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Javier Tebas responded to Real Madrid's refereeing complaints after the Metropolitano derby. The LaLiga president said the team did not lose because of the Romero and Kang-in Lee incidents and criticized Real Madrid TV's campaign against referees. Tebas defended the officials and called for ethics in protests.
varela·4 min read
The defeat in the Metropolitano derby left Real Madrid six points behind Barcelona and with alarm bells ringing. Beyond the result, one stat exposes the lack of intensity in José Mourinho's side: they cover the fewest kilometres in LaLiga, averaging 83.46 per game, while Elche top the chart with more than 105.
Javi
·5 min read
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent review of how world football's governing body operates and says he is open to reform. The move follows fierce backlash over a plan to sell stakes in World Cup commercial rights to private investors. Infantino is seeking to ease tensions before the FIFA Council meeting on 15 October.
Matt·5 min read
The Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio hosted Sandro Mazzola's funeral on Monday after the Inter legend died at 83. Fans, former teammates and football officials gathered in Milan to honor one of the club's greatest symbols. City authorities declared a day of mourning, with flags flying at half-mast.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Benjamin Sesko and Karl Darlow withdrew from international duty on Monday, bringing the first-day total of Manchester United absences to four. Sesko is dealing with a shin problem and will undergo tests this week. The situation leaves Ruben Amorim's squad in a delicate position ahead of the final stretch of the season.
Natilla·5 min read
The Argentine Football Association has already unveiled the special shirt Lionel Messi will wear in his final international match on October 6 at El Monumental in Buenos Aires. The captain will say goodbye to the national team in a friendly against Benin, closing a career of more than twenty years with the Albiceleste.
varela·5 min read
The FC Barcelona captain has made his position clear ahead of the 2024 Ballon d'Or vote. In an interview with European media, Raphinha argued that Lamine Yamal deserves the award thanks to his attacking numbers, the trophies he has won and his influence at both Barcelona and the Spanish national team. Voting closes in a week and the ceremony takes place in London on October 26.
Javi·5 min read
After seven LaLiga matchdays, Real Madrid cover the lowest average distance per game in the competition: 83.46 kilometers. Barcelona, at the opposite end, average 104.64 km, over 21 more per match. The gap, reported by Sofascore, reinforces ongoing criticism about the team's lack of intensity and collective effort early in the season.
Matt·6 min read
LaLiga has confirmed the full schedule for Matchday 10, which will be played between Friday 23 and Monday 26 October. The standout fixture is the Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid, set for Sunday 25 at 9pm at the Spotify Camp Nou. Alavés-Málaga will open the round and Sevilla-Osasuna will bring it to a close.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Zinedine Zidane has officially begun his tenure as France head coach. The legendary former player led his first training session at Clairefontaine on Monday to prepare for four Nations League fixtures. Only 12 players took part in the workout, which was attended by more than 100 accredited journalists.
Natilla·4 min read