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Jude Bellingham has started the season looking like a player with something to prove. His two goals and three assists have helped Real Madrid win their opening three La Liga matches under Jose Mourinho. The English midfielder is enjoying a freer role closer to goal after overcoming injury setbacks.
varela·5 min read
Manchester City have completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea in a deal worth £125m, matching the British transfer record. The move takes the club's spending on a new-look midfield beyond £300m. The big question is whether the Argentine can drive a serious title challenge this season.
Javi
·4 min read
The institutional crisis at Athletic Club is far from over. The squad captains, led by Unai Simón and Iñaki Williams, are still waiting for a meeting with president Jon Uriarte to address internal issues that go beyond the removal of ticket allocations.
Matt·6 min read
Florian Wirtz has a golden chance to kickstart his Liverpool career away at Ipswich Town on Friday night. The German playmaker showed promising signs against Nottingham Forest but must deliver more influence in the No 10 role after Bradley Barcola's arrival. Liverpool have drawn their opening two matches 2-2 and need three points fast.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
F.C. Barcelona has reached an agreement with Babylon Park Spain SL to create an amusement park inside the Spotify Camp Nou. The proposal will be put to a vote at the members' assembly scheduled for September 19. The deal involves a concession for children's parks lasting more than five years.
Natilla·4 min read
Liverpool have omitted Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo from the 25-man list for the Champions League league phase. The Italian forward was also left out initially last season under former boss Arne Slot. James McConnell, 21, takes a place in the squad.
varela·5 min read
The first visit of Real Madrid to the Patronato Obrero stadium, on February 19, 1933, ended without goals. It was a first for Real Betis, who had scored or conceded in all 52 previous official home games in La Liga and the Copa. The matchday 13 clash also ended Real Madrid's run of six straight wins.
Javi·6 min read
Raúl Asencio was cleared in the trial over the leaking of intimate images after the victims dropped the charges, but the scandal has left a stain that will be hard to erase. José Mourinho, the Real Madrid coach, delivered a blunt message from the press room. The academy defender is also dealing with a recent driving ban for exceeding the legal alcohol limit by four times.
Matt·5 min read
Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has reached an agreement with David Sullivan to increase his stake in West Ham from 27% to 46%, making him the club's biggest shareholder. The deal leaves Amanda Staveley with almost no room to complete her planned purchase of the Gold family's 25.1% holding. West Ham are rebuilding in the Championship following last season's relegation from the Premier League.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Santos crashed out of the Copa do Brasil after a goalless draw with Palmeiras at Vila Belmiro, and Neymar did not hide his anger. The forward lashed out at the pitch manager, accusing him of leaving the surface in terrible shape right before the decisive match. His complaints come along with muscle discomfort that will force him to undergo medical tests.
Natilla·6 min read