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Former Espanyol striker Daniel Osvaldo is in intensive care at a hospital in Buenos Aires province. The Argentine underwent emergency surgery for a pleural effusion in his right lung and is in guarded condition.
Matt
·5 min read
Lamine Yamal has revealed the words he said to Lionel Messi after being crowned world champion with Spain in 2026. The 19-year-old Barcelona winger spoke to The Guardian about his love for football, his ambition and how he copes with the success he has enjoyed since turning professional.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Lamine Yamal returns to the Spain national team camp after winning the World Cup and makes clear his ambition has not faded. The Barcelona forward believes he can fight for the Ballon d'Or and explains how he understands football, between the street and the Barça academy. His maturity and confidence define every statement he makes.
Natilla·7 min read
French coach Willy Sagnol has stepped down as Georgia head coach following the 0-1 home defeat against Northern Ireland on the opening matchday of the Nations League. The Georgian Football Federation confirmed his resignation on Saturday and thanked him for the emotions of a spell that included qualification for Euro 2024, the country's first major tournament.
varela·4 min read
Kylian Mbappé sparked concern on Friday after scoring against Turkey and immediately pulling up with discomfort in his left knee. The forward is returning to Madrid for tests to determine the extent of a tendon injury. While the diagnosis remains unclear, a growing debate questions whether his recent switch to On boots played a role.
Javi·5 min read
Real Madrid are going through a difficult start to the La Liga season. The defeat in the derby against Atletico exposed weaknesses in midfield and a lack of connection among the attacking stars. Jose Mourinho faces the international break needing to find solutions before key fixtures arrive.
Matt·6 min read
FIFA has handed Fenerbahçe a three-window transfer ban after Sevilla filed a complaint over an unpaid installment from Youssef En-Nesyri's move. The Turkish club has already paid the 3 million euros it owed and says it will settle the next installment on Monday to get the sanction lifted.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 financial irregularity charges, a verdict that opens the door to a severe punishment that could include relegation. Erling Haaland, the 26-year-old striker and one of Europe's biggest stars, is already being identified as the great market opportunity for the continent's most powerful clubs.
Natilla·4 min read
Centre-back Dani Vivian rejoined Athletic Club training at Lezama on Monday after recovering from the adductor injury that had sidelined him since 16 July. The Vitoria-born defender should be available after the international break, adding another reliable option to the defensive rotation managed by Ognjen Terzic.
varela·6 min read
Former Spanish referee Ignacio Iglesias Villanueva reflects on his 34-season career and explains the reasons behind his abrupt departure from the CTA. He is now running for mayor of Pontedeume with the People's Party and analyzes cases such as the disallowed Cádiz goal and Vinicius' red card at Mestalla.
Javi·5 min read