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LALIGA has announced the candidates for the 2025/26 SPORTY LALIGA MVP award recognizing the top African player in La Liga this season. Fans can vote until May 10 for a chance to attend the award ceremony in Lagos on May 23.
Sevilla FC has terminated the contract of head coach Matías Almeyda, just months after his appointment. The announcement signals a pivotal change for Nigerian players Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke, who are now left to adjust to a new management strategy.
Arsenal seems poised to part ways with Gabriel Martinelli at the season's conclusion, having only netted one goal in the Premier League this year. Several clubs, including AC Milan and Barcelona, are reportedly interested in signing him.
Former Barcelona coach Xavi has claimed that club president Joan Laporta obstructed Lionel Messi's potential return to the team in 2023, citing fears of a power struggle. Xavi stated that Laporta was unwilling to allow Messi back into the club, contradicting previous statements.
Real Madrid experienced a surprising 1-0 loss to Getafe at their Santiago Bernabeu home ground. This defeat marks their second consecutive league loss, with a late-game dismissal affecting both teams.
Lamine Yamal netted a spectacular hat-trick for Barcelona in their dominant 4-1 victory over Villarreal in a Spanish La Liga fixture. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich secured a crucial win in the German Bundesliga's Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund.
Matías Almeyda, the head coach of Sevilla, faces a seven-match suspension due to his aggressive behavior towards a referee during a recent La Liga match against Alavés. This ruling comes after his expulsion from the game.
Barcelona's winger Raphinha has voiced his discontent regarding perceived refereeing inconsistencies following a controversial 2-1 loss to Girona on February 16. His comments come on the heels of the team's dissatisfaction with officiating standards after a recent Copa del Rey match.
Lamine Yamal, the Barcelona winger, has stated that he no longer concentrates on winning the Ballon d'Or, emphasizing his focus on achieving team success with both his club and national team.
Ademola Lookman has officially been unveiled as a new player for Atletico Madrid following his transfer from Atalanta worth €40 million. The Nigerian winger is expected to play an important role for the club until 2030.
