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Spain will have five clubs in the 2026-27 Champions League thanks to the UEFA Performance Spots. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético, Villarreal and a historic Betis will compete in a group-free league phase drawn this Thursday in Monaco.
Matt
·5 min read
Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid's second captain, declares that the club will win the Champions League this season. The Brazilian admits the last two European campaigns fell short of expectations, but believes the squad is ready to fight for the 16th title. He also looks back on his goals in the 2022 and 2024 finals against Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Roberto Baggio scored twice in the closing minutes to give Inter a 3-1 victory over Real Madrid at San Siro on November 25, 1998. That Champions League group-stage night remains Inter's last European win against Los Blancos, who have since claimed four straight victories in the fixture.
Natilla·4 min read
Slaven Bilic confirmed Luka Modric's continuity with Croatia on Monday by naming him in the squad for the four Nations League matches scheduled between late September and early October. The Milan midfielder will turn 41 this Wednesday and already has 202 caps for his country.
varela·5 min read
Richard Hughes has confirmed his move to Al-Hilal, leaving Liverpool to find a new sporting director for the fifth time since 2022. Mike Gordon is leading a process that includes internal and external candidates. The successful appointment must handle Alisson and Van Dijk's contracts, midfield depth and the working relationship with Andoni Iraola.
Javi·6 min read
Nottingham Forest have parted ways with global head of football Edu after just over a year in the role. The former Arsenal executive had been absent from first-team matches since February and his exit comes amid a wider boardroom reshuffle at the club. Chief football officer George Syrianos will take over his duties.
Matt·5 min read
Alexander Isak begins his second season at Anfield with the pressure of proving why Liverpool paid 145 million euros for him. His first year was marked by a lack of match fitness, a broken leg and a Champions League campaign with no goals or assists. A brace against Ipswich has reignited belief in the Swedish forward just before facing Atlético de Madrid.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Fiorentina have announced the dismissal of Fabio Grosso after a Serie A start that delivered three defeats in three matches: 4-0 against Roma, 0-3 at home to Frosinone and 1-2 versus Torino. Paolo Vanoli returns to the dugout less than a year after steering the club away from relegation.
Natilla·5 min read
Richard Hughes has left Liverpool to take over as sporting director at Al Hilal. The Saudi club confirmed the appointment on Monday, with the Scottish executive starting his new role immediately after departing Anfield following the summer transfer window.
varela·5 min read
Federico Dimarco will miss Wednesday's Champions League opener at the Santiago Bernabeu against Real Madrid. The Inter wing-back, named Serie A's best player on Monday, is dealing with left knee discomfort from the weekend clash with Napoli. Cristian Chivu will play it safe, with Carlos Augusto stepping in on the left flank.
Javi·5 min read