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Morocco's prime minister has told the head of the country's football federation to stop promising that Casablanca will host the 2030 World Cup final. Spain's federation president insists the showpiece should be played in Spain, leaving the venue for the biggest match of the tournament wide open.
Matt
·5 min read
Kylian Mbappé is pushing hard to win the first Ballon d'Or of his career. In an interview with L'Equipe, the Real Madrid striker argues that he deserves the award ahead of any rival and names Lamine Yamal as the young player who excites him most.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Valencia slumped to their fourth defeat in five LaLiga games after a 1-0 loss at Sevilla. Juan Iglesias scored late to deepen the crisis for a team sitting bottom with just one point and leave coach Carlos Corberán on the brink. Sevilla, meanwhile, climbed to third with ten points after an impressive start under Luis García Plaza.
Natilla·5 min read
Spanish police have arrested four men aged between 18 and 21 in Valencia for their alleged role in the disturbances before the Valencia - Barcelona match played at Mestalla on 23 May. The suspects face charges of public disorder and assaulting police officers, after a group of fans threw bottles, chairs and bins at the security cordon outside the stadium.
varela·5 min read
Steven Gerrard backed Atlético de Madrid's stance during the summer saga involving Julián Álvarez and Barcelona, insisting the Argentine can win back the fans with goals. The Liverpool legend also admitted his relief that Arsenal failed to sign a striker he considers a top-level threat in the Premier League.
Javi·6 min read
Professional football in the Netherlands will stop matches right away if pyrotechnics are thrown or fired onto the pitch or into the stands. The tougher security protocol was agreed on Friday after several violent incidents in Dutch stadiums. Offenders face criminal and civil sanctions as well as stadium bans.
Matt·5 min read
Lucas Bergvall has signed a new Tottenham contract until 2032 with a significant pay rise, ending weeks of uncertainty about his future in north London. The Swedish midfielder was close to leaving this summer with several Premier League clubs interested, but a conversation with Roberto De Zerbi changed everything and convinced him to commit long-term.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Portuguese midfielder Renato Sanches, 29, is in advanced negotiations with Getafe over a move to LaLiga as a free agent. The former Bayern Munich and PSG player has reportedly made the Madrid-based club his priority ahead of other offers, with European football on the horizon.
Natilla·4 min read
Canal+ and LaLiga have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen the fight against sports content piracy. The agreement covers close to 50 countries across Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti. Both organisations will share intelligence, technology and operational capabilities to disrupt illegal networks that undermine the professional football ecosystem.
varela·5 min read
UEFA revealed on Friday the first Team of the Week for the 2026/2027 Champions League, selected by its Technical Observer Group after the opening round. Thibaut Courtois, Marc Bartra, Pau Torres and Ferran Torres stand out in a lineup featuring Real Madrid, Betis, Aston Villa and PSG players.
Javi·5 min read