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OpiniónOctober 27, 2026

Harry Kane gana el Balón de Oro 2026: otro ROBO para la lista (y Rodri, ni al podio)

Harry Kane gana el Balón de Oro 2026 por delante de Mbappé y Lamine Yamal. España campeona del mundo y Rodri, mejor jugador del Mundial, fuera del podio. Para mí, otro robo. ComparativaOctober 26, 2026

iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro y 18 Pro Max: ¿cuál comprar? (y cuántas veces se puede doblar el iPhone plegable)

Comparativa del iPhone Duo, el iPhone plegable de Apple, con el iPhone 18 Pro y el 18 Pro Max: precio en España, pantallas, cámaras, batería y la prueba de durabilidad de las 75.000 dobleces. NBAOctober 26, 2026

Siroko ficha por los Chicago Bulls: una marca de Gijón en la casa de Michael Jordan (y en Siroko TV)

Siroko, la marca de Gijón, es socio oficial internacional de los Chicago Bulls, el equipo de Michael Jordan y el 23: qué incluye, Siroko TV y el United Center. OpiniónOctober 26, 2026

Balón de Oro 2026: los mayores ROBOS de la historia… y ahora Rodri

Balón de Oro 2026 hoy en Londres: España campeona del mundo, Rodri mejor jugador del Mundial y el favorito es Kane. Los mayores robos de la historia del premio y por qué lo merece Rodri. PostpartidoOctober 26, 2026

Castellón 4-0 Sporting: ¿de igual a igual, Larcamón? Nos pasaron por encima (y Gularte, retratado)

Castellón 4-0 Sporting: doblete de Jakobsen, golazo de Suero y Álvaro García. Gularte retratado, la defensa de cinco y Larcamón, suspenso. Mi opinión. OpiniónOctober 26, 2026

Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid: Mbappé gana el Clásico… y nadie echó de menos a Vinicius

Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid en el Camp Nou: doblete de Mbappé (41' y 88'), gol de Raphinha y el Barça pierde el invicto. Sin Vinicius, sin Courtois… y Mourinho se sale. Fórmula 1October 22, 2026

Alonso campeón del mundo 2006: hoy hace 20 años del bicampeonato de Fernando Alonso en Interlagos

El 22 de octubre de 2006 Fernando Alonso fue bicampeón del mundo de F1 en Interlagos, en la última carrera de Schumacher con Ferrari. Monza, China, Japón y el 134-121, 20 años después. OpiniónOctober 22, 2026

Clasificación Champions League 2026: mi top 8 tras la jornada 3 (y la final es en el Metropolitano)

Clasificación de la Champions League 2026 tras la jornada 3: cinco plenos, el récord que persigue Kane y mi top 8 rumbo a la final del Metropolitano. OpiniónOctober 22, 2026

Vinicius, cambiado y pitado en el Bernabéu: ya basta de broma (Real Madrid 4-1 Leipzig)

Real Madrid 4-1 Leipzig y la noticia es Vinicius: cambiado en el 70, pitado en su casa y sin Clásico por sanción. Mi opinión: esto ya no es un mal día. OpiniónOctober 21, 2026

Stuttgart 1-1 Atlético: la roja a Hjulmand, justa… ¿y el penalti a Hancko?

Stuttgart 1-1 Atlético en Champions: la roja a Hjulmand fue justa, pero el pisotón a Hancko dentro del área también era penalti. Mi veredicto. Champions LeagueOctober 21, 2026

Rio Ngumoha, 18 años: el niño que le dio la vuelta al Villarreal en Anfield

Rio Ngumoha, 18 años: dos asistencias para remontar el 0-2 del Villarreal en Anfield (4-3). Jugador del partido y récord del Liverpool en Champions. Champions LeagueOctober 21, 2026

Xavi Espart, 19 años: el canterano que le marcó al PSG en París

¿Quién es Xavi Espart? Lateral de 19 años de La Masia que marcó su primer gol en Champions ante el PSG en el Parque de los Príncipes. Champions LeagueOctober 21, 2026

Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal: ganaba 0-2 en Anfield y perdió (la maldición inglesa, 0 de 17)

Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal: el submarino ganaba 0-2 en Anfield y perdió. Ya son 17 partidos contra ingleses en Champions sin ganar ninguno. OpiniónOctober 21, 2026

PSG 4-2 Barça: el Barça de Liga no viaja a Europa (y Luis Enrique ya lleva tres seguidas)

PSG 4-2 Barcelona: 10 tiros a puerta en una parte, centrales de Flick muy arriba y Luis Enrique otra vez. Alineaciones, xG, goles y mi opinión. LaLiga HypermotionOctober 20, 2026

Así queda la Liga Hypermotion tras la jornada 10: el Almería no frena (y caen dos entrenadores)

Jornada 10 de la Liga Hypermotion: el Almería suma siete seguidas, el Castellón golea en Las Palmas, caen Albés y Celades y el Sporting es cuarto. Champions LeagueOctober 20, 2026

Champions, jornada 3: PSG-Barça abre el baile y los cinco españoles, a seguir invictos… o casi

Jornada 3 de Champions: PSG-Barça, Liverpool-Villarreal, Stuttgart-Atleti, Madrid-Leipzig y Betis-Feyenoord. Horarios, TV y cómo va la tabla. SirokoOctober 20, 2026

Siroko saca más ropa del Sporting: dos camisetas casual nuevas y las de mujer que faltaban

Siroko suma ropa al Sporting: la Match Day blanca, la Night Game negra, las camisetas de mujer 26/27 y lo nuevo del 120 aniversario. Precios y fotos. PreviaOctober 20, 2026

Castellón-Sporting: casi 20 años sin ganar en Castalia (y enfrente, el segundo con la mejor defensa)

Castellón-Sporting, domingo 25 a las 18:30 en Castalia: bajas, Camara muy dudoso, sin ganar allí desde 2006 (del 1-0 de 2008 al 3-1) y dónde verlo. Once idealOctober 20, 2026

El once ideal de la jornada 10 de LaLiga Hypermotion: Gelabert, en el descuento (y el Castellón mete a tres antes de recibirnos)

Once ideal de la jornada 10 de LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27: Gelabert, jugador de la jornada, con Suero, Sienra, Arnau Tenas y Miguel de la Fuente. PostpartidoOctober 18, 2026

Sporting 2-1 Albacete: no jugamos a nada… pero +3 (y casi le regalamos un punto al colista)

Sporting 2-1 Albacete: golazo de Sarco y cabezazo de Gelabert en el 95. Tres puntos y cuartos… pero sin juego. Notas, Larcamón y clasificación. OpiniónOctober 17, 2026

El coche volador de Tesla existe y estoy flipando (es KITT en la vida real… pero no vuela)

El coche volador de Tesla salta cinco coches y sube rampas del revés. Qué es el Tesla Roadster, precio, cuándo llega y por qué no vuela (todavía). OpiniónOctober 15, 2026

Roma 3-4 Real Madrid: ochenta minutos jugando a nada y diez a lo campeón (con tres córners de Güler)

Roma 3-4 Real Madrid: tres córners de Güler en siete minutos remontan un 3-1. Mi opinión: Vinicius, Mourinho, Mbappé y el 5 de 5 español. PreviaOctober 15, 2026

Previa de la jornada 10 de la Liga Hypermotion: el Eibar contra el muro del Mallorca (y el colista que nos tiene cogida la medida)

Previa jornada 10 Liga Hypermotion (16-19 oct): horarios, TV, cómo llega cada equipo, lesionados y sancionados. Eibar-Mallorca y Sporting-Albacete. Once idealOctober 15, 2026

El once ideal de la jornada 9 de LaLiga Hypermotion: un central del Oviedo tumba al líder (y Pucela mete tres)

El once ideal de la jornada 9 de LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27: Carlos Domínguez, jugador de la jornada, con Arnu, Baena, Miguel de la Fuente y Álvaro Marín. NoticiasOctober 15, 2026

El Rubius presenta las MadKat ONE en Gijón: lo viví desde dentro de la tienda (y acabó petada)

Estuve dentro de la tienda de Siroko de Gijón cuando el Rubius presentó las MadKat ONE: así fue, cómo es él y dónde comprarlas. Quedan pocas. ZapatillasOctober 14, 2026

El Rubius, en Gijón: este miércoles a las 18:00 en la tienda de Siroko para presentar sus zapatillas (y habrá sorpresas)

El Rubius estará este miércoles 14 a las 18:00 en la tienda de Siroko de Gijón (Fernández Vallín, 2) para presentar las MadKat x Siroko. Y habrá sorpresas. LaLiga HypermotionOctober 13, 2026

Así queda LaLiga Hypermotion tras la jornada 9: se cae todo (y el Almería, nuevo líder)

Jornada 9 de LaLiga Hypermotion: el Almería, nuevo líder; el Eibar cae en el Tartiere, el Castellón pierde el invicto y el Sporting gana en Cádiz. PreviaOctober 13, 2026

Sporting-Albacete: cuidadín con el colista herido (que la última vez nos remontó un 3-0)

Sporting-Albacete, sábado 17 a las 18:30 en El Molinón: bajas, cómo llega el colista tras el 5-0 en Pucela, el trauma del 3-4 y dónde verlo en DAZN. SueldosOctober 13, 2026

How much Carlos Alcaraz earns: the world's highest-paid tennis player in 2026, prize by prize and sponsorship by sponsorship

How much Carlos Alcaraz earns: $62.9 million in 2026 according to Sportico (18.9 in prize money and 44 in sponsorships), the world's highest-paid tennis player ahead of Sinner. His sponsors, career prize money and how he compares to the all-time greats. PostpartidoOctober 12, 2026

Cádiz 0-1 Sporting: 18 años después… y la última vez subimos

Cádiz 0-1 Sporting: gol de Pablo García en el 87, primera victoria en Cádiz desde 2008, las notas, Gularte, Larcamón y el Sporting en playoff. OpiniónOctober 11, 2026

Vinicius marca, tira del pelo y se pierde el Clásico: 20 minutos de circo (y Mourinho, callado)

Vinicius sale, marca, le anulan el gol por tirar del pelo a Saliba y ve la roja. Acta, audio del VAR, cuántos partidos le caen y por qué se pierde el Clásico. SueldosOctober 11, 2026

What referees earn in Primera and Segunda División: fixed salary, per match, VAR and annual totals

Spanish referee salaries breakdown: in Primera, around €12,500 monthly fixed, €4,900 per match and half that for VAR work (€250,000-€300,000 yearly); in Segunda, €6,000 monthly, €1,800 per match and €900 for VAR. Full breakdown, annual calculations and comparison with minimum player wages. ViajesOctober 10, 2026

Disneyland París vs Disneyland California: qué tiene cada uno, cuánto cuesta y cuál elegir

Estuve en los dos Disneyland. Zonas, atracciones y cuánto cuesta ir a París y California en Halloween, Navidad o Nochevieja. ¿Cuál elegir? HistoriaOctober 9, 2026

Ascenso del Sporting 2015: así lo viví (y por qué le debo una al Lugo)

7 de junio de 2015: Betis 0-3 Sporting y el gol de Caballero en el 92 en Montilivi. Mi vídeo de aquella tarde y todo lo que pasó, minuto a minuto. HumorOctober 9, 2026

Túnel del Negrón: por qué al entrar en Asturias se acaba el verano

Entras con sol en León y sales con niebla en Asturias. Mi vídeo más asturiano y la explicación del Negrón: efecto Foehn, 4,1 km y la AP-66. ZapatillasOctober 9, 2026

Las MadKat x Siroko del Rubius, ya a la venta: quedan pocas unidades (y lo que pasó con la primera tanda)

Las MadKat x Siroko del Rubius ya se pueden comprar tras su presentación en la tienda de Siroko en Gijón (14-10-2026), pero quedan pocas unidades. Los 4 diseños, precio por pie y código ELOPI23. PreviaOctober 9, 2026

Previa de la jornada 9 de LaLiga Hypermotion: Messi y Cristiano «se cruzan» en Segunda, el Eibar va a por la octava y la maldición de Cádiz

Previa de la jornada 9 de LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 (10 al 12 de octubre): horarios, bajas y análisis partido a partido. El Eldense de Messi, el Almería de Cristiano, el Eibar líder en el Tartiere, el estreno de Etxeberria en el Albacete y el Cádiz-Sporting sin Antonio Casas. SueldosOctober 9, 2026

Vinícius's new Real Madrid contract until 2032: what he wanted, what the club offered, and what we know about his salary

Vinícius Jr renews with Real Madrid until 2032: he was earning around €17m net per year (ESPN), the club offered €22m and the player demanded €30m. A timeline of the saga, image rights explained, and why he's worth what he's worth. OpiniónOctober 8, 2026

Messi se va con fiesta, Cristiano da un portazo: ¿quién fue mejor con su selección? (y a los dos los jubiló España)

Messi se despidió de Argentina con gol; Cristiano, con una carta contra Jorge Jesus. Números, títulos, cara a cara y quién fue mejor con su selección. Salud y hábitosOctober 7, 2026

Proyecto 40: un análisis en negrita, un espejo y siete meses para cambiarlo todo (súmate)

Cumplo 40 el 5 de mayo y empiezo mi cambio físico: rutina full body, hábitos, comida y ropa para entrenar, con entrenador. Y quiero que lo hagas conmigo. SelecciónOctober 7, 2026

Mikel Merino, el suplente que decide títulos: Alemania, Portugal, Bélgica… y ahora Croacia

Doblete en Split, el 119' a Alemania, Portugal y Bélgica en el Mundial: por qué Mikel Merino siempre aparece cuando España se la juega (y lo del banderín). Once idealOctober 7, 2026

LaLiga Hypermotion Team of the Week Round 8: Antoñito Cordero leads the way, Casas sneaks in

LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 Team of the Week Round 8, featuring Player of the Week Antoñito Cordero (brace in Cádiz's 4-0 win over Leganés) and Manager of the Week Javi Calleja (Eldense's 4-1 victory over Oviedo): Arnau Tenas, Kopotun, Manu Lama, Isma Ruiz, Arnáiz, Antonio Casas and more. SueldosOctober 7, 2026

What Mbappé earns at Real Madrid: salary, signing bonus and 80% of his image rights

