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• Deco: Barcelona moved on from Julian Alvarez after failed transfer bid

  Barcelona sporting director Deco says the club made an offer for Julian Alvarez but had to abandon the move after...

• Deportivo’s Aubameyang faces two months out after knee surgery

  Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is expected to miss almost two months after undergoing surgery on his right knee, Deportivo La Coruna have...

• Ibrahima Konate injury leaves Real Madrid and France facing lengthy absence

  Ibrahima Konate is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a collateral ligament injury in his right...

• Cucurella admits he tried to convince Rodri to join Real Madrid

  Marc Cucurella has revealed he sent Spain team-mate Rodri a “subtle message” in an effort to persuade him to join...

• Karanka: De la Fuente’s bond with Spain players key to World Cup success

  Aitor Karanka says Luis de la Fuente’s close relationship with Spain’s players has been central to the national team winning...

• Barcelona seek €510m funding boost to complete Camp Nou renovation

  Barcelona are pursuing two new debt arrangements worth up to €510m ($580,02m) to finance the delayed renovation of Camp Nou...

• Napoli target new 70,000-seat stadium before Euro 2032, says De Laurentiis

  Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis says the club intends to move into a new 70,000-seat stadium before Euro 2032, despite...

• David Alaba joins Udinese after Real Madrid departure

  David Alaba has signed for Udinese at the age of 34, beginning a new chapter after leaving Real Madrid over...

• Fassone: Italy’s World Cup crisis is rooted in Serie A rules

  Former AC Milan chief executive Marco Fassone says Italy’s failure to qualify for three successive World Cups reflects a deep...

• Anthony Gordon backs Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane for 2026 Ballon d’Or

  Anthony Gordon has identified Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane as his leading candidates for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with the...

• Robertson recalls Klopp’s message before Liverpool’s famous Barcelona comeback

  Andrew Robertson has revealed how Jurgen Klopp inspired Liverpool before their extraordinary Champions League comeback against Barcelona, insisting the players...

• Alcaraz admits Real Madrid struggles are causing him ‘suffering’

  Carlos Alcaraz says watching Real Madrid’s difficult start to the season has been painful, despite the Spanish tennis player finally...

• Spanish media question Harvey Elliott’s fitness as Valencia spell fails to take off

  Harvey Elliott has been criticised by Spanish media over his fitness after making limited progress since joining Valencia on loan...

• Rodri backs six Spain team-mates for Ballon d’Or as debate intensifies

  Barcelona and Spain star Rodri has named six of his Spanish team-mates as players he believes “absolutely deserve” to win...

• Joaquin Munoz urges calm as winless Malaga adapt to LaLiga

  Joaquin Munoz has called for patience at Malaga after seven rounds without a victory, insisting the club’s young squad can...

• Barcelona assess Athletico Paranaense defender Arthur Dias as Tottenham bid rejected

  Barcelona are continuing to assess 19-year-old Athletico Paranaense defender Arthur Dias after club scouts watched him during Sunday’s Brasileirao match...

• Cucurella rejects Real Madrid running criticism after difficult Mourinho start

  Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella has rejected suggestions that the team are not working hard enough, insisting: “I think we...

• Juventus make contact over Manchester City defender Rayan Ait-Nouri

  Juventus have contacted Rayan Ait-Nouri’s representatives to enquire about the Manchester City full-back’s availability for a possible January transfer, according...

• Achraf Hakimi to stand trial in France over alleged rape

  A French court has upheld the decision for Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi to stand trial over an...

• Harry Kane open to NFL kicking career after football retirement

  Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane says he is serious about pursuing a career in the NFL after ending...