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Yahoo
07-05-2025
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Iñigo Martínez explains Inter vs Barcelona incident infuriating Acerbi
Barcelona defender Iñigo Martínez insists he did not spit at Francesco Acerbi, but admits his reaction was 'unnecessary' even if the Inter centre-back 'celebrated in my ear.' Inter secured access to the Champions League Final on Tuesday after an epic 4-3 win against Barcelona at San Siro. Advertisement Tension erupted in the first half seconds after Hakan Calhanoglu's second goal for the Nerazzurri, as Acerbi confronted Iñigo Martínez on the pitch. Inigo Martinez denies spitting at Acerbi epa12078776 FC Inter's Francesco Acerbi (C) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the 3-3 goal during the UEFA Champions League semifinal 2nd leg soccer match between Inter Milan and FC Barcelona, in Milan, Italy, 06 May 2025. EPA-EFE/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO A viral video on social media appeared to show that the Barcelona defender spat at his opponent, but Martinez denied it. 'Simply, he celebrated in my ear, and my reaction was unnecessary,' the Spaniard said in the mixed zone after the game. 'At no point did I spit at him. Otherwise, I would have been sent off. I have no doubt.' ‼️ IÑIGO MARTÍNEZ EXPLICA su encontronazo con ACERBI: ❌ 'En ningún momento le tiro el escupitajo a él, si no me hubieran expulsado'. 🎙️ @10JoseAlvarez — El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) May 6, 2025 Acerbi scored a massive equaliser in the dying minutes, allowing Inter to go to extra time. Davide Frattesi sealed the win in extra time. Advertisement Inter have qualified for the Champions League Final for the second time in three years and will meet the winner of PSG-Arsenal in Munich on May 31. Inter vs Barcelona reactions Inter coach Simone Inzaghi said: 'We must compliment Barcelona too, because they are truly a strong opponent. 'It required a super Inter, so I praise my lads for putting in two incredible performances over the two legs. It was the only way to reach the Final, I am so proud to be their coach, as they gave it everything and those who came off the bench had the right attitude too.' Click here for Inzaghi's full post-match reaction.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
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Barcelona announce injury blow ahead of Real Betis clash
Barcelona announce injury blow ahead of Real Betis clash La Liga giants Barcelona have on Saturday confirmed a fresh injury setback in the club's first-team ranks. This comes amid confirmation of the reasoning behind Iñigo Martínez's absence from Hansi Flick's latest matchday squad. Advertisement Barcelona are of course primed to return to action later today, in a La Liga meeting with Real Betis in Catalunya's capital. As is customary, the Blaugrana's matchday squad was in turn unveiled online a short time ago. And as much featured noteworthy inclusions and exclusions alike, with Andreas Christensen stepping back into the fold having not taken to the pitch since all the way back in August, but the aforementioned Iñigo surprisingly dropping out. And as alluded to above, hours out from the action being kicked into gear at Montjuïc, an explanation for the latter has been forthcoming. As per a statement across Barcelona's website and social media platforms: Advertisement 'The first team player has a minor gluteal injury in his left leg and is not available for this fixture.' Conor Laird – GSFN
Yahoo
26-03-2025
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Barcelona star ready to ‘force himself' to play vs Osasuna
Barcelona star Iñigo Martínez is ready to play through the pain barrier, if required to in the club's next outing. That's according to , who have on Friday provided an insight into the latest developments behind the scenes in Catalunya's capital. Iñigo, for his part, was dealt a blow on the fitness front earlier this week. Owing to an issue picked up during Barcelona's 4-2 victory over Atlético Madrid, the 33-year-old was forced to withdraw from the Spanish national team squad, following his first call-up since back in 2023. Ensuing reports had pointed towards Iñigo being in line for a spell of as long as three weeks on the sidelines. As alluded to above, however, if the latest word stemming from the media on Friday is anything to go by, then the former Athletic Club standout could yet be back much sooner. As per a report from Sport: 'Iñigo is pushing to be able to get to the match (against Osasuna on March 27th). The centre-back is willing to force himself to be able to be there and help the team at a key moment of the season.' Conor Laird – GSFN
Yahoo
18-03-2025
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Official: Premier League star replaces Barcelona defender in Spain squad
A shake-up in the defensive ranks in the Spanish national team squad has on Monday been confirmed. This comes after boss Luis de la Fuente was forced into an alteration, owing to developments in yesterday's crunch clash between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. After Barca emerged on the right side of a remarkable 4-2 result at the Metropolitano, it was announced that Iñigo Martínez had picked up an injury. As per a statement across the Blaugrana's website and social media platforms: MEDICAL NEWS | Tests this morning confirmed that first-team player I. Martínez has lateral meniscus inflammation in his right knee. He will be treated in Barcelona under the supervision of the Club's medical staff. — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 17, 2025 Called up to the Spanish national team squad for the first time since all the way back in 2023, Iñigo, in turn, was left with no choice but to withdraw. And, as alluded to above, the veteran stopper's replacement has since been announced by the RFEF. Drafted in in Iñigo's place has been Dean Huijsen, in the midst of a stellar debut campaign in the Premier League with Bournemouth. 🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 | Dean Huijsen sustituye a Iñigo Martínez en la convocatoria de la @SEFutbolEl defensa del @afcbournemouth, convocado para la Sub-21, se une a la absoluta para disputar los cuartos de final de la #UEFANationsLeague🔗 — Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) March 17, 2025 Conor Laird – GSFN
Nahar Net
17-03-2025
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Barcelona Casadó and Martínez out of Spain Nations League squad because of injury
by Naharnet Newsdesk 17 March 2025, 14:28 Midfielder Marc Casadó and central defender Iñigo Martínez are out of Spain's Nations League quarter-final because of injury, the national soccer federation said Monday. Defending champion Spain visits the Netherlands on Thursday and hosts them on Sunday in the return match. Casadó hurt his right knee in the second half of Barcelona's 4-2 win at Atletico Madrid in the Spanish league on Sunday. National team coach Luis de la Fuente has replaced him with Bayer Leverkusen's Aleix García. Barcelona teammate Martínez also has a right knee problem, though the defender finished the match against Atletico. He has been replaced for the Nations League matches by Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen, a member of Spain's under-21 squad.
