Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the club intends to give defender Ronald Araujo all the support he needs as he works through a difficult period, according to Mundo Deportivo. Laporta described a private exchange in which the player expressed gratitude and a determination to return stronger.
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Real Madrid’s win at San Mamés came at a cost, with Trent Alexander-Arnold facing another spell on the sidelines after suffering a fresh muscle injury shortly after returning to full fitness.
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Real Madrid’s recent wobble had raised concerns around Xabi Alonso’s early tenure, but the pressure eased slightly after Wednesday’s emphatic 3–0 win over Athletic Club, a match in which Kylian Mbappé delivered two goals and an assist. Even with that convincing result, questions about internal harmony remain.
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The road to the 2026 World Cup will take a major step forward on Friday when officials gather in Washington, D.C., for the tournament’s draw — an event shaping up to be as much a political spectacle as a sporting one.
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Growing uncertainty around Mohamed Salah’s role at Liverpool has intensified after the club’s midweek draw, with one former captain warning that the situation may accelerate toward a January decision.
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Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has stirred the Ballon d’Or debate by claiming Barcelona’s Raphinha deserved the award, a point he raised after his team’s 3–1 loss to Barça this week.
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Darwin Núñez’s future at Al Hilal is already uncertain, with people close to the striker exploring alternatives only months after his high profile arrival in Saudi Arabia, according to reporting from Olé.
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Emmanuel Petit suggested Mikel Arteta might consider a return to Spain, possibly to Barcelona, if he wins a trophy this season adding intrigue as Arsenal push for the title.
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Robert Lewandowski has indicated he would accept reduced pay and a smaller on field role if it allows him to remain with his current club beyond this season, but team officials are not planning to decide his future until early next year.
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As Trent Alexander-Arnold struggles to stand out at Real Madrid, an old message from Jurgen Klopp to Philippe Coutinho has resurfaced: at a super-club, even big players can disappear.
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