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José Mourinho, Hansi Flick and Diego Simeone have been summoned by the RFEF Coaches Committee for a meeting on September 22 at the Football City in Las Rozas. The gathering, scheduled during the international break, could produce the first joint image of the three managers in Madrid.
Matt
·5 min read
Thibaut Courtois marked his 100th Champions League appearance with a decisive display against Inter. The Belgian goalkeeper made seven saves, several of them outstanding, to keep Real Madrid alive during the most demanding stretches of the match. He remains the constant factor in a team that is still adjusting to a new era under José Mourinho.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Harry Kane tops the Ballon d'Or 2026 race after a record-breaking season with Bayern Munich and a strong World Cup with England. Rodri and Lamine Yamal are right behind him after Spain lifted the trophy in North America. Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi remain in the conversation ahead of October's ceremony.
Natilla·8 min read
Imanol Alguacil has a new coaching job. The former Real Sociedad manager has reached an agreement to take charge of Olympiacos, replacing José Luis Mendilibar. The Basque coach returns to European football after a short spell with Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia.
varela·6 min read
Ivan Rakitic paid tribute to Luka Modric on his 41st birthday and revealed that the two former Croatia teammates spoke by video call. The ex-Barcelona and Sevilla midfielder also praised Como coach Cesc Fàbregas, even suggesting the Catalan deserves a statue.
Javi·4 min read
Lewis Hall could still leave Newcastle next summer even after signing an extension until 2031. Brighton are close to securing Yasin Ayari's renewal while Kaoru Mitoma heads toward the exit, and Chelsea are weighing up a fresh move for Manu Koné in January. Several Premier League sides are already laying the groundwork for the winter window.
Matt·5 min read
Mykhailo Mudryk has picked up an ankle injury in training with Tottenham just days after making his debut for the London club. The Ukrainian winger, on loan from Chelsea with an option to buy, will be out until after the international break. It is another setback for a player who had only just returned to action after 646 days without competitive football.
InfoBlaugrana·7 min read
José Manuel Rodríguez Uribes made clear this Wednesday in Malaga that Spain wants to stage the 2030 World Cup final. The president of the country's Higher Sports Council said Spain offers full guarantees to FIFA and named Vigo and Valencia as two of the eleven final host cities, a list Malaga left after withdrawing.
Natilla·6 min read
Carlo Ancelotti announced Brazil's squad on Wednesday for the upcoming friendlies against Australia and India. Endrick earns a place in the list despite having yet to play an official match for Real Madrid this season due to physical issues. The head coach is doubling down on his faith in the young forward as the national team starts a new cycle.
varela·4 min read
Sporting CP opened their Champions League campaign with a 3-1 home win over Galatasaray. The Turkish side took the lead, but the Portuguese team responded with three goals to secure all three points. The result gives Sporting an early boost in the group stage.
Javi·4 min read