midfield maestro opted for a trio of stars that prioritised tactical intelligence and selflessness above raw goalscoring numbers.

Sergio Aguero has heaped massive praise on Lamine Yamal, sensationally claiming that the Barcelona sensation is already performing at a level that puts him above almost every other player in world football with the exception of a certain superstar. The Manchester City and Blaugrana legend also believes the teenager possesses a rare talent that has not been seen at Camp Nou since the departure of eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi.

Harry Kane is currently enjoying the most prolific season of his illustrious career, and former team-mate Fernando Llorente believes the Bayern Munich star would be the ideal fit for any elite club across the globe. Despite a history of injury issues, the England captain’s relentless scoring form in Germany has reignited discussions about his suitability for the very top level, including a potential fit at Real Madrid.

Despite being a leading figure at Santiago Bernabeu, Vinicius Jr is reportedly missing a vital ingredient required to join the pantheon of footballing greats. Former Brazil and Atletico Madrid defender Joao Miranda has offered a stinging appraisal of the Brazilian winger’s standing in the global game. The Real Madrid star has been told he is still a long way off reaching the legendary heights of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Rafael Leão’s time at AC Milan could be coming to an end, with the Portuguese forward reportedly already eyeing his next destination.