In fact, fans who follow Messi know that he has always maintained his love for Barcelona, and he has always hoped to have the opportunity to return to Barcelona to play. So when Messi left Paris Saint-Germain, it was reported that Messi might return to Barcelona to play. But then we also knew the story, Messi because of the problem of not reaching an agreement with Barcelona about salary treatment. In the end, he had no choice but to join the Miami International of the MLS. But Messi's return to Barcelona also revealed another opportunity, which is reported by the Spanish media El Nacional: "If Messi reaches a renewal with Miami International, Messi will choose to return to Barcelona on loan during the 2025 MLS off-season. Messi will extend his contract and consider continuing to play in Barcelona during the off-season. This will allow him to maintain his physical condition and prepare for the upcoming 2026 World Cup." This time, the Spanish media confirmed this news, which also surprised everyone. The relationship between Messi and Laporta has also been eased, because previously both sides were played by each other during the renewal. This led to Messi being unable to get a renewal contract. However, after the celebration of Barcelona's 125th anniversary, Messi also communicated with Laporta, and their relationship has been eased. They can cooperate at that time. Messi's loan return for half a year is also to prepare for the World Cup in terms of physical training. After all, training and preparation in Europe is much more intense than…

In the 21st round of the 2024-25 Premier League season, the North London derby took place with Arsenal hosting Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium. The match concluded with the visiting team Tottenham taking an early lead through their captain Son Heung-min's goal, but Arsenal managed to score two consecutive goals, ultimately securing a 2-1 comeback victory at home. During the match, in the 25th minute, Son Heung-min scored, giving Tottenham a 1-0 lead away from home. Notably, this was his eighth goal in the Premier League North London derby, placing him second on the all-time scoring list for the derby, just behind his former teammate Harry Kane. Additionally, Son Heung-min's total number of goals in the Premier League reached 126, which allowed him to equal Robbie Keane and move up to 17th on the Premier League's all-time scoring list. In the 40th minute, Arsenal's Gabriel headed a corner kick into the penalty area, hitting Tottenham player Solanke and changing direction to score, leveling the score at 1-1. In the 43rd minute, Trossard completed the goal, allowing Arsenal to take the lead 2-1 over Tottenham. After the break, in stoppage time, Bolo made a shot from a tight angle in the penalty area that hit the post and bounced out, narrowly missing an equalizer. Eventually, Tottenham lost 1-2 away to Arsenal. With this victory, Arsenal has remained undefeated at home in the Premier League this season, making them the only team in the league to maintain such a record. They have now gone unbeaten in 13 consecutive home matches in the…

This season, under the leadership of new coach Flick, Barcelona once achieved a dream start. However, as the schedule progressed, they gradually lost their magic and were surpassed by the Madrid duo on the La Liga leaderboard, dropping to third place. On this matchday, Barcelona, who had been frequently hindered in the league, faced the challenge of the Copa del Rey round of 16, hosting Real Betis at their home ground, Camp Nou. In this game, Barcelona continued their fiery form from the El Clasico, with teenage prodigy Yamar contributing a goal and an assist, while Gavi, Kounde, Rafinha, and Ferran Torres also found the net, ultimately helping Barca secure a 5-1 victory over Real Betis and advance to the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey! 【Game Highlights】 Barcelona, who started high but then stumbled in La Liga, has been strong in domestic cup competitions. In the last three games, they first bloodied a lower-tier team with four goals away in the third round of the Copa del Rey, followed by a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals. In the final against arch-rival Real Madrid, they achieved a resounding 5-2 victory, claiming their first title of the season. However, their opponent in this game, Real Betis, managed a 2-2 draw against Barcelona in the first leg of the season. To continue their three-game winning streak, Flick fielded most of his starters at Camp Nou, lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Pena in goal, Martin, Kubasi, Araujo, and Kounde in defense, double pivot of Pedri…

