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Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin speaking about Julian Alvarez's future during a television interview.

Atlético MadridFC Barcelona27 August 2026

Atletico Madrid chief: Julian Alvarez will 'never, ever' be sold to Barcelona

Atletico Madrid's chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin has shut the door on Barcelona's pursuit of Julian Alvarez, accusing the Catalan club of dishonesty and insisting the Argentina forward will not be sold to them under any circumstances. The strong response came one day after Barcelona president Joan Laporta said his club remained very interested in signing the World Cup winner.

Javi

·6 min read

Rangers players dejected on the pitch at Stadion Strelnice after being knocked out of the Conference League on penalties by Jablonec

Europa League27 August 2026

Rangers crash out of Conference League on penalties against Jablonec

Rangers were eliminated from the UEFA Conference League playoffs after a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to Czech side Jablonec. The Scottish club arrived in Czechia defending a 1-0 first-leg lead from Ibrox but produced a flat performance and lost 1-0 on the night at Stadion Strelnice. Derek McInnes admitted he felt embarrassed by his team's display.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Enzo Fernandez playing for Chelsea, the club currently negotiating his potential £120m transfer to Manchester City.

Premier LeagueManchester City27 August 2026

Enzo Fernandez in Manchester City talks as Chelsea hold out for £120m fee

Manchester City are still pushing to sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea after the 25-year-old Argentina midfielder was left out of the squad to face Luton in the Carabao Cup. Chelsea are looking for around £120m for the World Cup winner, while Xabi Alonso described the decision as a technical one.

Matt

·5 min read

Julian Alvarez wearing the red and white Atletico Madrid shirt during a LaLiga match, controlling the ball near the penalty area.

TransfersArsenal27 August 2026

Arsenal keep pushing for Julian Alvarez and Man City target Ndiaye: Friday's transfer gossip

Arsenal remain determined to sign Julian Alvarez, the 26-year-old Argentina forward who is open to leaving Atletico Madrid for a new challenge. Manchester City have identified Everton playmaker Iliman Ndiaye as a target worth up to £80m. Aston Villa have also made direct contact with AC Milan over Portugal winger Rafael Leao.

Natilla·6 min read

Bradley Barcola wearing the Paris Saint-Germain shirt during a Ligue 1 match, celebrating a goal.

LiverpoolTransfers27 August 2026

Why Bradley Barcola fits the winger profile Andoni Iraola wants at Liverpool

Liverpool have reached an agreement in principle to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for just over £100m. The Frenchman arrives as the marquee wide addition after a summer of waiting and two failed bids for other targets. Iraola believes his pace and ability to attack space can make up for a preseason without new faces.

Matt

·6 min read

Derek McInnes reacts on the touchline during Rangers' penalty shootout defeat to Jablonec in the Conference League play-off.

Europa LeaguePremier League27 August 2026

McInnes 'embarrassed and mortified' as Rangers crash out of Conference League

Rangers lost 4-3 on penalties to Jablonec and will have no European football this season. Derek McInnes admitted he was mortified by a performance he said was miles short of the standard required, and stressed that even a shootout win would have papered over the cracks. The defeat leaves a rebuild built on 12 summer signings under serious scrutiny.

Natilla·7 min read

Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, speaking at an official event at the organization's headquarters in Zurich

World CupRules & refereeing27 August 2026

UEFA considers criminal charges against Gianni Infantino over failed World Cup sell-off plan

UEFA is preparing to file criminal charges in Switzerland against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over the failed FIFA Forward Enterprise project. The plan sought to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup's commercial rights for $4.2 billion. European football's governing body argues the deal was structured opaquely and at an absurdly low valuation.

InfoBlaugrana

·6 min read

Getafe players celebrate qualifying for the Conference League league phase on the pitch at Partizan Stadium in Belgrade.

LaLigaEuropa League27 August 2026

Getafe lose 2-1 in Belgrade but seal Conference League league phase spot

The Madrid side fell 2-1 away at Partizan, yet their 3-1 first-leg win at the Coliseum proved enough to book a place in the Conference League league phase draw. Enes Ünal scored again and Andrés García made an impact off the bench. Getafe will play European football for the fourth time in their history, six years after their last Europa League appearance.

InfoBlaugrana

·4 min read

Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin speaks to reporters in Monaco during the 2026-27 Champions League draw as the Julian Alvarez transfer row with Barcelona intensifies.

Atlético MadridFC Barcelona27 August 2026

Atletico Madrid rule out Barcelona move for Julian Alvarez as feud escalates

Atletico Madrid's CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin insists Julian Alvarez will not be sold to Barcelona 'under any circumstances' as the war of words between the two LaLiga giants reaches fever pitch. Alvarez has missed two straight training sessions through illness and Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste hit back at Gil Marin, calling his remarks 'out of line' and 'disrespectful'.

Javi

·7 min read

Danny Welbeck leaps to head in the opening goal for Chelsea during their Carabao Cup win over Luton Town.

Premier LeagueChelsea27 August 2026

Danny Welbeck fires Chelsea past Luton as Enzo Fernández nears Man City move

Chelsea advanced to the third round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 victory over Luton Town at Stamford Bridge. Danny Welbeck scored his first goal for the club to break the deadlock in the second half. Enzo Fernández was left out of the squad while Manchester City close in on his signature.

varela·6 min read