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Juve and Milan on Lewandowski: "Serie A is competitive, I haven't decided yet"

The 37-year-old Polish centre-forward’s contract with Barcelona is due to expire in June.

PSG join Arsenal, Barca & Chelsea in Alvarez race

Paris Saint-Germain are seriously considering a summer move for Julian Alvarez, joining a heated race alongside Barcelona, Arsenal and Chelsea. The news comes after Alvarez sent shockwaves through the Metropolitano by admitting he is unsure if he will still be an Atletico Madrid player next season.

Barcelona eye Inter star amid uncertainty over Balde's future

Barcelona are already laying the groundwork for a massive summer transfer window, with Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni emerging as the priority target for sporting director Deco. To facilitate such a high-profile move, the Catalan giants are reportedly considering the sale of Alejandro Balde. While Balde’s current contract at the Spotify Camp Nou runs until 2028, the club's management sees his transfer as a strategic opportunity to generate funds.

'He lied to our faces' - Laporta slams Fernandez agent over PSG move

Joan Laporta has launched a scathing attack on the representative of Dro Fernandez following the teenager's move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain. He feels personally let down by the manner in which the €8 million deal was orchestrated behind the club's back.

Who is Gustavo Zabarelli: São Paulo’s ‘new Kaká’ who has caught the eye of Milan and Inter

There’s interest in the young player from the Brazilian youth academy – let’s find out who he is.

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Good news for Barca! Yamal overcomes illness ahead of La Liga clash

Hansi Flick has been handed a double fitness boost ahead of Sunday's clash with Sevilla. Both Lamine Yamal and Eric Garcia have returned to full team training following recent health and injury concerns.

An agent as an advantage? Barça reportedly keen on Chelsea star

Pedro Neto of Chelsea FC appears to have caught the eye of FC Barcelona. He could fill several positions in the attack.

'You have no shame' - Barca presidential feud erupts over Haaland claims

Joan Laporta has hit out at presidential rival Victor Font for claiming he could sign Erling Haaland for Barcelona. The incumbent president accused Font of lying after the Manchester City striker's representative denied any contact with the Catalan club.

"Great admiration": Haaland's agent comments on the Barcelona rumour

Victor Font wants to become the new president of FC Barcelona and sign Erling Haaland. Now the striker’s agent has responded.

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Laporta slams rival for 'exploiting' Messi’s name in election debate

The race for the Barcelona presidency has reached a fever pitch following a volatile televised debate between incumbent Joan Laporta and challenger Victor Font. Tensions were ignited by bombshell claims from former manager Xavi Hernandez, who alleged that Laporta personally blocked a sensational return for Lionel Messi in 2023. With Sunday's election looming, the two candidates have clashed over whether the Argentine icon represents the club's glorious past or a missed opportunity for its future.

Barca plot swoop for Chelsea star using Mendes connection

Barcelona have identified Chelsea winger Pedro Neto as a primary target to bolster Hansi Flick’s attacking options ahead of the summer transfer window. The Portuguese international’s versatility and explosive pace have earned him high praise from the Catalan club’s scouting department. While no formal approach has been made, Barca hope their close relationship with super-agent Jorge Mendes could prove decisive in navigating a potential deal.

Concern for Barca as Yamal misses training after Newcastle draw

Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal missed training on Thursday, sparking concerns ahead of Sunday’s La Liga clash with Sevilla. The 18-year-old, who rescued a 1-1 draw for Barca against Newcastle in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie on Tuesday night, is said to be struggling with illness.

Sticks on Barcelona's list for the summer: when it applies to Inter

The Nerazzurri centre-back is on the Spanish club's list for the summer, Marotta and Ausilio set the price

Barcelona interested in Haaland, meeting with Manchester City? Agent denies rumours

The most significant move in the race for the Barcelona presidency was made by Victor Font, who contacted Manchester City directly to bring Erling Haaland to the Blaugrana.

Haaland's agent responds to transfer claim from Barca presidential candidate

Erling Haaland's agent Rafaela Pimenta has responded to Victor Font's claim that Barcelona are "working on" a potential transfer deal for the Manchester City striker. Font, who is currently running against Joan Laporta for the Barcelona presidency, has suggested that Haaland could be lured away from the Etihad Stadium, but Pimenta has sought to quash any speculation over his future.

Valverde & the 20 players in L'Equipe's exclusive 10/10 club

Within a Real Madrid squad that is packed full of Galacticos, Fede Valverde is rarely singled out for what he offers to Los Blancos despite his obvious importance to the team. On Wednesday, though, he was able to hog the limelight after his stunning first-half hat-trick saw off Manchester City in the Champions League. His performance also earned him the rarest of plaudits: A 10/10 rating from L'Equipe.

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UCL Power Rankings: Euro giants send message to EPL flops

Despite the painfully protracted league phase running through the first five months of the season and the play-off round providing some drama, for many the Champions League doesn't truly begin until the last 16 gets underway. And after a wild week of first legs around Europe, the picture when it comes to potential winners of the tournament has been shaken up massively.

Juventus makes a move for Lewandowski

A survey with the player's entourage to understand his chances of joining Juventus: a difficult path

Rakitic insists Messi 'deserves' proper Barcelona tribute

Former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has called for the club to finally honour Lionel Messi with a fitting tribute, while expressing his hope that the Argentine superstar continues his career at the highest level for "a few more years". Speaking on his 38th birthday, the Croatian reflected on the impact his former team-mate has had on the sport, noting that Messi's influence transcends club rivalries and borders.

