With Barcelona reportedly placing Raphinha up for summer transfer, London club, Chelsea are rumored to be eyeing a bid. The Brazilian was widely a summer target ahead of the start of the season for Chelsea before the Catalan club swooped in to hijack the deal from Todd Boehly’s side. With Barcelona rumored to be open … Read more
Catalan side allegedly paid 6.5 million euros ($6.9 million) between 2001and 2018 to Negreira’s firm The payment was reportedly made in exchange for his verbal counsel on referee-related issues provided to the club José Maria Enriquez Negreira, Sandro Rosell, and Josep Maria Bartomeu, are all charged with the same crime Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Barcelona president, Joan Laporta faces his critics as investigations delve deeper into Barca’s alleged payments to referees to influence its games. Laporta comes into the open to deny the allegations. According to the Barcelona president, the facts contradicts the allegations being spun around of influence games by paying the referee body. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag talks about the Red Devils second leg fixture against Barcelona. The manager accounts for the players available for selection for the Old Trafford match. Harry Maguire and Anthony are believed to be available but Anthony Martial remains sidelined. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of Manchester United’s UEFA Europa … Read more
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag meets predecessor, Sir Alex Ferguson sparking jubilation from the United fandom. Erik ten Hag and Sir Alex Ferguson both had a drink ahead of the Europa League fixture against La Liga side, Barcelona. Ten Hag talks about Ferguson’s commitment to Manchester United and his vast network of knowledge. EKO … Read more
Messi’s father has opened up on the player’s return to Barcelona. Messi’s future is up in the air with his current deal set to expire in June. Jorge, who also acts as his agent, told SPORT: “I don’t think Leo will play for Barcelona again.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jorge, the father to Paris … Read more
Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez opens up on the allegations facing the La Liga club. Barcelona have been accused of paying €1.4 million to the Spanish referees committee. The former midfielder promises the club will co-operate with the investigations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, has spoken out on allegations of corruption that … Read more
Ronaldinho’s son gets into the Barcelona academy after a successful trial as part of their Under-19 side. Joao Mendes did that while hiding the fact he was the son of the club’s legend during his trial. Mendes went without a club for a full year before bagging the trial with Barcelona. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Lionel Messi opens up about his future post Paris Saint Germain. The Argentine reveals he intends to return to former club, Barcelona one way or another. Messi also speaks about his relationship with Kylian Mbappe. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lionel Messi, Paris Saint-Germain forward, has announced his intention to return to Barcelona after he … Read more
Former Barcelona player, Dani Alves under legal scrutiny as he faces sexual assault charges. The Brazilian late last year was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a night club in Spain. The footballer has agreed to wear tracking device as well as hand over passports before bail can be granted. EKO HOT BLOG follows … Read more
Osimhen has won the emerging player of the year at the Globe Soccer Award EKO HOT BLOG reports that Victor Osimhen has been presented with the Globe Soccer Emerging Player of the Year award. The Nigeria international was not able to attend the Globe Soccer Awards gala in Dubai on November 17, 2022. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Chelsea has agreed £17.5m deal to sign Andrey Santos from Vasco de Gama. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea has reached an agreement to sign Vasco da Gama midfielder Andrey Santos, according to reports in Brazil. The 18-year-old is regarded as one of Brazil’s top young prospects having made his first-team breakthrough at Vasco earlier … Read more
Asisat Oshoala has received the Pichichi Award. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian international Asisat Oshoala has received her Pichichi award for finishing the 2021-2022 Spanish Primera Division Women League season with 20 goals. Asisat Oshoala collected the Pichichi award alongside her teammates during a gala night held in Spain on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Lewandowski has finally broken the World Cup duck following Poland’s 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Barcelona ace Robert Lewandowski scored the first World Cup goal of his prolific career on Saturday when he netted in Poland’s 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia. Lewandowski took Poland to a big step toward the … Read more
Xavi has given his verdict on Ronaldo ahead of Man Utd’s Europa League clash with Barcelona. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernández, has given his verdict on Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo after his side drew the Red Devils in the Europa League playoff. Man United was drawn against Barcelona in the Europa … Read more
2022/23 Europa League Draws have been released. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the draws for the 2022/23 Europa League play-offs have been released. Barcelona have been drawn to face Manchester United in the Europa League play-off draw. EDITOR’S PICKS UCLDraw: 2022/23 UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 Draws (Full Fixtures) Osinbajo, NSA, Others To Lead … Read more
Barcelona has lined up Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta as their next manager. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Barcelona are reportedly considering Mikel Arteta as their next boss as pressure ramps up on Xavi Hernandez following last week’s Champions League exit. Former Man City assistant Arteta is shining in the Emirates dugout this season. EDITOR’S PICKS Arteta Gives … Read more
Barcelona have officially crashed out of the UEFA Champions League. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Barcelona have crashed out of UEFA Champions League and dropped into the Europa League even before their match at home with Bayern Munich. Their exit from the Champions League football was confirmed after Inter Milan’s 4-0 drubbing of Viktoria Plzen … Read more
Drake will become the first Spotify artist to feature on Barcelona’s kit. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Canadian Rapper, Aubrey Drake Graham will become the first Spotify artist to appear in Barcelona’s Jersey. The 35-year-old became the first creator on the platform to reach 50 billion streams and the achievement will be honoured by … Read more
Frustrated Xavi has made a brutal admission after Barcelona’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Inter Milan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez says Barca does not deserve to be in the Champions League, despite his side still being in with a chance of qualifying for the knockout stages. Those chances are hanging by … Read more