Former Barcelona and Spain defender Gerard Pique gave his testimony in court last week, as he defends himself against an alleged corruption charge for his role in brokering a deal between Saudi Arabia and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to take the Spanish Supercup to the Middle East. Pique […]
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The keys to the case that will settle Barcelona’s registration of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor
Concern is growing in Barcelona that they could lose one of their key players for the rest of the seaon. The registration case ruling on whether Dani Olmo or Pau Victor can continue playing for the rest of the season is due by next Monday, and La Liga have moved […]
Barcelona confident Osasuna appeal will not prosper due to Luis de la Fuente conversation
On Friday Osasuna declared that they would be appealing their 3-0 defeat to Barcelona, due to their fielding of an ineligible player, in this case Inigo Martinez. Los Rojillo believe that the Blaugrana are in breach of FIFA regulations. Martinez missed Spain duty due to a knee injury, and instead […]
RFEF President announces Spain bid for 2035 World Cup
The President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Rafael Louzan has announced that Spain intend to bid for the 2035 Women’s World Cup, after securing the 2030 men’s event in partnership with Portugal and Morocco. The event in 2035 would follow a similar format. The women’s game has taken […]
Spanish Football Federation halt potential sanctions for Barcelona with clarification
After falling to a 3-0 defeat at Montjuic on Thursday night, Osasuna were supposedly considering reporting Barcelona for fielding an ineligible player. However the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) appear to have cleared up any doubt over the matter. FIFA regulations state that any player who misses international duty through […]
Prosecution requests 15.5-year sentence for ex-head of Spanish Football Federation in alleged corruption probe
Luis Rubiales is not the only former head of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) facing legal battles. His predecessor, Angel Maria Villar, is facing a potential 15.5-year prison sentence for alleged corruption, fraud and misappropriation of funds. Villar, who like Rubiales after him was a controversial president of the […]
Governing body IFAB announces rule change for 2025-26 season
The international governing body, IFAB, for the rules of football have announced their rule changes for the 2025-26 season, with one rule in particular standing out. Goalkeepers will now officially be allowed to hold the ball for longer, but the punishment for exceeding the limit will be much harsher. Currently […]
Real Madrid unhappy with Spain manager Luis de la Fuente
Real Madrid have had many internationals away during the current break, with one of those being with Spain: Raul Asencio. However, the 21-year-old central defender did not have the best time with La Roja, as he missed out on making his senior debut in either of the two matches against […]
Rafael van der Vaart continues Lamine Yamal criticism – ‘You become dislikable’
Former Real Madrid star and Dutch international Rafael van der Vaart has responded to Lamine Yamal, after the 17-year-old clapped back in emphatic fashion against him. During Spain’s Nations League victory on penalties over the Netherlands, after a 5-5 aggregate draw, Lamine Yamal dedicated both his celebration and a social […]
Spain confirm Nations League final four and World Cup qualifying opponents
Spain squeezed past the Netherlands in dramatic fashion on Sunday night in the Nations League quarter-finals, beating the Dutch on penalties at Mestalla. The clash ended 5-5 on aggregate, but La Roja became the first side to qualify for the final four of the competition in each of the three […]