Sofyan Amrabat
April 2026
Real Betis are reportedly moving quickly to turn Sofyan Amrabat’s loan into a permanent deal after making him a priority target for the summer. The club see him as a dressing-room leader and want to avoid a price surge if he shines for Morocco at the World Cup. Reports say Betis have already made direct contact with Amrabat and his camp and secured encouragement to proceed, with formal talks expected with Fenerbahce. The transfer is still at report stage, but the timing is being driven by fear that a strong World Cup could make the deal much harder to complete.
Antony
March 2026
Antony called for Real Betis to change and show stronger self-criticism after a 1-0 defeat to ten-man Panathinaikos. The winger admitted the result left the squad frustrated, especially after failing to use their numerical advantage in the closing stages. Betis played the final half hour against ten men after Anass Zaroury was sent off, but still could not break through. Vicente Taborda then scored an 88th-minute penalty for Panathinaikos, prompting Antony to say the team lacked patience and must improve before the return leg.
Antony
March 2026
Antony was filmed arguing with Betis fans following a 2-2 draw with Sevilla after Betis blew a 2-0 lead, despite Antony scoring an early overhead-kick opener. Betis raced into a first-half two-goal advantage and appeared in control, but their discipline dropped after the break and they conceded twice, triggering post-match tension in the stands with Antony seen reacting angrily.
Antony
February 2026
Antony was consoled after collapsing in tears when he missed a late opportunity, with Betis drawing 1-1 against Rayo Vallecano. The moment capped a high-emotion night for the winger, whose career arc has swung from an expensive Manchester United spell to a productive loan at Betis and then a permanent return, where he has been key in their push for Champions League places.
Antony
January 2026
Antony scored and assisted in a 2-1 win over Feyenoord as Betis finished fourth in the league phase and reached the last 16, with his European output highlighted against elite peers. He opened scoring with a curled strike and later crossed for Ezzalzouli; Opta stat cited says Antony has 14 European goal involvements for Betis (eight goals, six assists), level with Kane in the same span and three behind Mbappe.
Shaqueel van Persie
January 2026
Shaqueel van Persie suffered a serious knee injury after landing awkwardly from an aerial duel, was stretchered off, and Feyenoord had to finish with 10 men. Van Persie had already used all five substitution windows, so the injury forced Feyenoord to play out the closing stages short-handed; Van Persie said early indications were worrying, while Antony showed sportsmanship by consoling the teenager as he left the pitch.
Antony
January 2026
Antony says footage of him kicking equipment and appearing tearful after being substituted in a loss to Alaves was competitiveness and self-criticism, not disrespect toward the club or squad. The report links his frustration to playing through a pubis issue and being withdrawn during a difficult game state, with Antony using social media to directly address the incident.
Antony (Real Betis)
November 2025
Real Betis winger Antony apologised to supporters after being sent off late in the draw with Girona. He caught defender Joel Roca in the face while attempting an overhead kick, an action initially punished with a yellow card before VAR intervention upgraded it to a straight red. Chasing a stoppage time winner, Antony went for an acrobatic cross as Roca headed clear first, leaving his boot to crash into the defender’s face and spark a VAR review. Posting on social media, he insisted the contact was completely unintentional and expressed sadness at letting Betis fans down.
Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)
November 2025
Zidane Iqbal has been dropped from Utrecht’s squad for the Europa League trip to Real Betis, with coach Ron Jans criticising his attitude after a poor training week and saying the midfielder needs a mental reset before returning to first team action. Iqbal, who left Manchester United for Utrecht in 2023 and has struggled for goals and consistency, was accused of showing little dedication and staying in disappointment too long after setbacks, leaving his coach unwilling to name any date for a possible recall.
