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Ryunosuke Sato has been named in Japan's senior squad for the first time since joining Valencia. The 19-year-old midfielder will take part in four friendlies between late September and early October. His prominent role at Mestalla in the opening weeks of LaLiga has been rewarded with an immediate return to the national team.
varela·5 min read
Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton has put an end to speculation about his future. Despite interest from Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool, the 22-year-old says he never considered leaving the London club. The England international remains focused on the Eagles' project, with a contract running until 2028.
Javi
·4 min read
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez will lead an institutional delegation to Ceuta on Friday to show the club's support for the city. He will be joined by Emilio Butragueño and honorary president José Martínez 'Pirri', who was born in Ceuta. The trip follows the controversy over the gestures made by Mbappé, Vinicius and Konaté before the match against Elche.
Matt·4 min read
Valencia's new sporting director continues his hunt for a head coach to replace Carlos Corberán. Ernesto Valverde and José Luis Mendilibar have both ruled themselves out after stating they do not intend to return to management in the short term. Javier Aguirre is now among the leading candidates.
InfoBlaugrana·3 min read
Raphinha and Barcelona have made major progress in talks to extend their relationship beyond 2028. The club also wants to improve the Brazilian winger's salary, but without putting its wage cap at risk. A final agreement could be reached before the end of the year.
Natilla·5 min read
Julián Álvarez is working to be fit for Sunday's derby against Real Madrid at the Metropolitano after missing Atlético's last two matches with a muscle overload. While the Argentine forward recovers, Jonathan David has taken full advantage of his chances with two goals in two games and is now a genuine option for Diego Simeone's attack.
varela·5 min read
Jürgen Klopp announced his first Germany squad this Thursday, naming 44 players for the opening four matches of the Nations League. The new head coach used the press conference to send a clear message against the rise of the far right in the country and to call for positive patriotism. 'I can be proud to be German while remaining open and diverse,' he said.
Javi·6 min read
Manchester United's Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Brighton has put Michael Carrick under serious pressure. The team blew a 2-0 lead at Old Trafford and now faces a brutal run of fixtures. The advantage of not being Ruben Amorim is fading fast, and the defensive and fitness problems are becoming impossible to ignore.
Matt·7 min read
FIFA has informed national associations of the amounts it will pay to clubs across all six confederations for training and education of players. The classification of each club into one of four categories determines the payment it will receive for every year a footballer spends in its academy.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Bournemouth play their first competitive European match on Thursday against Real Sociedad in San Sebastián, thirteen years after hosting Real Madrid in a summer friendly. Club legend Steve Fletcher reflects on a rise from the brink of non-league football to the Europa League. The Vitality Stadium had to be upgraded this summer to meet UEFA rules.
Natilla·5 min read