What Kylian Mbappé earns at Real Madrid: contract until 2029, a salary of around 26 million gross upon arrival (around 31 million in 2026), a signing bonus of 100-150 million spread over five years and 80% of his new image rights. What each outlet reports and how much he makes per month. OpiniónOctober 6, 2026

El césped de El Molinón, hecho una pena: el Sporting lo levantará entero (y no me creo que no tenga nada que ver con las lesiones)

El Real Sporting de Gijón ha aprobado levantar y cambiar por completo el césped de El Molinón, tres años después del último: un vivero de Ávila, la obra tras el Sporting-Albacete aprovechando Castellón, Ceuta y la Copa en Guijuelo, el coste para el mercado de invierno y las nueve bajas del equipo. ¿Influye el césped en la plaga de lesiones? PreviaOctober 6, 2026

Previa Cádiz - Sporting: sin Casas, sin 9 y a un campo donde no ganamos desde 2008

Previa del Cádiz - Real Sporting de Gijón de la jornada 9 de LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 (domingo 11 de octubre, 21:00, Nuevo Mirandilla, LaLiga TV Hypermotion y DAZN), actualizada durante la semana: la baja de Antonio Casas (grado 3, al menos dos meses), Otero y Duñabeitia, la falta de delanteros, la vuelta de Gelabert y Guillamón, 18 años sin ganar en Cádiz, la defensa de cinco de Larcamón, las bajas de los dos equipos y el Cádiz de Celades que acaba de golear 4-0 al Leganés. LaLiga HypermotionOctober 6, 2026

Así queda LaLiga Hypermotion tras la Jornada 8: el Eibar, líder con siete seguidas; el Cádiz despierta y el efecto Messi tumba al Oviedo

Resumen de la jornada 8 de LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 con todos los resultados y la clasificación: el Eibar gana 1-3 en Albacete y es líder con siete victorias seguidas, el Castellón empata con el Ceuta pero sigue invicto, el Almería suma cinco seguidas, el Cádiz golea 4-0 al Leganés, el Eldense tumba 4-1 al Oviedo y el Sporting sube al 8º puesto tras el 3-2 al Celta Fortuna. Copa del ReyOctober 5, 2026

Guijuelo - Sporting en la Copa del Rey: repetimos rival tres años después

Sorteo de la primera eliminatoria de la Copa del Rey 2026/27: al Real Sporting de Gijón le toca el Guijuelo (Tercera RFEF), a partido único fuera de casa entre el 27 y el 29 de octubre. El precedente del 0-3, la opción de jugar en El Molinón, los cruces de los asturianos (Covadonga-Valladolid, Ribadesella-Racing, Llanera-Ponferradina, Numancia-Oviedo) y las fechas de las siguientes rondas. SueldosOctober 5, 2026

What each Spain player earned for winning the 2026 World Cup: the bonus, taxes and FIFA's payment

What Spain's players earned for winning the 2026 World Cup: a bonus of around €750,000 gross per player (approximately €415,000 net), equal for all 26, 25% more than in 2010. What FIFA paid the RFEF ($50 million) and why the national team doesn't pay salaries. PostpartidoOctober 4, 2026

Sporting 3-2 Celta Fortuna: ganamos, pero pidiendo la hora contra diez y un filial

Crónica y opinión del Real Sporting de Gijón 3-2 Celta Fortuna, jornada 8 de LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 (4 de octubre, El Molinón, 18.939 espectadores): doblete de Antonio Casas, gol de Guille Rosas en sus 200 partidos, roja a Meixús, la defensa de cinco y los cambios de Larcamón, las notas jugador a jugador, la rueda de prensa, los pitos de la grada y lo que viene ante el Cádiz. Fórmula 1October 4, 2026

Fernando Alonso at Sepang: in the rain, over a minute down and at 45 years old, he delivers his best race of 2026

Fernando Alonso finishes eighth at the 2026 Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang, fighting back in the rain from over a minute behind: his best result of the year with Aston Martin, 4 points and another masterclass in racecraft at the circuit where he won in 2005, 2007 and 2012. SelecciónOctober 3, 2026

Spain 3-1 Czech Republic: Lamine shines at the Tartiere (and a Real Sporting player watched it live)

Match report from Spain 3-1 Czech Republic at Carlos Tartiere in Oviedo (Nations League 2026-27): Lamine Yamal's stunning goal, Rodri's strike, Merino seals it, 28,515 attendance, World Cup talk with Cazorla and Mata, and a Real Sporting player in the stands. SueldosOctober 3, 2026

Luis de la Fuente's salary revealed: What the world champion coach earns after signing until 2032

Luis de la Fuente's new deal with the RFEF through 2032 sees him earn between €4-5 million gross per season according to Cadena SER, nearly double his previous €2.3 million salary. Check where Spain's World Cup winning coach ranks among the world's best-paid managers and the context behind his contract extension following the 2026 World Cup triumph. LaLiga HypermotionOctober 2, 2026

Eldense 4-1 Real Oviedo: the Messi effect arrives in Elda (without leaving the stands)

Humorous match report of Eldense 4-1 Real Oviedo (matchday 8, LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27): the first game with Leo Messi as owner, the comeback after Reina's opening-minute goal, Javi Calleja's revenge against his former club and memories of Sporting B's 4-1 and 1-4 victories over Oviedo. ZapatillasOctober 2, 2026

El Rubius and Siroko: the full story, from Real Sporting shirt to MadKat trainers

From the Real Sporting shirt in the GTA VI livestream to the MadKat x Siroko ONE trainers: the complete timeline with dates of everything connecting El Rubius to Siroko, the Gijón brand that dresses Real Sporting. ZapatillasOctober 2, 2026

What is MadKat? The Rubius clothing brand explained

MadKat is the Rubius clothing and product brand, formerly RubiusCorp: its origins, collaborations with Batman, Rick and Morty and Naruto, MadKat Lab keyboards and the new MadKat x Siroko ONE sneakers. LaLiga HypermotionOctober 1, 2026

Messi buys Eldense: the Ballon d'Or lands in Hypermotion (and already has his showdown with Cristiano)

Official: Leo Messi acquires 100% of CD Eldense, from LaLiga Hypermotion, pending CSD authorization. How the purchase from TH Soluciones came about, what Eldense is, his second club in Spain after Cornellà, the boardroom battle with Cristiano Ronaldo's Almería and Messi's first match in his new era against Real Oviedo. BajasOctober 1, 2026

Injuries and suspensions in LaLiga Hypermotion matchday 8: all the absences, match by match

Every absence in LaLiga Hypermotion matchday 8 2026/27: injuries, suspensions and doubts for all 22 teams, match by match with kick-off times. Updates automatically with each medical report until kick-off. Fútbol internacionalOctober 1, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal: the clash with Jorge Jesus, 'his truth' and the possible end of an era

Cristiano Ronaldo has abandoned Portugal's camp in Copenhagen after clashing with coach Jorge Jesus, who benched him for 90 minutes against Norway and announced he would not start against Denmark. Timeline, the statement in which he promises to tell 'his truth', his previous run-ins with coaches and what could happen next. SueldosOctober 1, 2026

Lamine Yamal's Barcelona salary: contract until 2031 and what each outlet reports

Lamine Yamal's earnings at FC Barcelona: contract through 2031, around 8 million net fixed according to Sport (up to 15-20 with variables) or 20 million net according to La Razón. What each outlet publishes, monthly and daily breakdown, and comparison with LaLiga Hypermotion's wage limit. SelecciónSeptember 29, 2026

Spain 4-1 Croatia: Lamine Yamal shines as champions dominate in opening home night

Match report from Spain 4-1 Croatia in the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 at the Sánchez-Pizjuán: Lamine Yamal double and assist (MVP), Marc Pubill's first goal for the senior team and Nico Williams on the scoresheet. Spain wins two from two and tops their group before Saturday's trip to the Tartiere in Oviedo. ZapatillasSeptember 29, 2026

Leak or strategy? What's behind Rubius's MadKat x Siroko sneakers

Rubius's MadKat x Siroko sneakers appeared on a livestream before the official announcement. Accident or masterstroke? I break it down from the inside as a creator who also works with Siroko: the hype, the individual shoe sales, and merch's evolution into product creation. SueldosSeptember 29, 2026

Highest-paid athletes in history: the definitive ranking, from Jordan and Tiger to Cristiano and Messi

Ranking of highest-paid athletes in history according to Sportico, with career earnings adjusted for inflation: Michael Jordan (4.5 billion dollars), Tiger Woods, Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James, Messi, Federer, Schumacher... Plus, Forbes' top 10 for 2026, with Cristiano leading (300 million) and Jon Rahm seventh. Once idealSeptember 29, 2026

Team of the Week for Matchday 7 of LaLiga Hypermotion: Carlos Hernández, the centre-back who scored two goals

Team of the Week for Matchday 7 of LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27, featuring Player of the Week Carlos Hernández from Ceuta with two headed goals from centre-back and Manager of the Week Pablo Hernández from Castellón: Andrés Fernández, Van de Beek, Israel Suero, Arnu, Jordi Cano, Madariaga and more. LaLiga HypermotionSeptember 29, 2026

LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27's all-time top scorers: from Quini and Lángara to Stuani and Muriqi

The all-time leading goalscorer for each of the 22 LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 clubs, with their goal tallies and sources: Lángara (Real Oviedo, 257), Quini (Sporting, 165 in Primera), Stuani (Girona, 148), Germán Dévora (Las Palmas, 119), Julito (Tenerife), Mágico González (Cádiz), Muriqi (Mallorca) and more LaLiga HypermotionSeptember 29, 2026

Who gets the most bang for their buck in LaLiga Hypermotion? Points per million salary cap, live

Live efficiency table for LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27: points per million euros of salary limit, cost per point and league position versus money ranking for each club. Updates automatically with live standings: which teams stretch the euro furthest (Almería, Eibar, Castellón) and which underperform relative to their spending. Fórmula 1September 29, 2026

How much Fernando Alonso earns: his Aston Martin salary, F1 wage rankings and what he's demanding for 2027

Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin salary: approximately $20 million per season in 2026 according to press estimates, the sixth-highest wage on the F1 grid. F1 driver salary rankings, what he demanded to renew for 2027 ($40 million according to Business Book GP), his per-race earnings and off-track income. LaLiga HypermotionSeptember 29, 2026

LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 salary cap: club-by-club breakdown and promotion odds based purely on spending power

Official LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 salary limits club-by-club: Girona (€35.08M) and Mallorca (€34.69M) far ahead, Oviedo third, Real Sporting de Gijón seventh with €13.34M and Almería lowest at €3.97M. Plus 20,000 season simulations calculating each team's promotion probability if money was all that mattered. SelecciónSeptember 29, 2026

Spain - Czech Republic at the Tartiere: World champions return to Asturias eleven years on

Spain host Czech Republic on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 20:45 at the Carlos Tartiere in Oviedo for matchday three of the Nations League: kick-off time, where to watch (La 1 and RTVE Play), how world champions arrive following the 2-3 defeat at Wembley, the opposition and Spain's history in Oviedo. Fórmula 1September 29, 2026

Fernando Alonso renews with Aston Martin until 2027: I will retire… but not yet. The legend who refuses to stop

Fernando Alonso renews with Aston Martin and will continue in Formula 1 in 2027, his 24th season, at age 46: the black chair video, why only 2027, the lost year with Honda, and the complete story of the two-time Asturian champion, from Oviedo and karting to Renault, Ferrari, Le Mans and Indianapolis, with all his stats and records. PreviaSeptember 29, 2026

Previa Sporting - Celta Fortuna: un gol en cuatro partidos en El Molinón y ni una excusa más

Previa del Real Sporting de Gijón - Celta Fortuna de la jornada 8 de LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 (domingo 4 de octubre, 16:15, El Molinón, gratis en abierto): la resaca del derbi, un Sporting con un solo gol en cuatro partidos en casa, Larcamón en la cuerda floja, las bajas de Gelabert, Iosifov y Konrad, y el Celta Fortuna de Fredi Álvarez y Álvaro Marín. PreviaSeptember 29, 2026

Previa de la Jornada 8 de LaLiga Hypermotion: horarios, bajas y un Almería-Burgos de los gordos (y gratis en abierto)

Previa de la jornada 8 de LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 (2 al 5 de octubre), actualizada automáticamente: horarios de los 11 partidos, bajas y sanciones de cada equipo, resultados en directo y análisis partido a partido, con Almería-Burgos, Girona-Mallorca y Sporting-Celta Fortuna. Toda la jornada se ve gratis en abierto en Movistar Plus+, DAZN, Orange TV y Prime Video Channels. LaLiga HypermotionSeptember 29, 2026

LaLiga Hypermotion after Matchday 7: Castellón remain unbeaten; Eibar make history and Asturian derby turns blue

LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 Matchday 7 roundup with all results, goalscorers and standings: Castellón win 0-2 at Butarque and remain unbeaten, Eibar seal their sixth straight victory (club record) against Las Palmas, Almería raid Son Moix, Ceuta claim their first win, Andorra revive in Granada and Oviedo win the Asturian derby 2-0 against Real Sporting de Gijón. PostpartidoSeptember 27, 2026

Oviedo 2-0 Sporting: prometiste fútbol, Larcamón, y nos diste vergüenza

Crónica y opinión del Real Oviedo 2-0 Real Sporting de Gijón, derbi asturiano de la jornada 7 de LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 (27 de septiembre, Carlos Tartiere): gol de Chris Ramos en el 8 tras el error de Pablo Vázquez, expulsión de Gelabert en el 76, el 2-0 de Enzo Pérez en el 82, el planteamiento de Larcamón, el arbitraje de Andrés Fuentes Molina, alineaciones, tarjetas y clasificación. ZapatillasSeptember 27, 2026

Rubius x Siroko trainers: heaven on one foot, hell on the other (and they're sold separately)

MadKat, Rubius' brand, and Siroko launch a special edition of the Siroko ONE Infinity trainers: the left foot is hell and the right foot is heaven, sold individually at €59.95 per shoe (€119.90 a pair) and available in four designs: white, black, red and blue. Price, sizes, how to mix and match them and the ELOPI23 code. On sale now, only a few units left. PreviaSeptember 24, 2026

