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Muriqi emerges as Barca's Plan B to Alvarez

Barcelona has finalised its summer frontline strategy, focusing on a specific La Liga profile. While Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez remains the blockbuster priority, the sporting department is actively evaluating heavyweight alternatives should the deal collapse. Mallorca’s Vedat Muriqi has now emerged as the primary candidate to fill the void, offering the physical presence and elite experience the club currently seeks.

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Leeds striker 'very interested' in La Liga transfer

Leeds United are prepared to sanction a permanent exit for Mateo Joseph this summer as the forward sets his sights on a long-term future in Spain. Despite the youngster's potential, he does not figure in Daniel Farke's plans as the Whites look to reshape their squad for another Premier League campaign.

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Arbeloa on the brink at Real Madrid after La Liga slip

Alvaro Arbeloa’s future as Real Madrid head coach is hanging by a thread following a damaging weekend that has all but ended the club's La Liga title hopes. A shock 2-1 defeat at Mallorca, combined with Barcelona’s victory over Atletico Madrid, leaves the former defender facing a make-or-break period in the Champions League to save his job.

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Muriqi explains tearful response to winner vs Real Madrid

Vedat Muriqi provided one of the most emotional moments of the season in La Liga as he fired Mallorca to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Real Madrid. The striker, who has carved out a reputation as one of the division’s most feared physical presences, broke down in tears shortly after his 91st-minute winner.

Frequently asked questions

One of the oldest football clubs in the world, Middlesbrough were formed in 1876 by members of the Middlesbrough Cricket Club at the Albert Park Hotel.

British entrepreneur Steve Gibson is the owner as well as chairman of Middlesbrough, acquiring the reins in 1994.

Middlesbrough play their games at the Riverside Stadium, which replaced Ayresome Park in 1995 as the club's main home venue.

Riverside Stadium's capacity stands at 34,742 and has been the home of Middlesbrough since 1995. From 1879 to 1903, the club played their games at Linthorpe Road, before moving to Ayresome Park in 1903. Middlesbrough played at this venue for 92 years till 1995.

Middlesbrough have won just one honour throughout their history, the League Cup title in the 2003-04 season.

Middlesbrough have not won a single English top flight title yet.

Former English goalkeeper Tim Williamson holds the record of making the most appearances for Middlesbrough, playing 602 games between 1902 and 1923.

George Camsell, a ruthless striker for Middlesbrough between 1925 and 1939, scored a club-record 325 goals in 419 games, which also includes 59 goals in 37 league games in the 1926-27 season.

Brian Clough, Gareth Southgate, Adama Traore, Marcus Tavernier, Alvaro Negredo, Victor Valdes, and Shay Given are some of Middlesbrough's most famous players ever.

Terry Venables, Michael Carrick, and Gareth Southgate are some of the most famous managers to have managed Middlesbrough.

Boro, the shortened version of the club name, is Middlesbrough's nickname. They have also been called The Teessiders and The Smoggies.