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Al Hilal midfielder Rúben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match

Rules & refereeing15 September 2026

Al Taawoun hit with two closed-door matches over offensive chants aimed at Rúben Neves

The Saudi Football Federation's Disciplinary and Ethics Committee has ordered Al Taawoun to play its next two home matches behind closed doors and pay a fine of 100,000 riyals. The punishment follows offensive chants directed at Al Hilal midfielder Rúben Neves, whose close friend Diogo Jota died in 2025. Fans chanted Jota's name during Saturday's league match.

Matt

·5 min read

Samuel Umtiti during his spell at Barcelona, where he shared a dressing room with Leo Messi

Awards15 September 2026

Umtiti recalls Messi after Mbappé-Dembélé Ballon d'Or 2026 exchange

Samuel Umtiti stepped into the growing Ballon d'Or 2026 debate between Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé with a pointed reminder about Leo Messi. The former France and Barcelona defender said he never saw the Argentine campaign for the award during their time together at Camp Nou. He also defended both of his French compatriots and asked for the comments to be read with more perspective.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Max Dowman celebrates one of his two goals for Arsenal during the Carabao Cup tie against Ipswich Town at Portman Road.

Premier LeagueArsenal15 September 2026

Max Dowman lights up Arsenal's Carabao Cup win with stunning solo goal

Arsenal's 16-year-old midfielder marked his first start of the season with two goals in a 4-2 victory at Ipswich Town. His brilliant solo opener, finished after leaving Cedric Kipre on the ground, set the Gunners on their way to the next round of the Carabao Cup.

Natilla·5 min read

Dominik Szoboszlai celebrates after scoring a long-range goal against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup at Anfield.

Premier LeagueLiverpool15 September 2026

Szoboszlai's stunning strike knocks De Zerbi's Tottenham out as Liverpool cruise through

Liverpool booked their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round with a commanding win over Tottenham at Anfield. Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and substitute Dominik Szoboszlai all found the net with superb finishes, handing Roberto De Zerbi another difficult night as Spurs' early-season struggles continued.

varela·6 min read

Luis Rioja celebrates the winning goal for Valencia against Alaves at Mendizorroza as the visitors secure their first LaLiga victory of the season.

LaLiga15 September 2026

0-1: Luis Rioja seals Valencia's first LaLiga win at Alaves after crisis week

Valencia claimed their first LaLiga victory of the season with a hard-fought 0-1 win at Alaves. Luis Rioja came off the bench to score the decisive goal in the 78th minute, a delicate chip against his former club, just days after the club dismissed Carlos Corberan and Ron Gourlay.

Javi

·6 min read

Real Madrid players celebrate Carlos Espí's last-minute goal during the match against Elche at the Martínez Valero stadium.

LaLigaReal Madrid15 September 2026

LaLiga standings after Real Madrid's 3-2 win over Elche with late Espí goal

Real Madrid took all three points from a difficult trip to Elche on Tuesday, winning 3-2 at the Martínez Valero thanks to a stoppage-time strike from Carlos Espí. The victory moves José Mourinho's side level on 15 points with leaders Barcelona, who have played one game fewer in LaLiga EA Sports.

Matt

·4 min read

Lionel Messi wearing the Argentina national team jersey during an international match, ahead of his farewell at the Estadio Monumental.

National teams15 September 2026

Lionel Messi called up by Argentina for farewell match on October 6

Lionel Messi has been included in Argentina's squad for the upcoming international break, despite having announced his retirement from the national team. The captain will be honored on October 6 at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, in a friendly against Benin. The Argentine Football Association confirmed the news on Tuesday.

InfoBlaugrana

·4 min read

Lionel Messi wearing the Argentina shirt smiles on the pitch at El Monumental before his farewell match against Benin.

National teamsTransfers15 September 2026

Messi's Argentina farewell set for Tuesday 6 against Benin at El Monumental

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on August 31 with an emotional letter, but he still has one final game left with Argentina. AFA president Claudio Tapia confirmed the tribute will take place on Tuesday 6 against Benin at El Monumental, in the last friendly of this break. Argentina will face Bolivia and Burkina Faso before that match.

Natilla·4 min read

Jamal Satli Iglesias, president of BlueBay, speaks to the media after the NAS Spain 2000 General Shareholders' Meeting, the company that controls Málaga CF.

Transfers15 September 2026

BlueBay pushes Málaga CF project: €600m investment, La Rosaleda redevelopment and capital increase

Jamal Satli Iglesias, president of BlueBay, was appointed this Tuesday as joint administrator of NAS Spain 2000, the company that controls 97% of Málaga CF shares. After the General Shareholders' Meeting, the businessman reiterated his plan to invest around €600 million, push for a capital increase and redevelop La Rosaleda together with public institutions.

varela·5 min read

Cristian Kily Gonzalez poses wearing Inter Miami training gear after being introduced as the new head coach of Lionel Messi's team.

Transfers15 September 2026

Kily Gonzalez named new Inter Miami coach through 2028

Inter Miami confirmed on Tuesday the appointment of Cristian 'Kily' Gonzalez as the club's new head coach. The 52-year-old Argentine signs through June 2028 and becomes the third manager of the season for Lionel Messi's team, following Javier Mascherano and Guillermo Hoyos. His debut comes quickly: Wednesday against Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup.

Javi

·5 min read

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