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Lucas Digne's first season at Paris Saint-Germain has not gone as expected. The 33-year-old left-back, signed from Aston Villa for ten million euros, was left out against Rennes and Lille, and the French media are already questioning his commitment and competitive spirit.
Natilla·5 min read
Real Madrid have completed the signing of Racing Santander midfielder Sergio Martínez for €3 million, matching his release clause. The 19-year-old will join Castilla, the club's reserve team, with the chance to train alongside the first team. His contract with the Spanish giants runs until 2030.
varela·6 min read
Real Madrid beat Málaga 4-0, but the closing stages still required a VAR intervention. Juan Martínez Munuera awarded a penalty for a Diomande handball at the 84th minute and later overturned it after reviewing the play on the monitor. The audio captures the exchange between the referee and the VOR room, with a clear conclusion: Rudiger headed the ball first.
Javi
·5 min read
Unai Emery has dismissed the idea that Chelsea and Aston Villa enjoy a strong working relationship despite a flurry of transfers between the clubs. The Aston Villa boss says the moves are purely business decisions and insists the sporting rivalry remains as fierce as ever. The two sides have now completed eight deals in four years, more than any other Premier League pairing.
Matt·6 min read
Karim Benzema is close to terminating his contract with Al Hilal after the Saudi club spent more than €200 million on attacking reinforcements. The arrivals of Summerville, Watkins and Martinelli leave the French striker without a squad place in the Saudi Pro League. His future points to another Saudi club or retirement.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
The Getafe goalkeeper is set to become the player with the most consecutive starts in LaLiga history if he features in El Sadar tonight. He would surpass Juan Antonio Larrañaga and reach 193 straight league starts since 13 August 2021. Osasuna and Getafe close matchday three in fine form.
Natilla·6 min read
Unai Emery dismissed the idea that Aston Villa and Chelsea enjoy a friendly relationship despite their recent transfer activity. The Spanish manager insisted the two clubs want to kill each other on the pitch and described their dealings as purely business.
varela·6 min read
Chelsea beat Brighton & Hove Albion 4-3 in a Premier League thriller and left analyst Shay Given impressed by the team's flying wing-backs. The former goalkeeper believes Xabi Alonso's side can challenge for the title using a three-at-the-back system with real ambition.
Javi·5 min read
Unai Simón and Iñaki Williams spoke in Balaídos after the win over Celta Vigo and explained the media blackout the squad carried out on Thursday at Camp Nou. Both apologised and made clear the rift with the board goes beyond the issue of match tickets. The team has a meeting pending with president Jon Uriarte.
Matt·5 min read
Atlético Madrid are making a strong push in the final days of the transfer window to sign Jonathan David from Juventus. Diego Simeone wants a fourth attacking forward and the Spanish club has already proposed a loan with an option to buy. The deal depends on Juventus' own moves in attack.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read