Football news
Transfers, results, rules and everything that moves world football, updated throughout the day.
Jude Bellingham and Marc Cucurella were involved in a heated exchange during the first half of Spain's 3-2 Nations League win over England at Wembley. The Real Madrid teammates continued arguing long after the original challenge. Bellingham later laughed off the incident when asked by reporters as he left the stadium.
Matt
·6 min read
Spain's 3-2 win over England at Wembley in the Nations League has had an immediate impact on the FIFA Ranking. La Roja not only stays top of the table but also surpasses 2,000 points for the first time. Argentina and France complete the podium, while England remains in fourth place.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Barcelona's historic start to the La Liga season stands in contrast to the number of players developed at the club who now compete for other teams in the division. As many as 35 footballers with a Barça background are scattered across the domestic competition. Only Racing de Santander and Elche do not have a single player with that profile in their squads.
Natilla·5 min read
Norway and Portugal meet this Thursday at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo on matchday two of League A, Group 4 in the Nations League. The game brings together Erling Haaland and Cristiano Ronaldo, the all-time top scorers for their national teams, with spectacular career numbers. Both sides won their openers, but the two stars had very different individual fortunes.
varela·6 min read
Roy Keane has strongly criticised Rodri Hernandez after the midfielder defended Manchester City following the club's guilty verdict on 114 of 115 charges for breaching Premier League financial rules between 2009 and 2018. The former Republic of Ireland international believes the Barcelona player got it wrong and says City must accept whatever punishment comes their way.
Javi·5 min read
Spain won a thrilling five-goal contest at Wembley (2-3) on the opening night of the Nations League. Tuchel's side competed well for long spells and came from behind to lead 2-1, but late goals from substitutes Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal turned the match around again. The world champions once more proved that their technical idea makes the difference when it matters most.
Matt·6 min read
The Royal Spanish Football Federation has submitted its official bid to UEFA to stage the Nations League Finals, scheduled for June 9-13, 2027. The Santiago Bernabéu and the Nuevo José Zorrilla would host the semifinals, the final and the third-place match. Federation president Rafael Louzán confirmed the proposal after La Roja's win at Wembley.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Mikel Oyarzabal climbed off the bench at Wembley and scored a trademark chip to give Spain a 2-3 win over England in the Nations League. The day also brought a winning start for Luka Sucic with Croatia, a draw for Job Ochieng with Kenya and a frustrating home result for Orri Oskarsson's Iceland.
Natilla·5 min read
The Premier League reportedly expects Manchester City to be found guilty of most of the 115 financial charges brought against the club, a decision that could reshape English football. City, which maintains the process is still ongoing, would have fourteen days to appeal once the verdict is announced, with potential punishments ranging from heavy points deductions to expulsion from the competition.
varela·7 min read
Johnny Cardoso has gone from playing a handful of minutes to becoming one of Atlético de Madrid's most valued players. His emergence in the starting lineup has coincided with three straight wins, including the derby against Real Madrid. The midfielder sacrificed his country's World Cup to undergo surgery and rediscover his best form, and the effort is paying off.
Javi·5 min read