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Ruairidh Barlow

Ruairidh is a leading expert in La Liga and Spanish football. Having written previously for Football España, CaughtOffside readers will also be familiar with him, and his insight is regularly featured on CNN and the BBC news channels.
VIDEO: Lamine Yamal consoles Cristiano Ronaldo after World Cup exit
Spain came out narrowly on top of Portugal on Monday night, nicking victory in their Round of 16 tie in the 91st...
Barcelona ‘relieved’ after star man exits World Cup
Norway sprang perhaps the surprise of the knockout stages on Sunday, taking down Brazil in emphatic fashion, courtesy of a brace from...
Dusan Vlahovic #9 of Juventus FC during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Juventus FC and Manchester City FC at Camping World Stadium on June 26, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.
Serie A striker puts future on hold for Barcelona call
Despite Barcelona seemingly distancing themselves from a move for him on several occasions, Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic continues to hold out for...
Barcelona star admits he ‘still has knot in stomach’ after World Cup exit
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has released a statement on his social media, following the Netherlands exit from the World Cup. De...
Neymar Junior announces Brazil retirement following World Cup exit
Former Barcelona star Neymar Junior’s international career has ended in tears, following Brazil’s exit from the 2026 World Cup in disappointing fashion....
LA CORUNA, SPAIN - JUNE 04: Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz of Spain interact prior to the international friendly match between Spain and Iraq at Riazor Stadium on June 04, 2026 in La Coruna, Spain.
Cristiano Ronaldo gives Lamine Yamal advice for long career
Spain will clash with Portugal in the Round of 16 at the World Cup, in what is set to be one of...
VIDEO: Barcelona starlet nets brilliant goal at under-19 Euros
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Barcelona maintain interest in 18-year-old starlet after promising World Cup
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Barcelona miss out on defensive target for just €10m
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Gavi gives surprising defence of Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Spain-Portugal
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Barcelona spring scouting overhaul with six changes to staff
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Deco, sporting director of FC Barcelona follows the press conference at Spotify Camp Nou on July 25, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Deco brings in Italian scout to Barcelona recruitment team
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Julian Alvarez #9 of Argentina arrives before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on June 16, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Barcelona target Julian Alvarez open to Real Madrid move
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Neil El Aynaoui #24 of Morocco looks on after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Scotland and Morocco at Boston Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
World Cup star scouted by Barcelona and Real Madrid is a Blaugrana fan
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Aleksander Ceferin, President of UEFA, and Florentino Perez, President of Real Madrid, are seen in attendance prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between Real Madrid CF and FC Bayern München at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 07, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
Barcelona prepare second offer following Julian Alvarez declarations
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Atletico Madrid will offer Julian Alvarez deal to club that isn’t Barcelona
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“I’d like to join Barcelona” – Julian Alvarez’s conversation with Atletico Madrid revealed
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Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong slams media narratives – ‘Many people understand nothing about football’
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Barcelona decline chance to re-sign €7.2m winger
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Deco, sporting director of FC Barcelona follows the press conference at Spotify Camp Nou on July 25, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona to shift recruitment strategy for position group
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