Previa del derbi asturiano: Oviedo-Sporting, un Tartiere sin goles azules y un Principado unido

Previa del Real Oviedo - Real Sporting de Gijón, derbi asturiano de la jornada 7 de LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 (domingo 27 de septiembre, 21:00, Carlos Tartiere): el Sporting llega 9º con 10 puntos y pleno de victorias fuera, el Oviedo 13º con 8 y sin ganar ni marcar en casa; bajas de Ferrari, Guillamón, Bruno Rubio y Konrad, declaraciones de Calero y Dani Calvo, 675 entradas visitantes, la campaña del 024, historial y dónde verlo. SelecciónSeptember 22, 2026

Vuelve la campeona del mundo: España estrena la segunda estrella en Wembley

La campeona del mundo vuelve a la Nations League ante Inglaterra en Wembley: fechas, horarios (20:45) y estadios de los cuatro partidos (Londres, Sevilla, Oviedo y Split), dónde verlos (La 1 y RTVE Play), la lista de De la Fuente con Fresneda por el lesionado Porro, y cuándo vuelve LaLiga (viernes 9 de octubre). La Hypermotion no para. PostpartidoSeptember 19, 2026

Andorra 1-3 Sporting: The Principality curse is broken (and Casas makes his statement)

Match report: FC Andorra 1-3 Real Sporting de Gijón, matchday 6 of LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 (September 19, Estadi de la FAF in Encamp). Sporting's first-ever away victory in Andorra, with goals from Duñabeitia, Antonio Casas and Iosifov; Jordi Cano's equaliser following a Pablo Vázquez error, Larcamón's game-changing substitutions, team sheets, cards, standings and the derby on the horizon. PreviaSeptember 19, 2026

Andorra-Sporting preview: the Principality curse, two wounded teams and a newly promoted referee

FC Andorra vs Real Sporting de Gijón preview, LaLiga Hypermotion matchday 6 2026/27 (Saturday 19 September, 16:15, Estadi de la FAF de Encamp): Sporting have never won or scored in Andorra, arrive on two consecutive defeats and just 2 goals in five matchdays; absences of Guillamón, Ferrari and Gaspar Campos, Manu Rodríguez returns, probable line-ups, Carles Manso's Andorra on four consecutive defeats, newly promoted referee Morales Moreno, where to watch and prediction. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

2026: 48 nations, three countries and Spain's second star. The end of the series

History of the 2026 World Cup, the first with 48 nations and the first hosted by three countries: Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium with a goal from Ferran Torres and Rodri as the tournament's best player, Spain's second star sixteen years after Iniesta. And the closing of the series: what has changed in football between the 13 teams of 1930 and the 48 of 2026. Chapter 23 and final chapter of the History of World Cups series by Elopi23. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

Qatar 2022: football's greatest final, Messi's World Cup and Spain's penalty heartbreak

The story of the Qatar 2022 World Cup: Argentina's 3-3 thriller with France and the shootout that gave Messi the trophy at the fifth attempt, featuring Mbappé's hat-trick in a final—the first since 1966; the only World Cup played in November and December; Spain's elimination to Morocco after missing all three of their penalties; Morocco's shock semifinal run; and the documented facts behind worker death figures and the awarding of hosting rights. Chapter 22 of Elopi23's World Cup History series. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

Russia 2018: VAR makes its debut, Croatia comes close to glory and Spain sacks Lopetegui two days before the tournament

History of the Russia 2018 World Cup: the final with the most goals in over half a century, France 4-2 Croatia; the debut of video refereeing and 29 penalties awarded; Croatia with four million inhabitants playing three consecutive extra times on the way to the final, with Modrić named best player; Julen Lopetegui's sacking two days before Spain's debut and elimination on penalties against Russia; and the third consecutive defending champions eliminated in the group stage. Chapter 21 of the World Cup History series by Elopi23. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

Brazil 2014: The Mineiraço, the 7-1 that nobody saw coming and Götze's goal in the 113th minute

History of the Brazil 2014 World Cup: Germany's 7-1 demolition of Brazil in the Belo Horizonte semi-final, with five goals in eighteen minutes, the greatest humiliation of a host nation in tournament history; Mario Götze's goal in the 113th minute of the Maracanã final; Klose surpassing Ronaldo as the all-time World Cup top scorer; Spain's elimination in two matches after the 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands; and the debut of goal-line technology. Chapter 20 of the History of the World Cups series by Elopi23. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

South Africa 2010: Iniesta's goal, Spain's first star and the only champions who started by losing

The story of the South Africa 2010 World Cup: Spain's first FIFA World Cup, with Iniesta's goal in the 116th minute of the final against the Netherlands and the message to Dani Jarque; the only World Cup champions in history who lost their opening match; four knockout victories won 1-0 and eight goals in seven games; De Jong's kick on Xabi Alonso and Howard Webb's fourteen yellow cards; the first World Cup in Africa, the vuvuzelas, Paul the octopus and Suárez's handball against Ghana. Chapter 19 of the History of World Cups series by Elopi23. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

Germany 2006: Zidane's headbutt in his final match and Italy's triumph in the storm

History of the 2006 World Cup in Germany: Zidane's headbutt on Materazzi in the 110th minute of the Berlin final, in the last match of his career, and what the two protagonists actually said to each other; Italy's title amid the explosion of the Calciopoli scandal; the Ballon d'Or for a sent-off player and why it makes sense; the Battle of Nuremberg with a record number of cards; and the Sommermärchen that changed Germany's relationship with its flags. Chapter 18 of the World Cup History series by Elopi23. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

Korea and Japan 2002: Spain's two disallowed goals, Ronaldo's redemption and France's goalless exit

History of the 2002 Korea and Japan World Cup: Spain vs Korea in the quarter-finals with Morientes' goal ruled out by a ball that never went out, what is proven and what isn't about those refereeing decisions; defending champions France crashing out in the group stage without scoring a goal; Ronaldo's eight goals four years after the 1998 final; the haircut and its explanation; Senegal, Turkey and Korea on the map; and Oliver Kahn, the only goalkeeper to win the Ballon d'Or at a World Cup. Chapter 17 of the World Cup History series by Elopi23. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

France 1998: Zidane's two headers, Ronaldo's mystery and Spain's 6-1 that wasn't enough

History of the 1998 World Cup in France: the first French-hosted World Cup with Zidane's two headed goals in the final against Brazil; the convulsion Ronaldo suffered hours before the match and what is actually documented about the alleged Nike pressure; the first 32-team World Cup and the debut of the golden goal; Croatia's third-place finish in their debut with Davor Šuker as top scorer; and Spain's group stage elimination despite the 6-1 win over Bulgaria. Chapter 16 of the History of World Cups series by Elopi23. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

USA 1994: Baggio's penalty, the elbow on Luis Enrique and Andrés Escobar's death

History of the 1994 USA World Cup: the first final decided by penalties and the only one that ended goalless, with Roberto Baggio's miss; Tassotti's elbow on Luis Enrique that knocked Spain out in the quarter-finals and the subsequent eight-match ban; Maradona's expulsion for doping; the murder of Andrés Escobar and what is actually proven about it; Salenko's five goals in one match and the attendance record that still stands. Chapter 15 of the World Cup History series by Elopi23. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

Italy 1990: Cameroon stun the champions, Roger Milla's dance and the World Cup with fewest goals in history

History of the 1990 World Cup in Italy: the most defensive tournament ever played, with 2.21 goals per match, and the one that forced football to change its rules; Roger Milla's Cameroon team that beat defending champions Argentina in the opening match and reached the quarter-finals, the first African team to achieve it; the Naples semi-final and Maradona's plea to the Neapolitans; Gascoigne's tears; Schillaci's six goals; and the final with the first two red cards ever in a World Cup final. Chapter 14 of the History of World Cups series by Elopi23. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

Mexico 1986: Maradona's four minutes, the Hand of God and the Goal of the Century

The story of the 1986 Mexico World Cup: Maradona's two goals against England four minutes apart, the Hand of God and the sixty-metre run that FIFA would name Goal of the Century; the World Cup that Mexico hastily organized after Colombia's withdrawal and eight months after the 1985 earthquake; Butragueño's four goals against Denmark and Spain's elimination on penalties; and the 3-2 final victory over Germany with Burruchaga's goal. Chapter 13 of the World Cup History series by Elopi23. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

Spain 1982: The Disgrace of Gijón at El Molinón, the night of Seville and the national team's failure

History of the 1982 World Cup in Spain: the El Molinón match between Germany and Austria that knocked out Algeria and forced FIFA to change the rules forever; the Seville night with Schumacher's challenge on Battiston and the first penalty shootout in World Cup history; the Italy 3-2 Brazil match at Sarrià and Paolo Rossi's six goals; Spain's failure with just one win in five matches; and the truth about Naranjito and the so-called Gijón pact. Chapter 12 of the World Cup History series by Elopi23. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

Argentina 1978: the World Cup of dictatorship, the 6-0 thrashing of Peru and Rensenbrink's post

History of the 1978 Argentina World Cup: the tournament that Videla's military junta used to whitewash its image while the ESMA operated just a kilometre from the final stadium; the 6-0 Peru result, the most suspicious outcome in World Cup history, with all the accusations and lack of evidence; Holland's second lost final, this time without Cruyff, and Rensenbrink's post in the 90th minute; Kempes' two goals and the trophy handed over by Videla. Chapter 11 of the World Cup History series by Elopi23. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

Germany 1974: The Total Football Orange that invented modern football and lost, and the penalty in minute 2

History of the 1974 West Germany World Cup: Johan Cruyff's Total Football and the Orange, the most remembered runners-up in history; the final that started with a penalty for the Netherlands before a German touched the ball; the only match between the two Germanies and Sparwasser's goal; the Cruyff Turn; the debut of the current trophy; and the truth about why Cruyff didn't go to the 1978 World Cup and the famous Mwepu Ilunga clearance with Zaire. Chapter 10 of the World Cup History series by Elopi23. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

Mexico 1970: the greatest team in history, the first World Cup in colour and the Cup Brazil kept forever

The story of the 1970 Mexico World Cup: Pelé's Brazil with Gérson, Tostão, Rivelino and Jairzinho, who defeated Italy 4-1 at the Azteca and are considered by many the finest team ever assembled, Carlos Alberto's goal, Gordon Banks' save, the Century Match between Italy and West Germany with Beckenbauer playing in a sling, the debut of yellow and red cards and substitutions, and the truth about the Football War and the Jules Rimet Trophy that Brazil took home permanently before it was stolen in 1983. Chapter 9 of the Elopi23 World Cup History series. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

England 1966: the ghost goal, the dog that found the Cup and the North Korea that knocked out Italy

History of the 1966 England World Cup: England's only title, the ghost goal by Geoff Hurst in extra time at Wembley that modern analysis deems invalid, the theft of the Jules Rimet Cup in London and the dog Pickles who found it under a hedge, the North Korea side that eliminated Italy, Africa's boycott and the truth about linesman Bahramov's 'Stalingrad' phrase, who wasn't even Russian. Chapter 8 of the World Cup History series by Elopi23. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

Chile 1962: The Battle of Santiago, Garrincha's greatest moment and the World Cup born from an earthquake

The story of the 1962 Chile World Cup: a country that two years earlier had suffered the most powerful earthquake ever recorded and hosted it anyway, the Battle of Santiago between Chile and Italy with police entering the pitch four times, Garrincha winning the World Cup with an injured Pelé, the only Olympic goal in World Cup history and Spain's return twelve years later with Di Stéfano, who never played a single World Cup match. Chapter 7 of the Elopi23 World Cup History series. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

Sweden 1958: Pelé emerged at 17, and Fontaine's 13 goals that no one has matched

History of the 1958 World Cup in Sweden: Pelé's breakthrough at 17 with two goals in the final, the 5-2 victory over hosts Sweden, Just Fontaine's unmatched record of 13 goals, the psychologist who advised against calling up Pelé and Garrincha, the blue shirt and the only title a South American team has won on European soil. What is documented and what is not about Pelé's promise to his father and about the first televised World Cup. Chapter 6 of Elopi23's World Cup History series. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

Switzerland 1954: The Miracle of Bern, Invincible Hungary and the draw that left Spain out

The story of the 1954 World Cup in Switzerland: West Germany came from 0-2 down to beat Puskás's Hungary 3-2, a team that hadn't lost in four years and had thrashed them 8-3 just three weeks earlier. The most goal-heavy World Cup in history (5.38 per match), the Battle of Bern between Hungary and Brazil, the disallowed goal for Puskás and the truth about Adidas boots and German doping. Plus the Spanish chapter: Spain were eliminated by Turkey in a ballot draw decided by a blindfolded child in Rome. Chapter 5 of the History of World Cups series by Elopi23. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

Brazil 1950: the Maracanazo, the only World Cup without a final and Spain's best until 2010

History of the 1950 Brazil World Cup: the only one decided by a group stage instead of a final, Uruguay's 2-1 victory over Brazil before 173,850 paying spectators (an all-time record), the silence of the Maracanã and the truth about the alleged suicides, the 200,000 spectators myth and Barbosa burning the goalposts. Spain's complete tournament run as fourth-place finalists and their best World Cup until 2010, Zarra's goal against England and the Gato de Maracanã. Chapter 4 of the History of the World Cups series by Elopi23. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

France 1938: the last World Cup before the war, the country that disappeared and Spain unable to compete

History of the 1938 FIFA World Cup in France: Austria qualified and ceased to exist following Nazi annexation, leaving the only no-show in World Cup history; Spain entered and had to withdraw due to the Civil War; Italy won their second consecutive title and remained champions for sixteen years. Brazil's 6-5 victory over Poland, the Battle of Bordeaux, Italy's black shirt against France and the truth about Leônidas' barefoot goal, who invented the bicycle kick and the 'win or die' telegram. Chapter 3 of Elopi23's World Cup History series. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

Italy 1934: Mussolini's World Cup, the robbery of Spain and the man who played two finals for two countries

