Carlos Volcano
Senior Reporter
With more than 20 years of experience covering football, Carlos Volcano is one of Football Presse's leading voices on Spanish and South American football. Based in Valencia, Spain, he combines deep knowledge of LaLiga with a passion for the wider game. Over two decades, Carlos has established himself as a respected reporter, providing readers with insight, analysis and exclusive stories from across the football world.
Articles by Carlos Volcano
âSpain coach De la Fuente signs new contract as RFEF celebrate
Luis de la Fuente has signed a new contract as Spain head coach running to 2032, with federation president Rafael LouzĂĄn setting his sights on the 2030 World Cup.
22 September 2026
âAtlĂ©tico (officially) mock Mourinho's referee complaints after derby wi
Atlético Madrid mocked José Mourinho's referee complaints with a printer meme and a pointed message about Real Madrid's 'new challenge' this season.
22 September 2026
âGabi and Bellingham add to furious touchline and pitch flashpoints in Madrid derby
Gabi's obscene gesture at Antonio RĂŒdiger and a running verbal battle between Jude Bellingham and AtlĂ©tico's Argentines added fresh flashpoints to a bad-tempered Madrid derby.
22 September 2026
âGetafe join race for Chile winger Vargas after Real Madrid U20 final performance
Getafe are among several European clubs, including the Red Bull group, monitoring Chilean winger Vicente Vargas after he impressed against Real Madrid.
22 September 2026
âDeportivo's CasadĂł has surgery on fractured collarbone
Deportivo midfielder Marc CasadĂł has had surgery on a fractured collarbone and could be out for around three months, a big blow for the promoted side.
22 September 2026
âChristensen faces new injury lay-off after Barcelona win at Sevilla
Andreas Christensen faces another lengthy spell out injured, after Barcelona confirmed a quadriceps muscle injury suffered in Saturday's win at Sevilla.
22 September 2026
âRoberto MartĂn completes Real Madrid comeback with Intercontinental Cup winner
Roberto MartĂn scored the winning goal in Real Madrid's Intercontinental Cup final win, completing his comeback from two long-term injuries in a year.
22 September 2026
âBarcelona to extend Bernal and Espart as Raphinha talks progress
Barcelona are set to extend the contracts of Marc Bernal and Xavi Espart, sporting director Deco announced, with Raphinha's own renewal also progressing well.
22 September 2026
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Mourinho lists five refereeing grievances after Real Madrid derby loss
José Mourinho turned his press conference after Real Madrid's 2-1 derby defeat at Atlético into a list of refereeing complaints, naming five decisions this season.
21 September 2026
âFlorentino PĂ©rez reportedly furious at Riquelme in AtlĂ©tico derby box
Real Madrid president Florentino PĂ©rez was reportedly furious that Enrique Riquelme had been invited to the Metropolitano presidential box for the derby, according to COPE.
21 September 2026
âTwo coaches sent off at half-time in AtlĂ©tico v Real Madrid derby
Atlético Madrid goalkeeping coach Pablo Vercellone and Real Madrid assistant Pedro Machado were sent off at half-time in the derby after a scuffle in the tunnel.
21 September 2026
âValdano raps Real Madrid's Valverde for 'getting up too soon' after Lee tackle
Jorge Valdano says Federico Valverde's reaction may have worked against him when Kang-in Lee stamped on his ankle in Real Madrid's defeat at Atlético Madrid.
21 September 2026
âGiuliano Simeone answers critics after AtlĂ©tico derby win
Giuliano Simeone won the penalty that turned the Madrid derby and set up Jonathan David's goal, then answered criticism of his place in Atlético Madrid's team.
21 September 2026
âMayol reflects on first Valencia goal in defeat to Real Sociedad
Valencia academy midfielder AarĂłn Mayol, 18, scored his first senior goal in his first start at Mestalla, though the club still lost 3-2 to Real Sociedad.
21 September 2026
âBarrenetxea's late winner sends Real Sociedad past Valencia
Ander Barrenetxea scored in stoppage time as Real Sociedad won 3-2 at Valencia in a frantic LaLiga match, leaving both coaches to reflect on a game that swung repeatedly.
