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FootballJavier Tebas has again responded to Real Madrid with a firm message after the club’s statement calling for his replacement. The LaLiga president says he does not serve a single club.
FootballKylian Mbappé has said he considered joining Liverpool while still at Monaco, before moving to Paris Saint-Germain. His mother had even begun discussions with the English club.
BasketballCajasiete Gran Canaria has officially launched its “Subscribe” season, with Josemi Alamo taking charge and Cajasiete arriving as the new sponsor. The new president takes over in a demanding sporting and institutional context following relegation.
GeneralThe English club are reportedly still trying to persuade JJ Gabriel to remain in Manchester, while his departure appears increasingly likely because he does not have a professional contract. Mezian Mesloub and Gabriel Rajkovic are among the young players being monitored.
GeneralEuroLeague’s Spanish-language podcast returns with Juancho Hernangomez as the first guest of its second season. The episode will air on Wednesday, September 23 from 6 p.m. on Marca.com.
GeneralThe Madrid street circuit has released the final data from the first edition of the Spanish Grand Prix, held a few days ago. Madring describes the outcome as a “resounding success” as the first tickets for 2027 are due to go on sale shortly.
FootballThe CTA has delivered its assessment of the main controversial incidents in the Madrid derby. It believes Kang-in Lee’s challenge on Fede Valverde should have resulted in a red card.
GeneralThe LaLiga president has issued a lengthy response to Real Madrid’s statement against him. Javier Tebas defends his independence and rejects the narrative of refereeing hostile to the Madrid club.
FootballThe international calendar deprives Quique Álvarez of several attacking options for the home matches against Albacete and Mallorca at Montilivi. Between national-team call-ups and injuries, five attacking players will be absent.
FootballReal Sociedad’s women’s team travel to Heart of Midlothian tomorrow evening for the first leg of the round of 32. The Europa Cup gives Gorka Álvarez’s side a new continental route after their Champions League qualifying elimination.
FootballSpain’s match against Croatia on 29 September at Seville’s Sánchez Pizjuán is among the fixtures declared high risk by the Violence Committee. The Oviedo-Sporting and Racing de Ferrol-Pontevedra derbies are also concerned, as are Atlético’s and Betis’s European fixtures.
FootballLionel Messi’s final fixture with Argentina is scheduled for 6 October against Benin, with a special shirt already planned. In Buenos Aires, several of his teammates spoke of their emotions ahead of the occasion.
FootballLionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina against Benin at River Plate’s stadium in Buenos Aires. Lionel Scaloni, who had left his future open after the 2026 Cup final, is close to extending his contract.
GeneralArsenal are due to announce Mikel Arteta’s contract extension shortly, following the Premier League title that ended a 22-year wait and a European runners-up finish. The Spanish coach, under contract until 2027, is set for a long stay at the London club.
FootballHaving arrived in Buenos Aires on Tuesday after being named player of the match in Sunday’s Madrid derby, Giuliano Simeone spoke about his form, his support for Julián Alvarez and Argentina’s future without Messi.
FootballReal Jaén must deal with the injuries to Javi Moyano and Mauro Cabello, reducing Manolo Herrero's defensive options. The setback comes while the team remains unbeaten and second in the standings.
FootballKylian Mbappé has said he was very close to signing for Liverpool before choosing Paris and PSG. His mother, who was won over by Anfield and was a fan of Jürgen Klopp, wanted him to join the Reds.