The story of the 1934 FIFA World Cup in Italy, the first tournament a regime used as propaganda: Uruguay, the defending champions, refused to attend and remain the only champions never to defend their title; Italy had to play a qualifier to enter their own World Cup; the Argentine-born players who wore the azzurra and Luis Monti, the only footballer to play two finals for two different countries; the Spain-Italy match in Florence with Zamora playing with two broken ribs and Swiss referee René Mercet sanctioned afterwards; the 2-1 final victory over Czechoslovakia and the goal that Orsi could never repeat again. Chapter 2 of the History of the World Cups series by Elopi23, separating documented facts from legend. Historia de los MundialesSeptember 18, 2026

Uruguay 1930: the first World Cup in history that almost nobody wanted to attend

History of the first FIFA World Cup, Uruguay 1930: why only four European nations crossed the Atlantic, the 13 participating teams, the Centenario Stadium that wasn't ready in time, Lucien Laurent's first-ever World Cup goal, Guillermo Stábile's 8 goals, the 4-2 final against Argentina with 93,000 spectators, the referee who demanded a ship in port and the truth behind the two-ball anecdote. Chapter 1 of the World Cup History series by Elopi23. SportingSeptember 17, 2026

Is Real Sporting de Gijón's 2026/27 squad broken in EA FC 27? All 30 player ratings revealed: Otero and Gelabert 74, Sarco with 82 potential

Real Sporting de Gijón in EA SPORTS FC 27 with the final game in hand: ratings for all 30 players (Otero and Gelabert 74, Guille Rosas, Corredera and Yáñez 73), Manager mode potentials (Sarco up to 82), pace, shooting, passing, dribbling, defence and physical attributes, traits, weak foot and PlayStyles, squad records, best eleven, player comparisons and the verdict from Elopi23, EA SPORTS Game Changer. Full video included. LaLiga HypermotionSeptember 17, 2026

Matchday 6 preview: Andorra-Sporting with pressure mounting, Castellón test Tenerife and Eibar travel to Elda

Full Matchday 6 preview for LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 (September 18-20): Official kickoff times for all 11 matches, FC Andorra vs Real Sporting on Saturday at 16:15 in Encamp with Real Sporting on back-to-back defeats and Andorra four losses deep, unbeaten leaders Castellón (13 points) facing Tenerife, Eibar with four straight wins and a clean sheet record heading to Elda, Oviedo in Sabadell ahead of the derby, Ceuta shutout against Valladolid, team absences and suspensions, and live standings. HumorSeptember 16, 2026

Ganar y Más Returns: Back to School, Vinicius's 'Kardashian Project', Diomande is 2,435 Years Old and Andorra in Emergency Over GTA 6

New episode of Ganar y Más, Elopi23's comedy sports show, from September 16, 2026: back to school on campus, aura farming lessons, influencer daycare, Gerard Romero's interns at the airport, Andorra in a state of emergency over GTA 6, Ontiveros's physical transformation, Asencio rejecting Mainz, Vinicius's surgical plan, Diomande's 2,435 years and an interview with El Zorro Negro about aura battles. Full video and minute-by-minute guide. LaLiga HypermotionSeptember 14, 2026

The Sunday the four teams with least possession won: Mallorca lead, Oviedo run riot at Zorrilla and Sabadell's unbeaten run ends

Summary of Sunday's four matches in Matchday 5 of LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27: Real Sporting de Gijón 0-1 Eldense with Javi Martínez goal in the 76th, Valladolid 0-3 Oviedo with thirteen shots and only one on target from Pucela, Mallorca 2-0 Sabadell with Fuentes brace ending the harlequins' unbeaten streak, and Tenerife 2-0 Leganés with Enric Gallego brace. All four winners had less possession than their opponents. Live standings included. Sporting de GijónSeptember 14, 2026

Sporting 0-1 Eldense: The newly promoted side's ambulance strikes again, and I called it — full-time reaction

Post-match analysis of Real Sporting de Gijón 0-1 CD Eldense from Matchday 5 of LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27, with video. Elopi23's breakdown: one chance in the second minute and nothing else all first half, Javi Martínez's 76th-minute goal from a one-on-three situation, Larcamón's substitutions, one-on-one saves from Otero and Guille Rosas, 12-3 shots on target count, 4 points from 12 at home and the curse of the 14:00 kick-off time. Next up: Andorra and the derby at El Tartiere. LaLiga HypermotionSeptember 13, 2026

Castellón stun Montilivi to go top, Albacete get off the mark and Thalys returns with a goal: Matchday 5 roundup

Friday and Saturday results from LaLiga Hypermotion Matchday 5: Castellón come from behind at Montilivi (1-2) with Girona down to ten and move top with a game in hand, Albacete claim their first point in Granada with Higinio's 81st-minute penalty, Ceuta lose 3-1 in Burgos and remain pointless, Las Palmas win at Cádiz with eight players out, Almería take the El Arcángel derby with a goal from Thalys on his return from suspension and Real Sociedad B thrash Andorra. Live standings included. LaLiga HypermotionSeptember 11, 2026

LaLiga Hypermotion Matchday 5 preview: Eibar leading the way, Sabadell remain unbeaten and Real Sporting de Gijón host Eldense

Full preview of LaLiga Hypermotion Matchday 5 2026/27 with kick-off times for all 11 matches: Eibar top the table with 9 points, newly-promoted Sabadell are second and undefeated, positions 4th to 15th are separated by just two points and Albacete and Ceuta remain on zero. Real Sporting de Gijón host Eldense on Sunday at 14:00 at El Molinón with 2 goals for in four matchdays, while Real Oviedo travel to Zorrilla with seven players unavailable. How every team arrives, the injury list for all 22 clubs and live standings. ExperienciaSeptember 9, 2026

A matchday at El Molinón from the inside: the empty dressing room at 12:30, the pitch, the players arriving and the final ovation

What a Real Sporting de Gijón matchday is like from inside El Molinón: I arrived at 12:30, four hours before the Sporting-Girona clash in round 4, and saw the empty stadium, the dressing room set up with shirts for Gelabert, Konrad and Ferreres hanging up, the players arriving through the Quini space, the warm-up pitch-side and the match from above the benches. Five things I learned that you don't see on television, with photos and full video. By Elopi23, who has been going to El Molinón from the stands for almost thirty years. LaLiga HypermotionSeptember 8, 2026

Messi buys Eldense and Cristiano already owns 25% of Almería: Spanish Second Division has gone mad (and Sunday brings action to El Molinón)

Leo Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to buy 100% of CD Eldense from Colombian group TH, and Cristiano Ronaldo has owned 25% of UD Almería since 26 February 2026 via CR7 Sports Investments: both as owners in LaLiga Hypermotion simultaneously. Full comparison (100% versus 25%, absolute owner versus minority partner), Almería's 3-0 Eldense from matchday 1, and the Eldense-Almería clash on 2 May 2027 that would be the first Messi-Cristiano showdown as owners. Plus: what's confirmed and what's not about the takeover (due diligence, CSD authorisation, UE Cornellà precedent), Elda's figures—55,000 inhabitants, 3,500 season ticket holders, 4,036-capacity stadium—, Eldense in relegation trouble after sacking Claudio Barragán with Josep Ferrando as interim, and Real Sporting de Gijón vs Eldense on Sunday 13 September at 14:00 at El Molinón with live score and standings. Champions LeagueSeptember 8, 2026

Champions 26/27 kicks off: all 18 matchday 1 fixtures live, 36 teams and why there are no more groups

Complete guide to the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 kickoff with live scores from all 18 matchday 1 fixtures and the league phase standings updated in real-time. How the new group-free format works (36 teams, 8 matches, 1st-8th go straight to last 16 and 9th-24th to playoffs), five Spanish clubs including Betis's return after 21 years, Real Madrid-Inter with Mourinho at the Bernabéu, Liverpool-Atlético with Iraola, four debutants led by Sabah of Azerbaijan, regulation changes, prize money distribution and the calendar through to the final at the Metropolitano. LaLiga HypermotionSeptember 8, 2026

LaLiga Hypermotion after Matchday 4: Castellón lead, Sabadell win from 89th-minute penalty and just two points separate 2nd to 11th

Full LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 Matchday 4 roundup with all results, goalscorers and standings: Castellón top the table with just one goal conceded, Eibar claim their third win and third clean sheet, Sabadell beat Córdoba 3-2 with a 89th-minute penalty, Almería stage comeback against Cádiz (3-2) with own goal in 92nd minute, Real Sporting suffer first defeat to Girona (0-2) and Ceuta and Albacete remain pointless. Plus: four red cards, Morata's debut, Barragán sacked at Eldense, Asprilla leads the scoring chart and Matchday 5 kickoff times. CreadoresSeptember 8, 2026

Spanish football YouTubers and content creators: the 28 channels you need to follow in 2026 (with real figures)

The definitive list of Spanish football YouTubers, streamers and content creators in 2026, compiled by one of them: DjMaRiiO, Ibai, xBuyer, Kolderiu, Spursito, Cristinini, ByDiegoX10, Iñaki Angulo, Míster Seitán, Rubén Martín, Gerard Romero, Daniel Fez, Elopi23 and more. With real subscriber counts from Social Blade (September 2026), why to follow each creator, Asturian creators, Kings League creators, Fantasy Football specialists and a complete table ranked by audience size. PostpartidoSeptember 6, 2026

Sporting 0-2 Girona: the strangest defeat in the world — we lost, and El Molinón ended up applauding

Post-match video analysis of Real Sporting de Gijón 0-2 Girona FC (Matchday 4, LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27): the team's first defeat of the season came while dominating the category's most expensive squad — two Girona shots, two goals: Asprilla's chip in the 27th minute after a sublime control and Carles Pérez's stunning strike in the 76th with a slip from Pablo Vázquez included. Gazzaniga, the standout performer; academy prospect Bruno Rubio's debut; Elopi23's complete one-on-one breakdown from the stands… and a Molinón that sent off the team with an ovation. Losing like this hurts differently. PreviaSeptember 5, 2026

Sporting-Girona preview: testing the unbeaten, the Molinón curse and that Lugo goal we'll never forget

Video preview of Real Sporting de Gijón vs Girona FC in matchday 4 of LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 (Saturday, 16:15, El Molinón): probable lineup with absences of Guillamón, Ferrari and Manu Rodríguez, the threat of Asprilla (top scorer) and Stuani, complete history — Girona have NEVER won in Gijón — and the story of June 7, 2015: David Caballero's goal for Lugo in the 90th minute at Montilivi that gave promotion to Abelardo's side. With pre-match predictions and special vlog from the stadium. LaLiga HypermotionSeptember 5, 2026

Saturday Gameweek 4: El Molinón tests Girona, and Morata already debuted in Gran Canaria (0-0 with flashes)

Saturday guide for Gameweek 4 of LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 with kickoff times and key details from today's five matches: Sporting-Girona at 16:15 at El Molinón (the unbeaten reds and whites facing a squad built for promotion), Real's B team against Cervera's Tenerife, Ceuta chasing their first point, Valladolid-Andorra and the evening's Eldense-Mallorca. Plus Friday's roundup: Las Palmas 0-0 Leganés, with Álvaro Morata making his debut as a starter — 66 minutes, chances and even four offsides. MercadoSeptember 3, 2026

Premier League breaks the bank (again): €4 billion, Enzo to City in stoppage time and a Newcastle stripped bare

Premier League transfer market recap 2026/27: historic spending record (£3.480 billion), Enzo Fernández to Manchester City for £125M on deadline day, Morgan Rogers becomes Britain's most expensive signing ever (£117M), De Zerbi's Tottenham spending over £300M without Champions League, Liverpool sign Barcola after losing Slot… and Newcastle left with empty pockets: Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Gordon all gone. Figures, key names and context. MercadoSeptember 3, 2026

Amorim's Milan dumps Leão and lands Gonçalo Ramos, Inter raids English bargains, Como heads to Champions without Morata

Serie A 2026/27 transfer window recap: Rúben Amorim's Milan breaks the bank at €74m for Gonçalo Ramos (record signing) and offloads Rafael Leão to Galatasaray for €38m after seven seasons and a public split; Inter bolster with free agent Stones, Curtis Jones and Spence; Juventus keep Kolo Muani and loan Jonathan David to Atlético; Napoli play it cautious; Como, qualified for Champions for the first time ever, loan Morata to Leganés. Full figures and analysis. MercadoSeptember 3, 2026

Bundesliga doing its thing: Dortmund sign the 'Greek Messi', Bayern tighten the purse strings and Leipzig pull off the deal of the century with Diomande

Bundesliga 2026/27 transfer market roundup: Borussia Dortmund seal Konstantinos Karetsas for €30m (second-most expensive signing in their history) and go all-in on youth; Bayern enjoy a quiet summer with Saibari and Nathaniel Brown; Leverkusen land Facundo Medina, Miguel Gutiérrez and our Sarco; and RB Leipzig sell Yan Diomande to Real Madrid for €125m after resisting Liverpool and PSG. The league that spends sparingly, sells dear and continues to post profits. MercadoSeptember 3, 2026

Ligue 1 cashed in big: €600m surplus, Barcola sold for €125m and PSG land Ferran Torres plus Monaco's best

Ligue 1 transfer market wrap-up 2026/27: French league closes with over €600m surplus after historic exodus — Barcola to Liverpool for €125m (summer's biggest sale), Bouaddi to City, Sangaré to Brentford for €48m (Lens record) and Gonçalo Ramos to Milan. PSG rebuild their attack with Ferran Torres and splash €50m on Maghnes Akliouche, the league's biggest buy. Plus the deadline day chaos: Monaco left Chelsea hanging with Camara in the final minute. The numbers and the names. LaLiga HypermotionSeptember 2, 2026

Hypermotion market closes: Morata, a Le Normand in Andorra, a Zidane in goal and the bargains nobody saw coming

LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 transfer window closed on September 1st and we review it all: the Morata bombshell to Leganés, Le Normand's brother to Andorra, Luca Zidane, Arnau Tenas, Buksa, the record sale of Samu Costa (€22M), the Forés saga, Real Sporting's 11 signings with Antonio Casas closing the door, and the random signings only Segunda knows how to deliver. Everything verified, club by club, on our transfer market page. MercadoSeptember 2, 2026

LaLiga 26/27 transfer window under scrutiny: Mourinho's galactic revolution, Barcelona's Rodri heist of the century and the summer of returns

Complete LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 transfer market roundup: Mourinho's Real Madrid breaks its record with Yan Diomande (€125M) and signs Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Konaté and Dumfries; Barcelona loses the Julián Álvarez saga but steals Rodri from Madrid for €76.5M and adds Gordon, Adeyemi and Gabriel Jesús; Atlético retains Julián and falls for Kang-in Lee; and the emotional returns that melted our hearts: Ceballos to Betis, Canales to Racing and Aubameyang to Dépor. Signings, departures and figures. LaLigaSeptember 2, 2026

Dépor are playing manager mode on easy difficulty: Aubameyang, Adama and 26 million from a newly promoted side. Cinema.

