Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the club’s relationship with Real Madrid has been “broken” after he accused the Spanish giants of intervening in the Negreira case.

The dispute centres on payments made by Barcelona to a former vice-president of the Technical Committee of Referees. Barcelona maintains that the money was for refereeing reports, while Real Madrid believes the payments were intended to influence officials.

“Our relations with Real Madrid are broken – they intervened in the Negreira case,” Laporta said.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has repeatedly made allegations against Barcelona in connection with the case. In response, Barcelona filed a defamation lawsuit.

It was previously reported that Perez had been summoned to court following Barcelona’s legal action. The Catalan club is seeking an apology and the withdrawal of the statements attributed to him.

If those demands are not met, an investigation will begin as part of criminal proceedings.

Lamine Yamal scored twice and provided an assist as Spain beat Croatia 4-1 in the Nations League, setting a new record for the national team.

The Barcelona winger opened the scoring after two minutes before setting up Marc Pubill in the 31st minute. Yamal then added his second goal in the 63rd minute.

According to journalist MisterChip, Yamal became the youngest player in Spain’s history to score at least two goals and provide at least one assist in a single international match, doing so at 19 years and 78 days old.

He surpassed the previous record held by Real Madrid legend Raul, who achieved the feat at 21 years and 273 days.

Yamal was substituted in the 68th minute. Spain scored once more before the final whistle, with Nico Williams completing the 4-1 victory.

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal scored his 10th goal for Spain in Tuesday’s Nations League match against Croatia.

The 19-year-old scored twice, finding the net in the second and 63rd minutes. His second goal marked a landmark moment as he became the latest Spain player to reach double figures for the national team.

Yamal achieved the feat at a younger age than Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina great Lionel Messi. Both players scored their 10th international goals at the age of 21.

Yamal has now made 35 appearances for Spain, providing 14 assists in addition to his 10 goals.

Barcelona forward Raphinha has been named La Liga’s best player for September after a month in which he scored seven goals and provided two assists.

The award is the second consecutive monthly prize won by the Brazil international, who was again recognised following a series of influential performances for the Catalan club.

Barcelona played four La Liga matches during September and won all four. They began the month with a 5-0 victory over Valencia before beating Levante 4-2.

Raphinha then helped Barcelona secure a 7-2 home win against Racing, scoring during the emphatic victory. The team completed a perfect month by defeating Sevilla 3-1, with the forward adding to his contribution across the four fixtures.

His seven goals and two assists came as Barcelona collected the maximum 12 points available in September. Those results left the club top of the La Liga table after seven rounds, with 21 points.

The award continues Raphinha’s strong run in the monthly vote, following his success in the previous round.

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio could miss the meeting with Barcelona after failing to improve while recovering from a tibia fracture, according to Marca.

The Spain international has been undergoing conservative treatment since January. However, his condition has not improved, leaving Asencio and the club likely to consider surgery in the near future.

If an operation is required, Asencio could be sidelined for between two and three months. That would rule him out of Real Madrid’s match against Barcelona at Camp Nou on 25 October.

Asencio has not played a single minute for Real Madrid this season.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has reconciled with Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin after their relationship deteriorated during the summer over the Catalan club’s interest in striker Julian Alvarez.

Barcelona stopped pursuing a deal for the Argentina international once the transfer window closed.

Laporta also met UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and European Football Clubs (EFC) chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi in Copenhagen, where the organisation’s General Assembly is taking place.

It was Laporta’s first attendance at the EFC assembly since Barcelona returned to the organisation with full membership rights.

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has asked club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi to pursue a move for Barcelona midfielder Gavi.

The 22-year-old has fallen down Barcelona’s pecking order among central midfielders and is currently receiving limited playing time. That situation could increase the possibility of Gavi leaving the club.

Luis Enrique has long valued the Spain international’s intensity, pressing and ability to operate at a very high tempo. Paris Saint-Germain believe the midfielder could rediscover his best form in Paris.

According to Gazeta.Ru, Luis Enrique wants the club to make an offer of €50m for Gavi. However, Barcelona regard the player’s value as being higher than that figure.

Pep Guardiola has turned down the possibility of taking up a non-coaching position at Barcelona, despite holding talks with club president Joan Laporta, according to reports.

Guardiola is currently taking a sabbatical after spending 10 years in charge of Manchester City. The Spanish manager is not planning an immediate return to coaching, but he is also not expected to remain away from football indefinitely.

El Nacional reported that Guardiola and Laporta discussed a potential role for him at Barcelona. One option was for the former Barcelona manager to lead the club’s academy, while another would have involved working alongside Deco and Bojan Krkic in the sporting department.

Guardiola rejected the proposal, however, with his focus understood to be on returning to management in the foreseeable future.

According to Gazeta.Ru, Guardiola would prefer his next coaching position to be with a national team rather than another club. The report does not identify a particular country he would like to manage.

The 54-year-old left Manchester City after 10 years at the club and is currently taking time away from the touchline. His next move remains undecided, although his preference for international football has emerged despite the possibility of a return to Barcelona in another capacity.

There have also previously been rumours that Trabzonspor attempted to appoint Guardiola as their manager.

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has reassured Barcelona supporters about Raphinha’s condition after the forward was substituted at half-time during the national team’s match because of an injury.

Ancelotti commented on the winger’s fitness after Brazil’s 4-2 victory over Australia.

A Brazilian journalist briefly introduced Zinedine Zidane as the manager of Real Madrid instead of France during an interview following the Nations League match against Belgium.

The reporter quickly realised his mistake and corrected himself, clarifying that Zidane is in charge of the national team. Zidane responded to the slip by laughing.

Zidane replaced Didier Deschamps as France manager in the summer. He has led the team in two Nations League matches so far, with both ending in victory.

