Álvarez has three exits, but none leads him to Barça
Observador27 August 2026 at 13:14
Argentine striker Julián Álvarez from Manchester City is at the center of an intense saga in the European summer transfer market. Although there are three possible destinations for the player, none of them involve a transfer to Barcelona, which is battling directly with Atlético de Madrid for his signature. Arsenal emerges as the third interested party, trying to make a swap involving striker Viktor Gyökeres. The situation places Álvarez in the middle of a dispute between the two Spanish clubs, with the colchoneros determined not to make the negotiation with the Catalans any easier.
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.
