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Barcelona travel to Sevilla for matchday seven of LaLiga hoping to reach the international break with a perfect record. Hansi Flick's side are the only team to have won all six league games, scoring 28 goals and conceding six. Sevilla beat Barça 4-1 at the Sánchez-Pizjuán last season.
InfoBlaugrana
·5 min read
The Brazilian forward is enjoying the best form of his career as Barcelona's first captain and attacking leader under Hansi Flick. In an interview with RAC 1, he revealed that initial talks are already underway to extend a contract that runs until 2027 and admitted he turned down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia last summer.
Natilla·5 min read
Harry Kane smashed a 49-year-old record held by Dieter Müller, reaching 100 Bundesliga goals in only 98 matches. The England captain scored twice in Bayern Munich's 7-0 thrashing of Union Berlin, a result that lifted the Bavarians back to the top of the table. Michael Olise added a hat-trick in a stunning attacking display.
varela·5 min read
The Confederation of African Football has invited Gianni Infantino to a two-day strategic conference in Cape Verde on October 7 and 8. The meeting comes amid a growing battle over FIFA's leadership and strengthens African backing for the Swiss president before the March 2027 elections in Rabat.
Javi·5 min read
Roberto Mancini begins his second spell in charge of Italy with a 34-man squad for the start of the Nations League. Donnarumma, Tonali, Barella, Calafiori, Pio Esposito and Kean lead a list that includes nine potential debutants. Italy open the new international window on September 25 against Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Matt·4 min read
Raphinha reviewed Barcelona's current affairs on RAC1. The Brazilian spoke about his new role as a centre forward, the numbers that match Messi, the Julián Álvarez situation at Atlético Madrid and Lamine Yamal's Ballon d'Or candidacy.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Zinedine Zidane announced his first squad as France head coach on Friday for the opening four Nations League matchdays. The manager confirmed that Kylian Mbappé will be his captain and explained the absences of Aurélien Tchouaméni and Karim Benzema. France begin their campaign against Turkey on September 25.
Natilla·4 min read
UEFA and Concacaf have asked Gianni Infantino to release part of FIFA's reserves to guarantee at least $10 million for each of the 211 national federations over the next three years. Their presidents argue that FIFA will end the year with close to $6 billion in cash and that direct support should not depend on private investment.
varela·6 min read
Bayern Munich demolished Union Berlin 7-0 at the Allianz Arena on the eve of Oktoberfest. Michael Olise scored a spectacular hat-trick and Harry Kane reached 100 Bundesliga goals in just 98 appearances, breaking a long-standing competition record.
Javi·5 min read
Brentford produced a superb second-half display to beat Chelsea 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium. Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho got the goals as the home side kept their unbeaten start to the Premier League season alive. Chelsea are now three league matches without a win.
Matt·6 min read