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The Guardian FootballBarcelona breeze past Rayo but all eyes in Spain remain on Julián Álvarez
Hansi Flick is very happy to welcome Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona – but Julián Álvarez remains the ultimate prize If Raphinha has any misgivings about playing as a makeshift No 9 for Barcelona, he is doing a good job of hiding it. Julián Álvarez would have been proud of the Brazilian’s two neat finishes that inspired the Spanish champions to a 5-2 victory against Rayo Vallecano on Monday night, 24 hours before the transfer deadline. Lamine Yamal scored two wonderful goals of his own in a performance that reassured everyone he is back to his best. Add Anthony Gordon to the mix – impressive again in his link-up play – and you have a fluid, fearsome front three. Yet after the departures of Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford this summer, there is no doubt Barcelona not only still want a centre-forward but require one – at least one. Hansi Flick was very happy to see Gabriel Jesus, an £8.6m arrival from Arsenal, in the stands. “He’s a top striker,” the coach said. But Atlético Madrid’s Álvarez is the ultimate prize. Continue reading...
ESPNFlick 'surprised' perfect-fit Jesus available to Barça
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he was surprised to be able to sign Gabriel Jesus after the Spanish champions struck a deal with Arsenal worth an initial €10 million for the striker.
ESPNMessi's most memorable Argentina moments: World Cup, Copa America, more
Messi has experienced highs and lows in his 20 years playing for Argentina, but which moments stood out?
BBC SportGoals, records, tears ... Messi's most iconic moments
As Lionel Messi retires from international football following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.
The Guardian FootballArgentina’s Lionel Messi retires from international football: ‘This hurts me a lot’
Argentina great’s last game was in World Cup final Player’s father Jorge died earlier in August Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football seven weeks after Argentina were beaten by Spain in the World Cup final in the US. The 39-year-old captained Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022 and two Copa América titles after winning his first cap in 2005. On Monday, Messi posted a picture on Instagram of notes that he wrote on 21 July, two days after the World Cup final, confirming he was ending his Argentina career and said the death of his father, Jorge, in early August made him feel “more convinced than before”. Messi was often visibly emotional during the tournament and revealed in the knockout stages that Jorge was undergoing medical treatment. Continue reading...
ESPNDraw reaction: Good for Liverpool, bad for Barcelona, must-see games
The Champions League is back! So let's unpack all the must-see games, winners and losers, and talking points.
The Guardian Serie AEuropean football: Elversberg stun Leverkusen in dream Bundesliga debut
Team from town of 13,000 shock 2024 champions Juventus 2-0 Parma; Sevilla 1-3 Atlético Madrid The Bundesliga newcomers Elversberg began their first top-flight campaign in style, stunning Bayer Leverkusen with an impressive 3-2 home victory on Saturday. Lukas Petkov and Cole Campbell scored within 60 seconds of each other to put Elversberg 2-0 up before the 10-minute mark. David Mokwa added another early in the second half in front of 9,307 delirious fans. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballJosé Mourinho claims Kylian Mbappé should win Ballon d’Or ahead of PSG and Spain stars
Real Madrid manager backs his striker to land award ‘The best player in the world is not at PSG or Spain’ José Mourinho has said Kylian Mbappé deserves to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, arguing the award should go to the best player in the world rather than be decided by World Cup or Champions League success. “The best players in the world, there are two, three or four of them, and we know who they are: they’re here,” the Real Madrid coach said on Saturday before their game against Málaga in La Liga. Continue reading...
ESPN'Incredible' Mbappé bags hat trick to silence jeers
José Mourinho celebrated his Bernabeu return in style as Kylian Mbappé's hat trick inspired Real Madrid to a 4-1 win over Real Sociedad.
ESPNWhat Mastantuono, Estêvão transfers can teach South America's future stars
Both Franco Mastantuono and Estêvão moved from South America to Europe at the same time. However, after a season, both of them ended up on different paths.
ESPNMourinho: Opponents, fans are 'bullying' Vini Jr.
José Mourinho has defended Vinícius Júnior, saying the star is "bullied" after he clashed with Espanyol players and the crowd during Real Madrid's 2-1 LaLiga win Saturday.
BBC Sport — Premier LeagueThe maths whizz turned £86m teenage star heading to Man City
Manchester City have agreed a deal in principle with Lille to sign midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi - what makes him such a highly rated talent?
ESPNBreaking down 10 years of FC 100: Top countries, trends, all-time starting XI
For the 10th anniversary edition of the FC 100, let's take a look at the big takeaways from a decade of ranking the best men's soccer players.
ESPN⚽ Malaysian team records 109th straight win
Malaysian side Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) have made a habit of breaking records, and now they've topped a global one that stood for 32 years.
ESPNWeekend predictions: Will Liverpool or Newcastle prevail?
Julien Laurens makes his predictions for the opening weekend of Premier League action and beyond, including Liverpool's stiff test vs. Newcastle.
BBC SportThe ex-Blackburn winger facing Mourinho and Real Madrid
Tyrhys Dolan, who played for Blackburn Rovers for five years before joining Espanyol last summer, says he is ready to take on one of the biggest tests of his career against Real Madrid on Saturday.
ESPNEuropean soccer predictions: Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga and more
The new season has arrived! Which teams will win silverware? ESPN's writers predict it all.
ESPNMbappé, Viní Jr, Bellingham can fit - Mourinho
José Mourinho admitted he faces a "difficult" task fitting Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham into his starting 11.