No big deal: how Mac Allister shook off contract doubts to fire Liverpool’s revival Iraola’s midfield has rediscovered its aggression and intensity just in time for Sunday’s visit of Arsenal to Anfield The Guardian - UK · Oct 31
Barcelona vs. Alaves: Preview, Predictions and Lineups La Blaugrana have an excellent record in this fixture, but could be unnerved by consecutive defeats. Sports Illustrated · Oct 31
Transfer Rumors: Man Utd’s Double Swoop to Replace Fernandes; Arsenal Plot Vini Jr Swap Martín Zubimendi, Alessandro Bastoni, Alex Scott, Ronald Araújo, Lisandro Martínez and many more feature in the gossip. Sports Illustrated · Oct 31
Four La Masia Talents That Could Help Barcelona Navigate Defensive Injury Crisis A number of Barcelona youngsters are poised to make their first team debuts in upcoming games. Sports Illustrated · Oct 30
‘How Champions Respond’—Hansi Flick Reveals How Lamine Yamal Reacted to Ballon d’Or Snub Lamine Yamal came incredibly close to winning the Ballon d’Or for the second year in a row. Sports Illustrated · Oct 30
Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Alaves: Flick Focuses on Rotation After Tough Week Barça head into Saturday’s La Liga clash off the back of consecutive defeats against elite opposition. Sports Illustrated · Oct 30
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Ridiculous Statistics After Achieving the Ultimate Scoring Feat Ronaldo is closing in on his last major target before retirement. Sports Illustrated · Oct 30
Transfer Rumors: Real Madrid Eye Alexander-Arnold Swap; Barcelona Plot Estevao Move Leny Yoro, Alexis Mac Allister, Fermín López, Wesley Fofana and Kenan Yıldız all feature in the gossip. Sports Illustrated · Oct 30
How Ronald Araujo Rediscovered His Best Form After Barcelona Exit The defender is thriving on loan at Liverpool. Sports Illustrated · Oct 29
Real Madrid Receive Huge Fitness Boost Ahead of Racing Santander Clash Los Blancos are firmly back in the La Liga title race after winning the Clásico. Sports Illustrated · Oct 29
Xabi Alonso is facing his first Chelsea crisis and it could lead to the unthinkable IN FOCUS : Hailed as Chelsea’s next great entertainer six months ago, Estevao is facing an uncertain future under Alonso, who faced dissent from supporters at Anfield after leaving the exciting Brazilian on the bench. By Richard Jolly The Independent UK · Oct 29
Real Madrid says Mbappé was wrong over Mao Zedong as China fallout continues Spanish football club Real Madrid, as well as Spanish league bosses, were on Thursday waiting to see if their apologies had led to a thaw in relations with China following striker Kylian Mbappé's comments about the former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. Radio France Internationale · Oct 29
Xabi Alonso sends Estevao message as Chelsea substitutions explained: 'Trust me' Exciting young forward has found minutes hard to come by since new head coach arrived Evening Standard · Oct 28
Arsenal’s Slegers hails ‘role model’ Russo after historic hat-trick sinks Benfica Alessia Russo’s hat-trick made her the highest English goalscorer in the Women’s Champions League, as Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win against Benfica The Guardian - UK · Oct 28
Evening Standard · Oct 28 Revealed: How close Tottenham came to signing Eden Hazard and why transfer fell through Chelsea legend almost joined the club’s arch-rivals in 2012 after being scouted by none other than Joe Cole
Sports Illustrated · Oct 28 Why Barcelona Are Fighting ‘Laughable’ Julian Alvarez Fine The most toxic transfer saga of the summer is still going.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 28 24 Spanish fixtures called off following devastating train tragedy All 24 Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Wednesday evening have been postponed as a mark of respect following the major train accident in Spain.
The Independent UK · Oct 28 Spanish FA postpones 24 Copa del Rey ties after fatal Toledo train crash At least 64 people are dead after two high-speed trains collided in Spain
Sports Illustrated · Oct 28 Jadon Sancho ‘Finalizing’ Surprise Next Move After Getafe Offer The former Manchester United winger is battling to rebuild his reputation.
The Independent UK · Oct 28 Real Madrid issues public apology to China over Mbappé's Mao Zedong comments Real Madrid has apologized to the Chinese people following Kylian Mbappé’s remarks that were considered to be disrespectful of Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist China
The Independent UK · Oct 27 Barcelona fined by Spanish FA over Julian Alvarez pursuit after Atletico Madrid complaint Julian Alvarez ended up staying at Atletico Madrid despite significant interest from Barcelona
International Business Times UK · Oct 27 Kylian Mbappé Apologises in Three Languages as Three Chinese Brands Cut Ties Over Mao Zedong Meme Controversy Kylian Mbappé has apologised in French, Chinese and English after three Chinese companies ended commercial agreements following a disputed video involving a meme depicting him as Mao Zedong.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 27 The Winners and Losers From Real Madrid’s Clasico Victory Los Blancos’ win flips the script in La Liga.
Evening Standard · Oct 27 Lamine Yamal's uncle makes shock Harry Kane claim after Ballon d'Or win: 'Everyone knows' Abdul Abdellaoui said England captain has “only three days of football left”
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27 Alexia Putellas a worthy Ballon d’Or winner but the limited shortlist illustrates flaws Neglect of African football and a third win for the Spanish great does little to challenge narrative that the prize is reserved only for players of the top nations