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Julian Alvarez wearing an Atletico Madrid shirt during a match at the Metropolitano Stadium

Atlético MadridTransfers26 August 2026

Atletico Madrid furious as they rule out selling Julian Alvarez to Barcelona this summer

Atletico Madrid have broken their silence on the Julian Alvarez transfer saga and insist there is no scenario in which the Argentine forward joins Barcelona this summer. The club describes itself as the 'only victim' of what it calls a campaign of lies and half-truths. Arsenal remain interested and could make a late bid before the transfer window closes.

Natilla·6 min read

Ismaïla Sarr in action for Crystal Palace during a Premier League match, wearing the club's home kit.

LiverpoolPremier League26 August 2026

Liverpool switch focus to Ismaïla Sarr after Brighton reject both Minteh bids

Liverpool are exploring a deal for Crystal Palace winger Ismaïla Sarr after Brighton turned down offers of £50m and £60m for Yankuba Minteh. The Reds want to strengthen their wide areas before Tuesday's transfer deadline and are also in talks with PSG over French winger Bradley Barcola. Palace, however, are not open to selling the Senegal international this summer.

InfoBlaugrana

·6 min read

Barcelona president Joan Laporta explains the club's decision to cancel the World Cup tribute and organise a Catalan independence flag display at the Spotify Camp Nou.

FC BarcelonaRules & refereeing26 August 2026

Barcelona scrap World Cup winners tribute after police clashes and plan Catalan independence flag display at Camp Nou

Barcelona have called off the planned ceremony to honour their Spain internationals who won the World Cup before Thursday's match against Athletic Club. Club president Joan Laporta announced that Catalan independence flags will be handed out at the Spotify Camp Nou instead. The decision follows violent clashes between police and supporters displaying the flag at the season opener in Elche.

varela·6 min read

Diomande holds up a Real Madrid shirt during his official presentation at the Valdebebas training complex.

Real MadridTransfers26 August 2026

Diomande unveiled by Real Madrid: "Cristiano Ronaldo marked me and still does"

Real Madrid officially presented Diomande, 19, on Tuesday as the most expensive signing in the club's history. The deal could reach 140 million euros in total. In his first interview with Real Madrid TV, he spoke about his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo, his dream of playing at the renovated Bernabéu and the ambition he shared with his sister to succeed at the club.

Javi

·5 min read

Emiliano Martínez playing for Aston Villa, with the goalkeeper negotiating a potential move to Chelsea.

ChelseaTransfers26 August 2026

Chelsea in talks with Emiliano Martínez and prepared for Manchester City bid for Enzo Fernández

Chelsea have been offered Emiliano Martínez and are weighing up a move for the Aston Villa goalkeeper as Xabi Alonso looks to fix a long-standing problem position. At the same time, the club are bracing for an approach from Manchester City for midfielder Enzo Fernández before the transfer window shuts. The London side have not kept a Premier League clean sheet in 17 games.

Javi

·6 min read

Referee pointing to his watch during a 26/27 season football match, symbolizing the enforcement of new effective playing time rules

Rules & refereeing26 August 2026

Major European leagues gain up to 3 minutes of actual playing time under new rules

The first full matchday of the 26/27 season confirms that the new IFAB rules have increased effective playing time in LaLiga, the Premier League, Serie A and Ligue 1. Serie A leads the improvement with nearly three and a half extra minutes per match, although no competition yet reaches 60 minutes of actual play out of the 90 regulation minutes.

Natilla·6 min read

FC Barcelona fans wave estelada flags in the stands of the Spotify Camp Nou during a LaLiga match.

FC BarcelonaLaLiga26 August 2026

Barcelona replaces World Cup champions tribute with estelada rally at Camp Nou

FC Barcelona has decided not to join the tribute to Spain's World Cup winners taking place at LaLiga stadiums and will instead hold an estelada rally at the Spotify Camp Nou, club president Joan Laporta confirmed. The change comes after police charges against Barcelona fans in Elche, with the club demanding respect for the Catalan pro-independence flag.

Natilla·5 min read

Julian Alvarez wearing the Atletico Madrid shirt during a match at the Metropolitano stadium, with the red and white supporters in the background.

Atlético MadridTransfers26 August 2026

Atletico Madrid explode over Julian Alvarez saga: "We are the only victims"

Atletico Madrid have said enough is enough in the Julian Alvarez saga. The club denounces a campaign of lies and half-truths driven by the player's agent and Barcelona, insisting the economic and reputational damage falls squarely on the Metropolitano side. Their stance remains unchanged: there is zero chance of selling the Argentine forward to the Catalan club.

Matt

·6 min read

UEFA officials meeting in Monaco to discuss Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidency and the withdrawal of the World Cup boycott threat.

World CupRules & refereeing26 August 2026

Uefa withdraws World Cup boycott threat after Infantino sell-off plan collapses

UEFA is expected to call off its boycott of the World Cup and other FIFA tournaments after Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions failed to materialise. European football's governing body believes the two conditions demanded by its 55 member associations have now been met.

Matt

·5 min read

Ismaila Sarr battles for the ball with Milos Kerkez during the Carabao Cup match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield.

Premier LeagueTransfers26 August 2026

Liverpool lodge £50m bid for Ismaila Sarr as PSG prepare for Bradley Barcola exit

Liverpool have made a formal £50m offer to Crystal Palace for winger Ismaila Sarr, while PSG insiders now expect Bradley Barcola to leave Paris this summer. Arsenal remain in the race for Julián Álvarez and Manchester City have completed two major deals in a frantic day of transfer activity.

Javi

·7 min read