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Aerial view of the Nou Mestalla construction site showing the roof and stands taking shape at Valencia CF's future stadium.

LaLiga30 September 2026

Valencia sets summer 2027 target to open Nou Mestalla and freezes cheapest season ticket price

Valencia CF has presented the construction progress of the Nou Mestalla and confirmed that season ticket prices for the 2027-28 campaign will be announced next week. General director Javier Solís said the cheapest season ticket will cost the same as at the current Mestalla, while the most expensive one will be cheaper. The club also remains hopeful of hosting matches at the 2030 World Cup.

Matt

·5 min read

Overview of the Nou Mestalla construction site during the guided media tour organised by Valencia CF.

LaLiga30 September 2026

Valencia moves forward with Nou Mestalla switch: no season ticket price rise and hopes of a European debut

The club gave media a tour of the Nou Mestalla construction site on Wednesday, confirming the project remains on schedule for a summer 2027 move. General director Javier Solís said season ticket prices will be announced next week and the cheapest pass will cost the same as it does at the current Mestalla. He also remains confident the new stadium can host matches at the 2030 World Cup.

InfoBlaugrana

·4 min read

Chris Smalling in action wearing the Roma shirt, the club where he won the Conference League in 2022.

Transfers30 September 2026

Chris Smalling in advanced talks to join Porto as free agent

Former Manchester United and England centre-back Chris Smalling, 36, is in advanced negotiations with Porto over a move to the Portuguese league leaders. The defender has been without a club since leaving Saudi side Al-Fayha in the summer. Porto have won all seven of their league matches this season and hold a five-point lead over Benfica.

Natilla·5 min read

Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa gestures from the touchline during the Premier League match against Manchester United at Craven Cottage.

Premier LeagueRules & refereeing30 September 2026

FA charges Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa over claims officials would not let Manchester United lose

The Football Association has charged Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa with misconduct following his post-match comments after the 1-1 draw against Manchester United. The Spaniard suggested the officials had been biased and referenced the controversial VAR call from the Manchester derby. He has until Thursday to submit his response.

varela·5 min read

Andy Burnham speaking to reporters with a serious expression during a press appearance addressing Manchester City's situation.

Manchester CityPremier League30 September 2026

Burnham 'really concerned' if Manchester City owners sell after Premier League breaches verdict

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has admitted he would be "really concerned" if Manchester City's owners decided to sell the club after an independent commission found it guilty of most of the 115 Premier League financial rule breach charges. Burnham, an Everton fan, also compared the situation to the case his own club faced in 2023.

Javi

·6 min read

Cristiano Ronaldo wearing the Portugal tracksuit during a national team training session.

National teams30 September 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo misses Portugal training amid doubts over Denmark clash

Cristiano Ronaldo has not trained with the Portugal squad since the weekend victory over Norway, where Jorge Jesus left him on the bench. The 41-year-old has done only gym work, according to the Portuguese federation, and his place for Thursday's match in Denmark is uncertain amid reports of a rift with the coach.

Matt

·4 min read

Jorge Jesus speaks during a press conference ahead of Portugal's Nations League match against Denmark.

National teams30 September 2026

Jorge Jesus hits back over Cristiano Ronaldo row: "They forced me to talk to him"

Portugal opened their Nations League campaign with two wins, but the focus has been on Cristiano Ronaldo. The forward did not play a single minute against Norway, left the pitch without greeting the travelling fans and dominated the build-up to the match against Denmark. Jorge Jesus denied any conflict and explained that the player already knew he would not feature in either game.

InfoBlaugrana

·6 min read

Alexandre Pato, former AC Milan and Brazil striker, joins the Northampton Town board of directors after the consortium takeover is completed.

Transfers30 September 2026

Alexandre Pato consortium completes Northampton Town takeover

Sports Alpha Capital, a consortium featuring former Brazil striker Alexandre Pato, has completed its takeover of Northampton Town. The deal, approved by the EFL and the Independent Football Regulator, leaves the League Two club debt-free and puts Pato on the board. Kelvin Thomas steps down as chairman after more than a decade in the role.

Natilla·5 min read

Fran García, Real Betis left-back, in action during a LaLiga match at the Benito Villamarín stadium.

National teams30 September 2026

Fran García returns to Spain squad three years later after Grimaldo injury

Luis de la Fuente has called up the Real Betis left-back to replace Alejandro Grimaldo, who left the national team camp with muscle discomfort. The Betis defender returns to the senior side almost three years after his only two caps, earned during the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.

varela·5 min read

Spanish referee Jesús Gil Manzano shows a card during an international match

National teams30 September 2026

Jesús Gil Manzano to referee France vs Italy as Zidane makes Stade de France home debut

UEFA has appointed Spanish referee Jesús Gil Manzano to take charge of the France vs Italy clash on Friday. The match marks Zinedine Zidane's first game as France head coach on home soil, at the Stade de France, the stadium where he became a world champion in 1998. Gil Manzano will lead an all-Spanish officiating team.

Javi

·5 min read

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