Laporta insists on Julián Álvarez and At. Madrid responds: «There's 0% chance»
Record26 August 2026 at 13:48
Barcelona president Joan Laporta reiterated that the Catalan club's offer to sign Julián Álvarez remains valid until the end of the transfer window. However, Atlético de Madrid responded categorically, stating there is "0% chance" the Argentine striker will leave the colchonero club. Barcelona's insistence comes at a time when negotiations between the two clubs appear to be at an impasse, with the colchoneros determined to keep the player who was one of the team's main attacking references last season.
Benfica drew 0-0 with Aarhus in Denmark in a Europa League match, where the Eagles seek to secure qualification for the league phase of the European competition. The match ended goalless, leaving the fate of progression to the next round undecided.
UEFA is preparing a legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino regarding the already abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The European football body argues that such an initiative would be harmful to the interests of football and the member federations.
"The new Santa Clara coach, Van der Gaag, revealed that he is still looking for a striker for the squad, wanting a player with different characteristics from the rest but who can integrate at the same physical pace as the teammates."
Player Arsénio will receive the Legacy Badge after completing his 300th game in professional football competitions. In recognition of this milestone achieved in his career, the midfielder will now wear a special detail on his jersey, symbolizing this important achievement in his sporting career.
