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October 2, 2026 marks six decades since the Vicente Calderón first opened its doors. For 51 years the stadium by the Manzanares river was home to Atlético Madrid, hosting league titles, European glory and unforgettable nights that still live on in the memory of every rojiblanco fan.
varela·5 min read
Raphinha will be available for Saturday's LaLiga match against Getafe at Spotify Camp Nou after tests on Friday ruled out any muscle injury. The Brazilian forward had been nursing a right thigh edema from the friendly Brazil won 2-4 in Australia, where he scored a penalty. Barcelona's unbeaten league leader regains one of its key attacking pieces for a demanding October schedule.
Javi
·4 min read
The future of JJ Gabriel, one of Manchester United's brightest academy prospects, remains unresolved after his family unexpectedly asked the club to facilitate his departure. The teenage talent, who has attracted attention from Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, is currently training at the British School in Castelldefels.
Matt·5 min read
Slaven Bilic is back in charge of Croatia with a clear plan: a brave team that presses high, keeps the ball and attacks with numbers. His first major test comes this Saturday against England in Rijeka in the Nations League. The 58-year-old replaces Zlatko Dalic, the coach who led Croatia to second and third place at the last two World Cups.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Manchester City lodged their appeal on Thursday night against the independent commission verdict that found them guilty of breaking 114 Premier League rules. The club claims the ruling contains material errors of fact and law and insists they are innocent of all accusations.
Natilla·5 min read
The government of the United Arab Emirates has warned the United Kingdom that the severity of Manchester City's punishment for financial irregularities will shape its willingness to keep investing in the country. The Premier League's independent commission found the club guilty this week, with sanctions ranging from a fine to relegation or even expulsion from professional football.
varela·5 min read
Lokomotive Leipzig won the Regional League Northeast for the second season in a row, but once again the title did not bring promotion to the 3. Liga. Germany's fourth tier crowns five regional champions for only four promotion spots, and the problem keeps hitting clubs from the former East Germany hardest.
Javi·7 min read
The Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán hosts the 15th edition of the Antonio Puerta Trophy on Friday, pitting Luis García Plaza's Sevilla against Unai Emery's Aston Villa. The Basque coach returns to his former home nearly five years after leaving the club where he built his European legacy. Beyond the emotional tribute, the match offers both sides a demanding test before their seasons resume.
Matt·5 min read
Edin Dzeko ends his international career with Bosnia and Herzegovina this Friday against Sweden in the third round of the Nations League. At 40 years old, the striker leaves the national team as its all-time leading scorer with 73 goals in 151 appearances, after a career that included the country's first World Cup qualification in 2014.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
The regional government has confirmed that the procedure against Rayo Vallecano over the Estadio de Vallecas concession remains active, even as the team returns to its home ground. Sports minister Mariano de Paco insists the venue will stay publicly owned and devoted to sport, and accuses club president Raúl Martín Presa of wanting to move the stadium to ADIF land.
Natilla·4 min read