Ancelotti admits Vinicius Jr. 'not at his best' for Real Madrid yet (1:38)
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Ancelotti: Bellingham not yet ready to return

Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Jude Bellingham isn't fit to play for Real Madrid in their LaLiga game at Real Sociedad on Saturday.

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Barca's Yamal: Reaching Messi's level 'impossible'

Barcelona and Spain teenage sensation Lamine Yamal said he wants to be his own player and that comparisons with Lionel Messi are unfair since it's impossible to reach that level.

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PSG ordered to give Mbappé €55m in back pay

The French league's legal commission has ordered Paris Saint-Germain to pay Kylian Mbappé the €55 million in unpaid wages that he claims he's entitled to, the league said Thursday.

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Barça finances boosted by spending cap rise

Barcelona's financial situation appears to be improving after LaLiga confirmed the Catalan club's spending limit for the season has risen to €426 million ($470.1m), up from €204m earlier this year.

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Sources: Lunin extends Madrid deal until 2028

Real Madrid have reached an agreement with goalkeeper Andriy Lunin over a new contract which will run until 2028, multiple sources have told ESPN.

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Gavi returns to Barcelona training after ACL tear

Gavi returned to Barcelona training on Thursday as he edges closer to a return to action after almost 10 months out with a serious knee injury.

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LaLiga introduces ref signal for racist incidents

LaLiga and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have agreed to introduce FIFA's new 'No Racism' gesture for referees, which will be used by officials to signal that a racist incident has been reported.

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How Hansi Flick, Barcelona turned things around in 100 days

In just over 100 days in charge, Hansi Flick has made his mark on a young Barcelona team as they've surged out to a four-point lead in LaLiga with four straight wins. What's changed?

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Ronaldo: Mbappé can win Ballon d'Or at Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo has backed Kylian Mbappé to succeed at Real Madrid, and tipped the France international to win a Ballon d'Or in the near future.

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Valencia to sideline Mir amid sexual assault case

Valencia have begun disciplinary proceedings against their forward Rafa Mir over an alleged crime of sexual assault, the club said on Monday.

Rodrygo 'upset' by Ballon d'Or snub (0:44)
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Madrid's Rodrygo 'upset' by Ballon d'Or snub

Rodrygo told ESPN he was "upset" at his omission from this week's men's Ballon d'Or shortlist, after helping Real Madrid win a LaLiga and Champions League double last season.

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Cousins, 16, break Barcelona B scoring record

Cousins Toni and Guille Fernández became the youngest-ever scorers for Barcelona Atlètic with both of them on target in Saturday's 3-0 win against Ourense.

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Spain forward Olmo returns to Barça with injury

Spain forward Dani Olmo will miss Sunday's UEFA Nations League game against Switzerland and return to Barcelona early with a minor knee problem.

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Gallagher respects Chelsea despite messy exit

Ex-Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher has said he only has positive things to say about his time at the club despite his tumultuous exit during the summer transfer window.