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Morocco World
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Regragui Backs Aznou to Seize Bayern Club World Cup Chance
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui supports Adam Aznou as the young left-back looks to secure a place in Bayern Munich's squad for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. The 18-year-old left-back was left out of Morocco's squad for the June friendlies against Tunisia and Benin, but Regragui confirmed the decision was deliberate and supportive. 'We received calls from several clubs about releasing players, and we insisted on their presence,' said Regragui. 'But in Aznou's case, I allowed him to stay with Bayern. It's a major chance for him to earn his place at the Club World Cup. I know his quality – and this serves the national team in the long run.' Aznou, who made 13 appearances for Real Valladolid during a loan spell last season, has been under close observation by Bayern's coaching staff, especially with Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito both out injured. German outlet Sport Bild reports that Aznou is being considered for the left-back role in the tournament, which begins on June 15 in the United States. Despite Valladolid's relegation, Aznou impressed during his time in La Liga. The teenager is under contract with Bayern until 2027. Regragui added that Aznou's absence from the June camp also allows Morocco to assess new talent in the squad. 'This camp is a chance to look at other players. Aznou needs to push for his future – and that will benefit Morocco when he returns stronger.' Morocco face Tunisia on 6 June and Benin on 9 June, with both matches set to take place at Stade de Fès, marking the national team's first return to the venue in 16 years. Tags: adam aznouMorocco national teamWalid Regragui
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Leganes part ways with Borja Jimenez following relegation
Leganes have confirmed that they have parted ways with manager Borja Jimenez, who was out of contract at the end of the season. Los Pepineros saw themselves succumb to relegation on Saturday, despite beating Real Valladolid 3-0, as Espanyol managed to beat Las Palmas. It was disappointing end to the campaign for Leganes, who managed to beat Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, making it to 40 points, but still narrowly missing out on survival. With a small budget, most had considered that Leganes and Jimenez had done well to come this far. Leganes announce Borja Jimenez departure Jimenez was out of contract this summer, and it appears that he was not offered the chance to continue in Segunda. Owner Jeff Luhnow and Director of Football Andres Pardo will give a press conference on Monday afternoon to explain the decision, but they have confirmed that Jimenez will not continue. He himself had noted that he felt his continuity was in doubt during the final weeks of the season. Advertisement Taking charge of Leganes at the start of last season, Jimenez guided Leganes to the Segunda title and an unexpected promotion. The 40-year-old former Deportivo La Coruna manager will now be on the hunt for fresh opportunities. Borja Jimenez press conference Uncertainty at Leganes was not appreciated by dressing room Just a few days before the relegation decider this past Saturday, midfielder Renato Tapia gave an alarming interview in which he admitted that some of the work behind the scenes at Leganes had hindered their survival bid. He told Relevo that not everyone had put in the same level of effort. 'Things have happened throughout the season that really haven't helped us. We're the players who take to the field, and some more, some less; we're the ones who are there, we're the ones who want to be there, the ones who truly know what's happening within the club. I think that in the end, when it's all over, many will surely be able to hold their heads high and say that we fought for this, for the shirt, for the badge… and no doubt others won't be able to say the same.' 'Maybe so [did it damage the team?], I don't know. We'd have to ask each player individually. I think people see that; they're not stupid. Rather than leaving it to the imagination of the people and the fans, we have to remember that, in the end, we're the ones here putting our chests out and trying to get through this situation. Then, I could tell you the rest: one yes and one no, maybe the board, maybe the sporting director who shouldn't have left, or the player who should have been renewed… I think we're professionals and we owe it to the team and the club until the end of our contract, and that doesn't mean it should hinder you from doing what you have to do.'
