Coverage of the Club Friendlies 3 clash between Athletic Bilbao and Racing.
Next Game: Sporting Lisbon vs. Athletic Bilbao - Saturday, July 27 at 7.30pm in Club Friendlies 3
Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
1 | Alaves | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | Athletic Bilbao | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | Atletico Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'planning' bid for leading Barcelona target
Arsenal are prepared to pay £25.2m for Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino this summer, according to a report.
Jul 24, 18:31
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Barcelona 'reach' full and total agreement over deal for top summer target
Barcelona allegedly come to an agreement with the agent of Nico Williams over a five-year contract for the Athletic Bilbao attacker.
Jul 24, 14:42
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Barcelona bidding to send out statement as club 'target' Euro 2024-winning trio
Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Spain trio Nico Williams, Dani Olmo and Mikel Merino during this summer's transfer window.
Jul 21, 17:28
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Three players Barcelona could sign this summer to boost La Liga title hopes
Sports Mole picks out three potential signings for Barcelona during this summer's transfer window.
Jul 21, 12:14
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Barcelona 'ready' to trigger release clause of Spain star
Barcelona are reportedly preparing to trigger the release clause of Athletic Bilbao and Spain winger Nico Williams.
Jul 20, 23:34
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Barcelona transfer news: Catalan giants 'place' six-year offer on table for forward
Barcelona reportedly place a six-year contract on the table for RB Leipzig attacker Dani Olmo, who starred for Spain at Euro 2024.
Jul 20, 07:45
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Barcelona transfer news: Flick 'makes' Cancelo decision amid Saudi interest
New Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick wants the Catalan giants to re-sign Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo, according to a report.
Jul 17, 18:25
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Aston Villa transfer news: Unai Emery 'gives green light' to sign Euro 2024 winner
Aston Villa are reportedly preparing to enter the race to sign an in-demand Euro 2024 winner amid speculation regarding a big-money sale of their own.
Jul 17, 10:38
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Euro 2024: Outstanding Spain duo secure awards for stunning contributions
Spain duo Rodri and Lamine Yamal are named the Player of the Tournament and Young Player of the Tournament respectively at Euro 2024.
Jul 14, 22:53
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Barcelona transfer news: La Liga giants 'take' big steps in pursuit of Spain star
Barcelona have allegedly made progress in their bid to sign Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams during this summer's transfer window.
Jul 14, 17:31
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Marc Cucurella reveals plans to convince Spain attacker to join Chelsea
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella reveals that he trying to convince one of his Spain teammates to join the Premier League club this summer.
Jul 13, 20:34
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Man City transfer news: Two clubs 'willing' to pay £21m for Joao Cancelo
Al-Ahli and Al Ettifaq are both prepared to pay £21m to sign Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo this summer, according to a report.
Jul 12, 16:28
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Athletic chief hits out at Spanish FA over handling of Williams transfer saga
Athletic Bilbao president Jon Uriarte slams the Spanish Football Federation for their handling of the transfer saga involving Nico Williams, who continues to be linked with Barcelona.
Jul 12, 13:10
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Barcelona 'agree' deal in principle to sign top attacking target this summer
Barcelona allegedly agree personal terms with Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams ahead of a proposed move to Camp Nou.
Jul 11, 09:02
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Barcelona transfer news: Premier League club 'registers interest' in Raphinha
Newcastle United contact Barcelona to discuss a move for Brazil international Raphinha this summer, according to a report.
Jul 10, 18:30
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Barcelona chief Joan Laporta delivers Chelsea, Liverpool blow in Nico Williams race
Barcelona president Joan Laporta suggests that the Catalan giants could actively look to sign Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.
Jul 8, 15:58
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Man United should sell Rashford and bring in Williams as his replacement
Sports Mole discusses a potential Manchester United move this summer for Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams as a replacement for Marcus Rashford.
Jul 5, 11:04
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Chelsea transfer news: Cucurella tells Spain star to join him at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella reveals that he is attempting to convince Spain teammate Nico Williams to make the move to Stamford Bridge.
Jul 5, 10:01
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Barcelona-linked Dani Olmo addresses future as transfer rumours gather pace
RB Leipzig forward Dani Olmo, who is being linked with a return to Barcelona, suggests that a decision on his future is unlikely to be made until after Euro 2024.
Jul 4, 12:46
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Barcelona transfer news: Key duo could leave 'to fund' Nico Williams deal
Barcelona could sell both Ronald Araujo and Raphinha this summer in order to bring Athletic Bilbao attacker Nico Williams to Camp Nou.
Jul 3, 12:56