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The reasons why there was no VAR in the Rayo-Barça match
VAR malfunctions marred Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona, with a faulty power supply preventing key reviews, including a controversial penalty for Lamine Yamal. Mediapro’s investigation revealed inadequate stadium infrastructure behind the failure.
Atlético’s transfer market that never was
Apart from Baena, considered a strategic signing since January, a long list of names were in play before shaping the current project: Cuti Romero, Xavi Simons, Frattesi, Kubo.
João Félix flourishes: ‘Cristiano has inspired him’
João Félix shone in Portugal’s World Cup qualification campaign with two goals away against Armenia. In Spain, where the forward played for years, the media note that the former wonderkid has been performing better since his move to Al Nassr.
Colombia, Uruguay and Paraguay secure their tickets to the 2026 World Cup
Colombia, Uruguay and Paraguay all sealed qualification for the 2026 World Cup in a decisive round of South American qualifiers. Colombia beat Bolivia 3-0, Uruguay overcame Peru by the same scoreline, and Paraguay secured their first World Cup since 2010 with a draw against Ecuador.
Painful situation for Chelsea signing Buonanotte
For Facundo Buonanotte, it was a bitter pill when Chelsea’s Champions League squad list was presented to him. Just two days earlier, he had been unveiled in a video saying he was proud to be playing in the Champions League for the first time, but things turned out differently.
Frenkie de Jong withdraws from Netherlands squad due to injury
Frenkie de Jong withdraws from the Netherlands squad with a glute injury suffered against Poland in World Cup Qualification. His absence impacts both the Oranje’s campaign and Barcelona’s plans, with doubts over his availability for the Valencia clash.
Willian returns to Brazil at 37
At 37, Willian makes a surprising return to Brazil with Grêmio, signing until 2026. After stints with Fulham, Olympiacos, Chelsea, Arsenal, Shakhtar, and Corinthians, the veteran playmaker aims to prove he still has the quality and leadership to shine.
I trust our listeners, but I’d say half of them have never heard of Isak
Liverpool have shattered the English transfer record by signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle for €145m, but Toni Kroos questions whether the Swedish striker is worth the fee as the Reds spend nearly €500m in a bold summer rebuild.
Suárez handed six-match ban after spitting incident, Busquets also punished
Luis Suárez has been heavily punished for his misconduct in the Leagues Cup final defeat against Seattle Sounders (3-0). The 38-year-old Uruguayan spat at a member of the opposing staff after Inter Miami’s hopeless loss. Now he must serve his suspension.
PSG criticizes French Federation after injuries to Dembélé and Doué and calls for changes
PSG forwards were injured while on duty with the French national team, and the Parisian club insists it had warned the French Football Federation about the risk of injury to the players. The club is calling for a “new medical-sport coordination protocol between clubs and the national team.”