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Athletic Club players during a match at San Mames, amid the protest against Jon Uriarte's board.

LaLiga28 August 2026

Athletic Bilbao players go silent to press in protest against Uriarte's board

The Athletic Club squad refused to speak to the media after the match against Barcelona as a pressure tactic against Jon Uriarte's board. The dressing room's anger goes beyond the withdrawal of player invitations and questions the economic model promoted by the club. The protest will negatively affect the bonus shared among teams for media attention, which is part of the TV rights distribution.

Natilla·6 min read

Julián Alvarez training with Atlético Madrid at the club's Majadahonda training ground

Atlético MadridFC Barcelona28 August 2026

Julián Alvarez misses third straight Atlético training session as transfer saga drags on

Julián Alvarez sat out Atlético Madrid's training session on Friday for the third consecutive day, officially due to illness that has now stretched far beyond a routine absence. The Argentine striker is expected to miss the league match against Sevilla while the club rules out any move to FC Barcelona and points to Arsenal as the only possible alternative.

Javi

·5 min read

Julian Alvarez celebrates a goal for Atletico Madrid in front of a packed stadium.

ArsenalAtlético Madrid28 August 2026

Arsenal still in the race for Julian Alvarez after Atletico's hardline stance on Barcelona

Arsenal remain in the hunt for Julian Alvarez after Atletico Madrid made clear they will never sell the Argentine forward to Barcelona. The London club has been working on the deal for months, betting that the Catalan side would fail to complete the operation. Any move would require a package of around €150 million and could see another attacker head to the Metropolitano.

Natilla·6 min read

Real Betis supporters wearing green and white scarves cheer from the stands of La Cartuja stadium during a European match.

Champions LeagueLaLiga28 August 2026

Real Betis Champions League 2025-26 opponents: Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Dortmund headline tough draw

Real Betis has learned the eight teams it will face in its return to the Champions League after more than two decades away. The draw handed the Andalusian side clashes with European heavyweights Arsenal and Bayern Munich, while the more winnable fixtures come from pots three and four. Manuel Pellegrini's men still dream of reaching the knockout rounds for the first time in club history.

Matt

·7 min read

Marcos Alonso challenges for the ball during the LaLiga match between Celta and Osasuna at Balaidos

LaLigaRules & refereeing28 August 2026

VAR review proves studs hit the shin: Marcos Alonso sent off in Celta-Osasuna

The postponed Celta-Osasuna match at Balaidos produced a major VAR review with Marcos Alonso at the center of it. In the 51st minute, a heavy challenge on Iker Muñoz ended in a red card after the referee changed his initial yellow-card decision. The video replay showed the studs clearly struck the Osasuna player's shin, not his foot or ankle.

varela·5 min read

Gianni Infantino at an official FIFA event while UEFA files a lawsuit over the FIFA Forward Enterprise program.

World CupRules & refereeing28 August 2026

Infantino hires Linklaters to fight UEFA lawsuit over FIFA Forward Enterprise

FIFA has already chosen the law firm that will defend it against the lawsuit UEFA filed in the United States over the FIFA Forward Enterprise program. The European governing body is demanding access to documents, communications and minutes related to the sale of part of the World Cup rights to an external investor, while Gianni Infantino faces an unprecedented institutional offensive less than…

varela·5 min read

Vincent Kompany and Harry Kane talking on the Allianz Arena pitch during a Bayern Munich training session.

BundesligaBayern Munich28 August 2026

Kompany, Kane and Bayern: What Defines Success in Bundesliga 2027?

Bayern Munich kick off another Bundesliga title defence as overwhelming favourites, with the pressure at the Allianz Arena now routine rather than extraordinary. Vincent Kompany and Harry Kane chase a third straight crown, but the real measure of success may lie in Europe. The season starts on Friday against Stuttgart.

Javi

·7 min read

Rodri Hernández acknowledges the Spotify Camp Nou crowd during his official debut for FC Barcelona against Athletic Club.

FC BarcelonaLaLiga27 August 2026

Rodri makes Barcelona debut: idol's ovation, but no tribute to world champions

Rodri Hernández played his first official minutes for FC Barcelona in the win against Athletic Club. The Ballon d'Or winner came on in the 62nd minute for Marc Bernal and received a thunderous ovation from the Spotify Camp Nou crowd, although the club suspended the planned tribute to the eleven world champions present at the match due to the tension following the incidents in Elche.

varela·6 min read

Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin speaking about Julian Alvarez's future during a television interview.

Atlético MadridFC Barcelona27 August 2026

Atletico Madrid chief: Julian Alvarez will 'never, ever' be sold to Barcelona

Atletico Madrid's chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin has shut the door on Barcelona's pursuit of Julian Alvarez, accusing the Catalan club of dishonesty and insisting the Argentina forward will not be sold to them under any circumstances. The strong response came one day after Barcelona president Joan Laporta said his club remained very interested in signing the World Cup winner.

Javi

·6 min read

Rangers players dejected on the pitch at Stadion Strelnice after being knocked out of the Conference League on penalties by Jablonec

Europa League27 August 2026

Rangers crash out of Conference League on penalties against Jablonec

Rangers were eliminated from the UEFA Conference League playoffs after a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to Czech side Jablonec. The Scottish club arrived in Czechia defending a 1-0 first-leg lead from Ibrox but produced a flat performance and lost 1-0 on the night at Stadion Strelnice. Derek McInnes admitted he felt embarrassed by his team's display.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

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