La Liga
Top-tier Spanish football league.
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Laporta confirms Adeyemi, blocks Raphinha departure and plays for time on Torres
From Dallas, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has officially announced the imminent arrival of Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund, assured that Raphinha will not leave the club despite Saudi interest, and sidestepped a PSG offer for Ferran Torres.
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Mourinho takes charge of first Real Madrid training session as second spell begins
José Mourinho opened his second Real Madrid reign at Valdebebas on 13 July 2026, leading an initial session without Bellingham, Mbappé, Vinícius Jr and Courtois, all still absent following World Cup commitments.
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Real Madrid face late-July deadline to secure Vinicius Junior contract extension
Real Madrid will meet Vinicius Junior's camp in late July to resume contract talks, with club sources cautiously optimistic despite a previously rejected offer. Failure to agree before January 1 would allow the Brazilian to open negotiations with foreign clubs.
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Barcelona Already Hunting Ferran Torres Replacement as PSG Move Looms
Targeted by PSG to replace Gonçalo Ramos, Ferran Torres could leave Barcelona for €50 million this summer. The Catalan club is already exploring offensive options, including Dusan Vlahovic and Fisnik Asllani.
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Barcelona seal €30m Adeyemi deal with Dortmund as personal terms already agreed
Barcelona have agreed a €30 million fee with Borussia Dortmund for Germany winger Karim Adeyemi, with personal terms already in place for the 24-year-old. The swift progression leaves only medical and registration formalities to complete.
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Makélélé backs Olise to Florentino Perez, but Bayern blocks any move
Claude Makélélé has revealed he advised Florentino Perez to make Michael Olise his top priority this summer. Real Madrid are closely monitoring the French international, but Bayern Munich have declared him untransferable.
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Barcelona confirm signing of young attacker Jesse Bisiwu in developmental deal
Barcelona have closed the signing of Jesse Bisiwu, with journalist Matteo Moretto confirming the deal on 11 July. The young attacker is expected to develop through Barça Atlètic as the club continues a purposeful summer recruitment drive.
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Makelele backs Tchouaméni as Madrid's best and warns Mourinho he needs a line-breaker to unlock Mbappé
Claude Makelele has named Aurélien Tchouaméni Real Madrid's most consistent player of the past season and argued that José Mourinho must sign a ball-carrying, line-breaking midfielder to get the best from Kylian Mbappé.
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Courtois backs Real Madrid's summer rebuild and new manager: 'Now it's up to us'
Thibaut Courtois has publicly endorsed Real Madrid's summer overhaul, expressing confidence in the club's new signings and incoming manager. The Belgian goalkeeper's call for collective responsibility signals unity ahead of the new season.
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Tchouaméni signs Real Madrid extension to 2031 as Mourinho backs long-term rebuild
Aurélien Tchouaméni has committed to Real Madrid until 2031, extending his contract by three years. The renewal, confirmed by Matteo Moretto and Marca, comes with José Mourinho's approval as the new head coach reshapes his squad.
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Oyarzabal shuts down Barcelona move with blunt 'I'm where I want to be'
Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal has emphatically ruled out a transfer to Barcelona, telling El Chiringuito that rejecting the Blaugrana is entirely possible and that San Sebastián is where he intends to stay.
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Haaland to Real Madrid « in two or three years », says former Dortmund chief
Brilliant at the 2026 World Cup with seven goals in five matches, Erling Haaland is tipped for Real Madrid in the medium term by Hans-Joachim Watzke, former Borussia Dortmund president, despite a contract with Manchester City running until 2034.
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Atlético sign Hjulmand from Sporting CP for €40m — half his release clause
Atlético Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Danish midfielder Morten Hjulmand from Sporting CP for €40m plus add-ons, well below the €80m release clause in his contract. The 27-year-old flew to Madrid on 9 July to complete medicals and sign a deal running until June 2031.
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Flick sends personal WhatsApp to Álvarez urging patience as Barcelona target Atlético striker
Hansi Flick has reportedly messaged Julián Álvarez directly via WhatsApp, urging the Atlético Madrid forward to be patient and promising Barcelona will fight to sign him this summer. The contact comes as Álvarez publicly expressed his desire to leave Atlético during the World Cup.
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Barcelona submit official Adeyemi bid as Flick leads Dortmund winger pursuit
Barcelona have made a formal approach to Borussia Dortmund for winger Karim Adeyemi, with Hansi Flick identified as the driving force. The 24-year-old German international has already given his personal approval to the move.
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Tchouameni signs new Real Madrid deal to end Manchester United's £50m pursuit
Aurélien Tchouameni has committed to a new five-year contract at Real Madrid, ending Manchester United's interest in the France midfielder. The news arrives hours after United finalised a £50m agreement with Chelsea for Andrey Santos.
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Premier League revenue hits £6.8bn in 2024/25, doubling La Liga and dwarfing Serie A
The Premier League generated £6.8bn in revenue during 2024/25, an 8% rise that leaves La Liga (£3.5bn) and Serie A (£2.56bn) far behind, according to the Deloitte Annual Review of Football Finance. Matchday income exceeded £1bn for the first time, though pre-tax losses surged to £948m.
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Barcelona could loan Leao and snub Milan's buy clause, just as they did to United with Rashford
AC Milan winger Rafael Leao is expected to leave this summer, and Barcelona are among the interested parties — but the Catalans may pursue a loan-only deal, mirroring the move that left Manchester United without a permanent fee for Marcus Rashford.
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Atletico Madrid close in on Hjulmand as fee structure nears agreement with Sporting CP
Atletico Madrid and Sporting CP are in advanced negotiations over Danish midfielder Morten Hjulmand, with personal terms already verbally agreed and the two clubs narrowing a gap over a structured fee believed to be in the region of €45 million.
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Atletico Madrid close in on Kang-in Lee as PSG fee talks near resolution
Atletico Madrid are on the verge of signing Kang-in Lee from PSG, with personal terms already agreed on a deal to 2031. A €35 million fee structure between the clubs is the final obstacle to completing the transfer.
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