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Referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias points to the penalty spot during the Madrid derby between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid at the Metropolitano stadium.

LaLigaReal Madrid21 September 2026

VAR audio explains Huijsen red card and Cuti Romero yellow in Madrid derby

The Spanish Football Federation and LaLiga released the conversations between referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias and the VAR during Sunday's derby between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid. The recordings confirm that Cuti Romero's yellow card was reviewed for mistaken identity and that Dean Huijsen was sent off because the referee ruled the goalkeeper could not reach the ball.

varela·6 min read

Jose Mourinho holds printed sheets with images of controversial incidents during his press conference after Real Madrid's derby defeat to Atletico Madrid.

LaLigaReal Madrid21 September 2026

Mourinho leads Real Madrid protest with printed images after Atletico derby defeat

Jose Mourinho arrived at his press conference with printed images to point out the decisions he felt shaped Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid. The Portuguese coach claimed Diego Simeone's side should have been reduced to nine men before half-time. The result leaves Real Madrid six points behind Barcelona in LaLiga.

Javi

·5 min read

Morgan Gibbs-White celebrating a goal for Nottingham Forest during a Premier League match

Premier LeagueTransfers21 September 2026

Tottenham line up £125m January move for Morgan Gibbs-White as United track Conte

Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up a £125 million January bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White after missing out on him last summer. Manchester United are also monitoring Antonio Conte as a potential replacement for Michael Carrick while keeping close tabs on several emerging talents across Europe.

Matt

·5 min read

Porto players celebrate a goal during the classic against Benfica at the Do Dragão stadium

Transfers21 September 2026

Porto beat Benfica 3-1 in the classic with a Gabri Veiga goal and Samu's return

Porto defeated Benfica 3-1 on Sunday in the seventh round of the Portuguese Primeira Liga. Gabri Veiga opened the scoring and Samu Aghehowa returned to the pitch after seven months out with a knee injury. The victory leaves the champions top of the table with 21 points.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Abdul Fatawu, Ipswich Town forward, during a Premier League match

Premier League21 September 2026

Ipswich Town investigating racist abuse of Abdul Fatawu after Everton red card

Ipswich Town have launched an investigation after forward Abdul Fatawu was targeted with racist abuse online following Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Everton. The club called the abuse "completely unacceptable" and said the Ghana international has its full backing while the Premier League and relevant authorities assist in the case.

Natilla·5 min read

José Mourinho gestures on the touchline at the Metropolitano during Real Madrid's derby defeat against Atlético Madrid.

LaLigaAtlético Madrid21 September 2026

Mourinho returns to his old self: referee rant and list of grievances after Madrid derby

José Mourinho dropped his restrained approach after Real Madrid's defeat at the Metropolitano and launched a fierce attack on referee Ortiz Arias, VAR and the Technical Committee of Referees. The Portuguese coach recited from memory a list of decisions he believes have favoured Atlético and Barcelona in the early weeks of the season.

varela·6 min read

Florentino Pérez looking serious in a stadium presidential box.

LaLigaReal Madrid21 September 2026

Florentino Pérez rages in the Metropolitano box after spotting Riquelme

The Real Madrid president caused a stir in the presidential box at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano during the Madrid derby against Atlético. According to reports from Cadena COPE, Florentino Pérez was furious when he learned that Enrique Riquelme, his opponent in the last Real Madrid elections, had been invited to the box.

Javi

·5 min read

Lille players react to a missed chance during the Ligue 1 match against Nice

Ligue 120 September 2026

Ancelotti's Lille fall 2-1 at Nice and lose Ligue 1 top spot

Davide Ancelotti's Lille suffered their first defeat of the Ligue 1 season on Sunday, losing 2-1 away to Nice. Mohammed Amoura starred for the home side, while Monaco moved to the top of the French table. Nathan Mbappé, Kylian's younger brother, was forced off injured in the 55th minute.

Matt

·5 min read

Christian Pulisic controls the ball under pressure from a Lecce defender during AC Milan's 3-0 Serie A win at San Siro.

Serie AAC Milan20 September 2026

Pulisic stars as AC Milan beat Lecce 3-0 to ease pressure

AC Milan swept past Lecce 3-0 at San Siro with Christian Pulisic at the heart of everything on his first start. The American opened the scoring, set up the second with a backheel and left to a standing ovation. The win leaves the rossoneri two points off the top of Serie A.

InfoBlaugrana

·4 min read

Michael Carrick gestures from the touchline during Manchester United's draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Premier LeagueManchester United20 September 2026

Gary Neville brands Manchester United 'pathetic' as Carrick keeps faith after Fulham draw

Gary Neville launched a scathing attack on Manchester United during their 1-1 draw at Fulham, describing a spell of the second half as the worst 15 minutes he has ever watched. Michael Carrick defended his players' fitness and attitude after Matheus Cunha's deflected 89th-minute strike rescued a point at Craven Cottage.

Natilla·7 min read

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