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Real Madrid have moved quickly to add one more year to Thibaut Courtois' deal, which was due to expire in 2027. The agreement with the 34-year-old goalkeeper is expected to be made official shortly and would allow him to complete a full decade at the club, where he is already regarded as the finest goalkeeper in its history.
Matt
·5 min read
Virgil van Dijk said his feelings about the rivalry with Manchester City have not changed after the club was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. The Liverpool captain refused to comment on City's off-field situation while the club appeals the independent commission's decision, but hinted he will share his opinion once there is a final verdict.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Merseyside Police arrested ten people during the policing operation for Sunday's Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield. One officer suffered a serious facial injury while making an arrest on Anfield Road at around 6:35pm as fans were leaving the stadium. Five people were held on suspicion of tragedy chanting, and the injured officer is now recovering at home.
Natilla·4 min read
Bayern Munich has made its stance on Michael Olise's future perfectly clear. Club president Herbert Hainer insists the Bundesliga giants do not need to sell and hopes to extend the French winger's contract, which runs until 2029. Bayern would be ready to make him one of the highest earners in the squad to keep him away from Real Madrid.
varela·4 min read
UEFA has appointed French referee François Letexier for the Roma vs Real Madrid clash on Wednesday, October 14 at the Stadio Olimpico. The official already oversaw Los Blancos last season against José Mourinho's Benfica, sending off the Portuguese coach with two yellow cards. Dennis Higler will lead the VAR.
Javi·4 min read
Atletico Madrid have won four straight matches in LaLiga and moved into second place behind Barcelona. The team's collective revival has been driven by outstanding individual performances from several key players over the past few weeks.
Matt·5 min read
Manuel Pellegrini's Real Betis have taken 19 points from a possible 24 in their first eight LaLiga games, matching the start made by Patrick O'Connell's team in the 1934-35 season, when the club won its only league title. The 5-2 win over Osasuna at La Cartuja keeps Betis in third place and extends a historic home run.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Atletico Madrid host Manchester United on Tuesday, October 13, in the second round of the Champions League league phase. The English club will use the match at the Metropolitano to watch Giuliano Simeone closely, one of the names on their shortlist. Tottenham and Manchester City are also tracking the Argentine forward.
Natilla·5 min read
The Africa Cup of Nations final remains under scrutiny weeks after Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 on the pitch only to lose the title in the boardroom. Hugo Broos, who guided Cameroon to the continental crown in 2017, has weighed in with a blunt message: the rules leave no room for interpretation.
varela·5 min read
The fan protest at Vallecas cut the match short after just 13 minutes, but Rayo Vallecano had been the better side against Athletic Club up to that point. Unai Simón kept the visitors alive with two crucial saves while Rayo created the clearest chances, mainly through Adrià Pedrosa down the left flank. The date for the remaining minutes has yet to be decided.
Javi·4 min read