2026 Ballon d'Or: Full men's, women's short lists, host city change, more
The 2026 Ballon d'Or short lists are out. Here's who could win the biggest individual prizes in men's and women's soccer.
Rodri apologises for Valencia 'weak' comments
Barcelona midfielder Rodri has apologised after television images showed him calling Valencia a "really bad" and "weak" team during last weekend's 5-0 win at Mestalla.
Tebas: Messi, Ronaldo investment an 'honour'
LaLiga president Javier Tebas considers it an honor that football greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are investing in Spanish clubs.
Madrid's Courtois to sit out Belgium's NL campaign
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will not play for Belgium in the Nations League campaign but has not retired from international football.
Jesus: Trained alone at Arsenal before Barça move
Gabriel Jesus has said he was made to train alone at Arsenal this summer as the club sought to move him on during the transfer window.
Mbappé: Champs Lg. 'more important' than Ballon d'Or
Kylian Mbappé said he wants to win the Champions League "more than anything" -- and that he'd prefer it to winning the Ballon d'Or -- after Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Inter on Tuesday.
Transfer rumors, news: Man City eye move for Atleti's Baena
Manchester City are looking to sign World Cup-winning midfielder Álex Baena from Atlético Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Refs stand by call not to retake Mbappé pen miss
The decision not to allow Kylian Mbappé's missed penalty in Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat at Real Betis to be retaken was correct, the body in charge of Spain's referees said on Tuesday.
Martínez: Álvarez transfer situation 'isn't easy'
Lautaro Martínez hopes Argentina teammate Julián Álvarez can soon get over his failed attempt to leave Atlético Madrid this summer.
Mourinho backs Endrick's Madrid 'potential'
Brazilian forward Endrick will get his time to shine at Real Madrid, according to his coach Jose Mourinho.
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Elche vs. Real Sociedad - Game Highlights (1:09)
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Valencia fans slam 'mercenaries' after Barça rout
Valencia fans protested Sunday against club officials and players after a demoralizing 5-0 home loss to Barcelona in LaLiga.
Espanyol vs. Sevilla - Game Highlights (1:13)
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Alavés vs. Osasuna - Game Highlights (1:09)
Flick: Barcelona can be 'better' after 5-0 win
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick lauded a "nearly perfect" performance but warned the Spanish champions can still get better after thrashing Valencia 5-0 at Mestalla on Sunday.
Garcia expects Lamine Yamal to win Ballon d'Or 'very soon' (1:19)
Yamal scores two as Barcelona thrash Valencia
Lamine Yamal scored twice as Barcelona opened up a three-point gap at the top of LaLiga by thumping Valencia 5-0 at the Mestalla.
Valencia vs. Barcelona - Game Highlights (1:11)
BACK-TO-BACK GOALS 🤩 Athletic Club vs. Atletico Madrid (12:14)
Villarreal vs. Deportivo La Coruña - Game Highlights (1:09)
LALIGA Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +15 | 12 |
| Alavés | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 10 |
| Real Madrid | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 9 |
| Real Betis | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Deportivo | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 8 |
| Atlético Madrid | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 |
| Sevilla | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 |
| Osasuna | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 7 |
| Real Sociedad | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| Athletic Club | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
| Levante | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Espanyol | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| Racing Santander | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| Getafe | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| Celta Vigo | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Villarreal | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 2 |
| Málaga | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -6 | 2 |
| Elche | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -7 | 1 |
| Valencia | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -8 | 1 |