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14 April 2022, Spain, Barcelona: Eintracht fans cheer in front of the Sagrada Familia basilica, before the UEFA Europa League quarter-final second leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and Eintracht Frankfurt. Photo: Arne Dedert/dpa.

LA LIGA

Laporta blames Barcelona fans for Frankfurt fan presence

The Nomad Today 4/20/22

"A group of members misused their season tickets, which they ceded to German fans," said the Blaugrana chief

01 February 2022, Spain, Barcelona: FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta speaks during the Forensic press conference at Auditori 1989. Photo: Gerard Franco Crespo/DAX via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

LA LIGA

Laporta: Barcelona will not 'throw in the towel' in La Liga title

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/19/22

Carlo Ancelotti's Los Blancos sit 15-point ahead Barcelona, but Laporta refuses to give up hope on an unlikely turnaround from Barca, who have a game in hand on the leaders

FILED - 18 June 2021, Bavaria, Munich: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo takes part in a training session at for the team at the Allianz Arena ahead of Saturday's UEFA EURO 2020 Group F soccer match against Germany. Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner have announced that one of their newborn twins has died. Photo: Christian Charisius/dpa.

'DEVASTATED'

Cristiano Ronaldo and partner announce death of baby boy

The Nomad Today 4/19/22

"We are all devastated at this loss and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time," they said in a message released on Monday

18 April 2022, Spain, Barcelona: Barcelona's Ferran Torres (R) and Cadiz's Raul Parra battle for the ball during the Spanish Primera Division soccer match between FC Barcelona and Cadiz CF at Camp Nou. Photo: Gerard Franco/DAX via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

LA LIGA

Barcelona title hopes hit as Cadiz pulls shock win over Xavi's side

The Nomad Today 4/19/22

Barca fell to a demoralising defeat

04 April 2022, United Kingdom, Manchester: Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone speaks during a press conference at the Etihad Stadium ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg soccer match against Manchester City. Photo: Nigel French/PA Wire/dpa.

LA LIGA

Simeone delighted by 'hard work' in dramatic Atletico victory

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/18/22

He introduced Antoine Griezmann, Cunha and match-winner Carrasco, changes that offered Atletico the impact Simeone sought after

03 November 2021, Spain, Madrid: Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the UEFA Champions League Group D soccer match between Real Madrid CF and FC Shakhtar Donetsk at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Photo: Ruben Albarran/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

LA LIGA

Sevilla 2-3 Real Madrid: Benzema's winner completes fightback

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/18/22

Sevilla looked to be breathing life back in LaLiga's title race, but Carlo Ancelotti's side produced a brutal second-half performance to make a real statement

06 February 2022, Spain, Barcelona: Atletico de Madrid's Yannick Carrasco (R) celebrates scoring his side's first goal with teammate Luis Suarez during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid at Camp Nou. Photo: Gerard Franco/DAX via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

LA LIGA

Atleti boost Champions League hopes with late Carrasco penalty

The Nomad Today 4/17/22

Simeone's team leveled on points, at least briefly, with Sevilla and Barcelona

14 April 2022, Spain, Barcelona: Eintracht fans march towards the hosting venue before the start of the UEFA Europa League quarter-final, second leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and Eintracht Frankfurt at Camp Nou Stadium. Photo: Matthias Oesterle/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

CONTROVERSY

Barça fans call for protest after Frankfurt fans flooded Camp Nou

The Nomad Today 4/17/22

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández said on Sunday that the strong presence of the away fans played a role in the defeat

06 April 2022, United Kingdom, London: Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti gestures on the touchline during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg soccer match between Chelsea and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge. Photo: John Walton/PA Wire/dpa.

