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Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio goes on trial from Thursday over a sexual video allegedly recorded by three former academy teammates with two young women in Gran Canaria in 2023. Prosecutors have requested a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for him, but will drop the charge if the two women confirm in court that they have pardoned him.
InfoBlaugrana
·6 min read
Manchester City have committed around £750m across the winter and summer transfer windows to rebuild their squad. The deadline-day arrival of Enzo Fernández for £125m completed a major overhaul in midfield and defence. Now the key question is whether the new project can keep City at the top in the post-Guardiola era.
Natilla·7 min read
Argentina's top flight will pause every match in the 10th minute this weekend to applaud Lionel Messi after his decision to retire from international football. The Argentine Football Association confirmed that referees will stop play for a one-minute ovation. The tribute honours the captain who led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup and two Copa América titles.
varela·6 min read
The Turkish transfer market closes this Friday at midnight, and the country's biggest clubs have used the extra time to assemble squads packed with elite talent. Rafael Leao, Romelu Lukaku, N'Golo Kanté, Dusan Vlahovic and Leandro Trossard are just some of the names set to play in the Super League this season.
Javi·5 min read
The Italian Footballers' Association handed out its annual honors on Wednesday during the Gran Galà del Calcio at Milan's Teatro alla Scala. Cesc Fàbregas, manager of Como, was voted Coach of the Year, while Nico Paz took home the award for the best young player in Serie A.
Matt·4 min read
Lautaro Martínez admitted at the Italian football awards that FC Barcelona made a real push to sign him. The Inter Milan striker, under contract until 2029, revealed he turned down the move because of his strong bond with the club and the city of Milan. The Argentine also said he is honored when big clubs come calling.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
The Argentine Football Association will pay tribute to Lionel Messi with a minute of applause in every stadium hosting official matches across the country this weekend. The gesture follows the captain's announcement on Monday that he is retiring from international football at 39. The tribute covers men's and women's eleven-a-side football, futsal and beach soccer.
Natilla·5 min read
The Everton Fans' Forum hit out at the club's hierarchy on Wednesday after another transfer window defined by late scrambling and missed targets. Supporters are demanding answers following the failed pursuit of Folarin Balogun and Beto's move to Fiorentina, which leaves David Moyes with limited attacking options.
varela·5 min read
Ismaïla Sarr's agent, Diomansy Kamara, has claimed that some African footballers are treated like a commodity after Crystal Palace rejected Liverpool's approach for the Senegal forward and Monaco halted Lamine Camara's move to Chelsea on deadline day. Kamara called for greater respect for the careers and ambitions of African players. Monaco's sporting director defended the club's decision.
Javi·6 min read
Real Madrid finished their 2026-27 summer business with José Mourinho installed as head coach and five senior arrivals: Yan Diomande, Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konaté and Carlos Espí. Only Rodri's decision to join Barcelona, despite a stronger Madrid offer, dented a window almost entirely funded by academy sales.
Matt·6 min read