News about Carles Puyol

In a 'attempted kidnapping in Johannesburg', a South African Olympic footballer, 24 - who idolized Barcelona legend Carles Puyol, died.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 4, 2024
Luke Fleurs, a 24-year-old footballer from South Africa, died after being shot during a suspected kidnapping attempt. Fleurs, a center back for the South African top flight side Kaizer Chiefs, was killed in Johannesburg. In the Tokyo Olympics, Fleurs represented South Africa, although he was also called up to the senior team on two occasions but never made an appearance.

Real Madrid's Nevin Jnr has been advised by Rafael Jnr to 'focus on playing,' according to Nacho, who claimed that the Brazilians must'change his attitude' to gain more respect

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 7, 2023
Real Madrid captain Nacho has stated that the club has advised Vinicius Jnr to concentrate on his game rather than being embroiled in pitch disputes. The Brazilian star has established himself as one of Real Madrid's top performers, earning him a new four-year contract at the end of October. Former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has been chastised for clashes on the track, while former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has said he needs to'change his attitude' to gain greater attention.

How do Pep Guardiola's Man City compare to his best Barcelona teams?

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 11, 2023
Pep Guardiola has scaled the Everest of club football once more. Manchester City's victory over Inter Milan in Saturday night's Champions League final capped off a memorable Treble triumph, with Europe's highest award added to the Premier League and FA Cup. However, this isn't the first time one of his teams has dominated a season in such a way. In his first season as Barcelona's first-team coach, 2008-09, the team won the LaLiga title, Copa del Rey, and the Champions League, where they defeated reigning champions Manchester United in the final. They came within a whisker of a repeat in 2010, winning LaLiga and then beating United in the Champions League final two seasons.

At the farewell function in Barcelona, Pep Guardiola records a tribute to Sergio Busquets

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 1, 2023
The respected midfielder will depart after 15 years with the club, where he has spent the entirety of his senior career. Busquets announced on social media earlier this month that his deal would come to an end, bringing an illustrious period to an end. Barcelona also held a farewell party at the Nou Camp, with several of Busquets' teammates, past and present, and coaches congratulating him. Lionel Messi, Carles Puyol, and Gerard Pique's likes were waxed lyrical about the 34-year-old, while Guardiola, under whom Busquets made 191 appearances, appeared on a pre-recorded video and threatened him to be a boss, challenged him to become a manager.

A city court has dismissed Gavi's latest Barcelona contract a day before the deadline.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 13, 2023
According to a recent report, Gavi's new contract as a first-team player in Barcelona has been suspended by a court in the Catalan capital. The 18-year-old central midfielder is one of the best new prospects in LaLiga, and the club attempted to raise his money with a new contract in 2022. The first contract was expected to be suspended by the league in January because Barcelona's new first-team player contract went beyond their salary ceiling. He had to work under the terms of a previous employment deal that was not signed in 2020.

In Barcelona's victory over Athletic Bilbao, Gavi stunned fans with TWO head-first tackles

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 13, 2023
After two tumultuous head-first tackles on Sunday, Barcelona legend Carles Puyol gave Gavi his seal of approval. In the first half, the 18-year-old Barca midfielder dived to block a pass from Athletic Blibao's Dani Garcia, bringing his head closer to the defender's foot as the ball was cleared away. After the break, not content with one close call, he sank in for another knee-high tackle.

At the World Cup, Kaka, Ronaldo, Clarence Seedorf, and Ronaldo Geller lead the daily Padel tournament

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 3, 2022
Some of the world's most legendary footballers will face opponents in a daily tournament in Qatar, putting down their commentary microphones and swapping Padel TV studios for Padel courts. Former Barcelona stars Patrick Kluivert (main image, second from right), Ronald de Boer and Andres Iniesta (far right), as well as ex-England international Joe Cole, lead a star-studded line-up. Maxwell, Olivier Dacourt, Clarence Seedorf, (main picture, left), ex-Tottenham star Robbie Keane, Carles Puyol, Sportsmail columnist Graeme Souness, Gabriel Batistuta, and Italy icon Alessandro Del Piero are all involved in the tournament. And vice president Nasser Al-Khelaifi (right) of Paris has stepped up to fulfill the call by staging a daily tournament to bring the competitive juices flowing, as well as world No. 2 tennis star Ons Jabeur (right photo, left).