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Barcelona send public message to relegated Leganés, Las Palmas, and Real Valladolid
Barcelona have on Saturday evening taken to social media, to send a collective message of support to La Liga's three relegated clubs. This comes after the last, earlier today, was confirmed. With Las Palmas and Real Valladolid already condemned to the 2nd tier of Spanish football, Espanyol and Leganés battled it out for survival on the final day. Advertisement When all was said and done, it was the former who secured their top-flight status for another year, courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Las Palmas. This means that Leganés are facing up to another season back in the Segunda. News of as much has since been met by a wave of messages of support from across the Spanish football landscape. And as alluded to above, late on Saturday evening, Barcelona have added their name to this list of well wishers. In a post across the club's social media platforms, the Blaugrana wrote: 'Sending lots of support to Leganés, Las Palmas, and Valladolid. We hope to see you back in La Liga soon.' Conor Laird – GSFN
Malay Mail
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
How Ronaldo's La Liga ownership foray turned sour in Valladolid
VALLADOLID, May 25 — Seven years after taking over Real Valladolid, Brazil great Ronaldo's venture into La Liga's boardrooms has ended in fiasco with three relegations and a fan revolt against their absentee president. 'Everything has been lies and negligence from almost the first day,' fumed Valladolid fan Daniel Mozo, a 53-year-old electrician. 'Better for him to leave, carry on with his life and leave us in peace,' he told AFP outside the club's Jose Zorrilla stadium before its final La Liga game for at least a year. Former striker Ronaldo, 48, became majority shareholder at Valladolid in 2018, vowing to take the modest club to Europe within five years. A stellar playing career — crowned by two Ballon d'Or trophies, two World Cups and silverware at Real Madrid, Barcelona and Inter Milan — had fans dreaming of glory. But far from sprinkling stardust, his tenure saw the team yo-yo between La Liga and Spain's second tier before he finally agreed to relinquish control. After relegations in 2021 and 2023, this season Valladolid have endured one of the most abject campaigns in Spanish top-flight history, bottom with 29 defeats and 87 goals conceded with one game to play. 'This year has been a disgrace... we thought he would be the president to do something for us, and what he has done is make a fool of himself,' said supporter Sergio Gutierrez. 'He thought that, because he was Ronaldo, this would go upwards. He believed that without doing anything he would win everything — but in the end, nothing,' added Gutierrez, a 44-year-old driver. According to an indignant Maria del Carmen de las Fuentes, a 66-year-old retiree, Ronaldo 'has done nothing — not even fix the toilets'. 'I have never seen Real Valladolid as I have this year... We have seen games that made you feel like going onto the pitch and giving them all (the players) a kick in the balls.' 'Ronaldo, go home!' Beyond the dire results, Ronaldo became a toxic figure among fans for rarely attending games and involving himself little in day-to-day affairs. Their frustration was exacerbated by recent images published in Spanish media of a seemingly tipsy Ronaldo stumbling out of a Madrid restaurant late at night and slumping into a car. Earlier this month, the federation of supporters' clubs submitted a petition to Valladolid town hall demanding that Ronaldo be symbolically declared persona non grata in the city northwest of Madrid. At a home game against Barcelona on May 3, fans protested the relegation by tossing around the stands fake banknotes bearing his face and the words 'Ronaldo go home'. The fury had not relented in the final home match of the season — a 1-0 defeat against struggling Alaves on May 18. Dozens of spectators unfurled 'Ronaldo Go Home' banners on the many empty seats and the entire ground bellowed the slogan during a hydration break. Sale agreed Ronaldo's chequered record in football administration saw him become in 2021 the majority shareholder of his first club, Cruzeiro, which then achieved promotion to the Brazilian top flight. But he has since sold his stake and launched an unsuccessful bid to head the Brazilian football confederation. Valladolid announced on Friday that Ronaldo was transferring his shares to a North American investment group with the financial backing of a European fund. For Valladolid supporter Andrea Merino, 'anything about Ronaldo leaving is good news, all the empty words he sold when he came have ended up being empty words'. Fans want someone 'who gets down to work, feels the club and does not leave us in the lurch like Ronaldo', the 25-year-old journalist told AFP. Rocio Mozo, a 40-year-old technical assistant, agreed Ronaldo had lost everyone's confidence and hoped for a new owner 'committed to the city, the club, someone who is interested, who is here'. Responding to a question by AFP after the Alaves loss, manager Alvaro Rubio — Valladolid's third this campaign — preferred not to discuss the administrative upheaval. 'The ultimate responsibility is mine' for the failure on the pitch, he said. — AFP
Washington Post
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Leganes wins final La Liga match but will be relegated
MADRID — Leganes was confirmed as the third and last team to be relegated from La Liga even though it beat last-placed Real Valladolid 3-0 on Saturday. An Espanyol loss would have saved Leganes, but Espanyol beat Las Palmas 2-0 at home for only its second win in its last eight games.
