Espanyol

NFL legend JJ Watt sends out message after completing takeover and adding Barcelona's La Liga rivals to portfolio

JJ Watt has added La Liga side Espanyol to his European football club portfolio after Velocity Sport Limited's takeover was completed on Thursday. Barcelona's rivals become the second club under VSL's ownership after Premier League side Burnley, where Watt is a minority investor. The former NFL star is also involved in the acquisition and quickly posted his first message on X after the deal was finalised.

'I was in the same situation' – Marc-Andre ter Stegen situation 'not pleasant' but Wojciech Szczesny advises goalkeeper against following his example amid Barcelona troubles

Wojciech Szczesny has advised his team-mate and Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen against following his example amid his difficult situation at the club. The Polish goalkeeper expressed sympathy for the situation Ter Stegen finds himself in following Joan Garcia's arrival, stating that being benched for an entire season at Juventus forced him to retire from the sport in 2024. However, Szczesny feels the German still has a lot to give to the sport.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen told he can 'still make history' at Barcelona as sporting director Deco explains goalkeeper debacle around Joan Garcia signing

Marc-Andre ter Stegen might have turned 33, but sporting director Deco is of the firm opinion that the German international can still create more history at the club. Ter Stegen was embroiled in controversy throughout the summer, as the reigning La Liga champions decided to sign goalkeeper Joan Garcia from Espanyol, who arrived to displace the long-time servant as the first-choice.

Julian Alvarez tipped for Barcelona transfer over anger at Diego Simeone as Atletico Madrid forward 'never' used in the right position

Julian Alvarez’s frustrations at Atletico Madrid have sparked fresh transfer speculation, with his former coach tipping him for a move to Barcelona. Hugo Rafael Varas insists Alvarez has 'never' been used in his right position under Diego Simeone and believes the Argentine forward should leave unless there is a change of manager.

Vicky Lopez claims Women's Kopa Trophy! Barcelona & Spain sensation fends off Michelle Agyemang to be named best young player after sensational campaign

Barcelona and Spain teenager Vicky Lopez has been named the best young women’s player in the world and has picked up the Kopa Trophy at the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards in Paris. The 19-year-old played a key role in Barcelona’s stunning season, winning Liga F and Copa de la Reina titles, and also helped Spain make it to the finals of Euro 2025 in the summer.