Gareth Bale says he retired at 33 because of his father’s illness, telling GQ Magazine it made him realise “there’s more to life than football.” He now prioritises family after finishing his career with a final MLS Cup goal for LAFC.
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A rumour suggesting that FC Barcelona winger Raphinha had arranged a future move to Saudi Arabia spread quickly on social media this week. The Brazilian international publicly dismissed the story, highlighting how easily unverified claims can take hold in modern football culture, especially among global audiences who follow the sport largely through online updates.
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A watchdog group has filed an ethics complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino after he awarded a new “FIFA Peace Prize” to U.S. President Donald Trump, raising questions about the organisation’s political neutrality.
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Barcelona are weighing a winter move for Fiorentina striker Moise Kean as the club reassesses its attacking depth heading into the second half of the season, according to Italian outlet Calciomercato.
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Andrew Robertson has offered the first glimpse into how Liverpool’s dressing room is handling the fallout from Mohamed Salah’s recent comments.
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Barcelona are exploring ways to strengthen their defense for next season, and early discussions inside the club suggest interest in Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck. The conversation is still informal, but it reflects coach Hansi Flick’s push to rebalance a back line that has struggled with injuries and inconsistency.
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With a Champions League knockout match looming, Spanish outlet Marca reports that Real Madrid could consider dismissing head coach Xabi Alonso if the team fails to earn a positive result against Manchester City, placing rare mid season pressure on one of football’s most high profile clubs.
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Paris Saint-Germain kept pace in a tightening Ligue 1 title race with a commanding 5–0 win over Rennes on Sunday at the Parc des Princes. The performance, broadcast on Ligue 1+, blended sharp finishing with confident play from several young contributors.
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Barcelona will travel to Slavia Prague without 18 year old winger Lamine Yamal, whose yellow card in the club’s recent Champions League match triggered an automatic suspension under UEFA disciplinary rules. His absence removes one of the team’s most exciting young players at an important moment in their European campaign.
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Liverpool’s trip to Inter Milan has been overshadowed by a growing rift with Mohamed Salah, whose blunt comments after the draw at Leeds have raised new doubts about his relationship with head coach Arne Slot and his future at the club.
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