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Republic of Ireland's pre-match press conference before their Nations League game against Israel in Serbia ended abruptly after a journalist accused Irish players of racist insults. The FAI described the accusation as completely untrue. Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson had earlier called for cool heads ahead of Sunday's fixture in Backa Topola.
Matt
·5 min read
The return to LaLiga leaves José Mourinho facing an unprecedented shortage in central defense. Rüdiger is the only available first-team center back for the home match against Villarreal, with Huijsen suspended, Asencio just out of surgery and Konaté ruled out. The coach is weighing tactical reshuffles and academy promotions to patch up the back line.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
England produced a devastating first-half display in Rijeka to lead Croatia 4-0 at the break thanks to goals from Kane, Bellingham, Gordon and Saka. The Real Madrid midfielder and the Barcelona winger shone as Thomas Tuchel's side responded to their defeat against Spain with a complete performance. Croatia struggled to cope with England's relentless pressing and clinical finishing.
Natilla·5 min read
Rayo Vallecano reported that the VIP box and several interior areas of the Estadio de Vallecas were wrecked overnight on Saturday, just hours before the Vallecas Trophy clash against Cagliari. The club linked the damage to an ongoing campaign against its president and confirmed it will file a formal complaint on Monday.
varela·5 min read
Jonathan David has become the breakout star of Atlético Madrid's early season. The Canadian striker, on loan from Juventus, has three goals and one assist in LaLiga and is already making the club seriously consider his 25-million-euro purchase option. David credits the change of scenery and the quality of his new teammates for his quick impact.
Javi·6 min read
Barcelona will close the season with just over 68,000 seats at the Spotify Camp Nou. The City Council has rejected a phased opening of the third tier and the club has ruled out installing seats it would have to remove due to roof cabling. The stadium will not reach its 105,000-seat capacity until the 2027-28 campaign.
Matt·5 min read
The Barcelona winger has been voted LaLiga's best player in September, taking the award for the second month in a row. Raphinha starred as a false nine with seven goals and two assists in four games, helping the leaders extend their perfect start. The recognition came shortly after tests showed only bruising in his right hamstring.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Endrick has played just four minutes in La Liga for Real Madrid this season, and the emergence of Carlos Espí has pushed him further down the pecking order. With Roma back in the picture for a loan move, the Brazilian is seriously considering a January exit to protect his development.
Natilla·6 min read
Cristiano Ronaldo is back at the center of the storm in the Portugal national team. The 41-year-old forward liked a video in which Felipe Melo criticizes his teammates and defends him against Jorge Jesus. The gesture has reopened a wound that appeared to be healing.
varela·5 min read
Real Madrid has submitted a 50,000-page report on the Negreira case to UEFA and is pushing for a swift resolution. The European governing body, however, prefers to study the full documentation without setting deadlines. The Spanish club insists it will keep the pressure on until the matter is closed.
Javi·5 min read