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Cristian Tello, former Barcelona player, during an interview on the show Otra Ronda looking back on his time at the club.

FC Barcelona24 September 2026

Cristian Tello on the Negreira case: “We wouldn't have needed Negreira, we were the best”

Cristian Tello has hung up his boots at 35 after a 16-year professional career. Speaking on 'Otra Ronda', the former Barcelona winger looked back on his time at the club, recalled how Guardiola brought him into the first team and defended that dressing room against the shadow of the Negreira case. He also described the privilege of training alongside Lionel Messi.

varela·5 min read

Marc Cucurella during a Spain national team training session, preparing for the upcoming Nations League matches.

Real MadridNational teams24 September 2026

Cucurella on Real Madrid's start: "There are things we are doing wrong"

Marc Cucurella gave an honest assessment of Real Madrid's early season during Spain's international camp. The left-back admitted the team has not yet found its balance and attacks so quickly that full-backs sometimes struggle to join the play. He also discussed his understanding with Vinicius and his early impression of Mourinho.

Javi

·5 min read

Eric Cantona wearing the Manchester United shirt and celebrating a goal at Old Trafford in the 1990s.

Manchester United24 September 2026

Eric Cantona says he would not have signed for Manchester United with Jim Ratcliffe as owner

Eric Cantona has placed himself back at the centre of Manchester United's debate after saying he would never have signed for the club if Jim Ratcliffe had been in charge. The Frenchman questioned the co-owner's political stance and recalled that the greatest players come from different waves of immigration.

Matt

·5 min read

Javier Tebas speaking at a LaLiga public event.

LaLigaReal Madrid24 September 2026

Tebas hits back at Real Madrid: 'You have to choose between good and evil'

Javier Tebas has once again criticised Real Madrid for accusing LaLiga of adulteration following the controversial refereeing at the Metropolitano derby. The league president defended the integrity of the competition and said he has heard calls for him to leave for 12 years. He made the remarks at the XII Altruism Awards Gala.

InfoBlaugrana

·6 min read

Barcelona midfielder Rodri Hernandez speaking at a press conference about the refereeing controversy in the Madrid derby and his move to the Catalan club.

LaLigaReal Madrid23 September 2026

Rodri: Real Madrid's referee corruption accusations hurt football

Barcelona midfielder Rodri Hernandez criticized the narratives that portray LaLiga as a competition rigged against Real Madrid. He acknowledged that some derby incidents could have been officiated differently but insisted that refereeing mistakes do not decide a 38-match season. The Spain international also confirmed Real Madrid's firm interest in signing him before he chose Barcelona.

Natilla·5 min read

Fabián Ruiz celebrating a trophy in a PSG shirt during the historic season in which he lifted more titles than any other player.

Awards23 September 2026

Fabián Ruiz on the Ballon d'Or: "I've Won More Titles Than Any Other Player"

Fabián Ruiz Peña has reflected on a historic season with PSG and Spain during a radio interview, pointing out that no other player lifted as many trophies as he did. The Andalusian midfielder admitted that a serious injury has taken him out of the Ballon d'Or race, but he has no interest in self-promotion and would rather let others make his case.

varela·5 min read

Yan Diomande dribbles with the ball during the derby against Atletico de Madrid at the Metropolitano stadium.

LaLigaReal Madrid23 September 2026

Diomande bursts onto the scene and threatens Vinicius' starting role at Real Madrid

Yan Diomande has put Vinicius' untouchable status under real pressure after a standout display in the Metropolitano derby. The Ivorian delivered a strong 36-minute performance, beat the Brazilian in several key statistics and has overwhelming fan support. Mourinho now faces a major call for the match against Villarreal.

Javi

·5 min read

A Wrexham fan holds a pint of beer while watching his team play against Charlton Athletic.

Premier LeagueRules & refereeing23 September 2026

Burnham calls football stadium alcohol ban 'discrimination' for fans

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has attacked the rule that stops fans drinking alcohol in the stands during men's football matches, describing it as 'discrimination'. The legislation has been in place since 1985 and Burnham says supporters should not be treated differently from other sports. Police chiefs have warned against any relaxation of the law.

Matt

·6 min read

Zinedine Zidane watches a France training session at Clairefontaine during his first camp as national team head coach.

National teams23 September 2026

Zinedine Zidane reshapes France: back to 4-3-3, Mbappé on the left and five possible debutants

Zinedine Zidane takes charge of France for the first time this Friday, with a Nations League match against Turkey in Kocaeli. The new manager is preparing tactical changes, moving Kylian Mbappé back to the left wing and leaving the door open for five uncapped players.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Jürgen Klopp gestures during his first press conference as Germany head coach, with the German football federation crest in the background.

National teams23 September 2026

Klopp makes Germany debut without promising titles: "We will try"

Jürgen Klopp faces his first match as Germany head coach on Thursday against the Netherlands in the Nations League. He avoided making title promises and asked to see signs of progress from his team. Marc-André ter Stegen will start in goal.

Natilla·4 min read

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