Diego Simeone hits back at Jose Mourinho after controversial Madrid derby
Diego Simeone has urged Jose Mourinho to show greater respect towards referees after the Real Madrid coach criticised the officials following a controversial Madrid derby.
Egypt star Hamza Abdelkarim earns long-term Barcelona deal
Abdelkarim joined Barcelona initially on loan from Egyptian giants Al Ahly in February before making his move permanent during the European summer.
His rapid rise has continued on the international stage. Abdelkarim became the youngest player to represent Egypt at a FIFA World Cup when he featured in four of their five matches at the 2026 tournament.
The young forward also caught the eye during Barcelona's pre-season campaign, scoring four goals in five appearances.
He was rewarded with his competitive debut for the Spanish champions last month when he came on as a late substitute during Barcelona's 5-2 La Liga victory over Rayo Vallecano.
Barcelona confirmed on Friday that Abdelkarim will formally sign his contract extension on Tuesday, tying him to the club for the next four years.
Jose Mourinho erupts at referee after Real Madrid lose fiery Madrid derby
Jose Mourinho has launched a fierce attack on the referee after Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat by Atletico Madrid, claiming his side should have faced nine opponents for much of the match.
Atletico Madrid beat 10-man Real Madrid to move second in LaLiga
Atletico Madrid moved above Real Madrid into second place in LaLiga after a 2-1 derby victory at the Metropolitano on Sunday, with Dean Huijsen's dismissal proving decisive.
Raphinha hat-trick maintains Barcelona's perfect start in LaLiga
Raphina continued his scoring spree with a second consecutive LaLiga hat-trick to guide Barcelona to a 3-1 win over Sevilla at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Saturday.