FOOTBALL

Ancelotti says Modric is Madrid's Maldini as he addresses Kroos spat

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/16/22

Addressing the Kroos kerfuffle, Ancelotti said on Saturday: "His gesture didn't bother me. He was angry with the coach but not with the person"

17 February 2022, Spain, Barcelona: Barcelona's Pedri in action during the UEFA Europa League play-offs first leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Camp Nou. Photo: Gerard Franco/Gerard Franco/DAX via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

FOOTBALL

Barcelona awaiting Pedri scan results after hamstring injury

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/15/22

The news of the injury to the midfielder will further compound the disappointment of Barca's exit from the Europa League

EUROPA LEAGUE

Barcelona president Laporta 'ashamed' by Eintracht fan presence

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/15/22

A huge contingent of Eintracht fans witnessed and celebrated their club winning 3-2 in the quarter-final second leg at the Camp Nou, rubbing salt in the wound for the Blaugrana

EUROPA LEAGUE

Eintracht beat Barcelona in Camp Nou packed with German fans

The Nomad Today 4/15/22

A reported 30,000 fans travelled from Germany for the quarter-final second leg and they had an unforgettable experience in the Camp Nou as their heroes humbled once mighty Barca

13 April 2022, Hessen, Frankfurt_Main: Eintracht Frankfurt head coach Oliver Glasner speraks at the team's press conference ahead of Thursday's UEFA Europa League quarter final first leg soccer match against Barcelona. Photo: Arne Dedert/dpa.

EUROPA LEAGUE

Eintracht coach Glasner wants victory in Barcelona

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/14/22

Following the 1-1 draw in the first leg in Frankfurt, Barcelona head coach Xavi sees his team under pressure

13 April 2022, Spain, Madrid: Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak (C) steps in between Stefan Savic and Manchester City's Raheem Sterling as tempers flare during the UEFA Champions League Quarter-final second leg soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester City FC at Wanda Metropolitano stadium. Photo: Nick Potts/PA Wire/dpa.

DISAPPOINTMENT

City end Atletico's hopes of Champions League semi-final derby with Real

The Nomad Today 4/14/22

Pep Guardiola's Premier League leaders now face a mouth-watering clash against record winners Real Madrid

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Ancelotti credits Bernabeu 'magic' with role in Real Madrid fightback

The Nomad Today 4/13/22

"It helped to give the whole team that energy boost to get through to the semi-finals"

12 April 2022, Bavaria, Munich: Villareal's Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze (L) celebrates scoring his side's first goal with team mate Alfonso Pedraza Sag during the UEFA Champions League Quarter-final second leg soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Villarreal CF at Allianz Arena. Photo: Angelika Warmuth/dpa.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Yellow Submarine sink Bayern, Benzema prevents miracle in Madrid

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/13/22

Los Blancos could play city rivals Atletico Madrid in the semifinal if Diego Simeone's men can salvage a 1-0 deficit to Manchester City

FILED - 23 October 2018, Duesseldorf: Diego Simeone, coach of Atletico Madrid, speaks during a press conference. Simeone has tested positive for the coronavirus. Photo: Marius Becker/dpa.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Simeone hits back at critics with Atletico's defensive style

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/12/22

Atletico showed little attacking intent and spent most of the game sitting back in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City

29 March 2022, Netherlands, Amsterdam: Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal (C) shakes hands with Netherlands' Donyell Malen after his substitution during the friendly soccer match between Netherlands and Germany at Johann Cruyff Arena. Photo: Federico Gambarini/dpa.

FOOTBALL

Netherlands boss Van Gaal confirms successful cancer treatment

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/12/22

The Netherlands coach announced he was suffering from the illness on a Dutch television show earlier this month

04 April 2022, United Kingdom, Manchester: Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone attends a press conference at the Etihad Stadium ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg soccer match against Manchester City. Photo: Nigel French/PA Wire/dpa.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Atletico to close part of stadium for City clash due to fans behaviour

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/12/22

Supporters of the Spanish club were caught on camera performing alleged Nazi salutes during the Champions League quarter-final first leg last Tuesday at the Etihad Stadium

24 November 2021, United Kingdom, Manchester: Paris Saint-Germain's Sergio Ramos waves after the UEFA Champions League Group A soccer match between Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad Stadium. Photo: Tim Goode/PA Wire/dpa.

FOOTBALL

Ramos targeting 'four or five more years' at the top

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/12/22

The Spanish legend never formally retired from international duty despite being left out of Luis Enrique's squad for Euro 2020 and could yet look to fight his way back into the coach's plans for the…