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Top-tier Spanish football league.
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Álvarez opens to Arsenal move as Barcelona's €100m bid leaves Atlético unmoved
Julián Álvarez is reportedly considering Arsenal for the first time after his dream of joining Barcelona collapsed, with Atlético Madrid demanding around €150m and flatly ruling out any sale to the Catalan club. The transfer window closes next Tuesday.
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Fernandez exit could trigger Chelsea pursuit of Camavinga and force Arsenal's hand over Zubimendi
Manchester City are expected to bid for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez before the September 1 deadline. Should the Argentine leave Stamford Bridge, Chelsea's reported interest in Eduardo Camavinga could set off a chain reaction involving Arsenal and Real Madrid.
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Spanish press hail Gordon's rapid Barcelona impact and urge Yamal to match his energy
Anthony Gordon earned a standing ovation on his first La Liga start as Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0, with Spanish media awarding him a 7/10 and calling on Lamine Yamal to match the England winger's work rate.
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Spanish media urge Balde to reject Manchester United and stay loyal to Barcelona
Mundo Deportivo journalist Xavier Bosch has written an open letter imploring Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, 22, to reject reported interest from Manchester United and fight for his place under Hansi Flick.
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PSG target Javi Rodríguez from Celta Vigo to prepare for life after Marquinhos
Paris Saint-Germain has made enquiries with Celta Vigo about 23-year-old centre-back Javi Rodríguez, seen as a potential successor to Marquinhos in defence. A €40 million release clause governs the deal.
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Free agent Mahrez in Deportivo La Corogne's sights
Without a club since leaving Al-Ahli, Riyad Mahrez (35) is being targeted by Deportivo La Corogne in the final days of the summer transfer window. However, the deal is hampered by the Algerian international's salary demands.
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Atletico Madrid block Alvarez move to Barcelona, handing Arsenal transfer hope
Atletico Madrid have issued a formal statement ruling out any sale of Julian Alvarez to Barcelona, potentially opening the door for Arsenal to land their top summer target before the September 1 deadline.
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Atletico chief vows Alvarez will 'never, ever' go to Barcelona as Arsenal deadline looms
Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin has categorically ruled out selling Julian Alvarez to Barcelona, branding the club 'dishonest', while leaving the door open for Arsenal to make a move before the transfer deadline.
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Morata edges towards Leganes loan as Madrid lifestyle drives Como exit
Alvaro Morata is in active loan negotiations with Segunda División side Leganes after failing to secure a regular starting role at Como under Cesc Fàbregas. The 33-year-old's desire to live in Madrid is reported to be the key factor behind his preference for the move.
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Rodri fit, Baldé recalled: Flick confirms bold squad choices before Barça-Athletic
Hansi Flick unveiled his squad for Barcelona's delayed Liga match against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday. Rodri, signed for €60 million, is available, Alejandro Baldé returns to the squad, while Marc Casado, Hector Fort and Alvaro Cortes are left out.
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Rodri set for Barcelona debut against Athletic Club as Gavi ruled out with knee injury
Hansi Flick has confirmed Rodri will make his Barcelona debut against Athletic Club, likely as a substitute, while Gavi faces around a week on the sidelines after sustaining a knee bruise in the La Liga opener against Elche.
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Atlético Madrid shuts door on Barcelona, blocks Julián Álvarez transfer
Atlético Madrid officially announced Thursday that it refuses to negotiate Julián Álvarez's transfer to FC Barcelona, accusing the Catalan club of failing to respect ethical standards in the transfer market.
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Atletico Madrid vow to block Alvarez move to Barcelona as Arsenal circle with deadline looming
Atletico Madrid's board has unanimously backed the club's refusal to sell Julián Alvarez to Barcelona, releasing a second furious statement in days after the Argentina striker was booed during Sunday's draw with Villarreal. Arsenal remain in the picture with one week until the transfer window closes.
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Mbappé silences critics with stunning hat-trick against Real Sociedad
Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid won 4-1 against Real Sociedad in a La Liga fixture, then posted a viral ironic message on social media to respond to his doubters.
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Hat-trick against Real Sociedad: Mourinho completely won over by a 'crazy' Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick on Wednesday evening as Real Madrid secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad. José Mourinho praised the French striker's 'perfect' performance from start to finish and highlighted his World Cup goal-scoring record of 22 goals.
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Mbappé hat-trick fires Real Madrid to 4-1 demolition of Real Sociedad in La Liga
Kylian Mbappé opened his La Liga account in emphatic fashion on Wednesday, scoring three times as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Jude Bellingham contributing two assists.
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Livakovic arrives in Barcelona for medical as club weighs loan against immediate squad role
Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic touched down in Barcelona on Tuesday ahead of a scheduled medical at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on Wednesday. Barcelona are yet to decide whether to loan him out for regular minutes or keep him under Hansi Flick immediately.
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Barcelona's refusal to quit Alvarez pursuit deals Arsenal fresh transfer blow
Arsenal's hopes of signing Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez have taken a hit after Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed the club remain firmly in the race, complicating Mikel Arteta's pursuit of the Argentina international.
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Barcelona scrap World Cup tribute to back Catalan independence after police clash with fans
Barcelona have cancelled a planned ceremony honouring their World Cup-winning Spain players before Thursday's home match against Athletic Club, after police clashed with a fan displaying a Catalan independence flag at last weekend's La Liga opener. President Joan Laporta says the club will instead distribute Catalan flags across the Spotify Camp Nou.
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Atlético Madrid slams door shut on Barcelona for Julian Alvarez: "0% chance"
After Joan Laporta publicly confirmed an offer for Julian Alvarez, Atlético Madrid responded firmly: the Argentine World Cup winner will not be sold to FC Barcelona, "regardless of the sum offered".
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