Sergio Aguero says Canelo Alvarez's WhatsApp message has been revealed amid their ongoing feud

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 30, 2022
As the two men continue to clash over Sergio Aguero's remarks toward Lionel Messi, Javier Hernandez has promised to shield him in case Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is indeed on guard for him. Chicharito appeared to be the best fighter in the world and the Argentinai pair after signing for Kings League Porcinos on Tuesday. Hernandez was signed by Porcinos FC to play in Gerard Pique's latest venture, the Kings League, which sees former players and Spain's top Twitch streamers team up to take over clubs.

Gerard Pique is the best defender of Barca's HISTORY, but don't be concerned if he returns as president if he is returning as president

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 3, 2022
PETE JENSON: Gerard Pique left Barcelona four years ago to establish himself as the best central defender in the club's history. No one in any doubt that he'll be back again, and it's likely to be as president next time. 'You all know me, and sooner or later I'll back,' he said in the video, and no one noticed that he was checking up at the directors' box as he said it.'

MARTIN SAMUEL: Todd Boehly has one shot at getting the Stamford Bridge renovation right

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 10, 2022
CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Managers can be changed, players can be purchased and sold, and teams can be traded. But Todd Boehly (left) has a chance to rebuild Stamford Bridge, but he has to get it done. Chelsea's news that they are in the process of buying a 1.2 acre Fulham Road property to help guarantee the club's future has raised the possibility that the club will be rewarded for its success. This will not come soon enough. Manchester United's matchday profits more than Chelsea, but Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham all earn more than £1 million, although Chelsea and Tottenham are among Arsenal's more lucrative players who play. And the gulf is growing. Anfield is being expanded. Old Trafford will be restored shortly, according to reports. Tottenham's stadium now appears to be the right spot for money-spinner football. By comparison, Stamford Bridge, although not entirely demolishing, is a monument. It has a capacity of nearly 42,000, or about 11,000 less than any major six club, and has been dwarfed by the homes of West Ham and Newcastle. And Villa Park has more. However, the promise is still present. Chelsea's most regular visitor earns more money than any Premier League club.

After the legend 'joked' that he was gay, Carles Puyol apologised for his part in the Iker Casillas Twitter storm

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 9, 2022
On Sunday, Iker Casillas, who made 275 appearances for Real Madrid, posted a tweet announcing that he was gay at 1.25 p.m. Carles Puyol found his former national team mate a few days after. Puyol has since revealed that his response was "completely out of place" and that he "supports and respects the LGBTQ+ community."

Iker Casillas DELETES his tweet which announced that he was coming out as gay, in an apparent 'JOKE'

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 9, 2022
The Spaniard, who made 725 appearances for Los Blancos, took to social media to announce the news and asked for'respect' from his followers, but Spain reports that it may have been a joke in reaction to dating rumors. Following five years of marriage, he and his wife Sara Carbonero announced their divorce after they said to have 'taken separate paths' in March 2021. The former couple have two children together. The World Cup champion wrote a blunt tweet: 'I hope you respect me: I'm gay.' #goodsunday' The blog has since been taken down, and Casillas has stated that he has been fired. Former Casillas foe and national teammate Carles Puyol responded positively in favor of the goalkeeper shortly after Casillas' tweet.

Cristian Romero insists Virgil van Dijk and Lisandro Martinez are Premier League's best defenders

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 19, 2022
Cristian Romero, a centre-back for Tottenham Hotspur, has named the two top defenders in the Premier League. Romero, who is widely regarded as one of the best performers in this position, decided against naming himself in his top two and played it safe with his answers. "Today, the best defender for me is Virgil van Dijk - always - and Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez.' They are the best in the Premier League to me.'