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A large stack of documents on a table with the Real Madrid and FC Barcelona crests visible in the background of an arbitration investigation.

FC BarcelonaRules & refereeing2 October 2026

Real Madrid hand UEFA a 50,000-page dossier in Barcelona referee payment case

Real Madrid have submitted a new, extensive dossier to UEFA concerning the payments Barcelona made to former referees' committee vice-president José María Enríquez Negreira. The Spanish club describes the documents as evidence of extraordinary gravity that compromises the integrity of competition, while Barcelona maintains that no fresh proceedings have been opened against the club.

varela·5 min read

Álvaro Valles, Real Betis goalkeeper, celebrates on the pitch after a decisive save during the match against Villarreal.

LaLiga1 October 2026

Álvaro Valles wins LaLiga Save of the Month for September and extends his clean-sheet record

The Real Betis goalkeeper has been honoured for a crucial stop against Villarreal that helped his team fight back to win away from home. Valles has now kept four clean sheets in the opening seven matchdays, more than any other goalkeeper in Europe's top five leagues, keeping Pellegrini's side near the top of LaLiga.

Javi

·5 min read

Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jarell Quansah in action during a Bundesliga match wearing the club's red and black shirt.

TransfersReal Madrid1 October 2026

Real Madrid eye Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jarell Quansah

Real Madrid have added Jarell Quansah to their shortlist as they look to reinforce the heart of their defence with the Bayer Leverkusen centre-back. The 23-year-old Englishman was already on the radar of Arsenal and Chelsea, which underlines the competition likely to unfold around him. Meanwhile, Roma have not given up on signing Brazilian striker Endrick in January.

Matt

·6 min read

Real Betis club crest over a graphic showing the possible first-round pairings in the 2020-21 Copa del Rey.

Copa del Rey1 October 2026

Real Betis Copa del Rey draw: possible opponents and first-round date

Real Betis already knows the geographic group for the Copa del Rey first-round draw, scheduled for Monday 5 October at 13:00. The RFEF has divided the 112 participating teams into four groups based on proximity and division. Betis, placed in Group 4 alongside Andalusian, Extremaduran and Canarian clubs, could make their single-leg debut in Tenerife if they are paired with Atlético Unión Güímar.

InfoBlaugrana

·6 min read

The Italian Super Cup trophy on the San Siro pitch before the match between Inter and Lazio.

Serie A1 October 2026

Italian Super Cup returns to traditional format at San Siro

The Italian Super Cup returns to its traditional format this season and will be played on December 22 at San Siro as a single match. Inter, reigning Serie A and Coppa champions, will face Lazio, who lost the cup final 3-0 to the Nerazzurri. The previous four editions had been held in Saudi Arabia with a Final Four format.

Natilla·4 min read

Lionel Messi wearing an Inter Miami shirt during a football match, in a file photo.

Transfers1 October 2026

Messi completes Eldense buyout and adds second Spanish club

Lionel Messi has completed his purchase of CD Eldense, a club in the Spanish second division, according to an official statement from the Alicante-based side. The deal, still subject to regulatory approval, makes Eldense the second Spanish club owned by the Argentine after Cornellà. The new project aims to boost the sporting and institutional growth of a club with more than a century of history.

varela·4 min read

Joao Cancelo celebrates his chipped goal against Denmark during the Nations League match at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.

National teams1 October 2026

Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 without Cristiano Ronaldo to stay perfect in Nations League

Portugal put the controversy over Cristiano Ronaldo's absence aside and delivered a convincing 4-2 win against Denmark in Copenhagen. Goals from Joao Cancelo, Gonçalo Ramos, Vitinha and Joao Félix kept the Nations League champions perfect in Group A4 with nine points from three matches.

Javi

·4 min read

Khaldoon al-Mubarak, Manchester City chairman, watching from the stands during a match at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester CityPremier League1 October 2026

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak has held diplomatic immunity in the UK since 2020

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak has been listed as an accredited diplomat in the United Kingdom since 2020, a status that shields him from criminal investigations on British soil. The development emerges as the club faces financial irregularity charges covering the 2009-2018 period, with the appeal deadline now looming.

Matt

·4 min read

Exterior view of the Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City, under a cloudy Manchester sky.

Manchester CityPremier League1 October 2026

Manchester City to admit in appeal that Abu Dhabi government funded club as state entity

Manchester City is preparing a major shift in its defence before the Premier League. The club plans to accept that the funds used to inflate its sponsorship deals came from the government of Abu Dhabi rather than its private owners. The independent commission had already dismissed this argument as false and as an excuse developed long after the facts.

InfoBlaugrana

·4 min read

Carlos Queiroz watching the pitch from the touchline during a match with the Ghana national team.

World CupNational teams1 October 2026

Carlos Queiroz leaves Ghana job for second time in three months after Afcon qualifying defeats

Carlos Queiroz has stepped down as Ghana head coach for the second time in three months. The decision comes after back-to-back defeats against Ivory Coast and the Gambia in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. The Portuguese coach leaves by mutual agreement with the Ghana Football Association.

Natilla·5 min read

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