Real Deportivo de La Coruña have pulled off the wildest transfer window of the year: newly promoted to Primera after 8 years, they've splashed around 26 million on six signings — Leo Román's release clause (9M€, Djalminha level), 19-21 year-old gems from Bayern, Fiorentina or targets of United and Chelsea — and topped it off with Aubameyang (screamer on debut and three from three at Riazor), Adama Traoré and the final flourish: loans of Marc Casadó (Barça) and José María Giménez (Atlético). We break down the Escotet and Abanca project, who's who in the squad, and why this looks like a career mode save with unlimited budget codes. LaLiga HypermotionSeptember 1, 2026

LaLiga Hypermotion Gameweek 3 roundup: Granada seize top spot, Girona thrash co-leaders, and Sporting stay fourth unbeaten

Full LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 Gameweek 3 recap with all results and standings: Granada come from behind to win the Arcángel derby (1-3) and take the lead, Girona demolish Las Palmas 5-2 with Asprilla bagging a brace, Real Sporting de Gijón claim an away win and maintain their unbeaten record, first victories for Oviedo and Sabadell, Buksa marks his debut with a goal, while Albacete and Ceuta face relegation fears after remaining goalless Mundial 2026August 31, 2026

Leo Messi retires from Argentina: the GOAT's farewell, told by someone who saw him win and cry live

Lionel Messi announces his retirement from Argentina with a handwritten letter: 'I emptied myself, I have nothing left to give'. We review his 20 years and over 200 matches with the albiceleste: the debut with a red card at 47 seconds, Maradona, lost finals, the 2016 pre-retirement, the 2021 Maracanazo, the glory of Qatar 2022, and the end at the 2026 World Cup — the MetLife final against Spain that we witnessed live. End of an Era. With the full letter, photos and video. SportingAugust 30, 2026

ElRubius, Rockstar's exclusive GTA VI lamp… and a Real Sporting de Gijón shirt: the crossover you didn't know you needed

ElRubius received an exclusive GTA VI logo lamp from Rockstar Games and showed it off live while wearing Real Sporting de Gijón goalkeeper kits from Siroko, in black and green. Here's what the number 1 streamer is doing with Rockstar ahead of GTA 6 — his visit to Rockstar North, the exclusive gameplay video, the cameo rumours — when GTA VI launches (19 November 2026), the physical format controversy, and why seeing the rojiblanco badge on the biggest Spanish-language stream is historic. With the clips. SportingAugust 29, 2026

Tenerife 0-1 Sporting: storming the Heliodoro against eleven… and against twelve — Yáñez is a wall and the Rusu, a spectacle

Analysis and opinion of Tenerife 0-1 Real Sporting de Gijón from matchday 3 of LaLiga Hypermotion 26/27: first away victory, third clean sheet and unbeaten with 7 of 9. The disallowed goal for Guille Rosas due to Konrad's involuntary handball, Yáñez's masterclass, Nikita's gallop for Sarco's goal, Del Cerro Grande's home-biased refereeing, the post-match chat with Juanma Castaño and the debut of live streams on Kick. Full match report in video. LaLiga HypermotionAugust 28, 2026

BOMBSHELL: Álvaro Morata signs for Leganés — his complete career, why he's dropping to Segunda and how much he'll earn at Butarque

Álvaro Morata is CD Leganés's new player: arriving on loan from Como to play in LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27. We review his complete trajectory (Real Madrid, Juventus, Chelsea, Atlético, Milan, Galatasaray and Como), the over 190 million he's generated in transfers, his titles in four countries, and break down the numbers: his latest known salaries, Leganés's wage limit (the highest in Segunda) and how much he could be earning at Butarque. With exclusive photo by Elopi23 of Morata at Euro 2024. LaLiga HypermotionAugust 28, 2026

LaLiga Hypermotion Matchday 3 Preview: Unbeaten Clash at Heliodoro, First Andalusian Derby and Leadership on the Line

Complete LaLiga Hypermotion 2024/25 Matchday 3 preview with official kick-off times: Tenerife-Sporting opens Friday with both unbeaten sides facing off (Sporting's 30th visit to Heliodoro), Las Palmas defends top spot at Montilivi, Córdoba-Granada launches the Andalusian derbies and Celta Fortuna-Castellón closes on Monday. How each team arrives, key absences matchday by matchday and where to watch every match. SportingAugust 26, 2026

Sporting 1-0 Burgos: five-man defence ditched and a proper team emerges — that's the way, Larcamón

Analysis and opinion of Real Sporting de Gijón's 1-0 win over Burgos CF in LaLiga Hypermotion matchday 2 (26/27): Larcamón makes changes, drops the five-man defence, and the team responds with organisation, Otero's goal from Cuenca's assist and a clean sheet. The one-on-ones (Pablo Vázquez de Káiser, Duñabeitia, Cuenca at left-back), the squad depth from the bench, fan reactions and the announcement: away matches live on Kick. Full post-match video. LaLiga HypermotionAugust 25, 2026

LaLiga Hypermotion after Matchday 2: Tenerife and Las Palmas lead with perfect records; Real Oviedo still winless

Complete review of LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 Matchday 2: how the newly promoted sides fared (Tenerife, Celta Fortuna, Sabadell, Eldense) and the newly relegated teams (Real Oviedo, Girona, Mallorca), the full standings with two leaders boasting perfect records, and a first look at the Pichichi race with four players tied on two goals. LaLiga HypermotionAugust 23, 2026

Saturday's LaLiga Hypermotion Matchday 2: Oviedo's home shock, emotional tribute at Belmonte and Ceuta's winless run continues

Summary of four Saturday matches in LaLiga Hypermotion Matchday 2: Real Oviedo lose at home to Leganés despite playing over 70 minutes with a man advantage, Real Sociedad B win at Carlos Belmonte in a match marked by a tribute to Ión Gómez, Ceuta fall at home again to UD Las Palmas amid a show of unity over the migration crisis, and Eldense draw 2-2 with Cádiz. Full match reports included. LaLiga HypermotionAugust 21, 2026

LaLiga Hypermotion matchday 2 preview: Forés and Gragera return to El Molinón and Segunda shows no mercy

Full LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 matchday 2 preview with official kickoff times: Córdoba-Girona opens on Friday, Tenerife-Almería tests the leaders' form, Celta Fortuna debuts at home and Real Sporting de Gijón host Burgos with extra spice — the returns of Álex Forés and academy product José Gragera. How each team arrives, key absences and where to watch every match. SportingAugust 18, 2026

Sporting 0-0 Sabadell: 25,000 souls to see this — my unfiltered analysis of the debut (with Juanma Castaño)

Analysis and opinion of Real Sporting de Gijón 0-0 CE Sabadell from matchday 1 of LaLiga Hypermotion 26/27: Larcamón's five-man defence, Sabadell's missed penalty, Guillamón's injury on his debut, player ratings (Yáñez and Guille Rosas, the bright spots) and the transfer market still to come. Post-match video from the Siroko box at El Molinón with Juanma Castaño as guest. LaLiga HypermotionAugust 17, 2026

LaLiga Hypermotion Matchday 1 26/27: Andorra's five-goal haul, Tenerife's shock win and Segunda already breaking records

Full matchday 1 roundup of LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 across all 11 games: FC Andorra's demolition of Ceuta, Tenerife's upset at Ipurúa, Celta Fortuna's historic debut, relegated sides Oviedo and Girona playing out draws, Real Sporting de Gijón's goalless stalemate against Sabadell at El Molinón and Almería's 3-0 rout of Eldense. Top scorers and analysis included. LaLiga HypermotionAugust 3, 2026

The Hypermotion transfer window 26/27: all official ins and outs, club by club

Complete and UPDATED guide to the LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 transfer market: all OFFICIAL arrivals and departures for all 22 clubs, with type of operation (transfer, loan or free) and published fees, updated until the September 1st deadline. Real Oviedo's overhaul after relegation, Sporting's 9 signings, Pau López to Andorra and much more. No rumours: only official club announcements. Mundial 2026July 20, 2026

⭐⭐ WORLD CHAMPIONS: Spain 1-0 Argentina, the second star told from the MetLife Stadium stands

Spain are 2026 World Cup champions: 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final with a Ferran Torres goal in extra time, following Enzo Fernández's red card. Rodri wins the Balón de Oro. The most special match report from elopi23.com: Elopi23 experienced the final at MetLife Stadium with his father, mother and wife — the odyssey to get there, Coldplay, Tom Cruise and Iniesta in the build-up, the suffering, the goal and the tears of the second star, 16 years after South Africa. Mundial 2026July 16, 2026

Argentina stuns England in stoppage time (1-2) and the World Cup final is SPAIN-ARGENTINA

Chronicle of the 2026 World Cup semi-final in Atlanta: Anthony Gordon put England ahead, but the defending champions turned it around in the closing stages with goals from Enzo Fernández (85') and Lautaro Martínez (90+2'). Argentina will defend their title against Spain in Sunday's final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York: Messi against La Roja for a second star. Mundial 2026July 15, 2026

Spain 2-0 France: INTO THE WORLD CUP FINAL! Heading to New York, heading for a second star

World Cup 2026 semifinal report: Spain defeated France 2-0 in Dallas with an Oyarzabal penalty (22') and a stunning Pedro Porro goal (57') and will play the final on Sunday 19 July at the MetLife Stadium in New York, the second in their history 16 years after South Africa 2010. Rodri orchestrated, Lamine unbalanced the game and La Roja remain unbeaten: the road to a second star is just one step away. Mundial 2026July 12, 2026

Argentina to semifinals (3-1) on a night of scandal: the phantom penalty and Embolo's red card

Chronicle of Argentina 3-1 Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals in Kansas City: Mac Allister opened the scoring, Ndoye equalized late on and the champions sealed it in extra time with Julián Álvarez and Lautaro. The controversy: the referee failed to call a clear foul by Díbu on Embolo in the box and, moments later, VAR converted a yellow card for Paredes into a second yellow for Embolo for simulation. Switzerland ended with ten men and outraged. Argentina will play the semifinal against England on Wednesday 15th in Atlanta. Mundial 2026July 11, 2026

England extinguishes Haaland's dream amid controversy (1-2): disallowed goal, spidercam and VAR take centre stage

Report of Norway 1-2 England in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals in Miami: Schjelderup put Norway ahead, Bellingham scored a double and qualification came in extra time. The drama: Turpin disallowed Norway's 2-1 goal from Heggem for a Haaland foul flagged by VAR, and on the decisive goal the ball grazed the spidercam cable — with an official FIFA statement included. England will play the semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday the 15th in Atlanta. Mundial 2026July 11, 2026

Spain 2-1 Belgium: Merino in the 88th and INTO THE SEMIFINALS! France await in Dallas

Match report of Spain 2-1 Belgium in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals at SoFi Stadium: Fabián Ruiz goal (30'), De Ketelaere equalizer (41') and Mikel Merino again, in the 88th minute, to send La Roja through to the semi-finals. Courtois suffered an injury late on and Lammens was at fault for the decisive goal. Spain will play their semi-final against France on Tuesday, July 14 in Dallas. Mundial 2026July 9, 2026

France breaks Morocco's dream again (2-0): Mbappé redeems himself and catches up to Messi

Match report from France 2-0 Morocco in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals in Boston: Mbappé missed a penalty in the 27th minute, scored the 1-0 in the 60th and Dembélé sealed it in the 66th. The Atlas Lions fall to France in a World Cup for the second consecutive time. Les Bleus advance to their third consecutive semi-final: Tuesday 14th in Dallas against the winner of Spain-Belgium. Mundial 2026July 8, 2026

2026 World Cup Quarter-Finals: How the eight teams arrive and my pick for each clash

Complete preview of the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals: Morocco-France (Thursday 9, Boston), Spain-Belgium (Friday 10, Los Angeles), Norway-England (Saturday 11, Miami) and Argentina-Switzerland (early Sunday 12, Kansas City). How each team arrives, the Golden Boot battle between Messi, Mbappé and Haaland, and my prediction for each tie. Mundial 2026July 8, 2026

Colombia's nightmare ends: Switzerland advances to quarter-finals on penalties with giant Kobel (0-0, 4-3)

Match report from Switzerland vs Colombia in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 in Vancouver: 120 minutes without goals and a fatal penalty shootout for the Tricolor (4-3). Gregor Kobel saved a penalty from Cucho Hernández and Dávinson Sánchez also missed. Switzerland will face Messi's Argentina in the quarter-finals in Kansas City. Mundial 2026July 7, 2026

Argentina resurrect in Atlanta: from 0-2 down to 3-2 victory over Egypt with Messi and Enzo as heroes

Report of Argentina's 3-2 Egypt World Cup 2026 Round of 16 thriller: the world champions staged a remarkable comeback from 0-2 down in 25 minutes with goals from Cuti Romero, Messi and a stoppage-time header from Enzo Fernández. Messi, who had missed a penalty, now has 8 goals and leads the Golden Boot race. Argentina face Switzerland in the quarter-finals in Kansas City. Mundial 2026July 6, 2026

Spain stuns Portugal in the 90th minute to reach quarters: Merino the hero; Cristiano says goodbye

Match report: Spain 1-0 Portugal in World Cup 2026 last-16 clash – Mikel Merino scores in stoppage time to send La Roja through to the quarter-finals in thrilling Dallas encounter. Rodri named MVP. Cristiano Ronaldo bids farewell to the World Cup as Lamine Yamal leads the next generation. Spain face quarter-final action on Friday, July 10 in Los Angeles. Mundial 2026July 5, 2026

