All the Football news: the latest original articles from the SportNestra editorial team, with their sources.
FootballSpain’s refereeing educational programme believes Juan Martínez Munuera could have chosen a better moment to halt play after Andreas Christensen’s injury in the 55th minute of Sevilla-Barcelona.
FootballThe 19-year-old midfielder, a first-team member registered with the reserve side, is due to return to competitive action for Castilla against Sant Andreu. He could also feature against Alcorcón and Atlético de Madrid B.
FootballPresented on Tuesday as Europa’s new coach, Luis Blanco says he wanted to join a club whose ties to its neighbourhood and supporters he highlighted. President Héctor Ibar explained the change in the dugout following a loss of confidence in Josep Maria Gené.
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.
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.
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.
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.