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Leo Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire Club Deportivo Eldense. The mayor of Elda, Rubén Alfaro, confirmed the news after speaking with the Argentine star's team, though he called for caution until the final legal and contractual steps are completed.
varela·4 min read
Real Madrid have published their list of nominees for the 2025 Ballon d'Or. Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham and Marc Cucurella are the club's candidates. The announcement ends the silence Madrid maintained after Rodri beat Vinicius at the 2024 ceremony.
Javi
·6 min read
Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli will undergo surgery in Lyon on Tuesday after tearing the lateral meniscus in his knee during the draw with AC Milan. The midfielder could be sidelined for between three and six months, a major blow for Luciano Spalletti early in the season.
Matt·5 min read
Valencia have broken the longest European drought in club history, reaching 2,374 days without continental competition. The run surpasses the 2,373 days between 1983 and 1989, a period that included a spell in the Spanish second division. With one point from four LaLiga games, the wait could stretch beyond 2,700 days.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
The 30-man Ballon d'Or shortlist has sparked widespread anger in Spanish football. Mikel Oyarzabal, World Cup winner and top scorer for Spain at the 2026 tournament, does not feature among the nominees for the award. The Real Sociedad captain also lifted the Copa del Rey during an outstanding season, making his absence even harder to explain.
Natilla·5 min read
Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson confirmed the club had been preparing for Eddie Howe's departure for months before he left in late July. The chosen successor was Matthias Jaissle, signed from Saudi side Al-Ahli, while the club admitted losing Bruno Guimarães was a blow. Lewis Hall, a Manchester United target, has signed a new five-year contract.
varela·5 min read
Mourinho includes Tchouaméni, Thiago Pitarch and Endrick for the first time this season ahead of the Champions League opener against Inter. Bernardo Silva, Arda Güler and Camavinga miss out through suspension, while Mendy, Asencio, Militao and Rodrygo remain injured. Lunin is out with flu and Sergio Martínez is not called up.
Javi·5 min read
France Football has revealed the 30 players in contention for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The list includes six Spaniards, brings back Leo Messi after a two-year absence, and leaves out Cristiano Ronaldo, Pedri and Raphinha. The winner will be crowned on 26 October in London.
Matt·5 min read
Human rights group FairSquare has filed a formal complaint with more than 100,000 signatures urging Fifa's Ethics Committee to investigate president Gianni Infantino. The submission accuses him of abuse of power and failing to remain politically neutral over his relationship with US president Donald Trump. The group is calling for a two-year ban as Infantino seeks a fourth term.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
The defender on loan from Barcelona produced a standout performance at right-back in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Ipswich Town. Andoni Iraola has found a role for the Uruguayan that solves one of the team's biggest headaches since Trent Alexander-Arnold left for Real Madrid.
Natilla·5 min read