Lamine Yamal makes more history with latest Spain masterclass
SEVILLE, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 29: Lamine Yamal of Spain celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Spain and Croatia at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on September 29, 2026 in Seville, Spain.
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Nations League roundup: Lamine Yamal sinks Croatia in Spain’s World Cup homecoming
Lamine Yamal’s two goals against Croatia helped Spain extend their unbeaten run to 40 matches. Photograph: Joaquin Corchero/AFP7/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Lamine Yamal’s two goals against Croatia helped Spain extend their unbeaten run to 40 matches.
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Raphinha to miss India friendly as Brazil share injury update on Barcelona captain
Brazil have confirmed Raphinha will miss their next friendly against India after sustaining a thigh injury in the win over Australia.
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Real Madrid confirm Asencio’s surgery
Real Madrid have confirmed Wednesday’s reports suggesting that defender Raúl Asencio was going to require surgery to repair a fracture on his shin, confirming that the defender will go under the knife on Thursday.
Managing Madrid
Tuchel praises Alexander-Arnold for ‘decisive’ display on England return
‘We need to keep focused, and Trent was a big help in this’ Alexander-Arnold set up opener in 2-0 win over Czechia Jacob Steinberg at the Fortuna Arena Tue 29 Sep 2026 18.26 EDT Last modified on Wed 30 Sep 2026 03.
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Florentino Pérez Barcelona Court Hearing
Barcelona Barcelona’s Legal Challenge Over Pérez Comments Reaches Court By Rodrigo Peñalba
Football España
‘Every time they speak, they attack Barcelona’ – Joan Laporta takes aim at Real Madrid
Relations between the two clubs are very frosty indeed.
Barca Blaugranes
Raul Asencio is proving to be a massive liability for Real Madrid
Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio is set to have surgery for the injury to his right leg, according to the club’s statement. He could be out for the next four m
The Real Champs
Olise to demand £170m release clause as condition of new Bayern deal
Michael Olise wants a £170m release clause inserted into his new Bayern Munich deal, with Real Madrid having been blocked from signing him this summer despite reported interest.
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Why benching Kylian Mbappe against Villarreal is the right move
Turkiye v France – UEFA Nations League | Anadolu/GettyImages Even though Kylian Mbappé is likely to be back for the game against Villarreal, Jose Mourinho might still not take the risk to start him in that match, according to Jose Felix Diaz.
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Transfer Rumours: Chelsea step up Alex Scott pursuit as €200m decision changes everything
BST | 3 min read Tom Weber | Writer Make us your Google favourite FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 30 September, including the latest updates on Alex Scott, Michael Olise and Jean-Philippe Mateta.
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Arsenal learn Julian Alvarez saga is over as Barcelona issue massive update
Barcelona president Joan Laporta says he has cleared the air with Atletico Madrid counterpart Miguel Angel Gil Marin following the war-of-words over Julian Alvarez.
Football Transfers
Have any footballers ever scored with the first touch of their careers? | The Knowledge
The Knowledge Soccer Have any footballers scored with the first touch of their careers? Plus: European stadiums with low Google ratings, losing hat-tricks and the last time Spain had less than 50% possession Mail us with your all of your questions and answers Guardian sport Wed 30 Sep 2026 03.
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Harry Kane explains how Anthony Gordon’s £69m Barcelona move has helped in-form winger become ‘difference maker’ for England
Harry Kane can see Anthony Gordon ‘s summer move to Barcelona has infused him with confidence to reach new levels. Gordon scored England ‘s opener in a 2-0 win in the Czech Republic on Tuesday and now has three goals in as many games for his country.
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Huijsen and Cucurella’s game in numbers vs. Croatia
Both Madrid players started for La Roja by Mehedi Hassan
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