Barcelona wonder-kid Lamine Yamal confirms he has no ‘steady relationship’ with Fati Vazquez!

Barcelona’s 17-year-old wonder-kid is enjoying a well-earned vacation after starring in the club’s incredible 2024-25 campaign, where the Catalan giants won a domestic treble. Last week, his vacation made waves on social media as the teenager was reported to have been spending time with 29-year-old ‘Only Fans’ model Fati Vazquez. At the same time, there were rumors about the duo being romantically involved, both Yamal and Vazquez the speculation. Amid continued speculation over the teenager’s romantic life, the Blaugrana star has now cleared the air by disclosing his relationship status. After catching up with Neymar in Brazil, Yamal shared a post on Instagram and wrote in the caption: “Single and happy, this is Brazil!!!” Following the rumors about a possible link between the two stars, Vazquez has claimed she received death threats from fans on social media. She has opened up about the abuse received and even threatened to take legal action if the threats continue. The Spanish sensation will turn 18 next month but still has more time off before he is due back to Barcelona for the start of pre-season. The Catalan giants return to action in July and are expected to make a trip to Asia on a pre-season training and competitions.

Neymar tests positive for Covid-19, His club confirms

Brazilian forward Neymar has been sidelined after testing positive for Covid-19, his club Santos announced in a statement quoted by Brazilian media. The 33-year-old began experiencing symptoms on Thursday and was immediately withdrawn from team activities. Medical tests later confirmed the infection, and the Brazilian Serie-A The club did not disclose the duration of Neymar’s unavailability and did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Neymar is already ruled out of Thursday’s league match at Fortaleza due to suspension. The Fortaleza match will be Santos’ last before the Brazilian league pauses from 14 June to 13 July Club World Cup in the United States. The former Barcelona forward’s future at Santos remains undecided, with his contract expiring in June. Limited by injury, he has made 12 appearances for Santos across all competitions this season, contributing three goals and three assists.

Cristiano Ronaldo says Al-Nassr chapter ‘over’; reportedly gets offer from a Brazilian club!

Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo indicated on Monday that he could leave Al-Nassr after declaring the ‘chapter is over’ hours after the Saudi Pro League finished. Ronaldo, 40, joined Al-Nassr in 2022 from Manchester United and his contract in Saudi Arabia ends this June.. A special transfer window runs from June 1-10 to allow the 32 clubs involved in the Club World Cup to sign players. The iconic goalscorer is said to be in talks with a few clubs over a switch ahead of the start of the Club World Cup. Al-Nassr missed the elite Asian Champions League title, losing to Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale in April’s semi-finals, and were third in the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo ended as the league’s top goal scorer this season on 25. In the match against Al Fateh, Ronaldo netted his 99th goal in 105 appearances for Al Nassr, but his team fell short in a 3-2 defeat. Last year, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner said he could end his career with Al-Nassr. The Portuguese star, who has scored 937 official goals in his career (801 at club level), could be on the move. Reports last week suggested he’s received a lucrative offer from an unnamed Brazilian club, offering him a chance to feature in the upcoming Club World Cup.

Kaka keen to reunite with Ancelotti as part of Brazil’s coaching staff

FIFA World Cup 2002 winner Kaka has expressed his interest in joining Carlo Ancelotti as part of his staff for the Brazilian national team. The former attacking midfielder played 92 matches for the Selecao, winning the World Cup once and the FIFA Confederations Cup twice. “If the think-tank of the national team feels I can help in some way, I think that, at this moment, I am ready. I am prepared,” Kaká said in an interview with Caze TV. Kaka played under Ancelotti at AC Milan and Real Madrid, winning five major trophies with the Serie A side, while he won the Ballon d’Or during the same stint, in 2007. “I stopped playing in 2017. Since then, I have wanted to prepare myself. I took sports business courses at Harvard in the United States. I also earned a coaching degree at the CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation). I have experience with the national team, the World Cup. If the opportunity comes, I am ready to return to serve the Brazilian national team,” the Brazilian added. Brazil, a five-time world champion, has struggled for world dominance in the last decade, failing to reach beyond the quarterfinals in four of the last five editions of the FIFA World Cup. Ancelotti will take charge of the team from 16th May, with his first two matches lined up against Ecuador (5th June) and Paraguay (10th June). Brazil is fourth in the World Cup qualification standings with four more matches to go. The top six teams qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Marta breaks retirement; Recalled for Brazil before Japan friendly

Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Marta has been recalled to the squad for the first time since last year’s Olympic final for a pair of friendlies against Japan, coach Arthur Elias announced on Tuesday when naming the 39-year-old. Marta, widely regarded as one of the greatest women players of all time, had announced that she would retire from international duty following the 2024 Games in Paris, where the striker claimed a third Olympic silver medal. But the Orlando Pride player is back in the squad as Brazil prepare to defend their Copa America title this year. Marta extended her club career earlier in 2025 by signing a two-year contract extension with the NWSL team, scotching speculation she was set to hang up her boots for good. “I spoke with Marta recently. She said she is available to help the team while playing at a high level, as she is now,” Elias told reporters. “Marta has had a great season and has been very important for her club, which is the American League champion. “Her presence in some call-ups is very important for the younger players, for the renewal that is taking place in the national team.” Marta will join Brazil regulars like Orlando Pride’s Angelina, Kansas City’s Debinha, and Manchester City’s Kerolin, while Elias also looks to rejuvenate his squad ahead of the 2027 World Cup by including rising talents like goalkeeper Claudia and defender Isa Haas.

Falopa says East Bengal need a supportive ambiance in the dressing room

Marcos Falopa, the 76-year-old Brazilian coach says East Bengal need a supportive ambiance in the dressing room to develop the spirit which will ultimately help the footballers to deliver and regain success. Falopa worked as the coach of East Bengal for only six months in 2013. The Brazilian coach, in a recent interview, expressed his intention to work as the chief coach of East Bengal again and explained, “I have watched them in the ISL. I feel they seem to have lost balance. The balance should be maintained between the players, the coaching staff, and the management. The dressing room atmosphere will get the reflection of this balance. A perfect dressing room ambiance will help the players perform their best and regain success.” The former Technical Director of the South African national team also welcomed Carlo Ancelotti, he first-ever foreign coach for the Brazil national team, joining at the end of this month. Falopa stated, “As a player, Ancelotti won the UEFA Cup twice, and as a manager, he won the UEFA Champions League five times. So, we should not doubt his coaching skills and huge experience. We were in Italy, in the same school for some time. His mentorship and style of guiding the players are outstanding. But I personally feel he needs to have an exclusive discussion with top Brazilian national footballers, especially with those who do not play under his coaching, like Rafinha and Neymar. I have a belief that Ancelotti can play a crucial role in the resurrection of Brazilian football.”