LaLiga news

Barcelona have revealed a special-edition shirt featuring pop star Olivia Rodrigo ahead of the next El Clasico. The American singer becomes the latest global music icon to appear on the club’s kit as part of their high-profile partnership with Spotify.

Antony has opened up regarding his turbulent spell at Manchester United, admitting that significant off-field struggles hampered his performances following his high-profile move from Ajax. The Brazilian winger, who has since found redemption in La Liga with Real Betis, also shared a revealing anecdote about feeling humbled by Cristiano Ronaldo’s elite physical condition.

Jurgen Klopp is not a candidate to replace Alvaro Arbeloa at Real Madrid, despite persistent rumors linking him to Santiago Bernabeu. The former Liverpool manager remains committed to his role as Global Head of Soccer for Red Bull while eyeing the German national team job as his next coaching step. Real Madrid are currently exploring other profiles as they look to move on from a difficult campaign.

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has hinted that Lamine Yamal could be utilised as a high-impact substitute during the 2026 World Cup. The Barcelona sensation is currently sidelined for the remainder of the domestic season with a hamstring injury, forcing the national team to reconsider his workload for this summer's tournament in North America.

Endrick has opened up on his initial struggles at Real Madrid and the unexpected bond he formed with Jude Bellingham that helped him navigate a difficult transition in Spain. The Brazilian sensation, currently rediscovering his best form on loan at Lyon, admitted that the England international was completely different from what he had originally anticipated before arriving at the Santiago Bernabeu.

La Liga president Javier Tebas has weighed in on the growing speculation regarding Jose Mourinho’s potential return to Real Madrid. The Portuguese tactician, currently in charge at Benfica, is being heavily linked with a second stint at the Santiago Bernabeu as Los Blancos look to rebuild after a difficult campaign.

Enzo Fernandez's agent has addressed the growing speculation surrounding the midfielder's future at Chelsea following a recent visit to the Spanish capital. The Argentina international was spotted at the Madrid Open, where a video of him greeting Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham quickly went viral among supporters.

Diego Simeone has questioned the tactical quality of Paris Saint-Germain’s nine-goal thriller against Bayern Munich, suggesting that high-scoring spectacles are often a nightmare for managers. The Atletico Madrid boss offered his blunt assessment after seeing his side battle to a tense 1-1 draw against Arsenal in their semi-final first leg.

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders one year on.

Michael Olise has been posting “crazy” numbers at Bayern Munich, leading to him reportedly having a £170 million ($229m) price tag placed around his neck, and Louis Saha has told GOAL why a return to the Premier League may not be the France international’s next move. Few teams on the planet could afford to put a transfer package in place for Olise, but that does not mean that the former Crystal Palace star is destined to head back to England.

Kylian Mbappe has been unable to get his hands on Champions League and Ballon d’Or prizes, but former France international Louis Saha has used Cristiano Ronaldo as an example of why fortunes can change quickly for a “black cat”. Luck has not been on Mbappe’s side, despite being a World Cup-winning superstar, but the most prestigious of honours are expected to come his way eventually.

Marcus Rashford has been told that his “time has passed” at Manchester United, with Louis Saha explaining to GOAL why the England international will have no future at Old Trafford even if Barcelona opt against triggering a £26 million ($35m) permanent transfer option. The 28-year-old forward has spent the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Camp Nou and is expected to complete a move “somewhere” in the next window.

Jose Mourinho is once again at the centre of a whirlwind of speculation as Real Madrid president Florentino Perez reportedly eyes a sensational move to bring the Portuguese tactician back to the Bernabeu. However, Benfica midfielder Richard Rios is hopeful that the ex-Chelsea boss will stay put, having learned a lot from him during his first season back in charge at the Estadio da Luz.

Jose Mourinho has directly responded to the growing speculation linking him with a sensational return to Real Madrid as a replacement for Alvaro Arbeloa. The legendary Portuguese coach, currently in charge of Benfica, also took a moment to reflect on his emotional tenure at Roma, describing the Italian capital as the standout environment of his illustrious career.