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Mbappé's Bike Post Seen in Spain as Jab at Mourinho
An Instagram story of Kylian Mbappé cycling, posted ten days after José Mourinho's comments forbidding footballers from riding bikes, has sparked fierce controversy in the Spanish press, which views it as a deliberate provocation.
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Pina's four-goal first half fires Barcelona to 7-0 Clásico rout over Real Madrid
Clàudia Pina scored four times before half-time as Barcelona demolished Real Madrid 7-0 in Liga F at Camp Nou on Sunday, watched by more than 40,000 fans, to stretch their perfect league start and open a five-point gap at the top.
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Copa del Rey 2026-27 First-Round Draw Sets 112 Teams on Collision Course
The first-round draw for the 2026-27 Copa del Rey takes place on Monday 5 October at 13:00 CEST, with 112 teams learning their opening opponents. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid and Real Sociedad enter later at the round of 32.
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Benched at Barcelona and with France, Koundé accepts the challenge and vows to bounce back
Started only twice in La Liga this season and overtaken by Pierre Kalulu in the France squad, Jules Koundé acknowledged in a press conference that his demotion is a direct consequence of a season below his standards.
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Endrick set for second loan in a year, AC Milan and Roma circle
Limited to just four minutes of play this season under José Mourinho, Endrick wants to leave Real Madrid in January. AC Milan and AS Roma are already competing for his signature on loan.
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Rebuilt Camp Nou's 105,000-seat scale puts it ahead of Bernabéu in 2030 World Cup final race
Barcelona's redeveloped Spotify Camp Nou is the frontrunner to host the 2030 World Cup final, according to Mundo Deportivo, with its 105,000-seat capacity giving it a significant edge over the 83,186-capacity Santiago Bernabéu. FIFA is not expected to confirm any venue allocations until 2028.
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De Jong edges closer to Barcelona return after knee injury kept him out all season
Frenkie de Jong is targeting a return to full training with Barcelona after the international break following the knee injury he sustained at the 2026 World Cup. A comeback in November remains a possibility, with a La Liga fixture against Alaves cited as a potential target.
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Leaker who predicted three Ballon d'Or winners announces Lamine Yamal as 2026 laureate
An anonymous X user credited with revealing the last three Ballon d'Or winners in advance claims Lamine Yamal will win the trophy on October 26 in London, which would make him the youngest laureate in history.
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Yáñez's 71st-minute strike seals dramatic 3-2 reserve derby win for Real Madrid Castilla
Real Madrid Castilla edged Atlético Madrileño 3-2 in a five-goal reserve-team derby at the Alfredo Di Stéfano, with Yáñez's precise left-footed finish in the 71st minute proving the difference after two penalties, a saved spot-kick, and a late disallowed goal.
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Yamal scores third goal in three matches and powers Spain in Nations League
Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 5th minute against Czechia with a stunning curled strike, his third consecutive goal with Spain in the Nations League, following a brace against Croatia and a goal at Wembley against England.
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Six-point leaders Barcelona host Real Madrid in a Clásico that could define La Liga's title race
Barcelona welcome Real Madrid to Camp Nou on 25 October carrying a six-point La Liga lead, with a Madrid defeat threatening to turn the championship into a one-horse race. Mourinho's return, the Negreira case and a Ballon d'Or ceremony the following day add further charge to the fixture.
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Papin tempers Mbappé's Ballon d'Or ambitions: "Maybe not this year"
Jean-Pierre Papin, 1991 Ballon d'Or winner, has no doubt that Kylian Mbappé will one day win the trophy, but has reservations about the 2026 edition, whose winner will be revealed on October 26 in London.
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UEFA opens review of Barcelona after Real Madrid submits Negreira case documents
UEFA's Ethics and Disciplinary Inspectors will assess a substantial package of documents submitted by Real Madrid relating to the Negreira case. No finding of wrongdoing, sanction, or resolution timetable has been announced.
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Raphinha escapes the worst: just a muscle edema, return targeted against Getafe
Withdrawn with injury during the friendly Australia-Brazil match, Raphinha underwent tests in Barcelona that ruled out any serious injury. The Barcelona forward is suffering from mild muscle edema in his right thigh and is targeting a return on October 10 against Getafe.
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Real Madrid hand Uefa 50,000-page dossier to escalate Barcelona corruption case
Real Madrid have submitted a reported 50,000-page dossier to Uefa as part of the ongoing Negreira investigation into Barcelona's alleged payments to a former Spanish referee committee official between 2001 and 2018.
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Gvardiol rebuffed Barcelona's enquiry last season with clear refusal to leave City
Joško Gvardiol turned down the chance to join Barcelona after the Spanish club made an enquiry about the Manchester City defender last season. No formal bid was submitted and no current talks are reported.
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UEFA confirms receipt of Real Madrid's formal complaint in ongoing Negreira investigation
UEFA has acknowledged receiving Real Madrid's formal complaint linked to the Negreira case, which centres on payments made by Barcelona to a former referees' committee vice-president. Madrid is pressing for a swift conclusion and institutional decisions commensurate with the alleged severity of the facts.
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Mbappé at Paris nightclub while injured: Real Madrid approves, controversy grows
Ruled out of France duty after a left knee hyperextension suffered against Turkey, Kylian Mbappé was spotted Wednesday night at a Parisian nightclub. Real Madrid responded to the controversy by confirming his condition requires only active rest.
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Asencio surgery leaves Real Madrid with just one fit centre-back for weeks
Real Madrid confirmed Raúl Asencio will undergo surgery on a stress fracture in his right tibia, with the Spanish defender facing up to four months out. Dean Huijsen is suspended and Ibrahima Konaté is injured, leaving Antonio Rüdiger as the only available centre-back.
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Raphinha faces Friday fitness tests to determine Getafe availability after thigh scare
Raphinha left Brazil's squad early with thigh discomfort and returned to Barcelona for medical checks. The results of Friday's examinations at the Joan Gamper complex will decide whether the captain is fit to face Getafe.
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