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The Digest: Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has declared that he can score against any team, a statement that will alert suitors, including Real Madrid and Barcelona. Speaking after scoring the opening goal in Galatasaray's 3-0 derby win over Fenerbahce, Osimhen said: "You know, I believe...

The Digest: Barcelona will have the chance to open an 11-point gap at the top of LaLiga when they travel to Getafe on Saturday, after Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Betis on Friday night. Vinicius Junior scored for Madrid, but Hector Bellerin drilled in a last-gasp equaliser to...

The Digest: Nigerian singer Zlatan Ibile was spotted at Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium during the team's La Liga victory, with the club's X account spotlighting him as he chanted "Win, win, win!" alongside a Nigerian flag. Fellow Nigerian artists Omah Lay and Poco Lee also joined the celebration...

The Digest: Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has suffered a hamstring injury but is expected to be fit for the upcoming World Cup, his club announced Thursday. The 18-year-old suffered the injury during Barcelona's 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo on Wednesday, after converting a penalty. Barcelona...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has praised his teammates' resilience after his decisive goal helped Atletico Madrid eliminate Barcelona from the Champions League. Lookman scored in the 2-1 second-leg defeat, but Atletico advanced 3-2 on aggregate following their 2-0 first-leg...

The Digest: Barcelona forward Raphinha has condemned the match officials following his team's Champions League elimination by Atletico Madrid, calling it a "complete robbery." Despite not playing due to injury, the Brazilian said: "I cannot comprehend how many fouls Atletico committed without...

The Digest: Atletico Madrid has mocked Barcelona and teenager Lamine Yamal following their Champions League quarter-final triumph, sharing a viral video of a lion that turned out to be a harmless dog as a metaphor for their rivals. Diego Simeone became the first coach to eliminate Barcelona...

The Digest: Atletico Madrid advanced to the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2016/17 with a 3-2 aggregate win over Barcelona, despite losing the second leg 2-1 at the Metropolitano. Barcelona wiped out Atletico's 2-0 first-leg lead with goals from Lamine Yamal (4') and...

The Digest: Barcelona face Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano, needing to score at least twice without conceding to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit. Teenager Lamine Yamal has called out Diego Simeone's defence, daring them to face him. He drew inspiration from LeBron James' 2016 NBA...

The Digest: Barcelona extended their lead over Real Madrid to nine points with a resounding 4-1 victory over neighbours Espanyol at the Spotify Camp Nou. Ferran Torres scored twice in the first half, ending his goal drought since January 31. Lamine Yamal made it 3-1 in the 87th minute before...

The Digest: Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman has praised Atletico Madrid's team spirit after their 2-0 Champions League quarter-final first-leg win over Barcelona at Camp Nou. Lookman, who played 60 minutes, said: "It was a good result, the performance of the team, especially not to concede...

The Digest: Atletico Madrid secured a commanding 2-0 victory over 10-man Barcelona at Camp Nou in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi was sent off after a VAR review for a last-man challenge on Giuliano Simeone just before half-time. Julian Alvarez...

The Digest: FC Barcelona moved a step closer to retaining the LaLiga title with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Atlético Madrid on Saturday, extending their lead at the top to seven points. Robert Lewandowski struck the winner in the 87th minute, completing a comeback after Marcus Rashford cancelled...

The Digest: Barcelona President Joan Laporta has publicly defended his 2021 decision to let legendary player Lionel Messi leave the club. Citing severe financial difficulties and LaLiga's salary regulations, Laporta stated that Messi's departure was necessary to restore the club's economic...

The Digest: Barcelona winger Raphinha will miss the Champions League quarter-final tie against Atletico Madrid after being diagnosed with a hamstring injury sustained during Brazil's friendly defeat to France. The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed that Raphinha felt pain in his right...

The Digest: Barcelona demolished Newcastle 7-2 at Spotify Camp Nou to advance 8-3 on aggregate and book a Champions League quarter-final spot. Raphinha scored twice, set up two more, and won a penalty in a stunning individual display, supported by Robert Lewandowski (2), Lamine Yamal...

The Digest: Joan Laporta has been reelected as Barcelona president, defeating Victor Font with 68.18% of votes to secure another five-year term until 2031. The election saw 48,480 club members vote, a 42% turnout. Laporta, who previously led the club from 2003-2010 during Barcelona's golden...

The Digest: Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has ruled out any possibility of Lionel Messi returning to the Catalan club, directly blaming president Joan Laporta. In an interview with La Vanguardia, Xavi stated: "Leo Messi is never coming back to Barcelona, because Laporta doesn't want...

The Digest: Atletico Madrid scraped into the Copa del Rey final despite a 3-0 second-leg defeat at Barcelona, advancing 4-3 on aggregate to reach the showpiece for the first time since 2013. Barcelona produced a furious comeback attempt at Camp Nou, with 18-year-old Marc Bernal netting twice...

The Digest: Ademola Lookman will aim to inspire Atlético Madrid to a Copa del Rey final berth when they face Barcelona in the semi-final second leg on Tuesday. The Nigeria international has been instrumental in Atlético's run, scoring and registering an assist in the first leg which his side...