World bombshell: Norway stuns Brazil (2-1) with Haaland brace as Neymar retires

World Cup 2026 last-16 report: Norway pull off the shock, eliminating Brazil (2-1) in New Jersey thanks to Erling Haaland's brace (79' and 89'), matching Messi and Mbappé as the tournament's top scorer. Brazil missed a penalty and Neymar, who pulled one back, announced his retirement from international football. Norway reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Mundial 2026July 5, 2026

England survives at the Azteca: 3-2 over Mexico with Bellingham brace and into the quarters

World Cup 2026 last 16 recap: England edge past Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling clash at Estadio Azteca, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice and Harry Kane converting a penalty. Mexico fought back through goals from Quiñones and Jiménez but couldn't find a way through. Down to ten men, England will face Norway in the quarter-finals on July 11 in Miami. Real SportingJuly 4, 2026

Real Sporting de Gijón's new 2026/27 kit: Siroko's first design, from El Molinón to Hollywood

Real Sporting de Gijón's new home shirt for 2026/27 is official – the first kit of the Siroko era. Discover all the design details (red and white stripes, embroidered crest, woven 'PUXA' print, 'El club de nuestras vidas' on the collar, the Cross of Victory...), what it means for a Gijón brand to dress Sporting, and where to buy it with a discount using code ELOPI23. Mundial 2026July 4, 2026

France struggles to progress: 1-0 over Paraguay with Mbappé penalty and quarterfinals against Morocco

World Cup 2026 Round of 16 report: France beat Paraguay 1-0 in Philadelphia with a Kylian Mbappé penalty (70'), reaching 7 goals and equaling Messi as the tournament's top scorer. Paraguay, heroic in defence with Orlando Gill, says goodbye. France will play Morocco in the quarterfinals on July 9 in Boston. Mundial 2026July 4, 2026

Morocco 3-0 Canada: Atlas Lions eliminate hosts and reach quarter-finals

World Cup 2026 round of 16 report: Morocco thrash Canada 3-0 in Houston with a brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a goal from Soufiane Rahimi, eliminating the tournament's first host nation. The Atlas Lions will face the winner of Paraguay-France in the quarter-finals on July 9 in Boston. Mundial 2026July 3, 2026

Spain vs Portugal, 2026 World Cup last 16: kick-off time, where to watch and Nations League revenge

Preview of Spain vs Portugal in the 2026 World Cup last 16: Monday 6 July at 21:00 CET at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. La Roja look to avenge the 2025 Nations League final, which Portugal won on penalties. How both teams arrive, the key battles (Lamine Yamal vs Cristiano Ronaldo) and where to watch the showdown. Mundial 2026July 3, 2026

Argentina sweats it out: 3-2 past Cape Verde in extra time and Messi's record

World Cup 2026 Round of 16 report: Argentina edges Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time in Miami and avoids a shock exit. Lionel Messi scored (29') and became the all-time World Cup leading goalscorer with 20 goals. Surprise package Cape Verde gave them a major scare. Argentina will face Egypt in the quarter-finals. Mundial 2026July 3, 2026

Colombia set for Switzerland showdown: 1-0 victory over Ghana with Jhon Arias goal

World Cup 2026 Round of 16 report: Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 in Kansas City with an early Jhon Arias strike (14') to advance to the quarterfinals, where they will face Switzerland. The Cafeteros dominated throughout, with Luis Suárez providing an assist after coming on for the injured Córdoba. Mundial 2026July 3, 2026

Egypt eliminates Australia on penalties (4-2) and will face Argentina

World Cup 2026 Round of 16 report: Egypt and Australia draw 1-1, with the Pharaohs prevailing 4-2 on penalties in Arlington. Emam Ashour put Egypt ahead (13') and Mohamed Hany scored an own goal (55'), his second of the tournament. Egypt will face Messi's Argentina in the last eight. Mundial 2026July 2, 2026

I traveled to Los Angeles to follow Spain at the 2026 World Cup

I traveled to Los Angeles to experience Spain's 3-0 victory over Austria from the SoFi Stadium stands, a result that sent La Roja through to the World Cup knockout stages. The incredible Red Wave atmosphere, the world's most expensive stadium inside, goals from Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro… and now heading to Dallas for the Round of 16 against Portugal. My first-hand World Cup experience with video. Mundial 2026July 2, 2026

Spain through to quarter-finals: 3-0 demolition of Austria, Oyarzabal brace and Unai Simón breaks Casillas record

Round of 16 report from 2026 World Cup: Spain thrash Austria 3-0 in Los Angeles and advance to the quarter-finals, finally breaking a World Cup knockout curse dating back to 2010. Mikel Oyarzabal scores twice with Pedro Porro grabbing his first international goal (66'). Unai Simón breaks Casillas' clean sheet record. Spain face Portugal in a blockbuster last-eight tie on July 6 in Dallas. Mundial 2026July 2, 2026

Portugal 2-1 Croatia: Ronaldo and Gonçalo Ramos set up Spain showdown in Last 16

2026 World Cup Round of 16 report: Portugal comeback to beat Croatia 2-1 in Toronto with a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty (67') and a Gonçalo Ramos header in the 90+3. VAR ruled out a late Croatia goal. Luka Modrić says goodbye to the World Cup and Portugal will face Spain in the Last 16 on July 6 in Dallas. Mundial 2026July 2, 2026

Switzerland 2-0 Algeria: Embolo and Ndoye send La Nati into the last 16

World Cup 2026 Round of 16 report: Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver with goals from Breel Embolo (10') and Dan Ndoye (46') to advance to the quarter-finals, where they will face the winner of Colombia-Ghana. Algeria, with Luca Zidane in goal, are eliminated from the tournament. LaLiga HypermotionJuly 1, 2026

Real Sporting de Gijón 2026/27 fixtures: every match and both derbis

Complete Real Sporting de Gijón LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 schedule: all 42 matches week by week, home and away, with official RFEF dates. Sporting kick off on Monday 17 August (19:00, LaLiga official time) against Sabadell at El Molinón; the Asturian derbis against Oviedo take place in matchday 7 (27/09, at Tartiere) and matchday 36 (25/04, at El Molinón). Mundial 2026July 1, 2026

Kane rescues England: 2-1 over DR Congo and overtakes Pelé

World Cup 2026 Round of 16 recap: England comes from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta. Brian Cipenga put the Congolese ahead (7'), but a Harry Kane brace (75' and 86') sends the Three Lions through to the quarter-finals, where Mexico awaits. With his 12th and 13th World Cup goals, Kane surpasses Pelé on the all-time tournament goalscoring chart. Mundial 2026July 1, 2026

Historic Comeback: Belgium 3-2 Senegal with the latest goal in World Cup history

2026 World Cup Round of 16 report: Belgium stage a historic comeback to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time in Seattle. Senegal led 2-0 (Diarra 24', Sarr 51') until the 86th minute; Lukaku and Tielemans forced extra time and Tielemans scored from the penalty spot in the 125th minute, the latest goal ever scored in World Cup history. Belgium will face USA in the Round of 16. Mundial 2026July 1, 2026

USA struggles but advances: 2-0 over Bosnia with ten men and Tillman's stunner

2026 World Cup Round of 16 report: United States beats Bosnia 2-0 in Santa Clara and secures first knockout victory since 2002. Folarin Balogun scored (45') before a controversial red card (64'); down to ten men, Malik Tillman sealed it with a stunning free-kick (82'). USA face Belgium in the quarter-finals, without Balogun due to suspension. Mundial 2026June 30, 2026

Mexico makes history: 2-0 Ecuador and into the last 16 after 40 years

World Cup 2026 Round of 16 report: Mexico beats Ecuador 2-0 at the Azteca in a match delayed by storms. Julián Quiñones (21') and Raúl Jiménez (31') seal a historic victory: the Tri advance in a knockout tie for the first time since 1986. Ecuador, who eliminated Germany, bow out. Mundial 2026June 30, 2026

France unstoppable: 3-0 rout of Sweden with Mbappé brace and into the last 16

World Cup 2026 Round of 16 report: France thrash Sweden 3-0 at MetLife Stadium with a Kylian Mbappé brace (45' and 73') and a Bradley Barcola goal (53'). Deschamps' side confirm their title credentials; Mbappé reaches 6 goals, one behind Messi. Paraguay await in the last 16. Mundial 2026June 30, 2026

Haaland sends Norway through: 2-1 Costa de Marfil in stoppage time

2026 World Cup Round of 16 report: Norway beats Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 in Dallas. Antonio Nusa (39') opened the scoring, Amad Diallo (74') equalized and Erling Haaland (86') sealed it. Norway wins their first-ever World Cup knockout tie and will face Brazil in the quarter-finals. Mundial 2026June 29, 2026

Holland's fall: Morocco eliminates them on penalties with Bounou the hero

World Cup 2026 Round of 16 report: Netherlands 1-1 Morocco in Monterrey and Dutch elimination in the penalty shootout. Cody Gakpo put Oranje ahead, Morocco equalized in stoppage time and Yassine Bounou saved two penalties to repeat his heroics from Qatar 2022. Morocco will face Canada in the quarter-finals. Mundial 2026June 29, 2026

Germany's World Cup Heartbreak: Eliminated by Paraguay on Penalties at 2026 World Cup

2026 World Cup Round of 16 Report: Germany 1-1 Paraguay in Boston, Germans knocked out on penalties. Julio Enciso put Albirroja ahead, Havertz equalized, and goalkeeper Orlando Gill was the hero stopping crucial spot-kicks. Another World Cup disaster for Die Mannschaft; Paraguay makes history and advances to the quarterfinals. Mundial 2026June 29, 2026

Brazil battles back to stun Japan (2-1) with Martinelli's last-gasp goal

2026 World Cup Round of 16 report: Brazil 2-1 Japan in Houston. Kaishu Sano put Japan ahead, Casemiro levelled with a header and Gabriel Martinelli struck late to send the Canarinha through. Bruno Guimarães registers his fourth assist. Brazil will face Norway in the quarter-finals. Mundial 2026June 28, 2026

Canada 1-0 South Africa: Eustáquio's stunning goal in the 92' earns first World Cup 2026 Round of 16 spot

World Cup 2026 Round of 16 recap: Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in Los Angeles with a Stephen Eustáquio thunderbolt in stoppage time (90+2') and makes history as the first team qualified for the knockout stages. South Africa, Group A's surprise package, bows out fighting. Canada awaits the winner of Netherlands-Morocco. Mundial 2026June 28, 2026

2026 World Cup: all Round of 16 matchups (schedule and Spain's path)

Complete Round of 16 bracket for the 2026 World Cup: all 16 ties, dates and venues from June 28 to July 3. Spain face Austria on July 2 in Los Angeles in the side of the draw that avoids Argentina and Brazil. Who advanced and who was eliminated. Mundial 2026June 26, 2026

World Cup day 16: Spain beats Uruguay 1-0 and tops Group H

World Cup 2026 day 16 report: Spain defeats Uruguay 1-0 with a goal from Álex Baena (42') and qualifies for the Round of 16 as Group H winners with 7 points. Cape Verde sneak through in second in their maiden World Cup; Uruguay and Saudi Arabia eliminated. Spain will play on July 2 in Los Angeles. Mundial 2026June 25, 2026

Messi, Ochoa and Neymar: the day legends took over the 2026 World Cup

June 24, 2026 brought together three sacred monsters: Messi turned 39 as the World Cup's all-time top scorer, Ochoa said goodbye at his sixth World Cup (goalkeeper record) and Neymar returned with Brazil 1,289 days later. A tribute to three legends refusing to say goodbye. Mundial 2026June 25, 2026

World Cup Day 15: Ecuador stuns Germany as Groups D, E and F conclude

World Cup 2026 Day 15 roundup: Ecuador pulls off a shock comeback to beat Germany 2-1 (Plata goal) and qualify as best third-placed team, Ivory Coast beat Curaçao 2-0, Netherlands thrash Tunisia 3-1, Japan draw 1-1 with Sweden, Türkiye surprise United States 3-2 (who still top the group) and Paraguay hold Australia 0-0 Mundial 2026June 24, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo, eternal legend: scores in his sixth World Cup with a brace

With a brace against Uzbekistan (Portugal 5-0), Cristiano Ronaldo becomes at 41 years old the first footballer in history to score in six different World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026). We review all of CR7's records from the day. Mundial 2026June 24, 2026

World Cup day 14: Mexico perfect, South Africa makes history and Neymar returns

World Cup 2026 day 14 chronicle: first unified matchdays. Mexico thrash Czechia 3-0 and complete perfect group with tribute to Ochoa, South Africa qualify for first time (1-0 over South Korea), Switzerland 2-1 Canada, Bosnia 3-1 Qatar, Brazil 3-0 Scotland with Vinícius and Neymar's return, and Morocco 4-2 Haiti. Mundial 2026June 23, 2026

World Cup Day 13: Cristiano makes history with a brace and Colombia qualify

Day 13 chronicle of the 2026 World Cup: Portugal thrash Uzbekistan 5-0 with a brace from Cristiano Ronaldo (first footballer to score in 6 World Cups), Colombia beat R. D. Congo 1-0 and top Group K, Croatia defeat Panama 1-0 (eliminated) and England draw 0-0 with Ghana. Mundial 2026June 22, 2026

World Cup day 12: Messi makes history, Mbappé chases and Haaland scores

World Cup 2026 day 12 roundup: Messi surpasses Klose and breaks the all-time World Cup goals record (Argentina 2-0 Austria), Mbappé matches Klose's tally in France 3-0 Iraq, Haaland nets a brace (Norway 3-2 Senegal) and Algeria stage comeback against Jordan (2-1) Mundial 2026June 22, 2026

Messi dethrones Klose: now football's all-time World Cup top scorer

With a brace against Austria (Argentina 2-0), Lionel Messi surpasses Miroslav Klose to become the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals. We review all the records that now bear his name: 6 World Cups, 28 matches and more. Mundial 2026June 22, 2026

2026 World Cup day by day: complete group stage summary (days 1-12)

Chronological rundown of the entire 2026 World Cup group stage to date: all the scores and key highlights from each matchday, from Mexico's opening goal at the Azteca to Messi's record, Spain's demolition, and stunning performances from Cape Verde and Curaçao. SelecciónJune 21, 2026

Spain thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0 and take control: Lamine more precocious than Messi

