I've already changed it because I don't think it's a major deal either way. But as I say, the detail is there for people if they want it.

I think it does come off as fair and balanced.

If I don't think my readers are going to read the hyperlink, why would I bother putting it in? It's also beyond my control.

I'd say it's just as likely people click on it as get to the last line.

It's a singular line, I have linked to a more in-depth account of the dispute. The point of a link is a shortcut to a better explanation. There's no link to the Laporta political talk.

And again, if the club says it's about racism, then it is. But they don't?

The fine actually comes from more than the one incident we're discussing, some of which was 'insults' rather racial abuse.

I can't rehash the entire dispute in every article. And this article is not about the dispute. If people want to read further into it, they can, rather than half a line on it.

In terms of conjecture, it's been voiced by multiple presidential rivals and the grada leaders - which qualifies for 'some'.

Maybe the ban is about racism, that's what the fine is for. But the club haven't said that. Why don't they? I think if they gave that reason, few would dispute it.

www.football-espana.net/2024/11/26/b...
www.football-espana.net/2024/11/22/b...
www.football-espana.net/2025/05/19/b...
www.football-espana.net/2024/12/18/b...

Or any of these. We've covered the background of the issue extensively, which becomes evident, if you look further into the article linked in the one we're discussing.

www.football-espana.net/2025/03/12/b...
www.football-espana.net/2024/10/30/b...

This is mentioned by the article linked within. The club have not mentioned racism either, they say 'unacceptable behaviour'.

The UEFA fine is for insults and discriminatory behaviour, which are mentioned. That's the wording.

They do not mention racism. Either way, if it is about racism, I dare say they should ban the section anyway and not make it about a fine.

Hey! I've mentioned the reasons behind the fine in the article linked in there. I've also gone into the background of the dispute in a number of articles over the last two years.

Mbappé and Vinícius aren't perfect either, but compared to earlier in the season, they're the best they've been as a pair.

This is the first time all season Real Madrid have had time to rest, and midweek to work on their gameplans.

And finally, Barcelona are not at their best. It's true they've come up with the goods, but they're restricted to 30-45 minutes at their earlier level.

Coming off the game in Milan, the legs will be heavy, and two of the three Clásicos have been decided in the final half hour.

They also defended well in the first half of the Copa final, even if they offered little. Güler is currently the best player to release the ball for their front three (Inc. Bellingham).

Tchouaméni; Valverde, Ceballos; Bellingham gives them routes out of pressure.