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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Who is Gonzalo Garcia, Real Madrid's goalscorer against Al Hilal in FIFA Club World Cup 2025?
Real Madrid took the lead against Al Hilal in its FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage match at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, on Wednesday (June 19 in IST) after 21-year-old Gonzalo Garcia found the back of the net. The youngster, who had only made six senior team appearances before this match, replaced Kylian Mbappe in the squad after the Frenchman missed out due to illness. His strike in the 34th minute was the first goal under new manager Xabi Alonso, who took over the role from Carlo Ancelotti. FOLLOW LIVE | REAL MADRID VS AL HILAL LIVE SCORE, FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 Who is Gonzalo Garcia? Before joining Real Madrid's youth academy in 2014, Gonzalo had stints with SEK, Club Santa Bárbara, and Jarama Race. He spent a year in Mallorca's academy in the 2018–19 season, before returning to Real Madrid. In March 2022, he made his debut for Real Madrid Castilla which plays in the Spanish third tier. Gonzalo made his debut for the senior team in the 2023-24 season, in its 3-0 win against Cadiz in the league. He has gone on to make four more appearances for the club, assisting once in that period. He caught the headlines when he scored Real's winner in added time against Leganes in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals in February this year. He has made 95 appearances in all competitions for the senior team and youth teams, scoring 37 goals and recording 11 assists in that period.
Mint
2 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Who is Gonzalo Garcia, Real Madrid's 21-year-old star to score first goal against Al Hilal in FIFA Club World Cup?
Gonzalo Garcia came into the limelight in Real Madrid's FIFA Club World Cup opening game against Al-Hilal. The 21-year-old scored the first goal for the team in the group stage match at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. But who is this emerging talent? Let's find out. Gonzalo Garcia made a breakthrough for Real Madrid in the 34th minute. Notably, it also marked the first goal under the team's new manager, Xabi Alonso. Gonzalo Garcia's journey to Real Madrid began with stints at several youth academies in Spain. Before joining the prestigious La Fabrica, Real Madrid's youth academy, in 2014, he honed his skills at SEK, Club Santa Bárbara, and Jarama Race. In the 2018–19 season, Garcia briefly moved to Mallorca's academy but returned to Real Madrid, where he continued to develop as a versatile and dynamic forward. Garcia first played a senior-level football game in March 2022, when he debuted for Real Madrid Castilla, the club's reserve team competing in Spain's third tier. His performances were impressive, and by the 2023–24 season, he had earned a call-up to Real Madrid's first team. His senior debut came in a commanding 3-0 La Liga victory over Cadiz, where he showcased his composure and potential. Since then, Garcia has made five additional appearances for the senior side, contributing one assist. His defining moment before the Al Hilal match came in February 2025, when he netted a winner in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals against Leganes. Across his 95 appearances for Real Madrid's senior and youth teams, Garcia has scored an impressive 37 goals and provided 11 assists. Stepping in for Kylian Mbappe, who was not part of the line-up due to illness, Garcia grabbed his moment against Al Hilal and proved that he can compete on the biggest stages. Despite Garcia's first goal, Al Hilal fought back. In the 41st minute, Ruben Neves scored a goal and took to scoreline to 1-1.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is Lamine Yamal, 17, dating 30-year-old OnlyFans model Fati Vázquez? Here's what Barcelona star said amid viral vacay pics
Lamine Yamal reacts to dating rumours with OnlyFans star Fati Vázquez| Credit: Instagram Lamine Yamal is enjoying a much-deserved break after helping Barcelona lift both La Liga and the Copa del Rey this season. The 17-year-old forward, widely regarded as one of the brightest young talents in Europe, has had a breakout year that earned him not just trophies but also a lucrative new deal with the club. With a reported €1 billion release clause and long-term commitment from Barça, Yamal is now spending his offseason relaxing before pre-season kicks off in Asia next month. However, amidst this, the rising star has found himself caught up in dating rumours with OnlyFans model Fati Vázquez. Dating rumours swirl after vacation photos raise eyebrows Yamal's holiday has sparked plenty of off-field chatter, especially after Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo noticed overlapping vacation posts between him and 30-year-old Spanish influencer and OnlyFans model Fati Vázquez. Photos shared to Instagram by both appeared to show similar settings, leading fans to speculate that the two were vacationing together. Though neither was pictured directly with the other, the timing and locations were enough to fuel dating rumours across social media. Estoy llorando con que Lamine Yamal se haya zumbado a Fati Vazquez siendo 13 años menor — nagu (@GxlDeNahuel) June 16, 2025 Fati Vázquez responds to backlash and threats As the rumours gained traction, Vázquez issued a statement addressing the wave of hate and even death threats she says she received online. 'It's sad to see how some people carry so much darkness inside that they get to wish death on someone they don't even know,' she wrote. 'To those who wish me evil, I wish them healing.' Though she didn't confirm or deny the nature of her connection with Yamal, her post hinted at the toll the public scrutiny has taken. Credit: Instagram Yamal shuts down relationship claims, eyes return to training Yamal has since denied any romantic involvement with Vázquez. According to Sport , TV reporter Javi de Hoyos reached out to the teenager, who 'categorically denies' the rumours and insisted 'they have nothing going on.' De Hoyos even suggested Vázquez might be linked to someone else at the club, not Yamal. For now, the young star is focusing on recharging before reporting back to Barcelona for pre-season in Asia, as he prepares to celebrate his 18th birthday and continue building on his breakout year. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending. First Published: Jun 17, 2025, 20:34 IST As an Entertainment Content Writer with 3+ Years of experience, I have been keeping a keen eye on who wore what. A self confessed Koreaboo, I am your fangirl next door. Ps: I take pride in saying that I grew up watching "It's Controversial" as a kid. Read More
