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Updated Oct 18, 2026, 1:17 a.m. ET · 8 stories

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   'Best in the world' Yamal propels Barcelona to record-equaling LaLiga start

   Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world after his side thrashed Real Betis 5-2 to equal the best-ever start to a LaLiga season.

   ESPN · Oct 17, 5:19 p.m. ET · Open story

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   Manuel Pellegrini bemoans 'inexplicable decisions' as Real Betis lose to Barcelona

   Real Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini blamed "incomprehensible and inexplicable decisions" for his side's 5-2 loss at home to Barcelona on Saturday in LaLiga.

   ESPN · Oct 17, 4:44 p.m. ET · Open story

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   José Mourinho praises Vinícius Júnior's Real Madrid grit: If I were him, I'd have left

   José Mourinho has claimed that if he were Vinícius Júnior, he'd have left Real Madrid last summer, praising the forward's mentality in trying to turn his situation at the club around.

   ESPN · Oct 17, 2:22 p.m. ET · Open story

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   Transfer rumors, news: JJ Gabriel move revealed soon amid Barcelona, Real Madrid talks

   JJ Gabriel's next move could be announced soon, while Arsenal and Liverpool will battle to sign Brentford's Kevin Schade. Transfer Talk has the latest.

   ESPN · Oct 17, 12:08 p.m. ET · Open story

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   Real Madrid want LaLiga chief out after he compared attacks on refs to Nazi propaganda

   Real Madrid want the LaLiga chief to resign after he compared the club's efforts to discredit referees with the propaganda techniques of the German Nazi regime.

   ESPN · Oct 16, 11:11 a.m. ET · Open story

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   Jadon Sancho interest from Getafe: 'We made a final offer' - club president

   Getafe president Ángel Torres has confirmed the club is interested in signing free agent Jadon Sancho.

   ESPN · Oct 16, 6:49 a.m. ET · Open story

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   Brazil winger Antony's home burgled during Real Betis Champions League match

   Brazil winger Antony has revealed that his home in Seville was burgled during Real Betis' Champions League clash against Porto on Wednesday.

   ESPN · Oct 16, 5:29 a.m. ET · Open story

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   Tyler, The Creator joins stars to appear on Barcelona Clásico kit

   It's become a tradition in recent years for Barcelona to add the logo of top music stars to their jerseys when they face Real Madrid in El Clásico.

   ESPN · Oct 15, 9:39 a.m. ET · Open story

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