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Why Lamine Yamal's penalty in Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona is controversial
Lmaine Yamal scored from the spot in the first half of Rayo Vallecano vs FC Barcelona.

Around La Liga: Athletic Club on top, Celta Vigo draws with Villareal
Celta Vigo draws with Villareal, Athletic Club rises to top of La Liga table

Arsenal closing in on eighth summer signing after medical booked
The Gunners are on the verge of their eighth signing of the transfer window as talks reach the final stages.

Arsenal make key backroom appointment as Andrea Berta shapes new era
The Gunners have finalised an important backroom change, with a rising figure stepping into a bigger role this summer.

Closing date for transfer window in Premier League and major nations
A new tweak to the end of the summer transfer window will see all top five European leagues close their registration period at the same time, hoping to streamline the process and allow for more collaboration.

The biggest-spending clubs in the transfer window so far
The summer transfer window is always a flurry of activity, but the 2025 offseason has been teeming with life as clubs look to position themselves for competitive action in the coming season.

Nico Gonzalez set to join Atletico Madrid on loan with obligation to buy
Atletico Madrid worked on a deal to sign Nico Gonzalez from Juventus.

Argentina squad for September 2025 World Cup qualifiers vs. Venezuela, Ecuador
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni has named a sizable squad for the team's final two CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers of the 2026 cycle, one which includes Lionel Messi as well as young star Franco Mastantuono.

Hansi Flick sends clear message with lineup against Rayo Vallecano
Hasni Flick surprises once again with a different starting eleven for their match against Rayo Vallecano.

Seattle Sounders vs. Inter Miami lineups: Predicted starting XI, team news, injuries for Leagues Cup final
Two years after exploding onto the U.S. soccer scene by carrying Inter Miami to the 2023 Leagues Cup title in his first competition with the club, Lionel Messi will attempt to repeat the feat as the Herons meet the Seattle Sounders.

Best free kick goals ever scored in football history
The Sporting News runs through the 10 best goals ever scored from a free kick, one of the most truly iconic and memorable ways to find the back of the net.

Premier League top scorers 2025/26: Haaland scores in Man City defeat
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah will look to defend his Premier League Golden Boot amidst challenges by record-holder Erling Haaland as well as new arrivals Viktor Gyokeres and Hugo Ekitike.

Szoboszlai screamer sinks Arsenal and keeps Liverpool perfect
Dominik Szoboszlai scored a free-kick for the ages as Liverpool downed title rivals Arsenal 1-0 in a tense Anfield affair.
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