Spain bury the noise of the 0-0 draw against Cape Verde with their best World Cup display: 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia with Lamine Yamal, a Oyarzabal brace and an own goal. Lamine opens his World Cup account at 18 years and 343 days, breaking Messi's precocity record. Spain top Group H. LaLiga HypermotionJune 21, 2026

LaLiga Hypermotion 2026/27 confirmed: Málaga goes up as Oviedo, Mallorca and Girona drop down

Málaga's promotion over Almería (1-2) seals Segunda 2026/27: Real Oviedo, Mallorca and Girona are relegated; Racing, Dépor and Málaga secure promotion; Tenerife, Eldense, Celta Fortuna and Sabadell enter. The complete picture of all 22 teams. Mundial 2026June 21, 2026

World Cup Day 11: Spain thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0, Egypt makes history and Group H ignites

World Cup 2026 Day 11 recap: Spain demolish Saudi Arabia 4-0 with goals from Lamine Yamal and Oyarzabal to lead Group H, Egypt claim their first World Cup win (3-1 over New Zealand), Belgium draw 0-0 with Iran and Uruguay play out 2-2 with Cape Verde. Mundial 2026June 20, 2026

World Cup Day 10: Germany wins in the 93rd, Dutch thrashing and Curaçao makes history

World Cup 2026 Day 10 recap: Germany comes from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 with Undav's brace in stoppage time, Netherlands thrash Sweden 5-1, Japan demolish Tunisia 4-0 in the 1,000th World Cup match and Curaçao secure historic 0-0 draw against Ecuador. Mundial 2026June 19, 2026

World Cup Day 9: USA qualifies, Brazil thrash and Paraguay pull off the shock

World Cup 2026 Day 9 recap: United States beat Australia 2-0 to become first team through, Brazil thrash Haiti 3-0 without Neymar, Morocco edge Scotland 1-0 and Paraguay stun Türkiye 1-0 with the tournament's fastest goal. Mundial 2026June 18, 2026

World Cup Day 8: Canada thrashes Qatar 6-0 and Garay controversy

World Cup 2026 Day 8 round-up: Canada 6-0 Qatar with Jonathan David hat-trick, Mexico advances to next round, Switzerland thrashes Bosnia and Cristián Garay refereeing controversy. Mundial 2026June 17, 2026

World Cup day 7: Messi's hat-trick and England put on a show

Day 7 round-up of the 2026 World Cup: Messi's historic hat-trick against Algeria, England beat Croatia 4-2, Colombia win their opener and Portugal stumble against DR Congo. Mundial 2026June 16, 2026

World Cup day 6: Messi, Mbappé and Haaland make their debuts on the same day

Preview of day 6 at the 2026 World Cup: Argentina defend their crown against Algeria, France face Senegal haunted by 2002 ghosts, and Haaland finally makes his World Cup debut with Norway. Mundial 2026June 15, 2026

World Cup day 5: draw day leaves groups wide open

Day 5 results from the 2026 World Cup: Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay, Belgium 1-1 Egypt and Iran 2-2 New Zealand. A day of draws with the favourites stuck in neutral. Mundial 2026June 14, 2026

World Cup day 4: Germany thrashes (7-1), Japan resurrects and Sweden warns

Day 4 results from the 2026 World Cup: Germany's historic rout of Curaçao, Japan's comeback against Netherlands, Sweden 5-1 Tunisia and Ivory Coast 1-0 Ecuador. Mundial 2026June 13, 2026

World Cup day 3: Australia pulls off upset and Brazil stumbles

Day 3 results from the 2026 World Cup: Brazil drew with Morocco, Australia beat Türkiye, Qatar secured their first-ever point and Scotland won for the first time in 36 years. Mundial 2026June 12, 2026

World Cup Day 2: Hosts make their debut and Pochettino launches USA

Canada-Bosnia and USA-Paraguay kick off the second matchday of the 2026 World Cup. Kick-off times, context and the pride of the home nations with Pochettino in charge. Mundial 2026June 12, 2026

Mexico breaks curse… in a match that ended 11 vs 9

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 at the Azteca and snapped 7 opening games without a win. Goals from Quiñones and Jiménez, and a red card fest with VAR controversy. Mundial 2026June 12, 2026

Warning for Mexico: South Korea debuts with comeback win over Czechia (2-1)

South Korea beat Czechia 2-1 in Guadalajara with goals from Hwang and Hyeon-Gyu to secure a dramatic comeback. Mexico's next Group A opponent arrives in fine form ahead of the 2026 World Cup. FichajesJune 12, 2026

Barcelona hits a wall: Arsenal won't budge on Hincapié as Julián Álvarez emerges as alternative

While Madrid signs for free, Barcelona faces Arsenal's refusal to sell Hincapié and turns attention to Julián Álvarez. A look at a complicated summer at Can Barça. ViralJune 12, 2026

Not Shakira: World Cup opening ceremony spawned more memes than goals

Shakira sang Dai Dai with Burna Boy at her fourth World Cup. Look Off-White, 87,000 spectators and a surprise merengue: the viral moments from the 2026 World Cup ceremony. SportingJune 12, 2026

Good thing we came to attack: Sporting only signing defenders

Real Sporting de Gijón close in on Juan Gutiérrez, Jorge Sáenz and Gularte for 2026-27. Three center-backs and a goalkeeper, but what about goals? Elopi23's take on the transfer market. FichajesJune 12, 2026

Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid for free: Mourinho steals signing from Barça and Atleti

Real Madrid and Bernardo Silva reach total agreement as free agent. Two-year contract plus option, Mourinho's express request and a direct blow to Barça and Atlético. EspañaJune 12, 2026

Lamine Yamal and the art of perfect timing: Spain's plan to protect their jewel

Good news for Spain: three days before their debut against Cape Verde, Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams train at 100% with the squad. De la Fuente recovers his star-studded attack for the 2026 World Cup. SportingJune 8, 2026

We're going up for sure, watch out, Larcamón is coming: chronicle of a burned-out fanbase

Opinion: Sporting promises promotion, a new squad and revolution with Larcamón while asking fans to believe again. Serious project or the nth 'this is our year'? Unfiltered analysis of Real Sporting de Gijón 2026. EspañaJune 5, 2026

Spain's 2026 World Cup: fixtures, kick-off times, venues and every matchup to the final

Complete guide to Spain's 2026 World Cup campaign: dates and kick-off times, stadiums and group stage opponents, plus the full path to the final depending on finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd in the group, match by match. BiwengerJune 5, 2026

Biwenger League for the 2026 World Cup with Elopi23 and AS: join free and win prizes

Join free to the official Biwenger league for the 2026 World Cup with Elopi23 in collaboration with AS. Prizes: national team shirt and Amazon gift cards. EspañaJune 5, 2026

Spain 1-1 Iraq: the forgettable friendly that nobody will remember (and why that's good news)

Result and analysis of Spain vs Iraq at Riazor: Ferran Torres goal, Doski's equalizer and De la Fuente's rotations ahead of flying to the 2026 World Cup AmistososJune 5, 2026

France loses to Ivory Coast and the only happy Frenchman was the stretcher bearer

Ivory Coast stages comeback to beat France 2-1 in Nantes a week before 2026 World Cup: Cherki goal, Doué and Diallo complete the turnaround, and Kessié's blow to the referee. FichajesJune 5, 2026

Dumfries is (almost) Madrid's: €20m, medical passed and a huge gap to fill

Real Madrid pays €20m release clause for Denzel Dumfries from Inter. Medical examination passed and contract until 2030. Will replace Dani Carvajal. Real MadridJune 5, 2026

Haaland before a notary, Mourinho on the bench and 150 million in the air: the wildest elections at the Bernabéu

Real Madrid elections June 7: Riquelme promises Haaland with notarized document, the Norwegian's camp denies it and Florentino announces a record offer of 150 million. InternacionalJune 5, 2026

Leão puts his suitcase on top of the wardrobe: AC Milan faces the most anticipated departure of summer

Rafael Leão confirms he wants to leave AC Milan: Galatasaray's offer of 10 million per season, Manchester United interest and decision after the 2026 World Cup Mundial 2026June 5, 2026

Three stadiums, Shakira and zero tickets: the most over-the-top World Cup opening in history

The 2026 World Cup opening will be triple: Shakira and Burna Boy premiere 'Dai Dai' at Estadio Ciudad de México before Mexico vs South Africa on June 11. Tickets sold out. HistoriaJune 2, 2026

Players with most World Cups in history: Messi, Cristiano and Ochoa approach the impossible in 2026

Messi, Cristiano and Ochoa set to become the first in six World Cups. We review the players with most World Cups in history, those heading to their 5th and 4th in 2026, and the legends who never played one. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Qatar's 2026 World Cup squad: Julen Lopetegui in charge with Akram Afif leading the way

Qatar face their second World Cup under Spanish boss Julen Lopetegui, with Akram Afif and Almoez Ali spearheading the attack in Group B alongside Canada, Bosnia and Switzerland. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Tunisia's 2026 World Cup Squad: Skhiri and Hannibal Lead the Eagles

Tunisia returns to the 2026 World Cup with Ellyes Skhiri and Hannibal Mejbri leading the way. They face Netherlands, Japan and Sweden in Group F. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Bosnia's 2026 World Cup squad: Džeko's final dance after knocking out Italy

Bosnia returns to a World Cup after eliminating Italy, with 40-year-old Edin Džeko leading the way and PSV jewel Esmir Bajraktarević in tow. Sergej Barbarez on the bench. Group B. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Austria's 2026 World Cup squad: Alaba captains Rangnick's project

Ralf Rangnick takes Austria with David Alaba (Real Madrid) as leader, alongside Arnautović and Sabitzer, plus naturalized players Wanner and Chukwuemeka. Group J with Argentina. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

South Africa's 2026 World Cup squad: 16 years on and opening against Mexico

Hugo Broos brings South Africa back to a World Cup after 16 years. Bafana Bafana open against Mexico (rematch of 2010), with captain Ronwen Williams and Lyle Foster. Group A. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Panama's 2026 World Cup squad: Quintero's return and Christiansen's Spanish touch

Thomas Christiansen, trained in Spain, takes Panama to their second World Cup. Aníbal Godoy as captain, Quintero fulfils his dream and Kadir Barría misses out. Group L. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Haiti's 2026 World Cup squad: 52 years later and turning heads

Haiti returns to a World Cup after 52 years. Sébastien Migné calls up Bellegarde (Wolves), Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) and striker Nazon. Group C with Brazil and Morocco. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Jordan's 2026 World Cup squad: historic debut with Al-Tamari as the flag-bearer

Jordan makes their World Cup debut. Jamal Sellami relies on Mousa Al-Tamari (Rennes), the best player in the country's history. Group J with Argentina, Algeria and Austria. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Czech Republic squad for 2026 World Cup: Schick and Souček lead the new generation

Miroslav Koubek takes Czech Republic with Patrik Schick (Leverkusen) and Tomáš Souček (West Ham). Krejčí is captain and young Sochůrek (17) comes in. Group A. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

New Zealand squad announcement for 2026 World Cup: Chris Wood leads the All Whites

New Zealand returns to a World Cup with Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest) leading the charge. Wood and Tommy Smith will make history as the first Kiwis to feature in two World Cups. Group G. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

DR Congo squad for 2026 World Cup: Wissa, Bakambu and a fearless return

Sébastien Desabre takes DR Congo to a World Cup with Yoane Wissa, Cédric Bakambu, Chancel Mbemba and Wan-Bissaka. The Leopards are finally back. Group K with Portugal. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Uzbekistan's 2026 World Cup squad: historic debut under Cannavaro

Uzbekistan makes their World Cup debut under Fabio Cannavaro, 2006 world champion. Khusanov (Manchester City) and captain Shomurodov lead the White Wolves. Group K. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Curaçao's 2026 World Cup squad: smallest island in history and Advocaat breaking records

Curaçao, with just 156,000 inhabitants, makes its World Cup debut. Dick Advocaat (78) will be the oldest coach in tournament history. Tahith Chong is their star. Group E. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Sweden's 2026 World Cup squad: Isak and Gyökeres, the most feared duo

Graham Potter takes Sweden with Alexander Isak (Liverpool) and Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal), one of the tournament's deadliest attacking partnerships. Lindelöf as moral captain. Group F. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Algeria squad announcement for 2026 World Cup: Mahrez leads comeback and Luca Zidane makes debut

Petković takes Algeria to their first World Cup since 2014 with Riyad Mahrez as captain and Luca Zidane, son of Zinedine, in goal. Rising star Ibrahim Maza included. Group J. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Iraq's 2026 World Cup squad: returning after 40 years and facing Spain in friendly

Iraq returns to a World Cup after 40 years with Graham Arnold and ex-Manchester United player Zidane Iqbal. They face Spain in a friendly on June 4. Group I with France. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Paraguay's 2026 World Cup squad: Almirón and Enciso lead Albirroja's return

Gustavo Alfaro brings Paraguay back to a World Cup with Gustavo Gómez as captain, Miguel Almirón and jewel Julio Enciso. Albirroja open against USA on June 12. Group D. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Australia's 2026 World Cup squad: Mat Ryan equals record with 17 debutants

Tony Popovic takes Australia to the World Cup with captain Mat Ryan (Levante) in his fourth World Cup and 17 debutants. McGree ruled out with injury. Group D. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Iran's 2026 World Cup squad: Taremi leads the way as Azmoun left out

Amir Ghalenoei takes Iran to their seventh World Cup with Mehdi Taremi as captain and the notable absence of Sardar Azmoun. Team Melli head to North America via Spain. Group G. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Ivory Coast squad for 2026 World Cup: African champions with Amad and Pépé, no Haller

Emerse Faé names Ivory Coast, African champions, with Amad Diallo, Nicolas Pépé and Franck Kessié. Sébastien Haller surprisingly left out. Group E. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Ghana's 2026 World Cup squad: Iñaki Williams and Jordan Ayew lead the charge, Kudus ruled out

Carlos Queiroz takes Ghana to the World Cup with Iñaki Williams (Athletic) and captain Jordan Ayew, but loses Mohammed Kudus to injury. Plenty of LaLiga flavour (Partey, Sibo, Mumin). Group L. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Norway squad announcement for 2026 World Cup: Haaland finally makes it, 28 years later

