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Joan Laporta speaking at an institutional event about Barcelona's interest in Julián Álvarez

FC BarcelonaTransfers26 August 2026

Laporta confirms Barcelona remain interested in Julián Álvarez and keep 100m offer on the table

Joan Laporta revealed on Wednesday that Barcelona have not withdrawn their proposal for Julián Álvarez and would be ready to complete the signing if Atlético Madrid decide to sell the forward this summer. The Barcelona president explained that their offer, worth 100 million euros, is still valid and that they will not pay the 500 million release clause.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaking at an official press conference at the organisation's headquarters in Zurich.

World CupRules & refereeing26 August 2026

UEFA ready to drop FIFA boycott after World Cup sale assurances

UEFA is set to lift its threatened boycott of FIFA competitions after receiving binding guarantees that Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup will never be repeated. European teams are likely to be cleared for the upcoming under-20 Women's World Cup and future tournaments. The breakthrough comes after weeks of private discussions between the two governing bodies.

varela·5 min read

Nico Gonzalez playing for Manchester City in a Premier League match.

Premier LeagueTransfers25 August 2026

Newcastle agree £52m deal with Manchester City for midfielder Nico Gonzalez

Newcastle United have struck an agreement with Manchester City to sign Nico Gonzalez for around £52m. The Spanish midfielder arrives to strengthen a midfield depleted by the exits of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali. At 24, he becomes the oldest signing of the summer for the Magpies.

InfoBlaugrana

·4 min read

Polish goalkeeper Kamil Grabara poses with his new Juventus shirt during his presentation in Turin.

Serie AJuventus25 August 2026

Juventus overhauls goalkeeper position: Di Gregorio loaned out and Grabara arrives as Vicario's backup

The Turin club completes a full reshuffle between the posts on deadline day. After the failed pursuit of Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez, Juventus loans Michele Di Gregorio to Bournemouth and signs Polish keeper Kamil Grabara to support newcomer Guglielmo Vicario.

varela·4 min read

Exterior view of the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid, host venue for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League final

Champions LeagueRules & refereeing25 August 2026

Champions League 2026-27 schedule: when the league phase starts, key dates and final venue

The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League already has its full roadmap. The league phase kicks off on September 8, 2026 with a special three-day opening matchday, and the final will be played on June 5, 2027 at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid. The 36-team single-table format remains unchanged for a thir

Natilla·5 min read

Robin Le Normand, Atlético de Madrid center-back, walks off the pitch after receiving a straight red card following a VAR-reviewed penalty against Espanyol.

LaLigaAtlético Madrid25 August 2026

Le Normand's red card and the controversial penalty: LaLiga proves Atlético right within 24 hours

Atlético de Madrid watched their match against Espanyol slip away after two heavily debated penalties and a straight red card for Robin Le Normand. Just one day later, an almost identical incident in Málaga was interpreted in the complete opposite way, reigniting the club's complaint about inconsist

Matt

·6 min read

FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaking at an official event during a FIFA congress in Zurich.

Rules & refereeingNational teams25 August 2026

Irish FA pulls support for Infantino and calls for change at FIFA

The Irish Football Association says it will not vote for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president in March. Northern Ireland's governing body believes the abandoned plan to sell part of FIFA's commercial assets raised fundamental questions about governance. England, Scotland, Wales and the R

Javi

·5 min read

Christophe Dugarry, former Barcelona player and World Cup winner with France, speaking during a radio program.

LaLigaAtlético Madrid25 August 2026

Dugarry slams Julián Álvarez and his agent: "Are they idiots?"

Former Barcelona player Christophe Dugarry has launched a scathing attack on Julián Álvarez over his public attempts to force a move away from Atlético Madrid. The French World Cup winner criticized the Argentine striker's strategy and urged him to stay silent to avoid repeating the Griezmann saga.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Carlos Baleba holds up a Manchester United shirt after completing his move at Old Trafford.

Premier LeagueManchester United25 August 2026

Manchester United complete £70m Carlos Baleba signing from Brighton

Manchester United confirmed the arrival of Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70 million, around €82 million. The 22-year-old Cameroon midfielder signs for five seasons and becomes the club's third midfield signing after Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.

varela·5 min read

Xavi Hernández poses with a Netherlands national team shirt during his official presentation as the new head coach until 2030.

National teamsEuros25 August 2026

Xavi unveiled as Netherlands head coach until 2030: 'I'm coming to the university of football'

The former FC Barcelona manager was officially presented on Tuesday as the new Netherlands head coach with a contract running until 2030. Dutch football director Nigel de Jong admitted that Xavi was not the first choice and that he beat Michael Reiziger in the final stage. The Terrasa-born coach pro

Natilla·6 min read