FC Barcelona midfielder Fermín López is entering the 2024-25 preseason with the goal of securing a primary role under new manager Hansi Flick following a challenging summer marked by injury. The La Masia graduate, who missed the opportunity to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics due to physical setbacks, described the period as the worst … Read more
Peio Etxeberria and Zabaleta Secure Comfortable Win in San Fermín Tournament Opener Peio Etxeberria and José Javier Zabaleta opened their San Fermín Tournament campaign with a decisive victory, defeating Unai Laso—who replaced Unai Laso’s original partner—and Jon Ander Albisu in a match characterized by the struggles of the opposing pair. The duo dominated the court, … Read more
Mikel Merino, the midfielder who secured Spain’s victory against Germany in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals, addressed the media on Sunday wearing the traditional red scarf, or pañuelico, associated with the San Fermín festival in Pamplona. Addressing his role within Luis de la Fuente’s squad, Merino emphasized that his contribution to the team’s success is the … Read more
The Liga de Empresas, a corporate sports league associated with the San Fermín festival in Pamplona, Spain, has confirmed rotational changes in its tournament lineup, with Laso and Altuna retaining their forward positions from the previous Masters event, while Peio Etxeberria and Jaka have been designated as permanent fixtures, according to league officials. What Happened: … Read more
“Los partidos de rugby son batallas civilizadas”: How Fermín de la Calle is Redefining Rugby Journalism By Daniel Richardson June 3, 2026 • Updated June 3, 2026 Fermín de la Calle in the EL PERIÓDICO newsroom, where he continues his crusade to elevate rugby’s profile in Spanish media. Photo: José Luis Roca / EL PERIÓDICO … Read more
Spain’s World Cup Hopes Hang in Balance as Fermín López Faces Surgery After Fifth Metatarsal Fracture May 19, 2026 • Updated 17 hours ago By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief Fermín López during Spain’s La Liga match against Betis, where he suffered the injury that now threatens his World Cup participation. Photo credit: Prensa Iberica Madrid, Spain … Read more
Fermín López Faces Heartbreaking Fifth Metatarsal Fracture: Barcelona Star Misses World Cup By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief May 19, 2026 • Updated 5:30 PM CEST • Barcelona, Spain Fermín López in action during Sunday’s La Liga match against Betis, his final appearance before suffering a fifth metatarsal fracture. In a devastating turn of events for FC … Read more
Fermín López Misses 2026 World Cup After Fifth Metatarsal Fracture: Barcelona Star Faces 6-8 Week Recovery Daniel Richardson May 18, 2026 — Updated 10:45 AM UTC Fermín López celebrates a goal for FC Barcelona during their 3-1 victory over Getafe in April 2026. The midfielder’s season has now been derailed by a fifth metatarsal fracture. … Read more
Fermín López Head Injury Scare: Midfielder Delayed for Barcelona Squad Concentration In the high-stakes buildup to a Champions League showdown against Atlético Madrid, FC Barcelona faced a momentary panic when attacking midfielder Fermín López failed to arrive at the squad’s concentration on schedule. The delay, which sparked immediate concern within the Catalan camp, was eventually … Read more
Había tantos ingredientes de aderezo alrededor que el protagonista del plato había quedado minimizado. Como quien se queda mirando las patatas y los pimientos cuando le presentan un chuletón. Porque, sí, este derbi barcelonés, finalmente emplatado por Fermín, estaba cocinado con un corte noble. Entre la luminosidad de las guarniciones, entre el virulento regreso de … Read more