Erling Haaland to play in his first World Cup. Solbakken takes Norway, featuring Ødegaard and Sørloth, to their first World Cup since 1998. Group I with France. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Egypt's 2026 World Cup squad: Salah captains quest for record and historic quarter-final

Mohamed Salah captains Egypt chasing the goal-scoring record held by his own coach Hossam Hassan. With Marmoush and young talent Hamza Abdel Karim. Group G. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

South Korea squad announcement for 2026 World Cup: Son Heung-min heading to fourth World Cup

Son Heung-min leads South Korea to his fourth World Cup. Hong Myung-bo takes Kim Min-jae and Lee Kang-in. Group A as host-rival of Mexico. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Cape Verde's 2026 World Cup squad: historic debut kicks off against Spain

Cape Verde, population 525,000, makes its World Cup debut and opens against Spain on June 15. Bubista names captain Ryan Mendes and Villarreal centre-back Logan Costa. Group H. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Canada's 2026 World Cup squad: Davies arrives with concerns as Jonathan David leads the hosts

Jesse Marsch names Canada squad for their home World Cup. Alphonso Davies included despite injury worries while Jonathan David, now at Juventus, spearheads the attack. Group B. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Turkey's 2026 World Cup squad: Arda Güler and Kenan Yıldız lead the new wave

Montella takes Turkey to their first World Cup since 2002 with Real Madrid's Arda Güler and Juventus' Kenan Yıldız as the standard-bearers and Çalhanoğlu as captain. Group D. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Ecuador's 2026 World Cup squad: Caicedo, Pacho and Hincapié, an elite Tri

Beccacece takes Ecuador with Moisés Caicedo, Willian Pacho and Piero Hincapié, one of the world's most sought-after defensive generations. Gem Kendry Páez included. Group E. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Saudi Arabia's 2026 World Cup squad: New manager and Al-Dawsari set to face Spain again

Saudi Arabia arrives with Georgios Donis following Renard's sacking, and Salem Al-Dawsari as captain. Squad almost entirely from Saudi league. Spain's Group H opponents. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Argentina's 2026 World Cup squad: Messi heads to his sixth World Cup with the champions

Scaloni takes Messi to his sixth World Cup. Álvarez, Lautaro, Enzo and Mac Allister lead the champions. Mastantuono and Senesi left out. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Colombia's 2026 World Cup squad: James as captain and Luis Díaz leading Lorenzo's project

Néstor Lorenzo names James Rodríguez as captain and Luis Díaz as his star player. Surprises include Ditta and Castaño; Rafael Santos Borré left out. Colombia in Portugal's group. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

USA squad announcement for 2026 World Cup: Pochettino's bet as hosts

Pochettino names USMNT for their home World Cup. Pulisic leads amid striker concerns, Gio Reyna in and Diego Luna left out. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Morocco's 2026 World Cup squad: Hakimi, Brahim Díaz and Ouahbi's new project

Qatar semi-finalists return with Hakimi as captain and Brahim Díaz as star. New coach Mohamed Ouahbi takes over after Regragui's departure. Group C with Brazil. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Mexico's 2026 World Cup squad: Ochoa makes history and Aguirre opens tournament at home

Javier Aguirre takes Guillermo Ochoa to his sixth World Cup at 40 years old, joining Messi and Cristiano in that exclusive club. Co-hosts Mexico open the 2026 World Cup in Group A. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Netherlands squad announcement for 2026 World Cup: Koeman's most Premier-heavy Oranje

Van Dijk captains a Netherlands side featuring 15 Premier League players. Koeman leaves out Matthijs de Ligt and Frimpong; Xavi Simons ruled out through injury. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Senegal's 2026 World Cup squad: Mané's final dance with Koulibaly as captain

Pape Thiaw names Koulibaly as captain and Sadio Mané, who will play his last World Cup. Nicolas Jackson and Iliman Ndiaye provide the firepower. Group I with France. Mundial 2026June 1, 2026

Uruguay's 2026 World Cup squad: Bielsa leaves out Suárez (and they're Spain's rivals)

Marcelo Bielsa takes Valverde, Araújo and a history-making Muslera. Uruguay, Spain's Group H rivals, leave out Luis Suárez and Nahitan Nández. Mundial 2026May 25, 2026

Spain heading to 2026 World Cup: De la Fuente's squad list and one detail that will get people talking

Luis de la Fuente names Spain's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup. The big surprise: not a single Real Madrid player. Full squad and analysis. LaLiga HypermotionMay 25, 2026

Zaragoza plunges into the abyss: when a giant goes dark

Real Zaragoza drops to Primera RFEF in the biggest failure in their history. A Real Sporting fan reflects on the fall of a giant and sends them encouragement. LaLigaMay 24, 2026

Deportivo La Coruña returns to Primera: congratulations, what frustration

Deportivo de La Coruña confirms promotion to Primera División. Nsongo scores twice in Valladolid. I say it with all due respect. And with all the envy in the world too. Jornada 38May 23, 2026

Mallorca won 3-0 and went down. Girona went home. LaLiga's cruelest night in years.

LaLiga Matchday 38. Mallorca did everything they could: they won 3-0. And they were relegated anyway. Girona lost at home to Elche. Barcelona back-to-back champions. Griezmann says goodbye. Rayo in a European final. A night to remember. Real MadridMay 23, 2026

How much does Mourinho earn at Madrid? The figures Florentino doesn't want you to see

Mourinho signs until 2029. But how much exactly does Real Madrid pay him? We break down his latest salaries, what he earned at United, Roma and what's known about his new contract. Spoiler: it's not cheap. Real MadridMay 23, 2026

Dani Carvajal: the rooster who never needed the spotlight to be the best

He wasn't the most high-profile. He didn't appear on the posters. But for over a decade, the Leganés fullback was the invisible link that held everything together. A farewell from the heart of football. Jornada 38May 22, 2026

LaLiga Matchday 38: five teams, two spots, one night of pure drama

Girona, Elche, Mallorca, Osasuna and Levante battle at 21:00 in the year's cruelest clash. The loser of the direct Girona-Elche showdown goes down. No excuses, no mercy. Full analysis from Elopi23. Jornada 41May 22, 2026

LaLiga Hypermotion Matchday 41: epic chaos at the top and the abyss at the bottom

Sporting dream, Deportivo and Almería fight for direct promotion, while Mirandés and Huesca stare into the void. The most epic and chaotic matchday of the season in Segunda, analysed by Elopi23. Manchester CityMay 22, 2026

Guardiola's letter: the man who reinvented football says goodbye with class

Pep Guardiola publishes his official farewell letter from Manchester City. Ten years, 20 titles. An analysis of his legacy against Luis Enrique's, with a dig at Mourinho included. Sevilla FCMay 22, 2026

Ramos and Sevilla: Mexican investors pull out and 9 days remain for a miracle

Five Eleven Capital Mexican investors break the agreement. Sergio Ramos' group has until May 31 to find €275 million. Summer's soap opera, chapter 2. InglaterraMay 22, 2026

Tuchel does the unthinkable: England to World Cup without Palmer, Foden or Trent

Thomas Tuchel shakes up English football: Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Trent Alexander-Arnold left out of 2026 World Cup. Toney in after just 7 minutes with him, and Rashford from Barcelona. The analysis. Real MadridMay 22, 2026

Camavinga and Madrid: the player who doesn't know what he wants (and neither do we)

No World Cup with France, Mourinho on the horizon and half the Premier League waiting. Camavinga is Real Madrid's biggest summer mystery. Humor and analysis of the market's most Kafkaesque situation. BrasilMay 22, 2026

Joao Pedro: Chelsea's best player this year and Brazil leaves him out. Madness?

Joao Pedro was Chelsea's most decisive player this season. Yet Dorival Júnior has not called him up for the 2026 World Cup with Brazil. Analysis of one of the summer's most controversial decisions. Celta de VigoMay 21, 2026

Iago Aspas renews with Celta: the man who can't leave (and thank God for that)

Iago Aspas renews with Celta de Vigo for one more season until 2027. At 37 years old, 402 games and 169 goals later, the Celta icon stays put. And he has a very special reason: Deportivo are heading to Primera. VillarrealMay 21, 2026

Goodbye Parejo: the midfield maestro Villarreal let slip away

Dani Parejo will not continue at Villarreal. After six seasons and 269 matches, the club has not offered him a renewal. His final game could come this Sunday at La Cerámica against Atlético. MercadoMay 21, 2026

Bernardo Silva free agent: the transfer war nobody saw coming (and the Real Madrid that said no thanks)

Bernardo Silva leaves Manchester City as a free agent. Atlético, Barça and Chelsea battle for him. Real Madrid turned him down. Analysis of the summer 2026 transfer market madness. FinalMay 21, 2026

Arsenal vs PSG in Budapest: 20 years to erase the memory of Paris

Arsenal and PSG face off on May 30 in the Champions League final in Budapest. 20 years after that 2006 final in Paris. Complete analysis from Elopi23. MLSMay 21, 2026

Casemiro joins Inter Miami: the midfield king arrives in MLS

Casemiro leaves Manchester United and signs for Inter Miami alongside Messi and Suárez. The Brazilian chooses MLS after his Old Trafford stint. Analysis by Elopi23. Aston VillaMay 21, 2026

Unai Emery: the coach Spain watched sideways while Europe built him a monument

Unai Emery has just won his fourth Europa League with Aston Villa. From Lorca Deportiva to Istanbul. The story of the most successful coach in European competition history. Mundial 2026May 21, 2026

Germany calls up Neuer at 40: Ter Stegen, forever cursed

Germany publishes its squad for the 2026 World Cup. Neuer returns at 40 as the starting goalkeeper. Ter Stegen, on the bench once again, continues without playing a single match in World Cups or European Championships. LaLigaMay 21, 2026

José Alberto and Racing: A Lesson in Trust that Football Needed

How a manager, club and fanbase proved that patience and loyalty still have a place in modern football. Racing returns to Primera after 14 years. Real MadridMay 20, 2026

Mourinho returns to Real Madrid: the Special One comes back 13 years later

José Mourinho returns to Real Madrid 13 years later on a 2-year deal. Analysis by Elopi23. ArsenalMay 20, 2026

Arsenal Premier League champions: 22 years of waiting

Arsenal are crowned Premier League 2025/26 champions after 22 years of drought. Arteta, from assistant to legend. BrasilMay 20, 2026

Neymar heads to the World Cup at 34: Ancelotti's masterstroke or Russian roulette?

Ancelotti calls up Neymar for the 2026 World Cup despite fitness concerns. The Brazilian will play in his fourth World Cup. Mundial 2026May 20, 2026

Lamine Yamal injured before World Cup: Spain's nightmare

Lamine Yamal to miss Spain's first two World Cup 2026 matches with hamstring injury LaLigaMay 20, 2026

Goodbye Carvajal: the end of an era Madrid will take decades to forget

Dani Carvajal bids farewell to Real Madrid after 13 years, 27 titles and 6 Champions League trophies. He departs unable to compete at the 2026 World Cup due to injury. Mundial 2026May 20, 2026

Fermín López ruled out of World Cup: Spain's cruelest blow

Barcelona midfielder suffers foot fracture and misses 2026 World Cup after a season of 13G+17A. Sevilla FCMay 20, 2026

Sergio Ramos and Sevilla: the plot twist in a deal that seemed done

The operation was practically signed off, but the collapse of Mexican investors has thrown everything into doubt. Jornada 38May 20, 2026

LaLiga final day: who goes down, who heads to Europe and chaos across 6 open battles

Matchday 38 decides everything: relegation, Conference League and drama with Girona, Mallorca and Levante on the brink Final 2026May 20, 2026

PSG vs Arsenal in Budapest: how Europe's two best teams arrive at the big night

PSG defend their title, Arsenal come off winning the Premier League after 22 years. Everything is decided on May 30 in Budapest. Manchester CityMay 20, 2026

Pep leaves City: 10 years, 20 titles and the question nobody wants to answer

Pep Guardiola departs Manchester City after 10 seasons. Enzo Maresca, his successor confirmed by Romano. Aston VillaMay 20, 2026

Emery does it again: five Europa Leagues and an Aston Villa that had been dreaming for 44 years

Unai Emery's Aston Villa wins the 2026 Europa League in Istanbul with a commanding 3-0 victory over Freiburg. A historic night for Birmingham. Mundial 2026May 20, 2026

Switzerland to the 2026 World Cup: Xhaka, Akanji, Jashari and the Nati that always surprises

Xhaka as captain, Akanji in defence, Jashari as AC Milan's rising star. The Nati always go far. Mundial 2026May 19, 2026

Portugal to 2026 World Cup: CR7 at 41 in his sixth and final World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo in his sixth World Cup. Bruno Fernandes FWA, Bernardo Silva, João Neves, Leão. Mundial 2026May 19, 2026

Croatia to 2026 World Cup: Luka Modrić's fifth and final World Cup

Modrić at 40 years old in his fifth World Cup. Gvardiol, Kovačić. Croatia always surprises. Mundial 2026May 19, 2026

Scotland to the 2026 World Cup: Robertson, McTominay and historic return after 28 years

Scotland returns to the World Cup after 28 years. Robertson, McTominay (Napoli), Gilmour and Scotland's golden generation. Mundial 2026May 18, 2026

Brazil at 2026 World Cup: Neymar returns, Vinicius leads and Ancelotti gambles it all

Neymar at 34, Vinicius Jr., Raphinha, Endrick. The most dangerous attack of the tournament. Mundial 2026May 15, 2026

Belgium to 2026 World Cup: the final dance of De Bruyne, Courtois and Lukaku

Three historic Belgians in their fourth consecutive World Cup. The golden generation seeks redemption. Mundial 2026May 15, 2026

Japan heading to 2026 World Cup: Kubo leads the most European-based Samurai Blue squad ever

Over 20 called-up players from European leagues. Kubo from Real Sociedad, Endo from Liverpool, Kamada from Crystal Palace. Mundial 2026May 14, 2026

France to 2026 World Cup: Deschamps' final dance with a hungry Mbappé seeking revenge

Mbappé, Dembélé (Ballon d'Or), Kanté returns, Camavinga out. Deschamps' final squad selection.