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Three Premier League heavyweights are monitoring Freiburg's 23-year-old Croatian striker Igor Matanovic ahead of the January window. Meanwhile, Juventus are targeting Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni and Newcastle are open to letting Joe Willock leave in the winter market.
Matt
·6 min read
Celtic supporters staged a protest against principal shareholder Dermot Desmond during the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament at St Andrews. Tennis balls with images of his face crossed out landed on the green of the 15th hole, and the 76-year-old was escorted off the course by security. The Celtic Fans Collective claimed responsibility and demanded change at the top of the Scottish club.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
The Real Madrid coach faces his first Clásico against Barcelona with confidence after draws against Manchester City and PSG. Quesada expects a "complete" Barça side and insists his team will have chances to hurt the league leaders on Sunday.
Natilla·4 min read
Rayo Vallecano returned to their home stadium for the Trofeo de Vallecas against Cagliari, but the evening was anything but a celebration. Dirty seats, damaged bathrooms, a malfunctioning scoreboard and constant protests against the board set the tone. The club issued two statements and the regional sports minister responded to the accusations.
varela·6 min read
England delivered a statement performance in Rijeka, crushing Croatia 7-0 in their Nations League group. Harry Kane scored twice and Jude Bellingham added a goal and three assists as Thomas Tuchel's side took control of second place. The result is Croatia's heaviest ever international defeat.
Javi·5 min read
England produced a historic 7-0 demolition of Croatia in Rijeka, handing the hosts the heaviest defeat in their national team history. Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored twice, while Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, Jarell Quansah and Morgan Rogers also got on the scoresheet as Thomas Tuchel's side wrapped up the game before half-time.
Matt·5 min read
Marcao lasted just 25 minutes in the Antonio Puerta Trophy against Aston Villa. The Brazilian center-back, captain on his return after 286 days without playing, left the pitch with a myofascial injury in the rectus femoris of his right quadriceps and was replaced by Juan Iglesias. Sevilla are waiting to see how the problem evolves as the defender's bad run deepens.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Two 17-year-old midfielders are taking center stage as the United States and Mexico prepare to reignite their historic rivalry in Glendale, Arizona. Cavan Sullivan and Gilberto Mora symbolize a generational shift that could define CONCACAF for the next decade. Saturday's friendly gives both prospects a high-stakes stage.
Natilla·6 min read
Frenkie de Jong posted footage of his work at Barcelona's training ground on Saturday, running, touching the ball and changing pace. The Dutchman is entering the final stage of his knee rehabilitation and shared a photo of his shirt with the 'Barça' badge. His goal is to rejoin the group progressively next week.
varela·4 min read
Alejandro Balde has played only 12 minutes in the opening weeks of the season for Barcelona. The left-back remains determined to stay and fight for his place under Hansi Flick, while the club hopes he changes his mind before the winter transfer window. He is valued at around 60 million euros and several Premier League sides were interested in him during the summer.
Javi·4 min read