FootballReal Madrid host Sevilla at the Bernabéu amid a climate of controversy
Sevilla travel to the Bernabéu on Sunday. Real Madrid will look for three points as they seek to improve their play.
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FootballManzambi gives Aston Villa Emery’s 100th Premier League win
Johan Manzambi’s first-half header earned Aston Villa a 1-0 win over Newcastle United and a milestone for Unai Emery.
FootballWrexham answer criticism with 4-1 win over Preston
After a midweek home defeat, Wrexham beat Preston in the Championship. Phil Parkinson said his side had to shut out the criticism.
FootballLampard believes Sakamoto has earned a stronger case for more Coventry City chances
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto made an impact against Newcastle United and strengthened his case for more playing time. Frank Lampard, though, says selection must continue to be based on merit.
FootballBordeaux make a winning start in Régional 1
Five months after their last official match, Bordeaux opened their campaign with a 2-0 win at the Stade Didier Deschamps de Bayonne.
FootballSergio V. Jodar’s World Cup book reaches beyond Spain’s campaign
In “El Mundial de todos”, Sergio V. Jodar brings together 40 notes written during the competition. The book blends a record of the tournament with a personal, literary perspective.
FootballEzzalzouli has become a Betis threat beyond Barcelona’s reach
Hansi Flick praised Abdessamad Ezzalzouli ahead of Barcelona’s meeting with Real Betis. The winger’s rise also sheds light on the changing terms of his departure from the Catalan club.
FootballMaresca welcomes the return of inflatable bananas at City
At a press conference before Manchester City-Ipswich Town, Enzo Maresca celebrated the return of a historic symbol and discussed several issues concerning his team.
FootballDubois and Wardley reach career-heaviest weights before WBO title rematch
Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley both weighed in at career highs ahead of their WBO heavyweight title rematch. Dubois says they are both looking for power, while Wardley expects a battle of the same kind as their first.
FootballZidane’s son wants to write his own story in football
Zidane’s son says he wants to follow his father into football while building a career under his own name.
FootballJJ Gabriel set to announce his choice between Real Madrid and Barcelona
The young player’s family and agent say his destination will be revealed after his time at Manchester United ends. Real Madrid are reportedly in front, while Barcelona remains an option Gabriel wants.
FootballKompany leaves Bayern’s goalkeeping decision open before Leipzig
Vincent Kompany has yet to settle on Manuel Neuer for Bayern Munich’s match against Leipzig. A later report from Sky Sport names Jonas Urbig as the expected starter.
FootballArbeloa brushes off dismissal rumours: “One more week”
Asked about a possible sacking, Arbeloa shifted the focus to the club, players and supporters before describing preparations for the next match.
FootballIñigo Pérez wants Liverpool out of mind before Elche match
Ahead of the meeting with Elche, Iñigo Pérez says he is not thinking about Liverpool and wants his squad focused on La Liga.
FootballRamón Planes says he wanted Abde Ezzalzouli “at any cost”
The former Barça executive revisited his decision to back the winger, describing a competitive player determined to improve.
FootballBarcola’s European hat-trick sparks debate over the Premier League
After scoring three times in Liverpool’s win over LASK, Barcola shared his view of football in England. His comments on the Premier League’s tactical level have sparked controversy.
FootballSaudi journalist says Salem Al-Dawsari’s Al-Hilal spell will end
A Saudi journalist says Salem Al-Dawsari will leave Al-Hilal at the end of the current season, citing the expected arrival of Humam Al-Hamami.
FootballAllegri downplays De Bruyne rift after Champions League clash
After Napoli’s defeat by Villarreal in the Champions League, Allegri described a misunderstanding with De Bruyne and denied being unhappy with the player.
FootballFunes urges Málaga to look ahead before Real Sociedad clash
“We can’t keep looking back,” Funes said. Before Sunday’s meeting with Real Sociedad, the Málaga coach wants to build on the draw against Espanyol and address his team’s defensive transitions.
FootballJavier Aguirre wants to repay Valencia supporters with a win
Ahead of his first home match at Mestalla, Javier Aguirre says he wants to repay the supporters’ affection with victory. He is also urging his team to keep the ball better.
FootballReal Madrid calls for Javier Tebas to resign immediately over comments on Real Madrid TV
The club says the Liga president’s comparison of its television channel with Goebbels’s propaganda methods is intolerable.
FootballChivu takes responsibility for Inter defeat and raises concern over Lautaro
After the 4-3 loss to Club Brugge, Inter’s coach accepted responsibility and said Lautaro would be unavailable until the November international break ends.
FootballReal Sociedad wanted to sign Iñaki Williams before he joined Athletic
Félix Tainta has described how several clubs were interested in Iñaki Williams before he joined Athletic, and the role Lezama played in his development.
FootballFunes believes Real Sociedad have found their rhythm
Juan Francisco Funes says Real Sociedad have moved past an uncertain start and explains why they are difficult opponents to read.
FootballYussif Owusu becomes available to Sabadell after registration is approved
The player is now eligible to feature officially for Sabadell. His registration, delayed by administrative problems, has received LaLiga’s approval.
FootballHamza Abdelkarim joins Barça B as they target a fifth straight win
Barça B can call on Hamza Abdelkarim against Utebo FC. The forward is set to make his debut for the reserve side.
FootballYasser Al-Shahrani reaches the top of the Saudi Roshn League wins list
Al-Qadsiah’s victory over Abha brought Yasser Al-Shahrani a new record, according to Al-Arabiya. The full-back came on after Ali Diabate was injured.
FootballTrabzonspor beat KuPS 4-2 as Salah’s shirts spark a mystery
Trabzonspor opened the Conference League with a 4-2 away win over KuPS, while the question of who received Mohamed Salah’s shirt caught attention.
FootballLuis Enrique jokes back at Dembélé’s request for a holiday
After Ousmane Dembélé joked about taking extra time off, Luis Enrique replied in kind ahead of the trip to Strasbourg.
FootballGaspart admits he “spoke from the heart” about Messi
After his controversial remarks about Messi, the former Barcelona president says he went too far and regrets how he expressed himself.