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Man United launch record-breaking bid for Barcelona star Raphinha
Manchester United have reportedly launched an unbelievable record-breaking bid to sign Barcelona star Raphinha, with a strong emphasis on 'unbelievable'. Fichajes reveals the Red Devils are intent on making a 'splash in the transfer market' this summer and have identified the 28-year-old winger as a key target to help Ruben Amorim bolster his misfiring forward line. Advertisement As a result, the Spanish outlet contends, United have 'put a €150 million offer on the table for Raphinha,' who has enjoyed the best campaign of his career in under Hansi Flick this season. The Brazil international returned an impressive 34 goals and 25 assists as helped propel Blaugrana to a triumphant La Liga and Copa del Rey double. He is considered a strong contender for this year's Ballon d'Or, alongside Barca teammate Lamine Yamal. United's offer for Raphinha – worth £128 million – surpasses the current record for a transfer by a British club, held by Chelsea after their £115 million capture of Moises Caicedo last summer from Brighton & Hove Albion. But this outrageous bid arrives off the back of the worst season at Old Trafford in the Premier League era with Ruben Amorim's side finishing 15th in the table. Advertisement A painful year defined by dreadful performances on the pitch and brutal cost-cutting measures off it. A nightmare campaign which culminated in the dismal 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final, confirming there will be no European football at the Theatre of Dreams next season. In March, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who gained full control over the football operation last year, claimed United could have gone 'bust at Christmas' if not for INEOS' financial cuts over the past twelve months as the club had 'run out of money'. But fast-forward three months and United have now tabled a bid for a 28-year-old winger which shatters both the club and country's record for a transfer fee at a time when every penny is being counted at Old Trafford. Fichajes even details how Barcelona are shocked by the offer – 'the figure has even surprised the Camp Nou offices where such a large offer for the Brazilian winger…was not expected' – further demonstrating the 'unbelievable' nature of the report. Advertisement Something does not add up; and The Peoples Person wagers it's not due to miscalculations in Manchester or Catalonia. Rather, it's a story without credibility that is in the literal sense of the word, unbelievable. United may hold interest in Raphinha as a target this summer. The club may even be ready to make a bid for the 28-year-old forward. But the idea that the Red Devils have already tabled an offer worth £128 million pushes the boundaries of credulity from reality to fantasy. Follow us on Bluesky: @
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Influencer, 30, receives death threats after going on trip with Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal has been enjoying a holiday in Italy after a long season with Barcelona but fans have speculated he has been joined by influencer Fati Vazquez after the pair both posted near-identical pictures by the pool Influencer Fati Vazquez, 30, has revealed she has received death threats after reportedly going on holiday with Barcelona's teenage starlet Lamine Yamal. The 17-year-old winger posted a picture of himself next to an infinity pool next to a canopy, with trees and a scenic view seen in the background of the image. Vazquez then shared a photo which appeared to show the same pool, canopy and scenery. That caused social media users to speculate that the two were on holiday together and romantically linked - with some critical of that possibility given the age gap between them. In a post on social media, she wrote: "It's sad to see people who have such darkness inside that they wish death on someone they don't even know. "What others project, speaks more about them than me. I choose to live with the purpose of continuing to grow and surrounding myself with light. "To those who wish me ill, I wish them healing, because nobody who is well in themselves wishes the destruction of another." Another influencer who is close to Yamal, Javi de Hoyos, has debunked the claims of a romantic relationship between the pair after speaking to the player himself, insisting he had others with him on the trip. "Lamine would not have gone alone to this holiday place but with other Barca team-mates," De Hoyos said. "Fati probably does have something with another Barca person or is a friend of another team-mate." Yamal has been enjoying some time off in Italy this summer as he winds down from a hectic season that saw Barcelona win La Liga and the Copa del Rey. The teenage star was crucial to that success as he scored 16 goals and assisted another 16 to underline his incredible ability for someone of such a young age. He has already played 106 times for Barcelona, scoring 25 times, and has 20 caps for Spain - helping the team win Euro 2024 last summer.
