Sherwin Shaju

Jan 1, 2025 | firstsportz.com | Sherwin Shaju

Once touted as the heir to Lionel Messi‘s throne at FC Barcelona, Ansu Fati has seen himself fall down the pecking order significantly at Barcelona. After a failed loan move to Brighton last season, the player has returned to the Spanish club. However, recurring injuries and poor form has prevented the 22-year-old from finding a spot in Hansi Flick‘s squad. As 2025 comes around, Fati has only managed to pick up seven appearances in all competitions this season.

Dec 31, 2024 | firstsportz.com | Sherwin Shaju

Even though Trent Alexander-Arnold has been linked to Real Madrid in recent months, fans are still unclear as to whether the player will commit to his future at Anfield or not. As 2025 comes around, reports state that the Englishman has become the top priority signing for Real Madrid. With trusted right-back Daniel Carvajal touching 33, Real Madrid certainly needs a ‘worthy’ successor. It is understood that Liverpool is completely against the idea of letting the Englishman leave in January.

Dec 31, 2024 | firstsportz.com | Sherwin Shaju

All eyes fell on Dani Olmo as FC Barcelona failed to complete the registration process for him as well as Pau Victor. The Spanish giant has faced a difficult time approving the registration process for both players from La Liga. Now, they run the risk of Olmo leaving the club as a free agent. This possibility assumed importance as there exists a clause in the 26-year-old’s contract, which allows him to do so.

Dec 30, 2024 | firstsportz.com | Sherwin Shaju

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti hasn’t had the best of seasons in the first half of the 2024/25 campaign. Even though the Los Blancos is in pole position to clinch top spot if it manages to win all the games in hand, the poor situation in the Champions League has put considerable pressure on the manager. The club’s most recent game ended in a resounding 4-2 win over Sevilla in La Liga.

Dec 26, 2024 | firstsportz.com | Sherwin Shaju

The Boxing Day matchup between Chelsea and Fulham did not disappoint, as a late comeback win for the latter shocked audiences worldwide. In a surprising turnaround, Enzo Maresca‘s side fell to the might of Fulham as Rodrigo Muniz‘s winner in the fifth minute of extra time sealed the win. The result now means that Chelsea‘s title hopes are in peril. However, Maresca has made it a point to stress repeatedly that his side cannot compete with Liverpool at the moment.