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Training Pain Delays Frenkie de Jong's Return at Barcelona
Frenkie de Jong, sidelined since the 2026 World Cup with a right knee medial collateral ligament injury, felt pain during his first solo running session on Wednesday at Barcelona's training centre, making any return date impossible to set for FC Barcelona.
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Real Betis and Hull City near €8m deal for academy winger Pablo García
Real Betis and newly promoted Hull City are closing in on a transfer agreement for academy winger Pablo García, with the fee structure — potentially worth more than €8 million — and Betis's stake in a future sale still to be finalised.
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Barcelona threatens to cancel World Cup champions tribute at Camp Nou
On the eve of hosting Athletic Bilbao at Camp Nou, FC Barcelona is considering suspending the ceremony planned to honour its eight Spanish World Cup winners, following incidents involving a Catalan supporter and police in Elche.
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Versatile teenager Xavi Espart earns Barcelona first-team promotion after impressing Flick
Barcelona have promoted 19-year-old academy defender Xavi Espart to the first team after his pre-season displays won over head coach Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco. Espart, who can play across defence and midfield, takes the No. 12 shirt.
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Arsenal open £128m talks for Julian Alvarez as Atletico Madrid finally agree to negotiate
Atletico Madrid have reversed their stance and are willing to discuss selling Julian Alvarez for £128m, opening the door for Arsenal to pursue a deal for the 2022 World Cup winner who has publicly requested a move away from the Spanish capital.
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Mourinho defends Vinicius but urges him to better control his reactions
Back on the Real Madrid bench, José Mourinho defended Vinicius Junior following his controversy against Espanyol, while publicly advising him to manage his reactions to opposing provocations.
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Balde rethinks Barcelona future as United eye £30m left-back amid Grimaldo and Cucurella warnings
Alejandro Balde has reconsidered his commitment to Barcelona after talks with agent Jorge Mendes, with Manchester United among his suitors. The Catalan club value the 22-year-old at around £30m and have ruled out a loan exit.
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Mourinho rules out Tchouameni for Real Sociedad clash, Deschamps under fire
Aurélien Tchouameni will miss Real Madrid's match against Real Sociedad on Wednesday due to a persistent adductor injury sustained during the 2026 World Cup. Despite missing the quarter-final against Morocco, Didier Deschamps started him in the semi-final against Spain, which France lost 2-0. José Mourinho has confirmed the midfielder will not return until fully fit, criticizing the decision to play an insufficiently recovered player in a knockout stage.
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Dugarry slams Alvarez after failed Barcelona push: "Idiots!"
Christophe Dugarry harshly criticized Julian Alvarez and his entourage for their mishandling of the transfer saga. The Argentine, booed by Atlético Madrid supporters after publicly expressing his desire to join FC Barcelona, has still not secured a move a week before the transfer window closes.
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Mourinho confirms Endrick injury and absence for Real Sociedad clash
José Mourinho announced that Endrick, sidelined since August 13 with tendinitis close to a muscle problem, will miss Real Madrid's match against Real Sociedad. The length of his unavailability remains undetermined.
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Fermin Lopez backs Deco to decide on Barcelona No. 9 after 5-0 Elche rout
Fermin Lopez deflected questions about a potential striker signing after Barcelona's 5-0 win over Elche in La Liga, saying sporting director Deco will do what is best for the club while pointing to the options already in the squad.
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Balde exit from Barcelona edges closer as Manchester United weigh left-back move
Alejandro Balde was dropped from Barcelona's squad for Sunday's 5-0 win over Elche, with manager Hansi Flick citing mentality concerns — fuelling speculation that Manchester United could move for the 22-year-old Spain international before the September 1 deadline.
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Mourinho accuses Deschamps of rushing Tchouaméni back for World Cup semi-final
José Mourinho has criticized Didier Deschamps' decision to start Aurélien Tchouaméni in the France-Spain World Cup semi-final (0-2) on July 14. The Real Madrid midfielder, absent since that match, will only return to competition once fully recovered.
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Tchouameni still sidelined with adductor injury, Mourinho rules out rushing return at Real Madrid
Aurélien Tchouameni has been ruled out of Real Madrid's Liga clash against Real Sociedad on Wednesday after failing to recover from an adductor injury sustained at the World Cup. José Mourinho has confirmed the midfielder will not be forced back into action.
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Eric Garcia handed Barcelona right-back role as Kounde faces €60m exit
Hansi Flick has told Eric Garcia he will play right-back for Barcelona this season, pushing Jules Kounde down the pecking order. The club are reportedly open to selling the France international for around €60 million.
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Barcelona target Castello Lukeba to replace Balde before transfer deadline
According to The Athletic, FC Barcelona has identified RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba as the priority successor to Alejandro Balde, whose departure is being considered before September 1st. Olympique Lyonnais, which holds 20% of any future sale profit, could benefit financially from the move.
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Rashford fallout threatens to derail Manchester United's pursuit of Balde from Barcelona
Manchester United's strained relationship with Barcelona following the Marcus Rashford transfer dispute could undermine their bid to sign left-back Alejandro Balde before Tuesday's transfer deadline, with the clubs at odds over fee and loan terms.
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Real Madrid TV resumes referee-analysis videos after narrow Espanyol win
Real Madrid TV has revived its referee-analysis format following the club's 2-1 La Liga win over Espanyol, reigniting a long-running dispute that previously drew complaints from Sevilla, criticism from Barcelona's president, and a formal investigation by the Spanish Football Federation.
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Gordon's two-assist Barcelona debut leaves Rashford firmly in the rear-view mirror
Anthony Gordon delivered two assists off the bench on his La Liga debut as Barcelona crushed Elche 5-0, prompting Spanish media to lavish praise on the £69.3m signing and quickly forget their interest in Marcus Rashford.
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Arsenal push to sign Julian Alvarez as Atletico Madrid hold firm on £128m valuation
Arsenal are encouraged that a deal for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez can be reached, but the Spanish club are refusing to budge from their £128m asking price with the transfer deadline approaching.
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