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FC Barcelona have started laying the groundwork to renew Gerard Martín, the left-back whose current deal runs until 2028 and includes a €100 million release clause. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the first contacts between the club and the player's camp have already taken place.
Natilla·5 min read
Rakan Abdullah Al-Thani, one of the sons of sheikh Abdullah Al-Thani under investigation over his time running Málaga CF, has been arrested in Germany after a European arrest warrant was activated. His capture paves the way for his return to the Costa del Sol and marks a major shift in a case that has dragged on for years.
varela·5 min read
Paris Saint-Germain ended their winless run in Ligue 1 with a 1-0 victory at Brest thanks to a superb early goal from Ferran Torres. The Spanish forward scored after four minutes, but Luis Enrique's side had to hold on against relentless late pressure. The coach admitted it was his team's worst league display of the season despite taking all three points.
Javi
·7 min read
Gennaro Gattuso's side share the Serie A lead after a start that has exceeded expectations. Yet supporters are staying away from the Stadio Olimpico in huge numbers as part of a protest against owner Claudio Lotito. Saturday's 2-2 draw with Milan drew around half the 50,000 crowd that attended the same fixture last season.
Matt·7 min read
The Brazilian did not score at the Ciutat de València, but he provided two assists in FC Barcelona's 2-4 victory over Levante. With six goals and three assists in five LaLiga matchdays, Raphinha is the most productive attacking player in Europe's top five leagues. No other top scorer combines goals and assists at his current rate.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Iago Aspas picked up a quad injury minutes after coming on against Alavés. The Celta Vigo striker will miss the Europa League opener against Omonia Nicosia and the league clash with Racing de Santander, with the October international break giving him time to recover.
Natilla·5 min read
Ron Gourlay is no longer Valencia's CEO after a transfer window defined by his lack of speed in closing deals. The Scottish executive handled negotiations one at a time instead of working on several operations at once, and that delay ended up costing him his job. Owner Peter Lim decided to part ways with him as the club's sporting planning stalled.
varela·5 min read
The opposition group led by Joan Camprubí has published a statement with ten questions about FC Barcelona's financial situation just days before the Ordinary General Assembly on October 19. The document, presented in a constructive tone, focuses on the club's record debt of 2,441 million euros, the state of the Espai Barça project and the erosion of equity.
Javi·5 min read
The Spanish giants have reversed their 2024 boycott and are openly pushing Kylian Mbappé as the main candidate for the Ballon d'Or. The French striker made his case in public ahead of the Champions League opener against Inter Milan. The ceremony takes place on Monday, October 26 at the London Palladium.
Matt·5 min read
Ludek Miklosko, the former West Ham United goalkeeper, has died at the age of 64 following a long battle with cancer. The Czech shot-stopper made nearly 400 appearances for the Hammers between 1990 and 1998. He announced in December 2024 that he was withdrawing from further cancer treatment.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read