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Cristiano Ronaldo walked out on the Portugal squad after learning he would not start against Denmark, just days after being left on the bench for the entire match against Norway despite warming up for most of the second half.
varela·6 min read
Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap general election for Sunday, November 29, the same weekend Real Sociedad are set to host Sevilla at Anoeta. The political date complicates logistics for the match and leaves fans facing possible polling station duty. Real Sociedad also have a demanding Europa League trip to London earlier that week.
Javi
·5 min read
The draw for the first round of the 2026-2027 Copa del Rey takes place on Monday, October 5 at 1:00 PM, with 112 of the 116 participating teams involved. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid and Real Sociedad enter later due to the Spanish Super Cup, and the final will be played on April 24 at La Cartuja.
Matt·6 min read
Athletic Club will find out its first Copa del Rey opponent on Monday. The draw for the opening round takes place at 1:00 pm with 112 teams in the pot and the four Spanish Super Cup clubs exempt. The Basque side faces four possible rivals, including lower-league Sestao River in a regional derby already played twice in recent seasons.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Three years before becoming Chelsea's club-record £117m signing, Morgan Rogers saw his value slump to just £1m and questioned whether he would make it at all. His loan spell at Bournemouth, Chelsea's opponents on Saturday, was one of several difficult experiences that shaped him. The forward eventually learned to take knocks and block out outside noise.
Natilla·6 min read
Commercial revenue across Europe's top five leagues now exceeds €7 billion, with 2,488 sponsorship deals recorded for the 2026-2027 season. Gambling restrictions have redrawn the most visible spaces on the shirt, turning the sleeve into the new battleground for betting and crypto firms.
varela·7 min read
The 1-1 Nations League draw between the Republic of Ireland and Israel ended with another flashpoint. Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson claimed his side was targeted with intimidation from the opening whistle, while a member of the coaching staff reported being spat at by an Israeli player during a half-time altercation.
Javi·5 min read
Cristiano Ronaldo left the Portugal camp last week after being an unused substitute against Norway. Head coach Jorge Jesus has now said the Al Nassr forward will decide whether he returns to the national team, insisting the door remains open for his comeback.
Matt·4 min read
The Premier League found that Manchester City's owners put more than £830m into the club while bypassing competition rules. The ruling has refocused attention on Manchester United, where supporters point out that the Glazer family's leveraged takeover has drained a comparable amount from Old Trafford. Interest payments since 2005 now stand at an estimated £852m.
InfoBlaugrana·7 min read
Real Sociedad return to training in Zubieta after the international break and take on a demanding 15-day stretch with five fixtures they are expected to win. Beating Deportivo, Union Saint Gilloise, Malaga, Lillestrøm and Levante would put the Basque side in a strong position in both competitions.
Natilla·6 min read