Howe praises 'outstanding' Newcastle after 'soft' last-gasp Barca penalty

Eddie Howe whisked away the frustration of a "soft" late equaliser to focus on what he described as an "outstanding" Newcastle United performance against Barcelona. St James' Park was rocking as the Magpies went toe-to-toe with the Catalan giants, only to be denied a first-leg advantage by a controversial late penalty that leaves the Champions League round of 16 tie on a knife-edge heading into the second leg at Camp Nou.

Barcelona & Arsenal target Alvarez makes shock transfer admission

Julian Alvarez has sent shockwaves through the Metropolitano by admitting he is unsure if he will still be an Atletico Madrid player next season, amid links with Barcelona and Arsenal. Despite the club's efforts to dampen exit talk, the Argentina international declined to give a definitive answer regarding his future following a standout performance against Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League.

Ex-Barca director backs Xavi in Messi return row

The controversy surrounding Lionel Messi's failed return to Barcelona in 2023 has not yet died down. Former sporting director Mateu Alemany has publicly supported Xavi Hernandez's explosive claims that the club had league approval to re-sign the Argentine star. This directly contradicts the official narrative from incumbent president Joan Laporta and La Liga chief Javier Tebas ahead of the elections.

Last-gasp Yamal earns Barca a draw they barely deserved

Lamine Yamal kept his cool to convert a penalty with the last kick of the game to earn Barcelona an undeserved 1-1 draw with Newcastle in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at St. James' Park on Tuesday. The Blaugrana's teenage sensation had, just like the rest of his team-mates, performed poorly on Tyneside and could have had no complaints had another winger, Harvey Barnes, proven the match-winner.

Lewandowski 'not even 50% sure' on next move as Barca exit nears

Robert Lewandowski has opened up on his future at Barcelona as his current contract at Camp Nou nears its expiry date, sparking intense speculation across the footballing world. The veteran striker, who arrived in 2022 and quickly became the focal point of the Blaugrana attack, finds himself at a crossroads. Despite his status as a club leader, a recent dip in form and the emergence of younger talents have left his role under Hansi Flick looking increasingly vulnerable.

Font urges Messi to 'explain the truth' about failed Barca return

Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has challenged Lionel Messi to reveal the "truth" about his failed return to the club in 2023. With the election just days away, Font has claimed members are being misled by Joan Laporta’s "smokescreen" regarding the club’s greatest icon, on the back of explosive comments from former manager Xavi.

'Same level as Yamal' - Flick makes big claim about Barca academy graduate

Hansi Flick has hailed teenage defender Pau Cubarsi, claiming his development mirrors that of Lamine Yamal. The Barcelona boss believes the 19-year-old is ready for the highest level ahead of the club's crunch Champions League last-16 tie against Newcastle.

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: Der Ballspielverein Borussia 09 e. V. Dortmund wurde am 19. Dezember 1909 in Dortmund gegründet.
: Die Lizenzfußballabteilung des BVB ist seit 1999 als Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA aus dem Ballspielverein Borussia 09 e.V. ausgegliedert und börsennotiert. Aktionäre mit höheren Anteilen sind beispielsweise die Sponsoren Evonic, Signal Iduna und Puma. Die Kontrolle über den Verein behält allerdings die Komplementär-GmbH Borussia Dortmund Geschäftsführungs-GmbH, die dem Verein weiterhin zu 100 Prozent gehört.
: Das Stadion heißt seit Dezember 2005 offiziell Signal-Iduna-Park, wird allerdings häufig noch Westfalenstadion genannt - der frühere Name.
: Der Signal-Iduna-Park ist mit einer Kapazität von 81.365 Fans bei nationalen Spielen eines der größten Fußballstadien Europas. Bei internationalen Partien, wenn Steh- zu Sitzplätzen umgewandelt werden müssen, passen rund 66.000 Menschen in das Stadion.
: Borussia Dortmund hat in der Vereinsgeschichte insgesamt 22 Titel gewonnen, darunter auch einmal die Königsklasse: Im Jahr 1997 schlug der BVB im Finale Juventus Turin mit 3:1.
: Die Dortmunder haben neben fünf DFB-Pokalsiegen auch die nationale Meisterschaft häufig gewonnen. Mit acht Titeln sind sie der dritterfolgreichste Klub nach dem 1. FC Nürnberg (9 Meisterschaften) und dem FC Bayern München (34 Meisterschaften).
: Die meisten Pflichtspiele im BVB-Trikot hat Michael Zorc absolviert (562 Partien von 1981 bis 1998), gefolgt von Mats Hummels (508 Einsätze zwischen 2008 und 2024).
: Toptorschütze der Borussia ist Adi Preißler mit 177 Toren in 278 Einsätzen in den 40er- und 50er-Jahren. Knapp hinter ihm liegt Marco Reus mit 170 Buden.
: Der BVB hatte zahlreiche prominente Spieler in seinen Reihen, beispielsweise Matthias Sammer, Michael Zorc, Lars Ricken, Karl-Heinz Riedle, Jürgen Kohler, Stefan Reuter, Dede, Robert Lewandowski, Marco Reus, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland oder Mats Hummels.
: Auch an der Seitenlinie standen einige prominente Namen. Unter Ottmar Hitzfeld gewann der Klub neben Meisterschaften in 1997 die Champions League, auch unter Jürgen Klopp (u.a. 2x Meisterschaft, 2x DFB-Pokal), Thomas Tuchel (DFB-Pokal) und Matthias Sammer (Meisterschaft) sammelte Dortmund einige Trophäen.
: Spitznamen hat Borussia Dortmund einige. Die Abkürzung "BVB" ist die gängigste Bezeichnung, auch "die Schwarz-Gelben" und "die Borussen" fallen oft.

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