On Friday, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente names his squad for the UEFA Nations League quarter-final against The Netherlands, but Assane Diao won’t be there. The talented winger, who moved from Real Betis to Como during the winter transfer window, has been on La Roja’s radar, but they have […]
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Real Madrid President Florentino Perez helped Barcelona secure Dani Olmo registration
Few issues have caused more outrage and fury in Spanish football this season than the registrations of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor. After Barcelona missed the deadline to re-register both players at the end of December, they were unregistered by La Liga and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), theoretically […]
Two former Barcelona Presidents called to testify in Negreira corruption case
Former Barcelona Presidents Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu have been called to testify in the Negreira case, with the pair part of an investigation into Barcelona. Both are accused of sporting corruption, as is the club. Both have been charged with said crimes, and today the investigating magistrate has […]
RFEF President on Refereeing reform meeting – ‘We thank Real Madrid for their presence’
President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Rafael Louzan has claimed that they are aiming for ‘maximum transparency’ and ‘complete openness’ when it comes to reform for the refereeing system. On Wednesday a meeting took place between the RFEF, the Referees Committee (CTA), La Liga, the elected clubs and […]
Isco set for Spain snub as Luis de la Fuente also expected to overlook in-form goalkeeper
This Friday, Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente will name his squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League quarter-final against The Netherlands. La Roja are favourites to continue their pursuit of defending the title that they won in 2023, although there are plenty of doubts about their squad, which […]
Newcastle line up Spain international as Alexander Isak replacement option
Newcastle United are looking at Spain international Samu Aghehowa as a potential transfer option to replace Alexander Isak this summer. The Magpies are braced for a flood of offers for their Swedish superstar in the coming months with the club aware of major interest in him. Isak’s eye-catching goal record […]
Spain to be without key defender for UEFA Nations League clash against The Netherlands
Spain are one of the favourites to win the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League, but first, they must see off The Netherlands in the quarter-final tie later this month. Luis de la Fuente will name his squad for the two-legged affair on Friday, and ahead of that announcement, he has received […]
Former RFEF chief claims ‘threat to kill’ made to Lamine Yamal’s father over Spain allegiance
Lamine Yamal has risen to become a star for Barcelona and Spain in the last 12 months. The 17-year-old was selected in Luis de la Fuente’s squad for UEFA Euro 2024 last summer, and despite not turning 17 until the day before their final win over England, he was central […]
Special treatment for Real Madrid? RFEF extend invite to refereeing reform committee
Real Madrid have been the loudest and most virulent with their complaints about officiating in Spain, and they will get a seat at the table as reform of the system is decided. Despite facing disciplinary action for their incendiary letter to the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Los Blancos appear […]
Prosecution requests retrial in Luis Rubiales conviction for sexual assault
It was headline news around the world when former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales was convicted of sexual assault in February. However the prosecution in the case are filing for retrial against Rubiales, feeling the punishment and verdict did not fit the crime. Rubiales was […]