- 13h ago
FIFA fines Spain $20,000 and orders 15% stadium closure over anti-Muslim chants
FIFA has fined the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for chants heard at the March friendly against Egypt in Cornellà. The federation must also leave at least 15% of the seats empty at its next friendly.
- 4d ago
Barcelona beat Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul, scoring three times after the break
Joao Cancelo equalised just before half-time, then Lamine Yamal set up two second-half goals as Barcelona won 4-1 at Galatasaray on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
- Oct 9
Raphinha misses Barcelona's Getafe and Galatasaray games with hamstring problem
Barcelona captain Raphinha will miss the La Liga match at Getafe and the Champions League game at Galatasaray, coach Hansi Flick confirmed on Friday. The Brazilian forward picked up the problem while playing for Brazil.
- Oct 6
Mikel Merino scores twice as Spain beats Croatia 2-1 to reach Nations League quarter-finals
Substitute Mikel Merino scored twice in the second half in Split to secure a 2-1 comeback victory over Croatia, sending Spain to the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals and extending their unbeaten streak to 42 matches.
- Oct 5
Tuttosport reveals 25-man shortlist for 2026 European Golden Boy award
The Italian publication Tuttosport announced the 25 nominees for the 2026 European Golden Boy award on 5 October in Mestre, with a 50-member media jury set to decide the winner in November.
- Oct 5
Spain beats Croatia 2-1 in Split to extend unbeaten run and reach Nations League quarter-finals
Mikel Merino scored twice in the second half as Spain defeated Croatia 2-1 in Split, extending their competitive unbeaten streak and securing a Nations League quarter-final berth.
- Oct 3
Spain beats Czechia 3-1 in Nations League as Lamine Yamal scores early
Lamine Yamal scored in the sixth minute before goals from Rodri and Mikel Merino secured a 3-1 victory for Spain over Czechia in Oviedo, keeping the European champions top of Nations League Group A3.
- Sep 29
Spain defeat Croatia 4-1 behind Lamine Yamal brace as England beat Czechs 2-0
Spain extended their unbeaten run to 40 matches with a 4-1 home victory over Croatia in Seville, while England secured a 2-0 win over ten-man Czech Republic in Prague.
- Sep 26
Scotland hold Slovenia to goalless draw in Pocognoli's debut as head coach
Sébastien Pocognoli's first match as Scotland manager ended in a 0-0 Nations League draw in Ljubljana, as Jan Oblak denied second-half chances from Oli McBurnie.
- Sep 26
Spain rallies to beat England 2-3 at Wembley in Nations League opener
Spain came from behind to defeat England 2-3 at Wembley Stadium in their UEFA Nations League opener, with substitutes Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal turning the match around.
- Sep 24
Rodri details rejection of Real Madrid and choice to join Barcelona on sporting grounds
Barcelona midfielder Rodri explained that he turned down a determined push from Real Madrid to join the Catalan club for purely sporting reasons after leaving Manchester City.
- Sep 20
Lamine Yamal details World Cup final winner and addresses Ballon d'Or targets
In a television interview with Jorge Valdano, the 19-year-old Barcelona winger explained how his movement set up the extra-time winner against Argentina and assessed his career goals.
- Sep 20
Harry Kane deflects Lamine Yamal Ballon d'Or critique following record Bayern Munich win
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane brushed off remarks from Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal regarding the criteria for the Ballon d'Or following a 7-0 victory against Union Berlin.
- Sep 19
Raphinha hits hat-trick as Barcelona beat Sevilla 3-1 to extend perfect start
Barcelona came from behind at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan on Saturday as Raphinha scored three goals, moving the Brazilian to 12 league goals in seven matches.
- Sep 19
Raphinha scores hat-trick as Barcelona beat Sevilla 3-1 to extend perfect league start
Raphinha scored three goals to overturn an early deficit at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, giving FC Barcelona their seventh straight La Liga victory in a 3-1 away win over Sevilla.
- Sep 19
Lamine Yamal addresses racism, Ballon d'Or debates and World Cup win in Movistar interview
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal discussed racism in Spanish football, Ballon d'Or voting criteria, and Spain's World Cup victory during an hour-long interview with Jorge Valdano on Movistar.
- Sep 19
Hansi Flick backs Wojciech Szczesny to start for Barcelona at Sevilla after Joan Garcia injury
Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia faces three weeks out with a right knee injury, leaving Wojciech Szczesny in line to start against Sevilla at the Sanchez-Pizjuan on Saturday.
- Sep 19
Manchester United reject JJ Gabriel deregistration bid as 15-year-old forward travels to Barcelona
Manchester United have refused a deregistration request from 15-year-old forward JJ Gabriel, who has traveled to Barcelona ahead of his 16th birthday on 6 October.
- Sep 18
Kylian Mbappe leaves Nike after 20 years to sign with Swiss sportswear brand On
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has ended his long-running partnership with Nike to become an ambassador and shareholder at Swiss sportswear maker On ahead of its 2027 football boot launch.
- Sep 18
Mbappé defends Ballon d'Or ambitions and explains Ceuta shirt controversy in AS interview
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé outlined his case for the 2026 Ballon d'Or while clarifying his actions during a pre-match tribute to Ceuta before a fixture against Elche.