After defeating Real Madrid 5-2 away from home to win the Spanish Super Cup title, Flick not only achieved two consecutive victories in El Clásico but also successfully secured Barcelona's first championship; however, Barcelona did not have much time to celebrate. In the early hours of January 16th, Beijing time, Barcelona faced the strong Royal Betis in the round of 16 of the King's Cup. Yarmal contributed with a goal and an assist, Olmo provided two assists, Gavi, Rafinha both scored, and Barcelona advanced with a 5-1 victory. In last month's La Liga match, Barcelona drew 2-2 away against Betis after conceding a late equalizer; for this game, Flick had Lewandowski and Casado on the bench ready to be called upon. The newly re-registered Olmo joined forces with Rafinha and Yarmal in the attack; De Jong returned to the starting lineup to form a midfield trio with Gavi and Pedri; Araujo, who recovered from injury, teamed up with Koundé, Kubasi, and Gerard Martin in the defense, with Peña standing in front of the goal. The game started with a dream start for Barcelona as they took the lead just three minutes in; Pedri broke through and passed directly, Olmo received the ball, dribbled past defenders, and laid it off for Gavi to follow up with a powerful shot into the net, making it 1:0! After recovering from injury, Gavi has contributed 2 goals and 1 assist in the last 3 games. After taking the lead, Barcelona played more confidently. In the 9th minute, Olmo's shot inside the penalty area was…

On January 16th, in the round of 16 of the Spanish King's Cup, Barcelona hosted Betis at home. Throughout the match, Barcelona firmly controlled the initiative and eventually defeated their opponents 5-1 with ease, advancing to the quarter-finals. In the last two matches, Barcelona has scored a total of 10 goals. In this game, Barcelona was far superior to their opponents in terms of strength. After just three minutes, Olmo provided an assist and Gavi scored, giving Barcelona a 1-0 lead. Later, defender Koundé also scored a goal. At the end of the first half, Barcelona led 2-0, almost securing victory in advance. In the second half, Barcelona did not let up, with Rafinha, Ferran, and Yamar each scoring a goal, completely crushing their opponents. In the 84th minute, Rok, a former Barcelona player, scored for Betis, salvaging some pride. Ultimately, Barcelona easily defeated their opponents 5-1. Statistics show that Barcelona had a possession rate of as high as 69%, with a passing accuracy rate of an astonishing 90%. Barcelona attempted 18 shots in total, with 9 on target, creating 3 scoring opportunities and scoring 5 goals. Among them, Barcelona had two goals disallowed during the match. Barcelona fans expressed: "If the referees were fairer, we could have scored 10 goals today." While advancing to the quarter-finals of the King's Cup, Barcelona has also scored 5 goals in each of their last two matches. In the previous match, they slaughtered Real Madrid 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final. In these two matches, they scored a total of 10 goals…

The 22-year-old Ansu Fati is considered the most awkward person in Barcelona: wearing the sacred No. 10 jersey, yet unable to get any opportunities. On January 15th, according to "Mundo Deportivo," the Barcelona club and coaching staff hope that Fati will leave during the winter transfer window, but the player still does not want to go. In the 2024-25 season, Fati has only made 8 appearances, totaling 186 minutes. This "Messi's successor" scored his last goal on November 9, 2023, while on loan at Brighton. In the past 430 days, Fati has either been recovering from injuries or sitting on the bench, even watching from the stands, with very few chances to play. "Mundo Deportivo" points out that Barcelona coach Flick has not included Fati in his plans. Barcelona's attacking line includes Lewandowski, Rafinha, Amal, Olmo, Fermin, Ferran Torres, Torre, and Victor, leaving no room for Fati. Staying at Barcelona, Fati can only continue to sit on the bench. In the semi-finals and finals of the Spanish Super Cup, Fati couldn't even make it onto the bench. In the two key matches where Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao 2-0 and Real Madrid 5-2, Fati did not make the squad and could only watch from the stands. During Barcelona's championship celebration, the La Masia talents took a group photo together, with Fati standing on the edge, his smile bitter and his expression unnatural - this trophy had nothing to do with him. "Mundo Deportivo" reveals that missing out on the Spanish Super Cup squad was a huge blow to Fati. Most people…

Sevilla, are you playing with fire? At the beginning of 2025, La Liga staged a shocking drama! Sevilla, once the Europa League champion, suffered a humiliating 1:4 defeat at the hands of Almeria, the leader of the second division, in the third round of the King's Cup! This is simply the biggest joke of the year! What about the prestige of a top club? What about the demeanor of a king? Did they all go to the dogs? In just 5 minutes, Isaac Romero scored for Sevilla. I thought it would be another one-sided game, and Sevilla could easily advance. However, to my surprise, this goal turned out to be Sevilla's "last gasp" in the game. After that, Almeria took complete control of the game like they were on a roll. In the second half, Milovanovic and Luis Suarez bombarded Sevilla's goal in turn, eventually sealing the score at 4:1. Sevilla, where is your defense? Where is your fighting spirit? Were they all devoured by Almeria? Seriously, as the leader of the second division, Almeria's strength cannot be underestimated. They have performed outstandingly this season, and promotion to La Liga seems almost certain. But Sevilla, after all, is a seasoned powerhouse in La Liga, once dominating the scene. How could they lose so badly? Looking at the technical statistics after the game, Sevilla had a slight advantage in ball possession and number of shots, but what's the use of that? Good data, bad results - that's what really hurts! To put it bluntly, Sevilla's ability to seize opportunities is too…

