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The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League already has its full roadmap. The league phase kicks off on September 8, 2026 with a special three-day opening matchday, and the final will be played on June 5, 2027 at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid. The 36-team single-table format remains unchanged for a thir
Natilla·5 min read
Atlético de Madrid watched their match against Espanyol slip away after two heavily debated penalties and a straight red card for Robin Le Normand. Just one day later, an almost identical incident in Málaga was interpreted in the complete opposite way, reigniting the club's complaint about inconsist
Matt
·6 min read
The Irish Football Association says it will not vote for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president in March. Northern Ireland's governing body believes the abandoned plan to sell part of FIFA's commercial assets raised fundamental questions about governance. England, Scotland, Wales and the R
Javi·5 min read
Former Barcelona player Christophe Dugarry has launched a scathing attack on Julián Álvarez over his public attempts to force a move away from Atlético Madrid. The French World Cup winner criticized the Argentine striker's strategy and urged him to stay silent to avoid repeating the Griezmann saga.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Manchester United confirmed the arrival of Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70 million, around €82 million. The 22-year-old Cameroon midfielder signs for five seasons and becomes the club's third midfield signing after Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.
varela·5 min read
The former FC Barcelona manager was officially presented on Tuesday as the new Netherlands head coach with a contract running until 2030. Dutch football director Nigel de Jong admitted that Xavi was not the first choice and that he beat Michael Reiziger in the final stage. The Terrasa-born coach pro
Natilla·6 min read
Xavi Hernández has officially started his role as Netherlands manager after arriving at the KNVB headquarters in Zeist. He replaces Ronald Koeman and will make his debut on September 24 against Germany.
Javi·4 min read
Alejandro Balde has told his camp he wants to leave Barcelona before the transfer window closes. Mendes and Deco are searching for a club as Manchester United now pushes for a loan.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
UEFA has called up Somali referee Omar Artan, sidelined from the World Cup by FIFA, for its officiating seminar in Geneva. Another sign of the growing rift with football's governing body.
varela·4 min read
Current and former footballers have signed a joint statement against Gianni Infantino, accusing Fifa of making decisions without consulting players or fans.
Javi·4 min read