21 September 2026
âSimeone calls for respect after AtlĂ©tico's derby win over Real Madrid
Diego Simeone called for respect after Atlético Madrid's 2-1 derby win over Real Madrid, answering José Mourinho's criticism of the referee without singling him out.
21 September 2026
âArbeloa proud of Fulham signings Gonzalo and Palacios
lvaro Arbeloa says he feels very fortunate that Gonzalo GarcĂa and CĂ©sar Palacios chose to join Fulham, even though the club are still waiting for a first league win.
20 September 2026
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Atlético Madrid wary as Man City and Newcastle scouting Baena
AtlĂ©tico Madrid want Ălex Baena at his best for Sundayâs derby with Real Madrid, with three Premier League clubs reportedly monitoring the 25-year-old.
20 September 2026
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Barcelona chief Deco says Raphinha extension now close
Barcelona sporting director Deco says a Raphinha contract extension until 2030 is well advanced, with Marc Bernal and Xavi Espart also close to new deals.
20 September 2026
âBarcelona ace Lamine Yamal earns Valdanoâs praise after controversial interview
Jorge Valdano has come away from his interview with Lamine Yamal convinced there is no reason to worry about the Barcelona forwardâs future, despite the pressure around him.
20 September 2026
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Real Madrid coach Mourinho names Atlético title contenders before derby
JosĂ© Mourinho has named AtlĂ©tico Madrid title contenders and called Diego Pablo Simeone a rival and comrade in war ahead of Sundayâs derby at the Metropolitano.
20 September 2026
âBarcelona coach Flick hails Raphinha after eighth straight win
Hansi Flick called Raphinha the perfect captain after Barcelonaâs eighth successive win, at Sevilla, though an injury to Andreas Christensen soured the result.
20 September 2026
âCelta Vigo thrash Racing Santander 5-0 at BalaĂdos
Celta Vigo beat Racing Santander 5-0 at BalaĂdos, leading 2-0 at half-time before three more goals in the second half of a one-sided LaLiga game on matchday seven.
20 September 2026
âAthletic Club miss penalty in San MamĂ©s draw with AlavĂ©s
Athletic Club missed a penalty as AlavĂ©s earned a draw at San MamĂ©s on Saturday, with Edin TerziÄ admitting he was disappointed by his sideâs first-half display.
20 September 2026
âOsasuna and Rayo Vallecano draw 1-1 as Budimir and Camello score
Ante Budimir put Osasuna ahead but Sergio Camello equalised for Rayo Vallecano as the sides drew 1-1 in LaLiga on Saturday, before the international break.
20 September 2026
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Atlético Madrid coach Simeone talks calm ahead of Real Madrid derby
Diego Simeone says AtlĂ©tico Madrid must stay calm and secure in Sundayâs derby with Real Madrid, insisting that neither sideâs previous results will matter.
20 September 2026
âInter legend Sandro Mazzola passes away at 83 as tributes flow
Sandro Mazzola, the Inter and Italy great who won four Serie A titles and two European Cups, has passed away aged 83 on the day San Siro celebrated its 100th anniversary.
19 September 2026
âArsenal alerted as Ălvarez considers leaving agent Hidalgo amid AtlĂ©tico fallout
JuliĂĄn Ălvarez is reportedly considering parting ways with Fernando Hidalgo, the agent who has represented him throughout his career, after the fallout from his summer saga.
19 September 2026
âDiomande pushes Vinicius Jr for Real Madrid derby starting spot
Yan Diomande's form has handed José Mourinho a genuine selection dilemma ahead of Real Madrid's derby against Atlético de Madrid at the Metropolitano on Sunday.
19 September 2026
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Flick not fully satisfied despite Barcelona's perfect start
Hansi Flick says he is not completely satisfied with Barcelona's flying start to the season, insisting his side still have room to improve before Saturday's trip to Sevilla.
19 September 2026
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Barcelona star Lamine Yamal says he is better than Mbappé
Lamine Yamal has claimed that he and Kylian Mbappé are the two best players in the world, and says he deserves this year's Ballon d'Or for what he has won.
19 September 2026
âValencia set to name Javier Aguirre as new head coach
Valencia are set to appoint Javier Aguirre as their new coach once the international break ends, with the Mexican's agreement said to be in place bar paperwork.
