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Valencia supporters have called for a major protest during Sunday's match against Barcelona at Mestalla. Curva Nord and Libertad VCF are urging fans to keep the stadium virtually empty until the 19th minute as a show of anger toward Peter Lim and the club's leadership. Poor results and a frustrating transfer window have intensified the unrest among supporters.
varela·6 min read
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi says the decision to leave Richarlison out of the club's Premier League squad did not come from him. The Brazil forward had already asked to leave during pre-season. Spurs submitted their 25-man list to the competition on Thursday.
Javi
·5 min read
A summer of nine-figure transfers has reignited the debate over what a footballer is really worth. Data suggests a single signing barely moves a Premier League club's points total, yet the market keeps inflating. The real difference, analysts say, lies in developing the squad you already have.
Matt·6 min read
Deportivo Alavés midfielder Mikel Rodríguez has confirmed the worst possible diagnosis after picking up a knee injury in training on Thursday. The player from Getaria will undergo surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. As a result, his first season in LaLiga is over just as he was beginning to establish himself in Quique Sánchez Flores' starting eleven.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Chinese appliance giant Haier has reached an agreement with UEFA to become a global partner of the Champions League for four seasons. The deal, starting in July 2027, also covers the UEFA Super Cup and the finals of the Youth League and the Futsal Champions League. The company aims to build a deeper emotional connection with consumers worldwide.
Natilla·5 min read
Aston Villa have omitted Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Brian Madjo from their squad for the Champions League league phase. Unai Emery called the decision hard but said it was based on an in-depth analysis of what the team needs between September and January. The centre-back joined from Southampton on deadline day for an initial £25m.
varela·4 min read
FC Barcelona have climbed to second place in Forbes' 2026 ranking with a valuation of $7.5 billion, overtaking Manchester United and trailing only Real Madrid in football. The rise comes alongside record club revenue above €1 billion and the ongoing return to the Spotify Camp Nou.
Javi·5 min read
The Women's Champions League draw has handed Arsenal a demanding path through the league phase, pitting them against holders Barcelona and record winners Lyon. Chelsea will also travel to Lyon in a tie with extra meaning for Sonia Bompastor, while Manchester City take on Bayern Munich.
Matt·6 min read
Celtic and Rangers will face each other without away supporters in the Scottish Premiership and League Cup this season. The decision comes after serious disorder at last season's Scottish Cup tie at Ibrox, where an independent review warned that crushing and life-threatening violence were narrowly avoided. The SPFL describes the move as a temporary arrangement subject to review.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Luis García Plaza has given a glowing assessment of Sevilla FC's final days of the transfer window after the arrivals of Youssouf Fofana, Félix Correia and Lucas Stassin. The coach confirmed all three will be in the squad to face Espanyol and backed Rubén Vargas to rediscover his best form after his proposed move to Olympiacos fell through.
Natilla·5 min read