GeneralAlbacete dismiss Alberto González after another defeat
Beaten 3-1 at home by Eibar, Albacete have dismissed Alberto González and his staff. The club are bottom of the league with one point from a possible 24.
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FootballRaphinha retains LaLiga’s best player award for September
After being named LaLiga’s best player in August, Raphinha received the honour again for September following a supporters’ vote on the competition’s official website. His month included seven goals and two assists across four matches played by FC Barcelona.
GeneralBarcelona hopes to persuade Balde to change his mind in January
The Catalan club is hoping to shift the defender’s position: he wants to stay and believes he can earn more playing time. Balde has made 169 appearances for Barcelona and is under contract until June 2028.
FootballSanse aim to bounce back at Zubieta against struggling Granada
Sanse host Granada on Sunday at 14:00, looking to respond to their defeat in Ceuta and end their home struggles. Jon Ansotegi has publicly called for greater competitive maturity from his young players.
GeneralAfter defeat to Paraguay, Lorenzo calls for patience
Néstor Lorenzo said Colombia were still “under construction” after losing to Paraguay. The coach urged patience and acknowledged his team’s shortcomings over the 90 minutes.
FootballValencia gives Guido Rodríguez permission to attend Messi tribute
The midfielder can travel to Argentina during the international break for events marking Lionel Messi’s farewell to the national team. He will not play in the match scheduled for October 6.
GeneralMourinho seeks a solution to his centre-back problem
As competition resumes against Villarreal, Rüdiger is the only available centre-back for Mourinho. The coach is exploring several options, from positional switches to young academy players.
FootballSinner withdraws from Shanghai Masters with knee problem
After pulling out of the China Open, Sinner will also miss the Shanghai Masters. He has not played since July, and his withdrawal also affects his position in the Race to Turin.
FootballJosé Copete resumes partial group training with Valencia
José Copete’s partial return to training is good news for Javier Aguirre. The Valencia defender joined his teammates for part of Saturday’s session, seven months after a meniscus injury.
FootballDavide Ancelotti: “I like watching Barça”
The Lille coach explained that he enjoys watching Barça, while reflecting on the Clásicos he experienced and the tactical demands of modern football. He highlighted the risks of pressing high and the importance of defensive solidity.
Formula 1George Russell urges FIA to help teams adopt cooling vests
After heat-related symptoms among drivers at the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, George Russell says the FIA should help teams make cooling vests more widely available. He says Mercedes did not commit the resources needed to develop a sufficiently robust solution.
Formula 1Kimi Antonelli learns he will start third in Bahrain
After a difficult qualifying session, the driver thought he had set the fourth-fastest time. A grid penalty for Isack Hadjar moved him up to third, news he greeted with a broad smile.
Formula 1McLaren highlights Oscar Piastri’s meeting with Harry
McLaren described a moment shared by Oscar Piastri and Harry at Sepang as “heartwarming”. The meeting, arranged during the Bahrain Grand Prix schedule, brought the young karting enthusiast, who has beaten leukaemia twice, a garage tour and advice from the Australian driver.
GeneralAtlético target top spot after moving into second place
Atlético reached the break in second place in LaLiga, having moved ahead of Real Madrid in the derby and sitting five points behind Barcelona. The coming fixtures, particularly away from home, could prove decisive in the race for first place.
Formula 1Verstappen claims his first pole of the year in Malaysia
Max Verstappen has reached the podium at every race weekend since his crash at Zandvoort. In Malaysia, he added his first pole of the year, saying Red Bull’s progress and rivals’ struggles in the heat had helped.
BasketballIbon Navarro: “I left Málaga, but Málaga will never leave me”
In an interview with Arena Sport, the Estrella Roja de Belgrado coach looked back on his first steps in Serbia and his lasting bond with Málaga. He also recalled how the “plan” chant, now associated with his time at Unicaja, began.
GeneralMercedes admits to struggles after disappointing upgrade
The W17 has not improved as much as hoped with its new package. Despite Antonelli qualifying third, Toto Wolff fears the problems could persist in the race.
Formula 1Mercedes struggles to gauge impact of Sepang upgrade
George Russell was eighth fastest, but both Mercedes drivers will move up a place on the grid after Isack Hadjar’s engine penalty. The team is still trying to understand why its new upgrade did not translate into stronger qualifying performance.
Formula 1Mercedes seeks answers after Russell’s qualifying setback
George Russell was eighth fastest but will move up one place on the grid, as will his Mercedes teammate, because of Isack Hadjar’s engine penalty. The team is also trying to understand why its new car appeared to struggle on Sepang’s abrasive asphalt.
TennisNadal says he has played tennis only four times since retiring
Ahead of the Rafa Nadal Academy Slam, held in Manacor to mark the academy’s 10th anniversary, Nadal says competition is not his aim. “0% of the competitive Rafa Nadal is coming out today,” he said.
FootballAfter derby defeat, Atlético Madrileño admits ‘it is not enough’
Atlético Madrileño voiced its self-criticism after a 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid Castilla at the Alfredo Di Stéfano stadium. Fernando Torres says his side must keep working and improving.
FootballTerzic sets the standard ahead of Athletic’s return to the league
Terzic has given his team instructions ahead of the run that begins at Vallecas. After a weekend off, Athletic will return to the league for a busy stretch, with Nico Williams’s recovery still pending.
FootballCristiano Ronaldo reignites controversy with a like on Felipe Melo’s post
As controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal’s national team appeared to be easing, a new gesture put him back at the centre of debate. He liked a post by Felipe Melo that defended him and criticised his teammates.
FootballVivian and Rego make their mark at Anoeta
The Euskal Herria Txapela final marked Rego and Vivian’s return to the line-up. Terzic welcomed the defender back and praised the options offered by the midfielder.
BasketballPanathinaikos reports Giorgios Bartzokas’s conduct to EuroLeague
After Olympiacos lost to Virtus, Panathinaikos asked EuroLeague to open disciplinary proceedings against coach Giorgios Bartzokas. The request concerns his conduct during the celebrations after Virtus’s game-winning shot.
FootballIsaac Romero: “Scoring brings great relief and extra motivation”
After opening the scoring against Aston Villa, Isaac Romero explained what the goal meant to him and how it could spur him on.
GeneralChelsea keep Jules Koundé on their radar despite reduced role at Barça
The defender has lost ground in Flick’s side and did not play in France’s last two matches. Reports from England say Chelsea are considering him for the winter transfer window.
FootballLeo Messi celebrates Eldense’s comeback win
Leo Messi celebrated Eldense’s victory over Oviedo on social media after the team came from behind to win. The result was the club’s first win since Javi Calleja took charge and Messi was announced as its owner.
FootballPablo Marín returns to action under Matarazzo
After missing pre-season and the start of the campaign through injury, Pablo Marín played his first minutes of 2026-27 against Athletic de Bilbao in the Euskal Herria Txapela final. He is once again an option in several positions.
FootballMatarazzo takes positives from game time despite defeat to Athletic
After Real Sociedad lost to Athletic de Bilbao in the Euskal Herria Txapela final, Pellegrino Matarazzo said the result was deserved. He also highlighted the chance the match gave some players to get minutes they have not been receiving in LaLiga.