In the vast expanse of the football world, where countless stars shine brightly, Real Madrid stands as a renowned powerhouse that is always at the center of attention. Any small move made by the club is enough to cause a stir in the media. On December 15th, Beijing time, Spanish media outlet Relevo dropped a bombshell that sent shockwaves through the football community - following a draw with Vallecano, the Real Madrid hierarchy issued an ultimatum to their decorated coach, Carlo Ancelotti. Real Madrid correspondent Jorge C Picon confirmed the news and pointed out that this is not the first time Ancelotti has faced a crisis in his position as head coach this season. Rumors of a coaching change began to circulate after defeats against AC Milan and Liverpool in the Champions League. Now, the patience of the club's management seems to be wearing thin. While they have decided to give Ancelotti another chance, they have already identified Santi Solari as a potential replacement, waiting for the right moment. The season is nearing its halfway point, and on the surface, Real Madrid's performance appears to be satisfactory. After 17 rounds in La Liga, Real Madrid has accumulated 37 points, ranking third in the league table, only one point behind leaders Barcelona with a game in hand, and level on points with second-placed Atletico Madrid. In the Champions League, they have secured 9 points after 6 matches, temporarily occupying second place in the group. After defeating Atalanta, they managed to stabilize their situation after being on the brink of elimination. Despite…

Approved! Barcelona announces the signing of Rashford Beijing time on January 14, Spanish media "Daily Sports" and "Marca" revealed that Barcelona coach Flick approved the signing of Rashford. Great approval! In fact, it's not surprising. As always, Rashford has a bad reputation, but he still has value, and there's no problem with trying him out for half a season on loan. Barcelona has been talking about signing a winger for a long time, and their previous targets were Leao, Kvaratskhelia, and Nico Williams. This winter window has seen a huge change. Kvaratskhelia received a fivefold salary increase to join Paris Saint-Germain, and coach Conte expressed his disappointment at the deal in a press conference on the 13th, saying he was powerless to stop it, which is now almost certain. Barcelona's best option is gone, leaving only Leao and Nico. The former is AC Milan's star player, and the asking price will not be lower than 80 million euros. Nico Williams wants to go to the Premier League, and his release clause of 60 million euros needs to be paid in full. Barcelona can't afford it, as Olmo only requires an annual amortization of 8 million. Signing Nico would be financially explosive. Rashford is not lacking in ability. He has top speed and finishing skills, and his passing seems to have improved over the past year. However, his poor reputation has made him a constant target of criticism, and his perceived laziness on the field has overshadowed his actual abilities and performances. Barcelona is not afraid that he lacks ability; they…

The draw between Manchester City and Brentford was like a vivid "team problem observation class" for us. It's clear that you're short of midfielders, but watching the game confirms this. Gundogan's appearance clearly shows the team's problems, which seem unsolvable. Bringing in two central defenders was a smart move, but the midfield's shortcomings are too obvious! However, the central defenders also seem unsure of what to do, clearly not fully recovered. The new central defender has a chance to be on the squad for the next game, so Nunes won't have to play as a fullback. This player is naturally an attacking player but now needs to play as a right-back, which is a poor choice under the circumstances of no other options. A turning point came when Gundogan came off the bench; suddenly, the defense deflated like a punctured ball, riddled with problems. But this isn't Gundogan's fault; he returned to be Rodri's substitute, previously alongside Kovacic and Rodri, but now he's Kovacic's substitute, which is troublesome. After all, when he was younger, he didn't perform well as a single holding midfielder at City. At his age now, you can't expect much from him. But the question is, will Manchester City bring in a holding midfielder? There's currently no news about any holding midfielders, only news of two central defenders arriving soon and a forward coming. That means there's still half the time left, yet it seems the team hasn't brought in a new midfielder. There's also no news of any midfield transfers, which is strange. Have they not…