France began with a 1-0 away win against Turkey before beating Belgium by the same score.

Kylian Mbappe is expected to recover in time for Real Madrid’s next game despite suffering an injury while on international duty with France.

However, according to AS, head coach Jose Mourinho is considering leaving the forward out of Saturday’s match against Villarreal, with a plan being prepared to give him a rest.

Real Madrid have several options for replacing Mbappe in attack. Carlos Espi could lead the line, while Jude Bellingham may operate as a false nine.

Mourinho could also respond by changing the team’s formation altogether.

Real Madrid host Villarreal on Saturday, 10 October.

Kylian Mbappe will not need surgery after suffering an injury while playing for France against Turkey, easing concerns at Real Madrid, according to AS.

Medical tests found that Mbappe could have suffered a very serious injury capable of ending his season had he not been substituted and continued in the match.

Real Madrid contacted France’s medical staff and were relieved to learn that the forward would not require an operation.

Mbappe is expected to be sidelined for only 10-12 days, meaning he could return for Real Madrid’s next match against Villarreal.

Vinicius Junior underwent surgery after the World Cup and made a slight change to his appearance to give his facial features greater definition. Since then, the forward has struggled to produce his best form for both Real Madrid and the Brazil national team.

The Touchline has highlighted conspiracy theories being widely discussed on social media and forums in Brazil. Some users claim that Vinicius was replaced by a lookalike after the World Cup.

Those promoting the theory point to perceived differences in his appearance, including features beyond his face. Images of the player’s legs have also been shared, with claims that his tattoos do not match those seen previously.

Other versions of the story are even more extreme. They suggest that American intelligence agencies may be involved, while one theory claims Vinicius was replaced by an alien.

Vinicius Junior underwent surgery after the World Cup and made a slight change to his appearance to give his facial features greater definition. Since then, the forward has struggled to produce his best form for both Real Madrid and the Brazil national team.

The Touchline has highlighted conspiracy theories being widely discussed on social media and forums in Brazil. Some users claim that Vinicius was replaced by a lookalike after the World Cup.

Those promoting the theory point to perceived differences in his appearance, including features beyond his face. Images of the player’s legs have also been shared, with claims that his tattoos do not match those seen previously.

Other versions of the story are even more extreme. They suggest that American intelligence agencies may be involved, while one theory claims Vinicius was replaced by an alien.

Vinicius Junior underwent surgery after the World Cup and made a slight change to his appearance to give his facial features greater definition. Since then, the forward has struggled to produce his best form for both Real Madrid and the Brazil national team.

The Touchline has highlighted conspiracy theories being widely discussed on social media and forums in Brazil. Some users claim that Vinicius was replaced by a lookalike after the World Cup.

Those promoting the theory point to perceived differences in his appearance, including features beyond his face. Images of the player’s legs have also been shared, with claims that his tattoos do not match those seen previously.

Other versions of the story are even more extreme. They suggest that American intelligence agencies may be involved, while one theory claims Vinicius was replaced by an alien.

The Brazilian Football Confederation has confirmed that Raphinha was substituted because of an injury during Brazil’s 4-2 friendly victory over Australia.

The Barcelona winger is expected to undergo medical tests in the near future to determine the extent of the problem. Further updates will depend on the results of those examinations.

The injury will be a concern for Barcelona, with Raphinha having made an excellent start to the 2026/2027 season. The Brazilian forward has scored 14 goals in eight matches across La Liga and the Champions League.

Brazil defeated Australia 4-2 in a friendly, with two of the Selecao’s goals coming from the penalty spot.

Raphinha converted Brazil’s first-half penalty before Vinicius Junior scored from 12 yards after the break.

Following the match, Vinicius explained why he had been given responsibility for the penalty in the closing stages.

The Real Madrid forward is currently experiencing a difficult spell in front of goal. He has scored only once in eight matches for the Spanish club this season.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has been named La Liga’s best coach for September by the Spanish top flight.

Barcelona went unbeaten throughout the month, recording four consecutive victories. They began with a 5-0 away win against Valencia before beating Levante 4-2.

Flick’s side then produced a 7-2 home victory over Racing, and finished September by defeating Sevilla 3-1.

The German manager was chosen ahead of Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone and Manuel Pellegrini of Real Betis in the vote, according to La Liga’s official website.

Barcelona currently lead La Liga with 21 points. Their next match will come after the international break, when they host Getafe on 10 October.

Raphinha was substituted at half-time in Brazil’s match against Australia on Tuesday after experiencing muscular discomfort, raising concerns at Barcelona over the winger’s fitness.

The club are worried their leading player could be sidelined for a period, which would represent a significant blow given his exceptional start to the season. Raphinha has scored 14 goals in eight matches so far.

The Brazil manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has faced criticism from Barcelona supporters on social media, with some accusing him of helping his former club, Real.

Fans have pointed to the different playing times given to Raphinha and Real forward Vinicius during Brazil’s recent fixtures.

Vinicius played 65 minutes in Brazil’s first match last week, while Raphinha completed the entire game. Raphinha then started again against Australia on Tuesday before being taken off at the interval after suffering the injury.

Raphinha was substituted at half-time during Brazil’s friendly against Australia on Tuesday after experiencing muscular discomfort, raising concern for Barcelona.

Brazil were leading 3-2 during the second half when the situation emerged. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti took the winger off at the interval, with The Touchline reporting that the change was made because of the discomfort rather than for a tactical reason.

The development will be monitored closely by Barcelona, who had reportedly hoped Brazil would manage Raphinha’s playing time carefully during the current international camp.

The 28-year-old has made an outstanding start to the season for the Catalan club, scoring 14 goals in eight matches.

Brazil’s match against Australia is a friendly.