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Colombian winger Luis Diaz’s future at Liverpool is uncertain as the club has yet to initiate contract extension talks. Despite being Jurgen Klopp’s first-choice left-winger, Diaz may depart this summer if an extension is not agreed upon. La Liga champions Barcelona and Ligue 1 champions-elect PSG are monitoring the situation, but Liverpool reportedly demands a hefty asking price of at least £102m, potentially reaching £123m. Diaz has enjoyed a productive campaign, scoring 13 goals and assisting four in 46 games, but is reportedly keen on a move to Barcelona. The Reds may also lose Mohamed Salah, whose contract expires in 2025. Liverpool has been linked with wide players Crysencio Summerville, Federico Chiesa, Mohammed Kudus, and Omar Marmoush as potential replacements.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has threatened legal action and could demand a replay after his side was denied a goal against Real Madrid in a 3-2 La Liga loss over the weekend. The Spanish Football Federation is investigating the incident, and Laporta has said the club will take all available measures if it determines that an error was made. This includes the possibility of requesting that the game be replayed, as happened in a Belgian Pro League match earlier this season.

Newcastle United is reportedly seeking to revise Alexander Isak’s contract to fend off interest from clubs like Arsenal and Barcelona. Isak has a clause in his contract that reduces his salary if Newcastle fails to qualify for the Champions League, a goal they appear unlikely to achieve. The Magpies are prepared to offer Isak a significant wage increase to match their top earner, Bruno Guimaraes, as part of the renegotiated contract. Arsenal and Barcelona have reportedly expressed interest in the Swedish striker, who has impressed with his performances this season. Arsenal is seeking to replace Gabriel Jesus, while Barcelona may part ways with Robert Lewandowski. Newcastle values Isak at around £90 million, while Arsenal and Barcelona face financial challenges that could complicate any potential transfer.

A group of off-duty British police officers on a stag do in Barcelona apprehended a man attempting to steal from a restaurant. The officers, including Sergeant Eren Emin, witnessed the man jumping over the counter and grabbing electrical items. Driven by instinct, they chased him down and detained him, holding him until Spanish police arrived.

Barcelona are considering making an official request to replay their recent league fixture against Real Madrid after VAR audio was released suggesting that a ‘ghost goal’ may have been legal. The controversy stems from an incident in the match where it was unclear whether Barcelona’s Ansu Fati’s shot had crossed the line before goalkeeper Andriy Lunin made the save. VAR officials reviewed the incident but were unable to determine whether the whole ball had crossed the line, and the on-field decision was upheld. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has stated that the club will request footage and audio from the incident and may consider requesting a replay if it is confirmed that the goal was legal.

Alexia Putellas, the star player for Barcelona, made history by becoming the first Spanish footballer to solely win a Laureus Award. She received the award for Best Female Athlete at the ceremony in Madrid on the 27th of April 2023.

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has released audio recordings of conversations between the on-field referee and VAR officials during the recent match between Barcelona and Espanyol. The dialogues shed light on why a potential goal for Barcelona was not awarded.

Olympiacos duo Thomas Walkup and Kostas Papanikolaou are in doubt for their Euroleague playoff opener against Barcelona tomorrow. Walkup missed practice yesterday with back pain, while Papanikolaou is ill with a virus. Walkup has been a regular starter for Olympiacos in Euroleague play, while Papanikolaou has started 29 of 34 games.

A 43-year-old referee, born in but assigned to the Rioja Committee, officiated his first Clásico on Sunday, sparking controversy due to decisions that Barcelona felt were unfavorable. Despite Real Madrid’s 3-2 victory that sealed the League title, the referee’s performance drew criticism from both sides.

Following Barcelona’s controversial loss at the Santiago Bernabéu, members of the presidential cabinet have spoken out against the refereeing. Head of the cabinet, , criticized the use of technology and VAR, while echoed the frustration in an official statement. , another presidential advisor, also condemned the referee’s decisions.