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Rayo Vallecano has issued a new statement denouncing the fact that it must play its match against Racing de Santander in Leganés for the second time this season. The Madrid club calls the situation an outrage, points to the damage caused to its fans and to the Vallecas neighbourhood, and warns of catastrophic sporting consequences further down the line.
varela·5 min read
Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio has published a statement on social media after being acquitted in the trial for revealing secrets held in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The victims' forgiveness extinguished his criminal responsibility and allowed the prosecution to withdraw the charges. The player thanks those who supported him and also takes responsibility for a drink-driving episode.
Javi
·6 min read
Julian Alvarez remains an Atletico Madrid player after his summer switch to Barcelona failed to materialise. The Argentine forward must now win back the trust of the Metropolitano crowd and rediscover his best form for Diego Simeone. Three consecutive away games offer a softer landing for his return to the starting eleven.
Matt·8 min read
Chelsea have completed the most frantic transfer window in their history, with 39 players leaving the club through sales and loans worth more than £500m. The London side handled around 50 separate deals as they reshaped the squad and balanced the books after several years of heavy spending. Enzo Fernandez topped the departures with his £125m move to Manchester City.
InfoBlaugrana·7 min read
Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli has ended a seven-year spell at Arsenal to sign for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. The deal is worth a guaranteed £60 million and includes a sell-on clause. Martinelli leaves the Emirates after being told by Mikel Arteta that he was not part of this season's plans.
Natilla·4 min read
Carlos Queiroz has been confirmed once again as head coach of Ghana's men's national team, two months after his apparent farewell following the World Cup. The Ghana Football Association is betting on his experience to start a new era with the Black Stars.
varela·5 min read
Ferran Torres opened up about his move to PSG during the club's Media Day in Paris. The Spanish forward confirmed that talks started before the World Cup and explained the key role played by Luis Enrique and Luis Campos. He also looked ahead to the Champions League clash against Barcelona.
Javi·5 min read
Luis Figo has given his approval to Real Madrid's ambitious summer transfer window and highlighted that the new arrivals address specific needs within the squad. The former Portuguese star praised the additions of Diomande, Bernardo Silva and Cucurella, and stressed that the club had to strengthen itself after two seasons without silverware to restore hope among the fans.
Matt·8 min read
Andoni Iraola has backed Liverpool's summer recruitment and made clear that signing the best possible players mattered more than filling specific positions. With Bradley Barcola, Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz leading the arrivals, the manager believes his squad has more than enough talent to compete across the pitch.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Arsenal ended the transfer window without the attacking reinforcements they chased for months, while Gabriel Jesus and Ethan Nwaneri were allowed to leave. Gabriel Martinelli is expected to join Al-Hilal before the Saudi deadline in a deal that could reach £60 million, leaving Mikel Arteta's champions thinner up front than planned.
Natilla·6 min read