19 September 2026
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AtlĂ©tico great GodĂn says JuliĂĄn Ălvarez made error ahead of Real Madrid clash
Diego GodĂn believes JuliĂĄn Ălvarez made a mistake in the way he tried to leave AtlĂ©tico de Madrid this summer, and says the supporters' anger is understandable.
19 September 2026
âTen-man Elche beat Espanyol as both coaches speak out
Elche claimed their first LaLiga win of the season on Friday, beating Espanyol 3-1 at the RCDE Stadium after being reduced to ten men in the sixth minute.
19 September 2026
âCeballos delighted with Betis ovation on return after nine years
Dani Ceballos was welcomed back by the Real Betis crowd with a warm ovation on Thursday night, nine years after he left the club for Real Madrid in 2017.
19 September 2026
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Raphinha declares plan for Barcelona renewal and hopes to finish career there
Raphinha has left no doubt about his future, saying he intends to extend his Barcelona contract and would love to finish his career at the club he joined in 2022.
19 September 2026
âEx-Man United attacker Martial offered to Lorient before agreeing Malaga move
Anthony Martial was offered to Lorient after leaving Mexican side Rayados de Monterrey, as the 30-year-old closes in on a move to Malaga now.
18 September 2026
âCourtois eyes Real Madrid academy role after retirement
Thibaut Courtois has revealed he already has an eye on a future role within Real Madrid's coaching set-up once he finally hangs up his gloves.
18 September 2026
âLivakovic's Barcelona situation raises alarm bells in Croatia
Dominik Livakovic's situation at Barcelona is beginning to cause real concern in Croatia, after Hansi Flick again overlooked him for Wojciech Szczesny.
18 September 2026
âMbappe: To be part of football history you must play for Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe says there was never any doubt in his mind about joining Real Madrid, in his first interview with a Spanish newspaper as a club player.
18 September 2026
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Barcelona set to add Portuguese whizkid Dany Freire
Barcelona are set to add another promising young talent to their academy ranks, with young midfielder Dany Freire, 15, joining the club next week.
18 September 2026
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Barcelona closing in on new contract for Raphinha
Barcelona are closing in on a new contract for Raphinha, with talks over an extension to his current deal now reportedly at an advanced stage.
18 September 2026
âInigo relieved as Villarreal come from behind to claim first win of season
Villarreal claimed their first win of the season in emphatic fashion, coming from behind to beat Malaga 3-1 at La Rosaleda on Thursday night.
18 September 2026
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Getafe coach Bordalas fumes at controversial goal in Betis defeat
Real Betis made it back-to-back wins in the space of a week, beating Getafe 1-0 at La Cartuja through a contentious first-half goal from Ez Abde.
18 September 2026
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Matarazzo rues poor start as Real Sociedad fall to Bournemouth
Pellegrino Matarazzo believes a dismal opening 45 minutes proved decisive as Real Sociedad fell to defeat against Bournemouth on their Europa debut.
18 September 2026
âCalafat key as Real Madrid closing in on Man United wonderkid Gabriel
Manchester United are sitting on a genuine gem in 15-year-old forward JJ Gabriel, who is being tipped for a truly brilliant future in the game itself.
17 September 2026
âInter captain Lautaro Martinez explains why he said no to Barcelona
Barcelona wanted Lautaro Martinez as Robert Lewandowski's eventual successor, but the Inter captain has confirmed he chose to stay loyal to the Nerazzurri.
17 September 2026
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Flick delighted as Barcelona put seven past Racing Santander
Barcelona underlined their early-season dominance with a 7-2 rout of Racing Santander at the Spotify Camp Nou, leaving visiting coach José Alberto pointing to defensive fragility rather than a lack of effort.
17 September 2026
âTired Deportivo undone by relentless Sevilla at Riazor
Sevilla made it three wins in a row with a 1-0 victory at Riazor on Wednesday, condemning a tired Deportivo side to their first defeat of the La Liga season.
17 September 2026
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Inigo Perez has no fear of sack at struggling Villarreal
Inigo Perez says he has no fear of losing his job at Villarreal, despite heavy self-criticism after their defeat by Real Betis and before facing Malaga.
17 September 2026