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Barcelona has identified Chelsea defender Levi Colwill, 23, as a primary target to strengthen its defence during the January transfer window, with Liverpool also monitoring the English centre-back. Both clubs have begun internal discussions about a potential move, though Chelsea intends to extend Colwill's contract, which runs until June 2029.
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Levi Colwill — Barcelona and Liverpool are competing to sign the Chelsea defender during the January transfer window. The 23-year-old has attracted attention from both clubs, who have studied his performance data closely, while Chelsea seeks to extend his contract as part of its long-term project.Real Madrid vs. Valencia — Real Madrid visits Valencia's Mestalla stadium in La Liga's twelfth round. Madrid sits third in the league with 27 points, three behind leader Barcelona, while Valencia occupies nineteenth place with only nine points from five recent matches.Cristiano Ronaldo retirement impact — Ronaldo's Instagram post announcing his retirement from international football garnered 32 million likes, 3.2 million comments, and 6.2 million shares within 24 hours, significantly exceeding the engagement of Lionel Messi's farewell announcement. Ronaldo retires after 234 appearances and 146 goals for Portugal.Egyptian Football Association terminates Hossam Hassan — The Egyptian Football Association ended its contract with coach Hossam Hassan on Saturday, citing damage to the national team's reputation and stability. Ali Maher, coach of Ceramica Club, has been appointed as Hassan's replacement for upcoming fixtures.Al-Ahly advances in Egyptian Cup — Al-Ahly defeated Al-Sekka Al-Hadid 3-0 in the round of 32, with goals from Zizo (25th and 36th minutes) and Omar Al-Saei (78th). Al-Ahly has progressed to the round of 16 and awaits the winner of the Petrojt versus Delphi matchup.Barcelona contract renewal for Oryan Gorin — Barcelona is preparing a new contract for Israeli midfielder Oryan Gorin, 17, playing for Barcelona Atletico. Coach Hansi Flick views Gorin as having exceptional potential and wants to retain him long-term, with the club seeking to extend his deal beyond the current agreement through 2028.What to Watch:
Barcelona faces Atletico Madrid in a La Liga title clash on Sunday, with the Blaugrana seeking to maintain their lead over Real Madrid. France prepares for UEFA Nations League matches against Italy (November 12) and Turkey (November 15) under coach Zinedine Zidane's leadership.