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Dani Ceballos is treating the international break as a second preseason to get back into top shape following his return to Real Betis. The midfielder has spoken about becoming a father of two, his homecoming, and Manuel Pellegrini, whom he compares to Carlo Ancelotti.
varela·5 min read
Erling Haaland continues to rewrite Norway's record books. The striker scored two goals in a 3-2 win over Denmark at Ullevaal Stadion and now has 64 goals in his first 56 international appearances. Norway opens the new Nations League campaign with a hard-fought home victory.
Javi
·5 min read
Raphinha has revealed that a conversation with Hansi Flick in the summer of 2024 convinced him to stay at Barcelona when he had already decided to leave. The Brazilian explains how he became the team's number nine, his role as captain and Lamine Yamal's Ballon d'Or candidacy. He also believes Barça are ready to win the Champions League.
Matt·5 min read
Kai Havertz handed Arsenal a fresh injury worry during Germany's match against the Netherlands on the opening night of the international break. The forward, who led the line in Jurgen Klopp's first game in charge, limped off with a muscle issue after half an hour. The setback could leave Mikel Arteta without a key attacking option.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Jürgen Klopp's first game in charge of Germany was disrupted by two injury setbacks at the Johan Cruyff Arena. Jamal Musiala felt muscle pain during the warm-up and was ruled out at the last minute, before Kai Havertz had to leave the pitch in the first half. The reshuffle left Germany starting their Nations League campaign with two key absentees.
Natilla·4 min read
UEFA says the record spending of English clubs is reshaping the transfer market across Europe. The governing body estimates the Premier League moved around €4.6 billion this summer, more than the next eight biggest leagues combined. Finance director Andrea Traverso believes the trend is concentrating talent and piling pressure on club finances.
varela·7 min read
Manchester United have drawn a further £90m from their revolving credit facility since 30 June, pushing overall debt to £1.15bn. The club also confirmed spending £191.7m on summer signings. The disclosure comes despite the deep cost-cutting programme led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Javi·4 min read
The Football Supporters' Association has criticised the UK Football Policing Unit for bringing the Hillsborough disaster into the discussion about drinking in sight of the pitch. Fan representatives stress that the 1989 tragedy was not caused by alcohol, but by a catalogue of police and ambulance service failings.
Matt·6 min read
Chelsea have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Alex Scott if Bournemouth decide to negotiate a January departure. Bayern Munich are weighing up a move for Barcelona forward Dani Olmo, while Jude Bellingham has ruled out any interest from Manchester City and plans to extend his stay at Real Madrid. The transfer window promises a busy start to the new year across the Premier League.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia head into the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony as both rivals and allies. The Paris Saint-Germain stars are backing each other to win the award after a historic season together in Paris. The teammates even joked about cutting the trophy in half before the ceremony in London on 26 October.
Natilla·6 min read