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Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano but the focus shifted once again to a team that shines before the break and fades after it. Mourinho admitted his side only plays at full throttle for 45 minutes, and the Bernabéu crowd has already made its frustration clear with whistles.
Natilla·6 min read
Arsenal beat Sunderland 0-2 at the Stadium of Light to move top of the Premier League with a perfect 12-point start, but Mikel Arteta ended the match furious about the penalty awarded against Konsa in the 54th minute. The manager said the decision, confirmed by VAR, is not acceptable at this level and warned that moments like this can decide a title race.
varela·4 min read
Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday in the first Manchester derby of the Premier League season. Michael Carrick needs a statement win after a shaky start, while Enzo Maresca's side can stretch their perfect record and move eight points clear of their rivals.
Javi
·5 min read
The Romanian Football Federation has introduced a black card to punish abusive behavior from spectators at youth matches. The measure targets fans who insult or verbally attack players, coaches, or referees in games involving children from 7 to 16 years old. Referees can stop the match, order a ten-minute cooling-off break, and ultimately suspend the game if the misconduct continues.
Matt·4 min read
Former Liverpool and Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho has already joined Santos training, with his move until December now pending only the completion of a medical. Head coach Cuca confirmed the Brazilian took part in the session and the pre-training video chat, while Neymar welcomed him publicly. The club strengthens its attack as the number 10 recovers from a muscle injury.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
More than four months after the espionage scandal that shook Southampton, manager Tonda Eckert's future remains unresolved. The FA has yet to decide his punishment while fans at St Mary's have moved from anger to frustration, and the team fights for promotion despite starting the season with a four-point deduction.
Natilla·7 min read
The legal battle over who owns the intellectual property behind VAR remains unresolved. Francisco Antonio López Romera is seeking 300 million euros from FIFA and the Spanish Football Federation over the use of video refereeing. The trial took place on 9 October 2025 and the case has now been awaiting a verdict for eleven months.
varela·5 min read
Enzo Maresca's Manchester City and Michael Carrick's Manchester United head into Sunday's derby with almost opposite gameplans. City rely on a fixed positional structure built for control, while United trust their players to roam and interpret the game freely. The clash at the top of the Premier League will put both philosophies to the test.
Javi·7 min read
José Mourinho assessed Yan Diomande's first start for Real Madrid against Rayo Vallecano. The manager acknowledged that the Ivorian winger, signed this summer for 125 million euros plus variables, still has room to grow from a tactical standpoint, while praising his one-on-one ability and shooting power. "You can see incredible potential in him," he said.
Matt·5 min read
Atletico Madrid face Real Sociedad on Sunday at Anoeta in their fourth consecutive away game, needing to snap a two-match losing streak after defeats in Bilbao and Liverpool. Diego Simeone wants more balance between an attack showing good signs and a defense that keeps raising doubts. Real Sociedad, with seven points to start the league season, aim to build on their positive run.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read